Ep 17. Andrew / Lydia

In Hoarders Season 3 Episode 17, viewers are introduced to Andrew and Lydia, a brother and sister duo who have been hoarding for years. The siblings live together in a home that is so cluttered and disorganized that they can barely move around.

Andrew and Lydia's hoarding has escalated to the point where they are bringing in junk from the street and not disposing of anything. Their home is now filled to the brim with newspapers, garbage, food, and countless other useless items. The level of filth in their home is extremely high and it has become a health hazard for them and their neighbors.

As the episode begins, Andrew and Lydia's family is extremely worried about their siblings' well-being. They have tried to help in the past, but Andrew and Lydia always refuse. This time, they have enlisted the help of the experts at Hoarders to finally get Andrew and Lydia the help they need.

The Hoarders team comes in and quickly realizes the scope of the problem. They immediately begin to sort through the massive piles of clutter, cleaning up the hazardous debris and removing anything that could potentially harm the occupants of the home. The team also works closely with Andrew and Lydia, trying to understand the root cause of their hoarding so they can tackle the problem at its core.

As the clean-up progresses, Andrew and Lydia begin to realize the devastating consequences of their hoarding. They see how it has affected their relationship with their family and how it has damaged their health. With the help of the Hoarders team, they start to break down their resistance and become more willing to let go of their belongings.

Throughout the episode, the team also works with Andrew and Lydia to help them develop strategies to maintain their progress going forward. They help the siblings establish new routines and habits that will prevent them from slipping back into their hoarding ways.

In the end, the efforts of the Hoarders team pay off as Andrew and Lydia's home is transformed from a dangerous hoarder's den into a liveable space. Throughout the episode, viewers see the transformation of the siblings and how they begin to embrace life and their relationships with their family and the community.

Overall, Hoarders Season 3 Episode 17 offers a heartwarming and powerful insight into the problem of hoarding, and how it can impact not just the individual, but also their family and community. The show provides the necessary tools to help individuals and families struggling with hoarding, and inspires hope that progress can be made.