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Lara Spencer is co-host of Good Morning America, New York Times bestselling author of I Brake for Yard Sales and Flea Market Fabulous and the creator, executive producer and host of Flea Market Flip.
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See Episode GuideAn All-American Flip
Two teams face off in an America-themed flip battle for $5,000. Each team receives a budget of $500 to shop the flea market for three projects on their flip list, which includes Modern Americana, Industrial Revolution and a Freedom of Choice project. Then they head for the workshop to create inspired designs, including a wheelbarrow transformed into a coffee table and an old cabinet converted into a wine bar. Back at the flea market, the pair that makes the bigger profit takes home bragging rights and the $5,000 prize.
Sisters vs. Misters
Two teams of flippers put their creativity to the test for the chance to win $5,000. The competition starts at the flea market, where each team gets $500 and one hour to find three projects on their flip list of Blended Design, Rustic Reimagine and Built-In Beauty. In the workshop, they transform their purchases into pieces including a console table made from wooden apple chutes and a bistro set formed from an old metal gear and some stools. The teams then head back to the flea market with their fixed-up finds, where the team that makes the bigger profit wins $5,000.
A Hot One at the Flea!
Two teams of experienced furniture flippers battle each other -- and the heat -- for $5,000. The competition begins at the flea market, where each team gets $500 and one hour to find three projects on their flip list, which includes Eco-Chic, Sleek Storage and a Centerpiece Project. The teams then head to the workshop, where they create one-of-kind pieces like a kitchen island made from a table saw and a console table constructed from mailboxes. The temperature rises as the teams return to the flea market, and the team that makes the bigger profit takes home $5,000.
Hey, Big Spenders!
Two teams of furniture flippers square off to compete for $5,000 and bragging rights. The competition begins at the flea market, where each team gets $500 and an hour to shop for three projects on their flip list, which includes Furniture Fusion, Get Graphic and Hip Hybrid Design. In the workshop, they create unique pieces like a foldable picnic table infused with modern flair and a desk made out of industrial drawers. The teams then head back to the flea market, where the pair that makes the bigger profit wins the $5,000 prize.
Slinging Mudcloth
Two couples who love to flip furniture compete for $5,000, starting at the flea market where each team gets $500 and one hour to find the three projects on their flip list: Global Textiles, Simply Zen and Go with the Grain. After they each purchase similar-looking mudcloth, the two teams head into the workshop to create showstopping pieces like a bamboo rack turned into a coffee table and a wooden chest converted into a storage bench. The teams return to the flea market, and the one that makes the bigger profit walks off with $5,000.
Mommy and Me at the Flea
Two mother-daughter duos face off for the $5000 prize. The fun and games start at the flea market where each team gets a budget of $500 and only one hour to find three projects on their flip list, which includes: Fun and Functional, Pattern Play and a Girl Power Project. In the workshop the teams create one-of-kind pieces, including a set of end tables made from old film reels and an old desk reinvented as a crafting station. The team that turns the biggest profit at the flea market takes home the $5000 prize.
Families That Flip Together
It's a family showdown as an aunt and her niece battle a pair of siblings for $5,000. The competition begins at the flea market, where each team gets $500 and one hour to find three projects from their flip list that includes Farm To Table, Vintage Pairs and Stripping Beauty. Then the teams take their finds into the workshop where they create pieces including a hand truck transformed into a coffee table and a card catalog converted into a console. The teams head back to the flea market with their creations, where the one that makes the bigger profit takes home $5,000.
Earn Your Flipping Wings
Two teams of furniture flippers face off at the flea market for $5,000. The action kicks off when each team receives a budget of $500 and just one hour to find the three projects on their flip list, which includes Chic Storage, Twisted Traditional and Industrial Workspace. The teams then head into the workshop to reimagine their pieces, turning a pair of gold wings into a table and a cart into a shelving unit. Both teams return to the flea with their newly created designs, and the one that makes the bigger profit takes home $5,000.
An All-American Flip
Two teams face off in an America-themed flip battle for $5,000. Each team receives a budget of $500 to shop the flea market for three projects on their flip list, which includes Modern Americana, Industrial Revolution and a Freedom of Choice project. Then they head for the workshop to create inspired designs, including a wheelbarrow transformed into a coffee table and an old cabinet converted into a wine bar. Back at the flea market, the pair that makes the bigger profit takes home bragging rights and the $5,000 prize.
Sisters vs. Misters
Two teams of flippers put their creativity to the test for the chance to win $5,000. The competition starts at the flea market, where each team gets $500 and one hour to find three projects on their flip list of Blended Design, Rustic Reimagine and Built-In Beauty. In the workshop, they transform their purchases into pieces including a console table made from wooden apple chutes and a bistro set formed from an old metal gear and some stools. The teams then head back to the flea market with their fixed-up finds, where the team that makes the bigger profit wins $5,000.
A Hot One at the Flea!
Two teams of experienced furniture flippers battle each other -- and the heat -- for $5,000. The competition begins at the flea market, where each team gets $500 and one hour to find three projects on their flip list, which includes Eco-Chic, Sleek Storage and a Centerpiece Project. The teams then head to the workshop, where they create one-of-kind pieces like a kitchen island made from a table saw and a console table constructed from mailboxes. The temperature rises as the teams return to the flea market, and the team that makes the bigger profit takes home $5,000.
Hey, Big Spenders!
Two teams of furniture flippers square off to compete for $5,000 and bragging rights. The competition begins at the flea market, where each team gets $500 and an hour to shop for three projects on their flip list, which includes Furniture Fusion, Get Graphic and Hip Hybrid Design. In the workshop, they create unique pieces like a foldable picnic table infused with modern flair and a desk made out of industrial drawers. The teams then head back to the flea market, where the pair that makes the bigger profit wins the $5,000 prize.
Slinging Mudcloth
Two couples who love to flip furniture compete for $5,000, starting at the flea market where each team gets $500 and one hour to find the three projects on their flip list: Global Textiles, Simply Zen and Go with the Grain. After they each purchase similar-looking mudcloth, the two teams head into the workshop to create showstopping pieces like a bamboo rack turned into a coffee table and a wooden chest converted into a storage bench. The teams return to the flea market, and the one that makes the bigger profit walks off with $5,000.
Flipping is For Turkeys
A pair of crafty cousins are fired up to compete against a DIY-savvy couple in a flipping competition with challenges in Elegant Industrial, Simply Zen and Pattern Play. The teams hit their workshops to produce incredible transformations, including turkey feeder cages converted into light fixtures and a wooden seat and crate merged together to form a compact desk set. The flips are impressive, but only one team will profit most at the market and walk away with the prize.
Eclectico vs. Industrio
A pair of seasoned flippers dubbed "Team Eclectico" takes on a resourceful designing duo to see who can come up with the perfect flip. The teams take their flea market finds and hit their workshops to crank out a unique vignette -- three pieces that celebrate a specific and complimentary design style. The finished pieces, including four vintage muffin tins-turned coffee table and an industrial-style floor lamp made from a metal sieve and oil can, are brought to market to see whose project brings in the most profit.
An Egg-cellent Flip
An engaged couple with a passion for flipping takes on a pair of stylish soulmates to see who can flip their flea market finds for the most profit. The teams spend a day in their workshops cranking out assignments in Balanced Design, Twisted Traditional and an Entertainment Project. The finished products, including a unique floor lamp made from a standing birdcage and a pair of side tables made from wooden egg crates, are brought to market where the team with the highest return will walk away with the prize.
Fired Up Tiny Tornadoes
A pair of flipping firemen are ready to take down a fiery duo known as the "Tiny Tornadoes" in a competition to see whose flipping skills rake in the most profit. The teams must get creative with their flea market finds after receiving assignments in Contrast Design, Chic Storage and a Metallics Project. After a day of working, the teams emerge with fantastic products including a balcony bar made from a metal washtub and a chic shelving set made from a wooden ladder. The heat is on when they present their items at market but only one team will come out on top and take the prize.
Don't Mess with Texas
Two New Yorkers face off against a Texas duo in a contest to see who can attract more customers with their unique flips. The teams are tasked with projects in Mid-Century Design, Sets and Pairs, and Color Mode so they hit the workshop to see what they can do with their flea market finds. Will the New Yorkers take the win with their antique glass wine cask converted into a light fixture? Or will the team from Texas take home the prize with their one-of-a-kind bar made from vintage suitcases?
Lucky Flipping Pennies
Crafty couple Dana and Mike go up against a pair of fearless friends, Kristin and Michele, to complete three challenges from the Flip List. The teams duke it out at the Elephant's Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, Connecticut, where they have $500 and one hour to shop for items, including a vintage lamp, a metal cart and a washboard. Then the teams head to their workshops to transform their finds and present their flips at New York's Long Island City Flea, where they hope their pieces will connect with buyers and bring in the cash.
Granny Chic
Designing duo Cris and Val face off against confident DIYers Matt and Niki. The game begins at the Elephant's Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, Connecticut, where the teams have $500 and one hour to find treasures from the Flip List: Boho Modern, Sets and Pairs, and a Re-Imagine project. Next, they head to the workshop to fix up and transform their items. Cris and Val try to make 'Grandma Chic' all the rage, while Matt and Niki hope for smooth sailing. The teams then head to New York's Long Island City Flea to find their customers and hopefully collect the biggest profit.
Too Hot to Flip?
Married flippers Jon and Carol face off against flipping friends Bethany and David. Each team has $500 and just one hour to shop in the heat at the Elephant's Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, Connecticut, for items on the Flip List: Reclaimed Modern, Mix and Mash, and Old to Bold. The teams head to the workshop to transform their pieces, including an old wine press and a vintage ironing board. Finally, it's anybody's game as the teams head to New York Long Island City Flea, where whoever makes the most profit will take home $5,000.
Hollywood Regency Battle
A pair of sisters-in-law takes on a married flipping team to complete three next-level projects. The workshops are busy as the two teams work on assignments in Restoration Remix, Vivid Design and Hollywood Regency. The sisters-in-law bring out some stylish transformations that include a contemporary upgrade to a pair of armchairs and a golden age improvement on a set of end tables. Their opponents hit back with flashy pieces of their own including a glitz and glam folding table and a Hollywood Regency bar made from a wooden toolbox. The teams fight to make the most profit but only one will win the prize!
Nothing But Net Profit
Two college buddies are ready to throw down against a duo of fired-up best friends known as the Workshop Warriors to see who can create the most profitable flip. The teams take their flea market finds to the workshop inspired by their three assignments -- Geometric Design, Less is More and Rehab Design. The results of their hard work include an elegant console made from a vintage wooden toolbox and a mail sorter reimagined as a storage bench. The creations are stellar, but which team will make the most profit and go home with the prize?
Table Flippers
A newlywed flipping team takes on a pair of artistic friends in a battle for flea market supremacy. The journey begins at the market where the teams shop for items to help them complete three projects -- Compact Design, East Meets West and Metal Works. After hitting the workshop, the newlyweds emerge with innovative designs including a coffee table made by combining a washbasin with an iron gear and a glass door reimagined as a coffee table. The artists counter the efforts of their opponents with an upcycled rustic metal wheel and an Asian-inspired table made from a window. Which team will take home the prize?
Straight Outta Boston
A pair of stylish ladies from Boston take on a team of competitive upcyclers for $5,000. The teams fight it out at the Elephant's Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, CT, and at New York's Long Island City Flea.
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