Windy City Rehab is an American television series on HGTV based in Chicago, Illinois and starring Alison Victoria, an interior designer who does home renovation projects.[1] An 11-episode first season premiered on January 1, 2019. A third season began broadcasting in April 2022; and a fourth season premiered on May 23, 2023.[2]
| Windy City Rehab | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | Reality |
| Starring | Alison Victoria (season 4) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 38 (+9 specials) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Peter Holmes Bill Swan Geoff Davis Alison Victoria |
| Production locations | Chicago, Illinois United States |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Production company | Big Table Media |
| Original release | |
| Network | HGTV |
| Release | January 1, 2019 – June 13, 2023 |
About
editIt stars Alison Victoria (also known as Alison Victoria Gramenos), an interior designer who primarily does home renovation projects in Chicago, Illinois, her hometown.[3][4] In each episode in season one, a candidate house is visited by Alison and Donovan, who discuss its potential for redesign and resale value (houses are purchased without a client in mind). Unlike many HGTV programs, the majority of the projects are Chicago city-based, including townhomes and apartments. Many of the houses are more than 100 years old, and some are designated as landmarked buildings, adding challenges to the design and construction work. After purchase and development of a design plan, the duo engage in demolition work, during which unanticipated construction problems frequently emerge which add to the construction cost and schedule. The episode alternates between scenes of the construction work and scenes of Alison sourcing and purchasing salvaged furniture and decorative components (appropriate to the historical period of the house). Once construction is completed, the house is staged and prospective buyers are invited to visit to see the renovated interior and exterior.
On August 18, 2020, it was announced that the second season would premiere on September 15, 2020.[5] Six episodes were broadcast between September 15, 2020, and October 20, 2020. In addition to focusing on home renovation projects, the season dealt with the break-up of Alison and Donovan's business over a dispute on contractor expenses.[6] Around that time, both Alison and Donovan along with their companies and contractors were sued for shoddy work in relation to two homes rehabbed on the show.[7]
On March 28, 2022, a third season was announced.[8] The season began broadcasting on April 21, 2022. In season 3, in addition to Chicago projects, Alison decided to travel to Los Angeles and Atlanta for work projects.[9][10][11]
Episodes
edit| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 11 | January 1, 2019 | October 8, 2019 | |
| 2 | 10 | September 15, 2020 | October 13, 2020 | |
| 3 | 9 | April 21, 2022 | June 16, 2022 | |
| 4 | 8 | May 23, 2023 | June 16, 2023 | |
| Specials | 9 | January 1, 2019 | October 20, 2020 | |
Season 1 (2019)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Wabansia Made Wonderful" | January 1, 2019 | N/A | |
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Renovation of a house in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago. | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "Lincoln Park Fourplex" | January 8, 2019 | N/A | |
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A historic home (converted to apartments) in the Lincoln Park neighborhood is renovated. | |||||
| 3 | 3 | "Skyline Penthouse" | January 15, 2019 | N/A | |
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An 80s-style penthouse apartment presents design and construction challenges, including conflicts with the construction manager. | |||||
| 4 | 4 | "House of Horrors" | January 22, 2019 | N/A | |
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Renovation of an old home comes with many unexpected construction problems. | |||||
| 5 | 5 | "Massive Giddings Street Rebuild" | January 29, 2019 | N/A | |
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A two-unit house in Lincoln Square is renovated with uncertainty as to the reaction of a potential buyer. | |||||
| 6 | 6 | "Historical Headache" | February 5, 2019 | N/A | |
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A cottage style house in the Ukrainian Village presents challenges resulting from its landmark status. | |||||
| 7 | 7 | "To Sell or Not to Sell" | February 12, 2019 | N/A | |
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A house in the Bucktown neighborhood is renovated with a potential buyer in mind. | |||||
| 8 | 8 | "Historic Pain or Economic Gain?" | February 19, 2019 | N/A | |
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Another landmarked house is renovated in the Wicker Park neighborhood. | |||||
| 9 | 9 | "Fire Sale Fail to Dream Duplex" | February 26, 2019 | N/A | |
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Fire damage adds to the difficulty of renovating a three-unit house. | |||||
| 10 | 10 | "Roof-Raising Race for Space" | March 5, 2019 | N/A | |
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Alison and Edward renovate their oldest (Civil War era) house yet. | |||||
| 11 | 11 | "Bucktown Rebuild" | March 12, 2019 | N/A | |
Season 2 (2020)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | "Spend More to Make More" | September 15, 2020 | N/A |
| 13 | 2 | "Bridgeport or Bust" | September 22, 2020 | N/A |
| 14 | 3 | "Going Big on Berenice" | September 29, 2020 | N/A |
| 15 | 4 | "Gold Coast Gold" | October 6, 2020 | N/A |
| 16 | 5 | "Alison's Aftermath" | October 13, 2020 | N/A |
| 17 | 6 | "Through the Cracks" | November 1, 2020 | N/A |
| 18 | 7 | "Testing a New Area" | November 1, 2020 | N/A |
| 19 | 8 | "New in North Center" | November 8, 2020 | N/A |
| 20 | 10 | "Condo Gets Modern Touch" | December 19, 2020 | N/A |
Season 3 (2022)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 1 | "Time Is Not on My Side" | April 21, 2022 | N/A |
| 22 | 2 | "New Build, Old Problems" | April 28, 2022 | N/A |
| 23 | 3 | "Change of Scenery" | May 5, 2022 | N/A |
| 24 | 4 | "Family Ties" | May 12, 2022 | N/A |
| 25 | 5 | "Back to the Client Game" | May 19, 2022 | N/A |
| 26 | 6 | "Suburban Jungle" | May 26, 2022 | N/A |
| 27 | 7 | "From Greece to the Gold Coast" | June 2, 2022 | N/A |
| 28 | 8 | "Suburban Stunner" | June 9, 2022 | N/A |
| 29 | 9 | "Ground Up" | June 16, 2022 | N/A |
Season 4 (2023)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title [12] | Original air date [13] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 1 | "Take Two: 10 Years Later" | May 23, 2023 | N/A |
| 31 | 2 | "Trust the Process" | May 30, 2023 | N/A |
| 32 | 3 | "Treasures, Trinkets and Tchotchkes" | June 6, 2023 | N/A |
| 33 | 4 | "Villa Victoria" | June 13, 2023 | N/A |
| 34 | 5 | "A Tale of Two Houses" | June 20, 2023 | N/A |
| 35 | 6 | "An Expensive Exit" | June 27, 2023 | N/A |
| 36 | 7 | "The Cost of Compromise" | July 11, 2023 | N/A |
| 37 | 8 | "Building on Borrowed Time" | July 18, 2023 | N/A |
Specials
edit| Title | Original air date [13] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|
| "Millennial Marketing: High Heels, High Stakes" | January 1, 2019 | N/A |
| "Contractor Care: High Heels, High Stakes" | January 15, 2019 | N/A |
| "Picture-Perfect Branding: High Heels, High Stakes" | January 15, 2019 | N/A |
| "Raise the Stakes: Wabansia Made Wonderful" | September 15, 2020 | N/A |
| "Raise the Stakes: Lincoln Park Fourplex" | September 22, 2020 | N/A |
| "Raise the Stakes: Skyline Penthouse" | September 29, 2020 | N/A |
| "Raise the Stakes: House of Horrors" | October 6, 2020 | N/A |
| "Raise the Stakes: To Sell or Not to Sell" | October 20, 2020 | N/A |
| "Raise the Stakes: Historical Headache" | October 20, 2020 | N/A |
References
edit- ^ "Windy City Rehab". HGTV.
- ^ Wagler, Darby (24 May 2023). "HGTV's Alison Victoria Is Back With Windy City Rehab After Nearly Quitting The Business". House Digest.
- ^ Dudek, Mitch (2021-10-27). "'Windy City Rehab' star Alison Victoria Gramenos sells her Bucktown home for $2,145,000". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ Strohm, Emily (September 24, 2020). "Windy City Rehab's Alison Victoria on Finding HGTV Fame: 'I Always Knew Exactly What I Wanted to Do'". People. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ "Home Renovation Expert Alison Victoria Tackles Major Professional and Personal Challenges in New Season of HGTV's "Windy City Rehab"". The Futon Critic. August 18, 2020.
- ^ Jones, Adrienne (28 January 2022). "Windy City Rehab's Donovan Eckhardt Got Some Bad News In His Lawsuit Against The HGTV Show". Cinema Blend.
- ^ "'Windy City Rehab' sued again for fraud, this time over $1.3M home dubbed 'House of Horrors' on HGTV show". Chicago Sun-Times. 16 April 2020.
- ^ Martin, Alison (28 March 2022). "'Windy City Rehab' season 3 lands next month on HGTV". Chicago Sun-Times.
- ^ Martin, Alison (5 May 2022). "Goodbye Chicago, hello, LA! 'Windy City Rehab' goes coastal". Chicago Sun-Times.
- ^ Martin, Alison (2022-05-13). "Alison Victoria turns her attention to Atlanta loft for 'Windy City Rehab'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ Chamlee, Virginia (February 21, 2022). "HGTV Star Alison Victoria Reveals Light-Filled Atlanta Loft: 'Never Loved a Place As Much'". People. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ "Windy City Rehab - Episode Guide". Zap2It. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
- ^ a b "Shows A-Z – Windy City Rehab on HGTV". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 25, 2023.