As of July 2026, This Old House Season 2 aired in 1981 with 27 episodes — streaming now on Amazon Prime Video. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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This Old House Season 2

1981 27 Episodes Documentary · Reality ⭐ 6/10

If you want reality entertainment that actually understands its own format, This Old House Season 2 is available on and right now. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 37 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Bob Vila is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

There is a reason This Old House Season 2 keeps coming up in conversation. What separates This Old House Season 2 from the rest of its genre is a genuine understanding of what its audience actually wants to watch. The Newton House Bob Vila and Kevin O'Connor lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1981. The format has been replicated endlessly since This Old House Season 2 first appeared, which is its own form of tribute. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If the format appeals to you at all, This Old House Season 2 is one of the stronger examples of it. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Bob Vila is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. The kind of thing that generates strong opinions in every room it is watched in.

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🎬 This Old House Season 2 — Episode Guide

E1
The Newton House - 1
1981-01-01
Our host introduces the Bigelow House, a rambling 19th-century hilltop home in Newton, Massachusetts, designed by noted Victorian architect H.H. Richardson. The challenge - convert the abandoned structure into five modern condominium units, while preserving its architectural integrity. Vila and our ...
E2
The Newton House - 2
1981-01-15
Our host discusses plans for renovating the barn unit - insulation, demolition and replacing broken windows.
E3
The Newton House - 3
1981-01-30
Demolition is nearly complete and our host shows us some of the problems uncovering he's uncovered - including extensive damage from carpenter ants, vandals and rot.
E4
The Newton House - 4
1981-02-01
Our host discusses some of the key decisions to be made about condominium sales. Also, plans are made to install woodburning stoves in the ice house and the woodshed.
E5
The Newton House - 5
1981-02-15
We're ready to do some plumbing at the house. Our master carpenter shows us how to pour concrete wall and Tom Wirth, our landscape architect discusses the lay of the land.
E6
The Newton House - 6
1981-02-28
The exterminator gives us a top-to-bottom bug check. Professor John Coolidge talks about the architect of the Bigelow House, H.H. Richardson - considered the foremost Victorian architect of the 19th century.
E7
The Newton House - 7
1981-03-01
Our host discusses plans for a new, historically compatible five-car garage. The electrician begins wiring and a solar energy expert recommends the best location for a solar collector.
E8
The Newton House - 8
1981-03-15
Our host and master carpenter gives us a progress report of the house. It's almost time to winterize this energy-guzzling summer home with insulation and fireplace fix-ups.
E9
The Newton House - 9
1981-03-28
All radiators are not created equal. Our host shows us an efficient, aesthetic European version. Our master carpenter is busy installing new windows and a lighting expert make some illuminating recommendations.
E10
The Newton House - 10
1981-04-01
The south roof gets an ice shield and cedar shingles. The living room wall gets a layer of energy-saving polystyrene board. And the grounds get a face-lifting.
E11
The Newton House - 11
1981-04-15
This week, our host looks at the wiring needs in the barn; demonstrates lathing and plastering and talks about choosing tiles for the foyer in the main house.
E12
The Newton House - 12
1981-04-28
Shingling is completed on the south side of the bungalow and the lights are in placed in the main house. Tile setter Charlie English shows us how to trim tiles.
E13
The Newton House - 13
1981-05-01
What are the best tiles for the master bath? How is the electrical work coming? What type of cabinets should we use in the kitchen of the main house? Our host supplies the answers.
E14
The Newton House - 14
1981-05-15
It's time to tackle some tough shingling jobs on the turret and roof-top belvedere. We'll also install a skylight, hook up a toilet and talk about water service for the house.
E15
The Newton House - 15
1981-05-28
The crawlspace in the barn gets a concrete floor. The main house gets a parquet floor. And we lesson in tile grouting.
E16
The Newton House - 16
1981-06-01
Our host sizes up the tree cutting clearing hob outside the Ice House unit. In the barn, he discusses the wood beam framing. Then, it's up to the main house for a look at the stairway.
E17
The Newton House - 17
1981-06-15
Our host reviews plans for interior of the barn unit. In the main house, he decides that some of the floors will have to go; and out plumber is ready to install the Powder Room sink.
E18
The Newton House - 18
1981-06-28
Tonight, our host tours the barn and gives more thought to the hardwood floors in the main house. It's also time to select locks and hardware for the antique floors.
E19
The Newton House - 19
1981-07-01
This week, our master carpenter installs the unusual floor-to-ceiling triple hung windows; while Charlie, our finish carpenter, sets in window casings and kitchen cabinets.
E20
The Newton House - 20
1981-07-15
The kitchen in the main house gets a ceramic tile floor. The south facade get a glass sunbath. The barn gets a heating and cooling fan. The fireplace gets a new stone face.

🎭 Cast of This Old House Season 2

Bob Vila
Bob Vila
Self - Host
Kevin O'Connor
Kevin O'Connor
Self - Host
Richard Trethewey
Richard Trethewey
Self - Plumbing and Heating Expert
Norm Abram
Norm Abram
Self - Master Carpenter
Tom Silva
Tom Silva
Self - General Contractor
Jenn Nawada
Jenn Nawada
Self - Landscape Contractor
MH
Mauro Henrique
Self - Painter
Mark McCullough
Mark McCullough
Self - Mason
HE
Heath Eastman
Self - Electrician
Charlie Silva
Charlie Silva
Self - Home Builder

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