As of July 2026, This Old House Season 40 aired in 2018 with 26 episodes — streaming now on Amazon Prime Video. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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This Old House Season 40

2018 26 Episodes Documentary · Reality ⭐ 6/10

This Old House Season 40 has become appointment viewing on and for anyone who enjoys watching people under real pressure. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 37 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. The production never lets the format go stale. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, This Old House Season 40 earns its spot. What separates This Old House Season 40 from the rest of its genre is a genuine understanding of what its audience actually wants to watch. Season 40 of This Old House includes 26 episodes. It aired from October 2018 to June 2019. This season stars Bob Vila, Kevin O'Connor and Richard Trethewey. Bob Vila and Kevin O'Connor lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2018. The format has been replicated endlessly since This Old House Season 40 first appeared, which is its own form of tribute. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Reality sceptics are warned — This Old House Season 40 has converted more than a few doubters. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. 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 40 — Episode Guide

E1
The Net-Zero Bungalow | The Jamestown Net-Zero House
2018-10-06
The fortieth season begins with Kevin outside The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island – a magnificent mansion once owned by the Vanderbilt family. Tommy picks him up in the truck and they drive across the bridge to Jamestown to this season’s first project – a 1920s bungalow.
E2
Jamestown: Net Zero From the Ground Up
2018-10-13
Old shingles with asbestos are removed and a new foundation is formed in a factory. Kevin tours Jamestown.
E3
Jamestown: HVAC of the Future
2018-10-20
Jeff shows Kevin how he's framing the net zero house, and Richard demonstrates heat loss and gain to design a balanced HVAC system.
E4
Jamestown: A Charleston Family House Is Reborn
2018-10-27
New apprentices join the team in Rhode Island as the roof goes up. The homeowners visit a cabinet showroom to finalize their plans. The house gets sheathed. It's the finish line at Judith's house in Charleston. Kevin and Tom take the grand tour.
E5
Jamestown: Ramp Up the R Value
2018-11-03
Insulation is crucial to a net zero house. Kevin finds Jeff and the apprentices starting the work. Dana shops for efficient yet decorative lighting. Tom and Jeff work with the apprentices to build false rafter tails and then they install them.
E6
Jamestown: Net Zero Blanket
2018-11-10
Roof insulation is next step at the net zero house. Richard tours the basement of The Breakers in Newport. Kevin meets Congressman Norcross at the house, who is also an electrician. Apprentices install and flash windows.
E7
Jamestown: Modern Barn Raising
2018-11-17
The electrician installs a load center at the Idea House. Tom teaches the apprentices the correct application of cedar roof shingles. Kevin and Jeff add insulation to the basement. Tom shows Mary how to block behind walls with future cabinets and wall fixtures. A pre-cut post and beam barn gets rais...
E8
Jamestown: Air Tight House
2019-01-03
Sealing the home against air leaks; reviewing the pre-drywall checklist; landscape plan; fabricating pieces for porch columns and rails; shingles are applied as the last layer of the exterior wall system.
E9
Jamestown: Designing Their Dream Home
2019-01-10
Reviewing design samples; heating pump; applying stone veneer; installing a wall-hung toilet tank; building a vanity.
E10
Jamestown: Powering Net Zero
2019-01-17
The difference between blueboard and drywall; sizing a solar array; installing a wood ceiling; installing a generator; a boat building school.
E11
Jamestown: Roger's Nod to Sod
2019-01-24
Sod farm; HVAC installation; adding a gas fireplace to the living room; attaching screens to the side porch; digging a well.
E12
Jamestown: Energy-Saving Installations
2019-01-31
Induction cooking; installing solar panels on the barn roof; installing a unique lattice; ERV demonstration; landscaping and hardscaping.
E13
Jamestown: Net-Zero Comes Together
2019-02-07
The net zero house is complete; touring the yard, barn and upstairs; checking out the main floor; reviewing mechanicals.
E14
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Mid-Century Modern Makeover
2019-02-14
Renovation plans for a 1957 mid-century modern house in need of a total overhaul; demolition begins.
E15
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Next-Generation Demolition
2019-02-21
Asbestos and tree removal; a visit to the first "This Old House" project in Dorchester, Mass.
E16
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Apprentices in Sill School
2019-03-30
Laying a sill on a new foundation; scoping the sewer; starting a design plan to create a sleek, modern space.
E17
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Beam Me Up Tommy
2019-04-06
Pouring a buttress; revisiting the 2001 Manchester by the Sea project; solving a ductwork problem; installing a PVC trim overhang.
E18
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Norm Revisits a Skylight
2019-04-13
In-counter outlets; former apprentice Nathan Gilbert; framing a skylight.
E19
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Stone Cold Pavers
2019-04-20
Selecting patio pavers; installing a skylight in the bathroom; repairing the foundation.
E20
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Eight Is Enough Stairways
2019-04-27
Calculating the risers for a set of stairs; insulating the foundation; installing radiant heat; revisiting an old project.

🎭 Cast of This Old House Season 40

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
JS
Jeff Sweenor
Self - Builder
HE
Heath Eastman
Self - Electrician

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