As of July 2026, This Old House Season 7 aired in 1985 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 7

1985 26 Episodes Documentary · Reality ⭐ 6/10

This Old House Season 7 is currently streaming on and , and it delivers exactly the kind of format-driven drama that keeps people talking. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 37 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. The production never lets the format go stale. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

This Old House Season 7 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. This Old House Season 7 has the format that countless others have tried to copy since. The Newton Cottage; The Reading Ranch; The Melrose House; The Tampa House Bob Vila and Kevin O'Connor lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1985. The editing in This Old House Season 7 does a lot of quiet work shaping how you feel about every person on screen. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Reality sceptics are warned — This Old House Season 7 has converted more than a few doubters. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. The format has been copied endlessly since This Old House Season 7 first appeared, which is the most honest tribute the industry knows how to give. Impossible to watch casually.

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🎬 This Old House Season 7 — Episode Guide

E1
The Newton Cottage - 1
1985-10-10
Our host meets with homeowners Linda and Bill to plan the first project: a two-story addition to an 1860s Victorian in Newton, Massachusetts. The new free-standing structure - connected to the original building via skywalk - is slated to consist of a one-car garage and storage area with an interior ...
E2
The Newton Cottage - 2
1985-10-17
Final plans for the addition are reviewed with the architects. Then we make an encore visit to the United Wrecking Company to see what gems can be culled from the Connecticut salvage yard.
E3
The Newton Cottage - 3
1985-10-24
A hole is dug for the foundation of the new addition, and the slab is poured. Our master carpenter demonstrates the carpentry skills necessary for framing.
E4
The Newton Cottage - 4
1985-10-31
As our host gets into the nuts and bolts of roof installation, the Victorian's homeowners learn the art of shingling. Meanwhile, our master carpenter tackles the finish work by trimming the addition's windows.
E5
The Newton Cottage - 5
1985-11-07
Construction continues with the installation of the staircase. Homeowners insulate the structure and our master carpenter discusses and demonstrates the framing and installation of windows. Our host takes a side trip to Diamond Head, Hawaii, to tour the construction.
E6
The Newton Cottage - 6
1985-11-14
The garage door is installed, while work on the water and heating systems for the new bathroom proceeds with rough plumbing and gas fitting. Homeowners the get a lesson in rough electrical wiring.
E7
The Newton Cottage - 7
1985-11-21
Tile is installed in the new addition. On an excursion to Seattle, Washington, our host looks at a renovated hotel and visits elegant houseboats.
E8
The Newton Cottage - 8
1985-11-28
Inside, final electrical work is performed in the new addition and carpet is installed, while outside homeowners nail shingles and apply stain. Completion of the project is marked by a recap of the budget, and cost-saving measures are discussed. Our host learns the art of making white cedar shingles...
E9
The Reading Ranch - 1
1985-12-05
The second project of the season begins: doubling the living space of a ranch house by raising the roof to create a second floor. Our host discusses the homeowners' needs and reviews remodeling plans with them, a banker explains various ways to finance home improvement, and another ranch home where ...
E10
The Reading Ranch - 2
1985-12-12
The project gets underway with demolition of the existing roof and opening of the house. Carpenters race to frame and close in the new second floor to protect the structure from weather.
E11
The Reading Ranch - 3
1985-12-19
Construction of the ranch house's new roof is completed, and shingling begins. Our host and the crew visit Hancock Lumber in Casco, Maine, to watch as timber is milled into dimension lumber.
E12
The Reading Ranch - 4
1985-12-26
Windows are installed in the new second-floor ranch house addition, and our master carpenter discusses the pros and cons of various types of siding with an expert contractor. The Gropius House in Lincoln, Massachusetts, is the subject of a special field trip to examine the architectural origins of t...
E13
The Reading Ranch - 5
1986-01-02
The ranch house's new second floor receives rough electrical wiring and plumbing and a whirlpool tub is installed in the master bath. Our host leads us on an encore trip to Acorn Homes, manufacturers of renowned for appealing design and energy efficiency.
E14
The Reading Ranch - 6
1986-01-09
The exterior of the second-story ranch house addition gets vinyl siding, with commentary by an expert in the field. Meanwhile, the interior of the addition is insulated and rough electrical wiring installed. Our master carpenter discusses the addtion's exterior trimwork with Frank, the homeowner.
E15
The Reading Ranch - 7
1986-01-16
We go on an encore field trip to Ryland Homes, Maryland-based manufacturers of prefabricated houses renowned for low cost and energy efficiency. Back at the construction site, our host and our master carpenter work with Frank to build the deck on his new second-story addition.
E16
The Reading Ranch - 8
1986-01-23
Tile work is done in the master bath of the new addition, and new fixtures are installed. With work nearing completion, our master carpenter builds a staircase to the new second floor.
E17
The Reading Ranch - 9
1986-01-30
Frank mills the pineapple detail typical to garrison colonials. Mary Jane and Frank give our host a tour of the newly-finished addition - complete with paint, wallpaper, and carpet - and then they review the budget.
E18
The Melrose House - 1
1986-02-06
The third project of the season gets underway, as homeowners Tug and Beth begin planning the remodeling of their attic with our host. Tug and our host visit a nearby attic apartment, and our master carpenter explains what's involved in changing of the structure of a roof.
E19
The Melrose House - 2
1986-02-13
Our master carpenter prepares Tug's attic for construction. Our host takes viewers on a field trip to Cornerstones, where homeowners (and would-be homeowners) learn to be homebuilders.
E20
The Melrose House - 3
1986-02-20
Work proceeds inside and out on Tug's attic, as the roof is shingled and skylights and windows are installed. Our host is given a special tour of New York's Trump Tower, where luxury and elegance abound.

🎭 Cast of This Old House Season 7

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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