HGTV Renews 'Island Life,' 'Island Hunters'

Scripps Networks Interactive networks HGTV and DIY renewed five series, the networks announced on Thursday.

HGTV has renewed “Island Life,” about homeowners looking for island homes, and “Island Hunters,” featuring families looking for private island getaways.

Sister net DIY Network has ordered more episodes of the real estate competition series “Texas Flip and Move,” about three teams of real estate risk-takers who race against time to renovate homes, move them to a new lot and flip them for the biggest profit; “Garage Gold,” starring “junk picker” Kraig Bantle; and “Building Alaska,” a series that features daring individuals who set out to construct their dream properties in the remote Alaskan wilderness.

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“We’ve achieved 11 consecutive months of ratings growth at HGTV, and DIY Network’s prime impressions are up 8 percent this quarter,” said Allison Page, general manager, HGTV and DIY Network. “‘Island Life,’ ‘Island Hunters,’ ‘Building Alaska,’ ‘Garage Gold’ and ‘Texas Flip and Move’ are among the consistent performers on our networks, so we want to keep our programming pipeline filled with new episodes.”

HGTV is distributed to more than 96 million U.S. households and HGTV.com draws an average of 4 million unique visitors per month. DIY Network, currently in more than 58 million homes.

11 HGTV Shows That Sent Ratings Through the Roof (Photos)

"House Hunters"

The long-running realty show debuted in 1999 and to date has inspired its own uber-successful franchise with no fewer than 10 spin-offs.
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"Property Brothers"

Twin brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott help prospective home buyers find a "forever home" with the help of CGI magic. The duo has become the face of the network, headlining four different shows.
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"Love It or List It"

Hosted by designer Hilary Farr and realtor David Visentin, the show has become a fan favorite thanks in part to its hosts' constant bickering. Among its A-list devotees: former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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"Cousins on Call"

Contracting cousins Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri earned widespread praise for helping a family who lost its home to Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
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"Brother Vs. Brother"

Jonathan and Drew Scott also host this spin-off show in which they lead opposing contracting teams vying for a $50,000 grand prize.
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"Fixer Upper"

Husband and wife Chip and Joanna Gaines have become two of HGTV's biggest stars thanks to their timeless designs and quirky personalities.
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"Income Property"

Scott McGillivray helps first-time buyers through the process of purchasing an income-generating property in this do-it-yourself powerhouse reality series.
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"Rehab Addict"

Single mom Nicole Curtis doesn't renovate, she restores old homes to their previous glory. Last season, Curtis got a helping hand from basketball legend LeBron James.
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"Flip or Flop"

Christina and Tarek El Moussa let cameras in on their house-flipping business. The show has been a consistent performer in the network's key demographic.
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"Ellen's Design Challenge"

Executive produced by Ellen DeGeneres, the furniture design reality competition broke HGTV records during its first season. The show's winner was eventually disqualified after it was revealed his design was a copy.
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"Flipping the Block"

Call it home renovation on steroids. Four teams of two compete in what can be described as TV's most ambitious do-it-yourself challenge yet -- making over an entire city block.
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