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While You Were Out

8.0 / 10
2002
4 seasons
211 episodes

While You Were Out is an American reality series that aired episodes on the cable channel TLC. The format of the show is similar to TLC's Trading Spaces. While You Were Out adds a suspenseful gimmick by keeping the entire redecoration a secret from the homeowner.

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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.New Jersey: Woodland Court

    06-07-2002

    Neatnik Jennifer wants to turn a porch into an outdoor escape for her husband, Wayne.

  • Ep 2

    2.New York: Great Rock Drive

    13-07-2002

    Jennifer wants to create a special den for her NY sports fanatic husband Jonathan.

  • Ep 3

    3.New Jersey: Azalea Lane

    20-07-2002

    Michael wants to create a romantic bedroom for his wife, Carolyn, before she has a chance to re-redecorate it - again!

  • Ep 4

    4.Connecticut: Kitenmaug Road

    03-08-2002

    Robin wants to create a special hangout space for her husband, Josh.

  • Ep 5

    5.Illinois: Campton Crossings Road

    10-08-2002

    Patti wants to create a relaxing, restful bedroom for her husband, Scott.

  • Ep 6

    6.Connecticut: Norwich Avenue

    17-08-2002

    Catherine wants to create a more exciting kitchen for entertaining Navy Lieutenant husband, Pete.

  • Ep 7

    7.Illinois: Prairie Mist Drive

    24-08-2002

    Shelly wants to create a romantic, but not feminine, bedroom for her husband, Tom.

  • Ep 8

    8.Kansas: West 142nd Street

    07-09-2002

    Amy wants to create a colorful ""down under"" living room for her husband, Andrew.

  • Ep 9

    9.Kansas: West 49th Street

    14-09-2002

    John wants to create a beautiful new bedroom for his wife, Amy.

  • Ep 10

    10.Kansas: West 150th Terrace

    21-09-2002

    Tiffany wants her mom, Iva, to have an updated colorful and relaxing bedroom.

  • Ep 11

    11.Oregon: Plumeria Way

    21-09-2002

    Dani wants to convert a large, undecorated living room into a rustic outdoor haven for her husband, Ryan. Chayse and the team give them both exactly what they're looking for with...

  • Ep 12

    12.Utah: Sherman Avenue

    28-09-2002

    Kelly and her husband, Jon, met in law school. Now the parents of a new baby, Kelly wants to give Jon a special room to relax and enjoy his other ""baby"", a large screen TV. As...

  • Ep 13

    13.Utah: South Lincoln Street

    05-10-2002

    Tiburon wants to create a patio oasis for cookout-loving husband Adam.

  • Ep 14

    14.Utah: Tyler Avenue

    07-10-2002

    Alisa wants to convert her living room into an outdoorsy, family-friendly space for her husband Rhett.

  • Ep 15

    15.Oregon: 29th Avenue

    12-10-2002

    Kristen and Zig are newlyweds - they've been married less than a year. Kristen wants to give her husband Zig's boring office a Mexican flair - reminiscent of his favorite vacation...

  • Ep 16

    16.Oregon: Flanders Street

    14-10-2002

    Marian wants to create an outdoor tropical paradise for cousin/roommate Sarah.

  • Ep 17

    17.California: Lambeth Lane

    19-10-2002

    Mary Jane wants to rebuild a previously destroyed deck for her husband Eric so they can use it for entertaining.

  • Ep 18

    18.Utah: Fairview Drive

    21-10-2002

    Cecily wants to turn her shabby, unused deck into a Western ranch range-at-home for her husband Marc.

  • Ep 19

    19.California: Thorntree Drive

    26-10-2002

    Julie wants to convert the spare room into a functional office for her husband, John.

  • Ep 20

    20.California: Tassajara Circle

    28-10-2002

    Scott wants to convert a living/dining room into a space not only for the family to relax, but also one where his wife Michelle can work on scrapbooking and crafts AND keep all her...

  • Ep 21

    21.California: Lowell Court

    02-11-2002

    Kathleen wants to add some color and spice to the patio, her husband Brian's favorite place in the house.

  • Ep 22

    22.California: Calle Jazmin

    16-11-2002

    Rob wants to give his wife Kathy a break from decorating by giving her a new bedroom.

  • Ep 23

    23.California: Shaw Street

    23-11-2002

    Erin wants to convert her bland living room into an artsy, one-of-a-kind room for her partner, Noe.

  • Ep 24

    24.California: Lakewood Drive

    30-11-2002

    Donna wants to turn her bland backyard into a basketball court for her LA Laker-loving husband, Danny.

  • Ep 25

    25.Arizona: Gelding Drive

    14-12-2002

    Kelsey wants to bring her parents' outdated bedroom into the 21st century with a romantic update that will remind them of their favorite vacation spot - Hawaii.

  • Ep 26

    26.Arizona: East San Miguel Avenue

    24-12-2002

    Michael wants to convert a sunroom into a more attractive room for his wife, Nancy.

  • Ep 27

    27.Arizona: East Windmere Drive

    24-12-2002

    Michelle wants to create an organized but baby-friendly office for her work-at-home husband, Sundown.

  • Ep 28

    28.Albuquerque: Cardenas NE

    28-12-2002

    Marisa wants to create a new patio area for her hard-working husband Shane.

  • Ep 29

    29.Albuquerque: Moon Street NE

    04-01-2003

    Lisa wants to give her husband Wardell a relaxing meditation bedroom.

  • Ep 30

    30.Albuquerque: La Media Road SW

    11-01-2003

    Kimberly wants to create a special room for her husband Alex to display his dye-cast model car collection.

  • Ep 31

    31.Texas: High Point Lane

    25-01-2003

    Summer wants to turn her backyard into a Korean garden to remind her husband, Ken, of his family culture.

  • Ep 32

    32.Texas: Rambler Road

    01-02-2003

    Shawna wants to turn her bland living room into an African-themed room for her husband, Curtis.

  • Ep 33

    33.Louisiana: Marseilles Place

    07-02-2003

    Regan wants to transform an attic into a special space for her mother Rhonda - and her drums!

  • Ep 34

    34.Texas: Steven Drive

    14-02-2003

    Leslie wants to create a relaxing Venice-inspired bedroom for her husband, Mike.

  • Ep 35

    35.Louisiana: Loveland Street

    21-02-2003

    Brett wants to convert a garage into a child's playroom with an adjoining laundry room for his stay-at-home mom wife, Suzan.

  • Ep 36

    36.Louisiana: Terry Drive

    28-02-2003

    Patrick wants to convert a master bedroom into a romantic, relaxing, Asian-themed room for his wife, Judy.

  • Ep 37

    37.Florida: 35th Avenue North

    07-03-2003

    Tanya wants to turn a spare room into a music-inspiring retreat for her husband, Adam.

  • Ep 38

    38.St. Petersburg: 53rd Avenue

    14-03-2003

    Angel and Clinton want to convert an overused basement party room into a sophisticated room for their mom, Vicky.

  • Ep 39

    39.St. Petersburg: 17 Street North

    21-03-2003
  • Ep 40

    40.Miami: NW 150th Street

    28-03-2003

    Mondray wants to convert a patio into a piece of beachfront vacation property for her grandmother, Cassie.

  • Ep 41

    41.Miami: NW 101 Way

    04-04-2003

    Ryan wants to convert a bedroom into a room with nursery potential for his wife, Susanna, with whom he's ready to start having children.

  • Ep 42

    42.South Carolina: Westfield Avenue

    11-04-2003

    Jennifer wants to convert a family room into a French-inspired salon, reminiscent of her mom, Diane's birthplace.

  • Ep 43

    43.South Carolina: Basswood Avenue

    18-04-2003

    Jo Ann wants to convert a loft into a folly room for her joker husband, Adam.

  • Ep 44

    44.South Carolina: Landsdowne Drive

    25-04-2003

    Julie wants to convert her deck into a nautical marina space for her husband, Greg.

  • Ep 45

    45.Atlanta: Moreland Avenue

    02-05-2003

    Lauren wants to convert her backyard into a safari bonfire area for her girlfriend, Robin.

  • Ep 46

    46.Miami: SW 54th Street

    09-05-2003

    Marisol wants to convert a piano room into a Cuban-inspired piano classroom for her mother, Ruth, a piano teacher.

  • Ep 47

    47.Atlanta: Pinder Point Court

    16-05-2003

    Eric wants to change his bedroom into a colonial dream for his wife, Leslie.

  • Ep 48

    48.Atlanta: Main Street

    23-05-2003

    Stacie wants to convert a small bedroom into a studio workspace for her husband, Daniel.

  • Ep 49

    49.Tennessee: Meadow Trail Drive

    30-05-2003

    Ken wants to convert his backyard into a Scottish relaxation retreat to reflect the heritage of himself and his wife, Leah.

  • Ep 50

    50.Tennessee: Marne Street

    06-06-2003

    Molly wants to convert an unfinished bedroom into a special architect's haven for her husband, Corey.

  • Ep 51

    51.Tennessee: Linden Avenue

    13-06-2003

    Jennifer wants to turn a spare/storage room into a rock star haven for her fiance, Jay.

  • Ep 52

    52.Charlotte: Brownstone View Drive

    20-06-2003

    Toya wants to convert a bland living room into a home theatre for her husband, Patrick.

  • Ep 53

    53.Charlotte: Marblerock Court

    27-06-2003

    Shawna wants to create a family-fun room for her son and her husband, Mehrdad, while incorporating their nationalities.

  • Ep 54

    54.Charlotte: Belvedere Lane

    04-07-2003

    Lisa wants to turn the backyard into a piece of Ireland for her husband, Chuck.

  • Ep 55

    55.Philadelphia: Sorrel Lane

    11-07-2003

    Laura wants to convert a lifeless family room into a beach-themed room for her parents.

  • Ep 56

    56.Philadelphia: Hampton Circle

    18-07-2003

    Kim wants to create a room for her husband, Jerry, but WYWO decided to turn the tables. Instead, Jerry will be converting the master bedroom into a mountain retreat for Kim!

  • Ep 57

    57.Philadelphia: Edinburgh Drive

    25-07-2003

    Lisa wants to convert the deck into a margarita party beach for her husband, Richard.

  • Ep 58

    58.Virginia: Hillsman Street

    01-08-2003

    Staci wants to turn her boring bedroom into an outdoorsy retreat for her husband, Mark.

  • Ep 59

    59.Virginia: 18th Street North

    08-08-2003

    Julie wants to turn her living room into a 40's lounge for her fiance A.J.

  • Ep 60

    60.Virginia: Split Oak Lane

    15-08-2003

    Puja wants to turn a deck into a India-inspired Hindu relaxation/entertainment area for her parents, Parul and Ambarish.

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