While You Were Out
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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Cast
Seasons
- Ep 1
1.New Jersey: Woodland Court
06-07-2002Neatnik Jennifer wants to turn a porch into an outdoor escape for her husband, Wayne.
- Ep 2
2.New York: Great Rock Drive
13-07-2002Jennifer wants to create a special den for her NY sports fanatic husband Jonathan.
- Ep 3
3.New Jersey: Azalea Lane
20-07-2002Michael 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
03-08-2002Robin wants to create a special hangout space for her husband, Josh.
- Ep 5
5.Illinois: Campton Crossings Road
10-08-2002Patti wants to create a relaxing, restful bedroom for her husband, Scott.
- Ep 6
6.Connecticut: Norwich Avenue
17-08-2002Catherine wants to create a more exciting kitchen for entertaining Navy Lieutenant husband, Pete.
- Ep 7
7.Illinois: Prairie Mist Drive
24-08-2002Shelly wants to create a romantic, but not feminine, bedroom for her husband, Tom.
- Ep 8
8.Kansas: West 142nd Street
07-09-2002Amy wants to create a colorful ""down under"" living room for her husband, Andrew.
- Ep 9
9.Kansas: West 49th Street
14-09-2002John wants to create a beautiful new bedroom for his wife, Amy.
- Ep 10
10.Kansas: West 150th Terrace
21-09-2002Tiffany wants her mom, Iva, to have an updated colorful and relaxing bedroom.
- Ep 11
11.Oregon: Plumeria Way
21-09-2002Dani 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
28-09-2002Kelly 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
05-10-2002Tiburon wants to create a patio oasis for cookout-loving husband Adam.
- Ep 14
14.Utah: Tyler Avenue
07-10-2002Alisa wants to convert her living room into an outdoorsy, family-friendly space for her husband Rhett.
- Ep 15
15.Oregon: 29th Avenue
12-10-2002Kristen 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
14-10-2002Marian wants to create an outdoor tropical paradise for cousin/roommate Sarah.
- Ep 17
17.California: Lambeth Lane
19-10-2002Mary 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
21-10-2002Cecily wants to turn her shabby, unused deck into a Western ranch range-at-home for her husband Marc.
- Ep 19
19.California: Thorntree Drive
26-10-2002Julie wants to convert the spare room into a functional office for her husband, John.
- Ep 20
20.California: Tassajara Circle
28-10-2002Scott 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
02-11-2002Kathleen 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
16-11-2002Rob wants to give his wife Kathy a break from decorating by giving her a new bedroom.
- Ep 23
23.California: Shaw Street
23-11-2002Erin 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
30-11-2002Donna wants to turn her bland backyard into a basketball court for her LA Laker-loving husband, Danny.
- Ep 25
25.Arizona: Gelding Drive
14-12-2002Kelsey 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
24-12-2002Michael wants to convert a sunroom into a more attractive room for his wife, Nancy.
- Ep 27
27.Arizona: East Windmere Drive
24-12-2002Michelle wants to create an organized but baby-friendly office for her work-at-home husband, Sundown.
- Ep 28
28.Albuquerque: Cardenas NE
28-12-2002Marisa wants to create a new patio area for her hard-working husband Shane.
- Ep 29
29.Albuquerque: Moon Street NE
04-01-2003Lisa wants to give her husband Wardell a relaxing meditation bedroom.
- Ep 30
30.Albuquerque: La Media Road SW
11-01-2003Kimberly 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
25-01-2003Summer wants to turn her backyard into a Korean garden to remind her husband, Ken, of his family culture.
- Ep 32
32.Texas: Rambler Road
01-02-2003Shawna wants to turn her bland living room into an African-themed room for her husband, Curtis.
- Ep 33
33.Louisiana: Marseilles Place
07-02-2003Regan wants to transform an attic into a special space for her mother Rhonda - and her drums!
- Ep 34
34.Texas: Steven Drive
14-02-2003Leslie wants to create a relaxing Venice-inspired bedroom for her husband, Mike.
- Ep 35
35.Louisiana: Loveland Street
21-02-2003Brett 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
28-02-2003Patrick wants to convert a master bedroom into a romantic, relaxing, Asian-themed room for his wife, Judy.
- Ep 37
37.Florida: 35th Avenue North
07-03-2003Tanya wants to turn a spare room into a music-inspiring retreat for her husband, Adam.
- Ep 38
38.St. Petersburg: 53rd Avenue
14-03-2003Angel 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
28-03-2003Mondray wants to convert a patio into a piece of beachfront vacation property for her grandmother, Cassie.
- Ep 41
41.Miami: NW 101 Way
04-04-2003Ryan 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
11-04-2003Jennifer 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
18-04-2003Jo Ann wants to convert a loft into a folly room for her joker husband, Adam.
- Ep 44
44.South Carolina: Landsdowne Drive
25-04-2003Julie wants to convert her deck into a nautical marina space for her husband, Greg.
- Ep 45
45.Atlanta: Moreland Avenue
02-05-2003Lauren wants to convert her backyard into a safari bonfire area for her girlfriend, Robin.
- Ep 46
46.Miami: SW 54th Street
09-05-2003Marisol 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
16-05-2003Eric wants to change his bedroom into a colonial dream for his wife, Leslie.
- Ep 48
48.Atlanta: Main Street
23-05-2003Stacie wants to convert a small bedroom into a studio workspace for her husband, Daniel.
- Ep 49
49.Tennessee: Meadow Trail Drive
30-05-2003Ken 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
06-06-2003Molly wants to convert an unfinished bedroom into a special architect's haven for her husband, Corey.
- Ep 51
51.Tennessee: Linden Avenue
13-06-2003Jennifer wants to turn a spare/storage room into a rock star haven for her fiance, Jay.
- Ep 52
52.Charlotte: Brownstone View Drive
20-06-2003Toya wants to convert a bland living room into a home theatre for her husband, Patrick.
- Ep 53
53.Charlotte: Marblerock Court
27-06-2003Shawna wants to create a family-fun room for her son and her husband, Mehrdad, while incorporating their nationalities.
- Ep 54
54.Charlotte: Belvedere Lane
04-07-2003Lisa wants to turn the backyard into a piece of Ireland for her husband, Chuck.
- Ep 55
55.Philadelphia: Sorrel Lane
11-07-2003Laura wants to convert a lifeless family room into a beach-themed room for her parents.
- Ep 56
56.Philadelphia: Hampton Circle
18-07-2003Kim 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
25-07-2003Lisa wants to convert the deck into a margarita party beach for her husband, Richard.
- Ep 58
58.Virginia: Hillsman Street
01-08-2003Staci wants to turn her boring bedroom into an outdoorsy retreat for her husband, Mark.
- Ep 59
59.Virginia: 18th Street North
08-08-2003Julie wants to turn her living room into a 40's lounge for her fiance A.J.
- Ep 60
60.Virginia: Split Oak Lane
15-08-2003Puja wants to turn a deck into a India-inspired Hindu relaxation/entertainment area for her parents, Parul and Ambarish.
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