Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
originally aired on ABC
The series is a spin-off of Extreme Makeover that features a family that has faced some sort of hardship, having their home completely remodeled to better suit their exact needs. The original ABC run was hosted by Ty Pennington; the HGTV season hosted by actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson. The show has been scrutinized for several issues, including the show's ethics, its authenticity, and leaving some families with an increase in mortgage payments and property taxes.