Flea Market Flip is reality television series that aired on HGTV and Great American Country.[1] It premiered on September 28, 2012, and is hosted by Lara Spencer.[2] Spencer, who also serves as executive producer, has written multiple books on the subject of "flipping" furniture.[3]

Flea Market Flip
GenreReality
Created byLara Spencer
Presented byLara Spencer
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons14
Production
Running time22 minutes
Original release
NetworkHGTV
ReleaseSeptember 28, 2012 (2012-09-28) –
2019 (2019)

In October 2012, HGTV renewed Flea Market Flip for a second season with an order of eight episodes.[4] The second season premiered on March 15, 2013.[5]

Flea Market Flip won the "Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lifestyle Program" in 2017 during the 44th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.[6]

The show went on an indefinite hiatus after 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

Summary

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The show pits two teams against each other in a competition to "flip" used items at a flea market for a later profit. Each team of two is given $500 to buy furniture at a flea market. They are then given $100 to refurbish the items before trying to resell them for a profit at a different flea market. The team that makes the most profit wins $5,000.

Episodes

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References

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  1. ^ "Flea Market Flip Season 12".
  2. ^ "Extreme Dwellings, Global Home Tours and Amazing Renos Round Out HGTV Fall 2012 Lineup". The Futon Critic. August 30, 2012. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  3. ^ Pedroja, Cammy (October 18, 2021). "The Truth About Flea Market Flip". The List. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  4. ^ "HGTV Announces Second Season Renewal of "Flea Market Flip"". The Futon Critic. October 1, 2012. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  5. ^ "HGTV MOVES UP SECOND SEASON PREMIERE OF "FLEA MARKET FLIP," STARRING "GOOD MORNING AMERICA" CO-HOST LARA SPENCER". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  6. ^ "Daytime Emmy Nominations: 'Young and the Restless' Tops List; THR Scores Nom". March 22, 2017. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  7. ^ "Lara Spencer Gives Update on 'Flea Market Flip' Status (Exclusive)". March 18, 2021.
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