A sneak peek at the reality-meets-realty show “Flipping Out,” which tracks the life of meticulous real-estate investor Jeff Lewis.
Lewis purchases a neglected---and imminently troublesome---property; and confronts a disgruntled employee.
As Jeff's present abode enters the housing market, he encounters problems with another home when the quirky seller is unwilling to move out.
Jeff and his business partner wager on who will move into a multimillion-dollar estate. Elsewhere, Jeff considers enlisting a psychic to perform blessings on a house.
As wheeler, dealer and spieler, Jeff pits potential buyer against potential buyer, and his relationships with his contractors are tested. Also: a visit with Jeff's father, a developer in Long Beach.
As Jeff spiels to seal two deals, he seeks to expand his business to Palm Springs. When he leaves town, his staffers cut loose, leaving subsequent damage to Jeff's computer.
Season two catches up with meticulous real-estate investor Jeff Lewis and his colorful crew as they try to expand their business in a declining market.
The tension mounts as Jeff makes an attempts at controlling his remarks.
As high strung Jeff grows more weary of his staff, his differences with calm business partner Ryan are apparent when the staff seems to be ignored.
Jeff suspicion over his staff causes him to set up hidden cameras to see what they are up to.
A hidden camera inside Jeff's office unveils the inadequacies among his staff members, which could lead to a possible firing and promotion, plus the reevaluation of a relationship.
Jeff's difficulty in selling a property has drama rising in a falling market. As a result, Jeff returns to the restoration project reluctantly. Elsewhere, an overworked Chris is about to flip out.
Jeff must handle a projects budget problems while working through a staffing quandary.
Jeff becomes homeless in the second-season finale as Commonwealth is sold. Also, Jeff finds himself dealing with staff issues.
Season 3 opens with the realization that the economy has hit Jack's business hard. Because of this he was forced to hire new personnel and make changes to the business' course, with the focus on designing and remodeling homes for clients. Although Jenni Pulos returns, she raises Jeff's ire by crossing a line.
Jeff does all he can to develop his design-and-remodeling business, including attending a clients pajama party. But tension builds at the office when Jeff's new assistant is rattled by incessant demands and when Jeff and Ryan tangle over clients.
Jeff's household is in chaos which leads to one staff member's ultimate act of betrayal and prompts Jenni's laughable attempt to fix the mess. A wounded Jeff then seeks a feng-shui expert in hopes of finding peace and solace.
Jeff secures a big budget patron in Bel-Aire, but becomes upset over monetary problems. Unsettled and stressed out, Jeff becomes sick, so he turns the ongoing Buena Park project over to an able-bodied Jenni.
Jeff feels betrayed after receiving disturbing information concerning an important person in his life. Jeff turns to his father as a beat and broken man.
Jeff has a new client named Toluca Woods, and then attempts to rekindle a friendship with Ryan.
Jeff tries to keep pace with the office's busy schedule, made more hectic with a reduced staff. He also works on finishing a salon, but disobedient staffers, overly demanding clients and fumbling contractors could lead to one of Jeff's patented blowups.
Jeff hopes to land a job working on stylist Chaz Dean's salon in New York, but things get hairy when it appears he might not get the gig. Meanwhile, a client fires off steady insults at Jenni, and Jeff must try to balance protecting his staff and keeping his client satisfied.
Jeff's suspicions grow about how one of his contractors is handling finances, a development that precipitates a fiery fight between the two. In domestic dramas, Jeff deals with a pet-related medical problem.
Nerve-rattled stress amplifies for Jeff when a major project falls into limbo, a contractor threatens legal action and Jenni's future at his company comes under scrutiny.
In the Season 5 finale, Jeff gets the urge to flip houses again, but realizes what he really wants is a home for him and Gage to settle down in. Elsewhere, Jeff must reassess Jenni's part-time status when a possible full-time employee is found.
Andy Cohen presides over a reunion edition featuring Jeff Lewis and his regrouped motley crew discussing Season 5's dramas. Included: Jeff and Gage's new home; Zoila's possible promotion; and Jenni's love life.