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    TV Series

    While You Were Out

    IMDb6.4/10
    2002 - 2006
    1h 0m/ep
    Ended
    Seasons: 4
    Episodes: 211

    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 & Episodes

    1. New Jersey: Woodland Court

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

    7/6/2002

    2. New York: Great Rock Drive

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

    7/13/2002

    3. New Jersey: Azalea Lane

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

    7/20/2002

    4. Connecticut: Kitenmaug Road

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

    8/3/2002

    5. Illinois: Campton Crossings Road

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

    8/10/2002

    6. Connecticut: Norwich Avenue

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

    8/17/2002

    7. Illinois: Prairie Mist Drive

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

    8/24/2002

    8. Kansas: West 142nd Street

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

    9/7/2002

    9. Kansas: West 49th Street

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

    9/14/2002

    10. Kansas: West 150th Terrace

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

    9/21/2002

    11. Oregon: Plumeria Way

    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 an Alaskan Frontier Lodge.

    9/21/2002

    12. Utah: Sherman Avenue

    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 movie buffs, the perfect direction for this space is a home theatre. Laura wants to take the design one step further and add a futuristic, sci-fi theme. The result is out of this world! On as record-breaking temperatures rise on this hot day, so do tensions. Watch out as tempers flare!

    9/28/2002

    13. Utah: South Lincoln Street

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

    10/5/2002

    14. Utah: Tyler Avenue

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

    10/7/2002

    15. Oregon: 29th Avenue

    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 spot - the Yucatan. Chayse and the team are ready to add lots of bright colors and Mexican decorative pieces to turn Zig's office into a festive Mexican getaway.

    10/12/2002

    16. Oregon: Flanders Street

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

    10/14/2002

    17. California: Lambeth Lane

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

    10/19/2002

    18. Utah: Fairview Drive

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

    10/21/2002

    19. California: Thorntree Drive

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

    10/26/2002

    20. California: Tassajara Circle

    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 supplies organized.

    10/28/2002

    21. California: Lowell Court

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

    11/2/2002

    22. California: Calle Jazmin

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

    11/16/2002

    23. California: Shaw Street

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

    11/23/2002

    24. California: Lakewood Drive

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

    11/30/2002

    25. Arizona: Gelding Drive

    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.

    12/14/2002

    26. Arizona: East San Miguel Avenue

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

    12/24/2002

    27. Arizona: East Windmere Drive

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

    12/24/2002

    28. Albuquerque: Cardenas NE

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

    12/28/2002

    29. Albuquerque: Moon Street NE

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

    1/4/2003

    30. Albuquerque: La Media Road SW

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

    1/11/2003

    31. Texas: High Point Lane

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

    1/25/2003

    32. Texas: Rambler Road

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

    2/1/2003

    33. Louisiana: Marseilles Place

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

    2/7/2003

    34. Texas: Steven Drive

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

    2/14/2003

    35. Louisiana: Loveland Street

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

    2/21/2003

    36. Louisiana: Terry Drive

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

    2/28/2003

    37. Florida: 35th Avenue North

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

    3/7/2003

    38. St. Petersburg: 53rd Avenue

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

    3/14/2003

    39. St. Petersburg: 17 Street North

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    3/21/2003

    40. Miami: NW 150th Street

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

    3/28/2003

    41. Miami: NW 101 Way

    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.

    4/4/2003

    42. South Carolina: Westfield Avenue

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

    4/11/2003

    43. South Carolina: Basswood Avenue

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

    4/18/2003

    44. South Carolina: Landsdowne Drive

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

    4/25/2003

    45. Atlanta: Moreland Avenue

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

    5/2/2003

    46. Miami: SW 54th Street

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

    5/9/2003

    47. Atlanta: Pinder Point Court

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

    5/16/2003

    48. Atlanta: Main Street

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

    5/23/2003

    49. Tennessee: Meadow Trail Drive

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

    5/30/2003

    50. Tennessee: Marne Street

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

    6/6/2003

    51. Tennessee: Linden Avenue

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

    6/13/2003

    52. Charlotte: Brownstone View Drive

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

    6/20/2003

    53. Charlotte: Marblerock Court

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

    6/27/2003

    54. Charlotte: Belvedere Lane

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

    7/4/2003

    55. Philadelphia: Sorrel Lane

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

    7/11/2003

    56. Philadelphia: Hampton Circle

    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!

    7/18/2003

    57. Philadelphia: Edinburgh Drive

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

    7/25/2003

    58. Virginia: Hillsman Street

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

    8/1/2003

    59. Virginia: 18th Street North

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

    8/8/2003

    60. Virginia: Split Oak Lane

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

    8/15/2003

    Cast