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While You Were Out

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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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6th July 2002 - 3rd June 2006
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Mark MontanoTeresa StrasserAndrew Dan-Jumbo
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New Jersey: Woodland Court Still
New Jersey: Woodland Court
6th July 2002

Episode 1

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

New York: Great Rock Drive Still
New York: Great Rock Drive
13th July 2002

Episode 2

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

New Jersey: Azalea Lane Still
New Jersey: Azalea Lane
20th July 2002

Episode 3

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

Connecticut: Kitenmaug Road Still
Connecticut: Kitenmaug Road
3rd August 2002

Episode 4

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

Illinois: Campton Crossings Road Still
Illinois: Campton Crossings Road
10th August 2002

Episode 5

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

Connecticut: Norwich Avenue Still
Connecticut: Norwich Avenue
17th August 2002

Episode 6

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

Illinois: Prairie Mist Drive Still
Illinois: Prairie Mist Drive
24th August 2002

Episode 7

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

Kansas: West 142nd Street Still
Kansas: West 142nd Street
7th September 2002

Episode 8

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

Kansas: West 49th Street Still
Kansas: West 49th Street
14th September 2002

Episode 9

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

Kansas: West 150th Terrace Still
Kansas: West 150th Terrace
21st September 2002

Episode 10

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

Oregon: Plumeria Way Still
Oregon: Plumeria Way
21st September 2002

Episode 11

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.

Utah: Sherman Avenue Still
Utah: Sherman Avenue
28th September 2002

Episode 12

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!

Utah: South Lincoln Street Still
Utah: South Lincoln Street
5th October 2002

Episode 13

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

Utah: Tyler Avenue Still
Utah: Tyler Avenue
7th October 2002

Episode 14

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

Oregon: 29th Avenue Still
Oregon: 29th Avenue
12th October 2002

Episode 15

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.

Oregon: Flanders Street Still
Oregon: Flanders Street
14th October 2002

Episode 16

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

California: Lambeth Lane Still
California: Lambeth Lane
19th October 2002

Episode 17

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

Utah: Fairview Drive Still
Utah: Fairview Drive
21st October 2002

Episode 18

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

California: Thorntree Drive Still
California: Thorntree Drive
26th October 2002

Episode 19

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

California: Tassajara Circle Still
California: Tassajara Circle
28th October 2002

Episode 20

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.

California: Lowell Court Still
California: Lowell Court
2nd November 2002

Episode 21

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

California: Calle Jazmin Still
California: Calle Jazmin
16th November 2002

Episode 22

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

California: Shaw Street Still
California: Shaw Street
23rd November 2002

Episode 23

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

California: Lakewood Drive Still
California: Lakewood Drive
30th November 2002

Episode 24

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

Arizona: Gelding Drive Still
Arizona: Gelding Drive
14th December 2002

Episode 25

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.

Arizona: East San Miguel Avenue Still
Arizona: East San Miguel Avenue
24th December 2002

Episode 26

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

Arizona: East Windmere Drive Still
Arizona: East Windmere Drive
24th December 2002

Episode 27

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

Albuquerque: Cardenas NE Still
Albuquerque: Cardenas NE
28th December 2002

Episode 28

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

Albuquerque: Moon Street NE Still
Albuquerque: Moon Street NE
4th January 2003

Episode 29

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

Albuquerque: La Media Road SW Still
Albuquerque: La Media Road SW
11th January 2003

Episode 30

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

Texas: High Point Lane Still
Texas: High Point Lane
25th January 2003

Episode 31

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

Texas: Rambler Road Still
Texas: Rambler Road
1st February 2003

Episode 32

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

Louisiana: Marseilles Place Still
Louisiana: Marseilles Place
7th February 2003

Episode 33

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

Texas: Steven Drive Still
Texas: Steven Drive
14th February 2003

Episode 34

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

Louisiana: Loveland Street Still
Louisiana: Loveland Street
21st February 2003

Episode 35

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

Louisiana: Terry Drive Still
Louisiana: Terry Drive
28th February 2003

Episode 36

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

Florida: 35th Avenue North Still
Florida: 35th Avenue North
7th March 2003

Episode 37

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

St. Petersburg: 53rd Avenue Still
St. Petersburg: 53rd Avenue
14th March 2003

Episode 38

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

St. Petersburg: 17 Street North Still
St. Petersburg: 17 Street North
21st March 2003

Episode 39

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Miami: NW 150th Street Still
Miami: NW 150th Street
28th March 2003

Episode 40

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

Miami: NW 101 Way Still
Miami: NW 101 Way
4th April 2003

Episode 41

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.

South Carolina: Westfield Avenue Still
South Carolina: Westfield Avenue
11th April 2003

Episode 42

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

South Carolina: Basswood Avenue Still
South Carolina: Basswood Avenue
18th April 2003

Episode 43

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

South Carolina: Landsdowne Drive Still
South Carolina: Landsdowne Drive
25th April 2003

Episode 44

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

Atlanta: Moreland Avenue Still
Atlanta: Moreland Avenue
2nd May 2003

Episode 45

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

Miami: SW 54th Street Still
Miami: SW 54th Street
9th May 2003

Episode 46

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

Atlanta: Pinder Point Court Still
Atlanta: Pinder Point Court
16th May 2003

Episode 47

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

Atlanta: Main Street Still
Atlanta: Main Street
23rd May 2003

Episode 48

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

Tennessee: Meadow Trail Drive Still
Tennessee: Meadow Trail Drive
30th May 2003

Episode 49

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

Tennessee: Marne Street Still
Tennessee: Marne Street
6th June 2003

Episode 50

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

Tennessee: Linden Avenue Still
Tennessee: Linden Avenue
13th June 2003

Episode 51

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

Charlotte: Brownstone View Drive Still
Charlotte: Brownstone View Drive
20th June 2003

Episode 52

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

Charlotte: Marblerock Court Still
Charlotte: Marblerock Court
27th June 2003

Episode 53

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

Charlotte: Belvedere Lane Still
Charlotte: Belvedere Lane
4th July 2003

Episode 54

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

Philadelphia: Sorrel Lane Still
Philadelphia: Sorrel Lane
11th July 2003

Episode 55

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

Philadelphia: Hampton Circle Still
Philadelphia: Hampton Circle
18th July 2003

Episode 56

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!

Philadelphia: Edinburgh Drive Still
Philadelphia: Edinburgh Drive
25th July 2003

Episode 57

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

Virginia: Hillsman Street Still
Virginia: Hillsman Street
1st August 2003

Episode 58

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

Virginia: 18th Street North Still
Virginia: 18th Street North
8th August 2003

Episode 59

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

Virginia: Split Oak Lane Still
Virginia: Split Oak Lane
15th August 2003

Episode 60

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

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