HGTV Orders New Episodes of ‘Fixer to Fabulous’

By R. Thomas Umstead
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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HGTV has ordered 13 additional episodes of its original series Fixer to Fabulous, the network said Thursday.

The network has added 13 new episodes of the series, which stars renovation and design experts Dave and Jenny Marrrs. The series drew more than 17.9 million viewers in its first season, according to HGTV officials.

The new season of Fixer to Fabulous will spotlight the husband-wife duo as they overhaul historic homes in Northwest Arkansas, all while raising five young children and managing their family farm. The new season is scheduled to premiere in fall 2020, said network officials. 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.