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Debbie Travis' Facelift was a home improvement reality television show that ran from January 28, 2003 to December 30, 2005. It was produced in Canada for Home & Garden Television (HGTV) and also aired in the United States on the American version of the network, Home & Garden Television. It is hosted by interior designer Debbie Travis, and was based out of Montreal, Quebec.
The show's format is that of a surprise renovation; a family member or loved one contacts the show to arrange a 'facelift' of a part of the home for the unsuspecting target(s). By taking advantage of the target's absence (or arranging a pretense for it), the 'Facelift team' moves in for the duration to renovate as quickly as possible. Much of the show's drama is based around time and budget constraints in completing the job before the target returns, and upon the reaction of the target once they see the completed work.
The personalities of members of the team have become well-known to regular viewers, along with such trademarks as the "Sivart van" (an old-style delivery truck labeled sivart, 'Travis' spelled in reverse), which the team arrives in; Debbie's reveal of a possibly-controversial design to skeptical family members; and the 'facelift book', a small scrapbook presented to the target after the renovation is revealed, showing what they missed during their absence.
Some 'twists' that have occurred on various episodes include the target returning early, unexpectedly; vital materials not arriving on time, forcing the team to improvise; and dissatisfied targets demanding a change to the renovation scheme.
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Episodes
Season 1
Date Title 2003-01-28 Jan & Andy's Kitchen 2003-02-04 Tim & Julie's Living Room 2003-02-11 Cathy's Living/Dining Room 2003-02-18 Suzanne's Kitchen 2003-02-25 Donato's Bedroom 2003-03-04 Cindy's Living/Dining Room 2003-03-11 Shelley's Bedroom 2003-03-18 Ivars' Garage 2003-04-01 Gregory's Bedroom 2003-04-08 MC's Office 2003-04-15 Karen's Basement 2003-04-21 Elsy's New Home 2003-04-29 Sian's Garden Season 2
Date Title 2003-09-14 Nadia's Basement 2003-09-21 Glenn's Kitchen 2003-09-28 Lawrence's Kids' Rooms 2003-10-12 Christine's Bedroom 2003-10-26 Marilyn's Living Room 2003-11-02 Karen's Kitchen & Den 2003-11-23 Sigal's Den 2003-11-30 Emma's Bachelorette 2003-12-07 Christmas Show 2004-01-04 DJ's Garden 2004-01-18 Olive's Kitchen 2004-02-01 Mrs. Biggs' Bedroom 2004-02-15 Luigi's New Home 2004-02-22 Debbie's Bedroom & Bath Season 3
Date Title 2004-07-02 The Honeymooners 2004-07-09 Nico's Bachelor Pad 2004-07-23 Sonia's Basement 2004-07-30 The In-Laws 2004-08-07 Karen's Cottage 2004-10-01 The Sisters' Bedroom 2004-11-12 Toni's Bedroom 2004-11-14 Jennifer's Living Room 2004-12-05 Penny & Nancy's Cottage 2005-01-02 Bob's Deck 2005-01-09 Tracey's Kitchen And Dining Room 2005-01-16 Andre's Main Floor 2005-02-13 Barbara's Living and Dining Room 2005-04-01 Tina's Full House 2005-04-15 Pat's Paradise 2005-05-20 8 Kids Basement 2005-06-03 Helen's House 2005-06-17 Nick's Office Refuge Season 4
Date Title 2005-09-09 Cassandra's Basement 2005-09-23 Michael's New Digs 2005-09-30 Melanie's Loft 2005-10-07 Trevor's Wish 2005-10-14 Judy's Kitchen 2005-10-21 Shauna's Basement 2005-12-02 Margaret's Kitchen And Deck 2005-12-30 Valerie's Farmhouse External links
Categories:- Canadian television program stubs
- Canadian reality television series
- HGTV original programs
- Home renovation television series
- 2003 Canadian television series debuts
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