Episode
House Hunters International: Pilot Takes Dream Job in Hong Kong
Overview
Ben and Miranda Bagley, have had a whirlwind of a year. They've gotten engaged, bought a loft, renovated the loft, got married and now Ben's received the opportunity of a lifetime to fly big jets for an international company. The job comes with strings attached, and now they're giving up their beloved Chattanooga loft for the smaller spaces of Hong Kong. Miranda, wants indoor storage for all their wedding gifts, but country-boy Ben wants outdoor space. Can one opportunity offer them both? Find out when West meets Far East as House Hunters International explores Hong Kong, China.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 43
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2012-09-11
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
Pilot Takes Dream Job in Hong Kong is Episode 2 in Season 43 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2012-09-11. The runtime is 23 min.
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