The Top 25 Shows of 2015, No. 17: HGTV’s “House Hunters”

I often refer to HGTV’s “House Hunters” and its companion program, “House Hunters International,” as the only shows that matter. That’s because, out in the real world and far removed from the hive mind of critics and entertainment reporters, I hear more about these shows and am often asked more about them than any others on television. Further, in private conversations more industry executives and show-runners than I can recall have cited these shows as the ones they turn to at the end of long and stressful days to relax and unwind (or get ideas for their next real estate purchase).