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A+E GLOBAL MEDIA EXPANDS HOME.MADE.NATION LIFESTYLE PROGRAMMING BLOCK WITH MORE THAN 150 NEW HOURS OF ORIGINAL CONTENT TO PREMIERE ON A&E AND FYI STARTING THIS SPRING
NEW YORK, NY - March 4, 2026- A+E Global Media continues its commitment to lifestyle programming with more than 150 hours of new and returning series coming to Home.Made.Nation, the multi-platform lifestyle programming block airing across A&E and FYI.
Building on A&E's existing home slate, new series include "Million Dollar Mountain Homes," which searches for ultimate mountain retreats in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains as well as "Zombie House Flipping: Family Business" following power flipper Tommy Harr and his family as they transform dilapidated houses into dream homes. Returning series spotlight unique coastal oceanfront properties in "Oceanfront Property Hunt" and stunning lakeside homes in "Lakefront Luxury." Renovation-driven series showcase high-stakes transformations and bold design choices in "Million Dollar Zombie Flips" with James Dainard and "Beer Budget Reno" starring Kristen Coutts.
FYI is whipping up new episodes with culinary icons for new seasons of "Rachael Ray's Meals in Minutes" in collaboration with chef, author and philanthropist Rachael Ray, "Instant Italian" with chef Anna Gass and "The Chef's Garden" led by Farmer Lee Jones.
NEW SERIES:
"Million Dollar Mountain Homes" - Saturday, April 11 with back-to-back episodes starting at 12pm ET/PT on A&E (20X30)
"Million Dollar Mountain Homes" offers a fresh twist on luxury real estate, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Each episode follows buyers as they tour three remarkable properties, all listed at $1 million or more, before choosing the ultimate mountain retreat.
"Million Dollar Mountain Homes" is produced for A&E by Nikki Ray Media Agency Inc with Mike Sheerin, Tanya Linton and David Stephen serving as executive producers and Cara Volchoff and Joy Olimpo serving as co-executive producers. Teri Kennedy and Carla Rothberg serve as executive producers for A&E. A+E Global Media holds worldwide distribution rights excluding Canada.
"Zombie House Flipping: Family Business" - Saturday, May 30 at 11am ET/PT on A&E (10X60)
In Columbus, Ohio, power flipper Tommy Harr and his family have built a business on seeing opportunity where others see disaster. Their edge comes from within the family - two generations of elite home inspectors, a fearless construction crew led by his youngest brother, and a mom who doubles as both designer and real estate agent. Together, they take on the city's worst "zombie" houses, transforming rundown properties into stunning dream homes.
"Zombie House Flipping: Family Business" is produced for A&E by Fireworks Media Group in association with Pilgrim Films and Television. Jesse Fawcett and Steve Kantor serve as executive producers for Fireworks Media Group. Teri Kennedy and Carla Rothberg serve as executive producers for A&E. A+E Global Media holds worldwide distribution rights.
RETURNING SERIES:
"Lakefront Luxury" - Saturday, March 7 at 11am ET/PT on A&E (8X30)
Lakefront Luxury follows prospective buyers as they hunt for the ultimate home on a lake. Whether it's a vacation property or a primary residence, life is better on the lake.
"Lakefront Luxury" is produced for A&E by Nikki Ray Media Agency for Blue Ant Media. Tanya Linton and Mike Sheerin serve as executive producers for Nikki Ray Media Agency and Valentina Daley serves as executive producer for Blue Ant Media. Teri Kennedy and Carla Rothberg serve as executive producers for A&E.
"Oceanfront Property Hunt" - Saturday, March 7 at 12pm ET/PT on A&E (10X30)
Who doesn't dream of living by the ocean? In "Oceanfront Property Hunt," we'll follow prospective buyers who make their dream of living by the ocean a reality as they hunt for unique oceanfront properties along rugged coasts in search of spectacular ocean views.
"Oceanfront Property Hunt" is produced for A&E by Ocean Entertainment with Johanna Eliot serving as executive producer. Teri Kennedy and Carla Rothberg serve as executive producers for A&E. A+E Global Media holds worldwide distribution rights.
"Million Dollar Zombie Flips" - Season 2 Premieres Saturday, April 11 at 11am ET/PT on A&E (20X60)
"Million Dollar Zombie Flips" follows James Dainard and his team as they return for a new season of hunting, fixing and flipping zombie houses in the Seattle area. In each episode, James brings the cash and teams up with a local flipper who finds a distressed property. Together, they race to transform it into a million-dollar showstopper. The partner leads the renovation and if everything goes to plan, the profits are split 50/50 but if the flipper can't meet James' high standards, these zombies might just remain buried.
"Million Dollar Zombie Flips" is produced for A&E by Fireworks Media Group with Jesse Fawcett serving as executive producer. Teri Kennedy and Jordan Harman serve as executive producers for A&E. A+E Global Media holds worldwide distribution rights.
"Beer Budget Reno" - Season 2 Coming Soon to A&E (10X60)
Kristen Coutts returns for an all-new season of "Beer Budget Reno," continuing her mission of delivering life-changing renovations on a budget. Many homeowners have a vision for their space, but that dream quickly fades once the quotes start rolling in. With an eye for design and a toolkit of cost-saving hacks, Kristen transforms outdated spaces into beautiful, functional homes - proving that no budget is too small for a luxurious upgrade.
"Beer Budget Reno" is produced for A&E by Blue Ant Studios with Matt Hornburg, Cathie James and Lesia Capone serving as executive producers, and Brenda Myers and Kristen Coutts as co-executive producers. Teri Kennedy and Jordan Harman serve as executive producers for A&E. A+E Global Media holds worldwide distribution rights.
"Rachael Ray's Meals in Minutes" - New Episodes Premiering in May on FYI (148X30)
"Rachael Ray's Meals in Minutes" is a fresh take on quick, easy, yummy meals. Rachael demonstrates her creativity and flair from her personal home kitchen, cooking a complete meal in minutes from comfort food to sophisticated fare for entertaining.
"Meals in Minutes" is produced by Free Food Studios for A+E Global Media with Rachael Ray, Brian Flanagan, Anthony Amoia, and Sean Lee serving as executive producers. Executive producers for A+E Global Media are Teri Kennedy and Jordan Harman. A+E Global Media holds worldwide distribution rights.
"Instant Italian" - New Season Coming Soon to FYI (12X30)
"Instant Italian" joins chef, cookbook author, recipe developer, and culinary influencer Anna Francese Gass in the kitchen as she puts a spin on her favorite Italian dishes and make them quick and easy for modern home cooks. Drawing on inspiration from her childhood visiting family in Calabria, Anna focuses on fun and unique ways to update meals while keeping the flavors true to their roots.
"Instant Italian" is produced by Free Food Studios for A+E Global Media with Rachael Ray, Brian Flanagan, Anthony Amoia, and Sean Lee serving as executive producers. Executive producers for A+E Global Media are Teri Kennedy and Jordan Harman. A+E Global Media holds worldwide distribution rights.
"The Chef's Garden" - New Season Coming Soon to FYI (10X30)
"The Chef's Garden" joins Farmer Lee Jones on his farm as he meets with renowned chefs to celebrate fresh produce. Utilizing the ingredients around them, the chefs create dishes that celebrate regenerative agriculture with aspirational, creative dishes.
"The Chef's Garden" is produced by Free Food Studios for A+E Global Media with Rachael Ray, Brian Flanagan, Anthony Amoia, and Sean Lee serving as executive producers. Executive producers for A+E Global Media are Teri Kennedy and Jordan Harman. A+E Global Media holds worldwide distribution rights.
Home.Made.Nation is A+E Global Media's cross-network, cross-platform hub for lifestyle programming, currently available on A&E, FYI and A+E's FAST channels. Home.Made.Nation features series and short form content that covers all things DIY, home improvement, home searching, and decor as well as food, cooking and travel and other lifestyle related content.
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