Flipping Out

About Flipping Out

Flipping Out is an American reality TV show that first premiered on Bravo in 2007. The show follows the life of luxury home designer and realtor, Jeff Lewis, in Los Angeles, California who with his entourage of employees and colleagues, navigate the world of home-flipping and design. It offers a blend of drama, business, and design as Jeff deals with demanding clients, renovations, and domestic affairs each episode.

Making / Production

The show is produced by Authentic Entertainment, with Sara Mast as the executive producer. Since its first season in 2007, Flipping Out has garnered a significant fan base and its success has led to a total of 11 seasons. The show is filmed around Los Angeles, particularly in the Hollywood Hills and Beverly Hills neighborhoods, showcasing some of the most prestigious properties in the city.

Actors

• Jeff Lewis - As the main character of the show, Jeff is showcased as an obsessive, perfectionist house flipper. His unfiltered comments and brash approach to both business and personal life form the backbone of the series' drama.
• Jenni Pulos - Jeff's long-time assistant and friend, Jenni provides the softer touch and comic relief amidst Jeff's tantrums and obsessive tendencies. She has been with the show since its inception.
• Zoila Chavez - Jeff's housekeeper Zoila has been with him for many years and is often portrayed as the mother-figure in the household. Her humorous interactions with Jeff add a unique touch to the show.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Jeff Lewis began his career as a real estate speculator before branching out into design and renovations, the premise of Flipping Out.
• The show has often been praised for its honest portrayal of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, something that Jeff Lewis openly struggles with.
• Zoila Chavez, Jeff's housekeeper, left the show after season 10 following a decade-long stint.

Awards

Although Flipping Out has not won any major awards, it has been nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program in 2014.

Quotes

• "If you want to ruin my day, congratulations! You've done it!" -Jeff Lewis
• "I don't know why I put up with him. I guess I've just gotten used to it." -Zoila Chavez
• "I just can’t quit. I have a problem." -Jenni Pulos in reference to working for Jeff

Music, Soundtrack

• The show is known for its upbeat theme song, "Flipping Out Theme," which sets the comedic and drama-filled tone of the series.