Jack McBrayer is back with season 2 of Zillow Gone Wild, and the lighthearted HGTV series is just what we’re looking for in a Friday night show. Each week, Jack will hit the road in search of the wackiest houses in real estate and rate them based on originality, commitment, and “wild” factor.
The series is based on the Instagram account of the same name and plays into our sense of curiosity with real estate listings. Jack told Country Living that the show is an extension of his own interest in real estate. He says, “Where I live now, I take hikes through the neighborhood and pop into open houses. I’ll be sweaty from the hike, but I still go in thinking, ‘Let me see what these people have going on.’ It’s that innate curiosity we all have—how do they live, what ideas can I steal?”
The lighthearted show is a standout on the network, as Jack brings his positive demeanor to every homeowner he meets. He says, “You hear the stories—why they designed a house this way, why they bought it. I always say there’s a lid for every pot. Season 2 is even better because viewers know I’m not there to embarrass anyone; it’s celebratory. We’re discovering these places together, and hearing the owners’ stories is a highlight for me.”
He continues, “It’s so fun to meet these people, and you know me, I can make friends with wallpaper. All these people are eager to, and quite frankly, excited to share the story behind their choices, the story behind what inspired the design. Every house has history behind it, and it was really fun meeting people who made all those decisions.”
It will be hard to top the first season, but Jack will certainly give it a try as he meets a woman who lives in a shoe, a family that bought an entire Wild West town, and the “bat-forward” home of famous composer. Tune in to HGTV on Friday nights at 9:30 EST/8:30 CST to see what he finds next.
Katie Bowlby is Digital Director at Country Living, where she covers pop culture news including country music, Yellowstone, and all things HGTV, plus gift guides and product reviews. She has been with Country Living for more than 11 years. Before that, she worked for Southern Living. The Indiana University grad also stitches up the cross-stitch pattern for every issue of the magazine.
