TV Show

Random Acts

Whimsical and heartwarming, BYUtv's original hidden-camera show highlights the good in humanity through surprise service projects and pranks with a purpose.

TV Show Stats +8%

9 seasons

91 episodes total

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

2016

Rating

TV Show

10.0/10

1 votes • HD

Season 1

10 episodes
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Dream Driveway
Episode 1

Dream Driveway

Episode 1 • Apr 02, 2016

Brooke, the mother of three young children, often wakes up in so much pain that she can't get out of bed. When this happens, her husband, Jeremy, has to take a day off work to care for the family. Watch Random Acts step in and help ease one of the family's biggest burdens in the series premiere.

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Missed Christmas
Episode 2

Missed Christmas

Episode 2 • Apr 11, 2016

Nate and Stephanie's daughter, Everleigh, was born with severe physical disabilities. Due to a medical emergency, the family spent the holiday season in the ICU and thought they had missed Christmas... until Random Acts convinces Santa Claus to make an off-season visit!

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Magic Movers
Episode 3

Magic Movers

Episode 3 • Apr 18, 2016

New mom Janis has finally found her dream home, but her husband is currently serving in Afghanistan. Between working full-time, caring for her daughter, and volunteering to support other military spouses, Janis has a lot on her plate. To take some weight off her shoulders, Random Acts planned a bit of home-moving magic.

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Studio C-prise
Episode 4

Studio C-prise

Episode 4 • Apr 25, 2016

Justin, Toni, and their daughter, Shayli, were devastated when Toni was diagnosed with cancer. With help from the Studio C cast, Random Acts devises an incredible birthday surprise for Shayli that she and her family will never forget. Then, watch BYU Vocal Point singers pose as maintenance workers to surprise patrons at an assisted-living facility.

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Music and the Random Act
Episode 5

Music and the Random Act

Episode 5 • May 02, 2016

Shelby was heartbroken when the sudden onset of a debilitating condition forced her to give up her music scholarship at UVU as well as her dream of playing with the Orchestra at Temple Square. But Random Acts likes to make dreams come true, so the team decided to surprise Shelby with the opportunity of a lifetime.

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Ninja Makeover
Episode 6

Ninja Makeover

Episode 6 • May 09, 2016

A struggling single mom wants to keep her promise of a dream bedroom makeover for her young son, Theo. The Random Acts team decides to make it happen... all in one night, while Theo is asleep in the room!

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Season 2

10 episodes
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Unforeseena Ballerina
Episode 1

Unforeseena Ballerina

Episode 1 • Apr 03, 2017

Like many young girls, Emmalene Meyers wants to be a ballerina, but her cerebral palsy makes everyday tasks a challenge. With the help of Ballet West, Random Acts brings Emmalene's dreams to the stage.

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Copter Kindness
Episode 2

Copter Kindness

Episode 2 • Apr 10, 2017

Steffan Ellsworth suffers from a debilitating disease, and his family wants to fulfill his dream of flying before he loses his eyesight. Random Acts steps in to give Steffan the aerial experience of a lifetime.

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Backyard Blitz
Episode 3

Backyard Blitz

Episode 3 • Apr 17, 2017

Cole Keller is a young boy with special needs. Sarah is a mother determined to do everything she can to ensure her son's well-being. Watch Random Acts secretly transform the Kellers' backyard into a sanctuary the whole family can enjoy.

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Goalden Ticket
Episode 4

Goalden Ticket

Episode 4 • Apr 24, 2017

Gary Staples has dedicated his life to serving others, from opening a senior care center to coaching children's soccer, but now he is battling cancer. With the help of major league soccer team Real Salt Lake, the Random Acts team gives Gary the ultimate surprise.

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Sleep Her Agent
Episode 5

Sleep Her Agent

Episode 5 • May 01, 2017

Despite living with chronic pain, Janet McClellan cares full-time for her sons with special needs. Watch Random Acts team up with RC Willey to replace Janet's decades-old bed with the relaxing bedroom she deserves.

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Ball Dressed Up
Episode 6

Ball Dressed Up

Episode 6 • May 08, 2017

Ciera Thayne is a gifted young woman whose sudden illness knocked her off her feet. See how Random Acts pulled off a Regency Ball to honor Ciera, complete with period costumes and a surprise reunion of family and friends.

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Season 3

10 episodes
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ConGRADulations
Episode 1

ConGRADulations

Episode 1 • Mar 30, 2018

Savannah was diagnosed with a rare bone disease when she was 13, causing her to miss important events in her life including her high school graduation. Random Acts takes it upon themselves to create a high school graduation for her that we hope she'll never forget.

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Over-Hauliday
Episode 2

Over-Hauliday

Episode 2 • Apr 10, 2018

Ryan was in a skiing accident and is now paralyzed from the waist down. He has always had a love for nature and is now limited in his ability to share his passion for the outdoors with his family. Random Acts surprises Ryan with a gift that'll get him and his family in the great outdoors!

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That's a Rap
Episode 3

That's a Rap

Episode 3 • Apr 17, 2018

See how Random Acts surprises this beloved, dedicated, and deserving 3rd-grade teacher!

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Grand Cameo
Episode 4

Grand Cameo

Episode 4 • Apr 24, 2018

In the summer of 2017, Kiarra Dalley had a terrible accident during a High School shop class that unfortunately resulted in the loss of her hand. Random Acts teams up with The Piano Guys for an unforgettable experience for this young aspiring pianist and dancer.

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Let's Make A Smile
Episode 5

Let's Make A Smile

Episode 5 • May 01, 2018

Brinley is considered a medical miracle after surviving serious health complications at birth. Join the Random Acts team as they put a smile on her face by creating the ultimate, custom-made version of the game show "Let's Make a Deal."

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Wyatt's World
Episode 6

Wyatt's World

Episode 6 • May 08, 2018

Wyatt, who suffers from a disability caused by a brain malformation at birth, is well known and loved within his community. Join Random Acts as they partner for the second time with "Heart 2 Home" to uniquely transform Wyatt's bedroom into a world just for him.

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Season 4

10 episodes
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Love Is in the Air
Episode 1

Love Is in the Air

Episode 1 • Jan 22, 2019

Will, Emilie, and Jenna team up with a local balloonist to make a bucket-list dream of riding in a hot air balloon come true for Julie, a woman who recently lost her husband to cancer. Plus, Will solicits the help of strangers to propose to Emilie!

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Racing to Restore
Episode 2

Racing to Restore

Episode 2 • Jan 29, 2019

Will, Emilie, and Mason work together to restore an old Camaro and prepare a racetrack experience for Clint, a man who recently lost his father and brother to accident and illness.

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Serving Service
Episode 3

Serving Service

Episode 3 • Feb 05, 2019

Will, Emilie, Mason, and Melanie spend the day as street performers to raise money for a mega-tip to give Laura, a waitress in Seattle who is constantly doing random acts of kindness for those around her.

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The Commander
Episode 4

The Commander

Episode 4 • Feb 12, 2019

Will and Emilie team up with a recording studio to surprise Carl, a service-oriented man with Down syndrome, with an opportunity to meet one of his favorite musicians: Alex Boyé.

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Make or Bake
Episode 5

Make or Bake

Episode 5 • Feb 19, 2019

Brooklyn is 14 years old and can only eat 20 foods, yet despite her severe allergies, she still loves to cook. She's always wanted to be on a baking competition TV show, and though her dream is seemingly impossible because of the limited ingredients she can touch or use, Emilie, Jenna, Will, and returning host Lisa Valentine Clark make it happen!

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Random Tracks of Kindness
Episode 6

Random Tracks of Kindness

Episode 6 • Feb 26, 2019

David suffers from multiple blood disorders and as a result has lost both of his legs and several fingers. He can only leave his house via his electric wheelchair and public transportation. Will and Emilie decide to plan a special road trip for him and his wife, Carol, including a drive through a canyon, a lunch date in a snowy inn, and, of course,a few more surprises along the way.

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Season 5

11 episodes
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Soaring Surprise
Episode 1

Soaring Surprise

Episode 1 • Oct 05, 2019

Chris Miller is a high school social worker and wrestling coach whose sole mission is to help students in need. His devotion to his students and wrestlers has literally saved lives. And on top of it all, he never takes a day off for himself. So Emilie and Jenna surprise Chris with an acrobatic stunt plane experience of a lifetime.

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Jars of Joy
Episode 2

Jars of Joy

Episode 2 • Dec 01, 2019

Emily Jorgensen is a passionate and dedicated elementary school teacher. When tragedy befell her classroom she was there to help her students grieve and heal. But now Emily is experiencing her own health crisis, resulting in the amputation of her fingertips and toes. In the spirit of Jason F. Wright's book “Christmas Jars,” her entire school comes together to give Emily a mega Christmas surprise.

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The Thrift Gift
Episode 3

The Thrift Gift

Episode 3 • Feb 05, 2020

Mary Daniels owns a thrift store in Salt Lake City where her only goal is to provide for and serve the local homeless population. Random Acts surprises Mary with a scuba diving adventure and a back-home surprise she won't forget.

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Cooking Up Kindness
Episode 4

Cooking Up Kindness

Episode 4 • Feb 12, 2020

Cindy Adams has opened her home to numerous children in need of a loving family and used her talents to spread love via thousands upon thousands of desserts to those in need of a pick-me-up. Will and Jenna help make her 25-year-old dream of a new kitchen come true, and to top it off they do it all in one day.

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Sky Thriving
Episode 5

Sky Thriving

Episode 5 • Feb 19, 2020

Savannah is a happy, positive, and charitable teenager who was recently diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, a rare life-shortening disease. Navigating her new life has been full of challenges and trials, but despite this she's still trying to pursue her dreams when she's physically able to. Emilie and Will step in to help her check skydiving off her bucket list.

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We've Got Your Back(yard)
Episode 6

We've Got Your Back(yard)

Episode 6 • Mar 04, 2020

Mindi Holmgren and her four children lost their husband and father in a tragic swimming accident. With so much to figure out, Mindi has had to put their dream of updating the backyard on an indefinite hold. Will and Melanie arrange for the Holmgren family to be out of town and then call in some old friends of the show to make Mindi's dream backyard become a reality.

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Season 6

10 episodes
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Random Kayacts
Episode 1

Random Kayacts

Episode 1 • Oct 04, 2020

Pauline Serna is an amazing mother who has made a great life for herself and her three children. She’s always wanted to take her two daughters and one son, Luis, camping. However, with Luis in a wheelchair, camping presents many challenges. Will and Emilie decide to surprise the Serna family with a camping and kayaking adventure on the Colorado River. But as always, there’s one more surprise just around the river bend. Will and Emilie have fun with tents at Scheels.

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Free Run Fun
Episode 2

Free Run Fun

Episode 2 • Nov 04, 2020

Trey Montgomery is figuring out his new normal after the tragic loss of his father. Trey loves the training discipline of parkour, so Will and Jenna give Trey the parkour surprise of a lifetime. Will, Jenna, and Mason throw a dozen birthday parties.

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Underwater Sea-Prise
Episode 3

Underwater Sea-Prise

Episode 3 • Nov 11, 2020

After losing her husband, Brad, to cancer, Robin Smith is staying strong for her children. Brad was a scuba diving enthusiast who worked in the industry and helped hundreds of people get certified. So Will and Emilie are just maybe going to run into Robin on Newport Beach, where they just might have ferry tickets and packed bags for a trip to Catalina Island where several more surprises are waiting above, and below, the ocean’s surface. Will and Jenna search for buried treasure at the aquarium.

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Woodn’t Believe Your Eyes
Episode 4

Woodn’t Believe Your Eyes

Episode 4 • Nov 18, 2020

Jesse Wright has endured a life of struggle and pain, starting with a debilitating accident when he was 17 years old all the way to the recent loss of a loved one. Will and Emilie, along with the help of some familiar friends, help create and finish bedrooms for Jesse and his two kids, who’ve never had their own rooms. Will, Jenna, and Mason knock on random doors to help with those annoying little odd jobs.

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Snow Day Like Today
Episode 5

Snow Day Like Today

Episode 5 • Dec 02, 2020

Zoie has sickle cell anemia, which prevents her from being able to play in extreme temperatures. If she gets too hot or too cold, she’ll end up in the hospital. Because of this, Zoie has never had the chance to play in snow. So Will and Emilie build an early Christmas winter wonderland in Zoie’s backyard when the outside temperature is just right, and the snowball fights and snow angels are finally allowed. Will and Emilie convince grocery shoppers to help them ring a bell for donations.

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Wicked Surprise
Episode 6

Wicked Surprise

Episode 6 • Jan 06, 2021

Molly is a vivacious young woman who loves to sing and dance. The discovery and subsequent treatment of a brain tumor has delayed her plans of finishing college and perusing her dream of performing on Broadway. Will and Jenna fly to the University of North Carolina Greensboro to deliver several surprises to Molly, all culminating with the final surprise of singing with Broadway star Shoshana Bean. Will, Jenna, and Mason reward kind college students.

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Season 7

10 episodes
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Dolphinitely Seaprising
Episode 1

Dolphinitely Seaprising

Episode 1 • Oct 02, 2021

Annalisa was born with a string of health challenges, and yet she is a positive and happy young woman who is constantly serving others. Will and Emilie setup a day of surprises including a trip to Florida and working as a dolphin trainer for a day. Everyone gets in the water with a very friendly pod of dolphins, and then gathers for one final gift; Emilie entices people to play a game that results in Will getting dropped into a tank of water.

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Welcome Holmes
Episode 2

Welcome Holmes

Episode 2 • Oct 06, 2021

Aimee Holmes is a kind, selfless, and empathetic wife, mother, and friend. During Aimee’s weekly neighborhood soccer game Will and Emilie surprise her with a baking class taught by a surprise guest baker. Aimee has no idea that she’s actually preparing a dinner for her family, and a mystery guest, someone she’s wanted to meet for a very long time. When dinner concludes, Aimee is given one final surprise that involves a bit of a journey; Will and Mason surprise kids at their lemonade stands.

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That's So School
Episode 3

That's So School

Episode 3 • Oct 13, 2021

Anna Jeffrey is visually impaired as a result of being left completely vulnerable at a young age. She is a wife, mother, preschool teacher, and the President of the Utah Council of the Blind. Anna serves everyone around her so Will and Jenna return the favor while Anna is out of town. With the help of some familiar friends the hosts rush in to create a smarter home, install some helpful updates and leave a big red surprise in the backyard; Emilie seeks help to load a lot into her little car.

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A Knight To Remember
Episode 4

A Knight To Remember

Episode 4 • Oct 20, 2021

Damien has Muscular Dystrophy and has lost his ability to walk. Will and Emilie work with several generous donors to help Damien and his family receive some much-needed tools that will keep Damien mobile. But the fun really begins when the hosts plan an ice-cold experience for Damien that requires him to fly on an airplane for the very first time so he can try out a new sport in Las Vegas; Will and Mason find people to help carry blocks of ice so they can then shave it, and share it.

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Searching For Surprises
Episode 5

Searching For Surprises

Episode 5 • Nov 03, 2021

The Watts family experienced the ultimately tragedy when their wife and mother was killed in a car accident. Denise Watts left behind her husband Mike and four young kids. She loved to celebrate everyone’s birthday and even taught herself how to make amazing cakes. Will and Emilie surprise the Watts with a scavenger hunt on Denise’s first birthday since the accident. Everything culminates into big birthday celebration; Emilie and Mason reward kind people who help Emilie solve clues.

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The Cinderella Project
Episode 6

The Cinderella Project

Episode 6 • Nov 10, 2021

When Angela Miller saw young women not going to prom because they didn’t have a dress, she decided to solve that problem with The Cinderella Project. Will and Emilie enlist Angela’s help to design and put on a ball for a very deserving person. After a couple twists and twirls the hosts end up with a ballroom with hundreds of grateful teenagers; Emilie and Mason convince random mall shoppers to help Emilie pick a dress.

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Season 8

10 episodes
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Diving and Thriving
Episode 1

Diving and Thriving

Episode 1 • Oct 01, 2021

When Nate Ogden became a quadriplegic, he refused to give up on his huge underwater dream. Will, Emilie, and Mason work with a specialized organization to make Nate's dream a reality. Emilie and Mason set up a spa surprise right outside an elevator.

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One Stop Holiday Shop
Episode 2

One Stop Holiday Shop

Episode 2 • Dec 07, 2022

Cheryl Smith, founding member of the Autism Council of Utah, gets a Christmas surprise. Having missed almost all family activities because of the care her autistic son Carson requires, she gets to catch up on much-needed grandkid time.

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Duvet is the Day
Episode 3

Duvet is the Day

Episode 3 • Jan 15, 2023

Lucy Blaylock has been making blankets for children all over the world to help them through hard times. Overwhelmed with orders, Will and Emilie put together a team to help Lucy fulfill her orders and give her the surprise trip she’d always wanted.

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Bag Pipe-Dream
Episode 4

Bag Pipe-Dream

Episode 4 • Jan 22, 2023

Kari Craig is known for her dependable good mood and willingness to help anyone in need, especially in her work as a medical professional. The hosts surprise Kari with a trip to a local Scottish festival and more to celebrate her heritage.

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A Room of His Own
Episode 5

A Room of His Own

Episode 5 • Feb 05, 2023

The Kendall family works hard through many sleepless nights to care for their son with special needs and still manages to be active and beloved members of their community. The hosts facilitate a major surprise for them to make their lives easier.

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Snappy Memories
Episode 6

Snappy Memories

Episode 6 • Feb 12, 2023

The Spindle family is known for being selfless and giving, even after they lost everything--including their family photos--in a wildfire. The Random Acts team sets up a photo shoot to help the Spindles recapture their favorite memories.

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Season 9

10 episodes
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Lighting Their World
Episode 1

Lighting Their World

Episode 1 • Dec 03, 2023

Jessica Rigsby is seven years into a five-year cancer diagnosis and is trying to have lots of happy family memories while she still can. The hosts plan a Christmas surprise that involves a very bright surprise; Emilie and Mason vend kindness.

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Arizona to Denmark
Episode 2

Arizona to Denmark

Episode 2 • Apr 06, 2024

Will arrives at Camp Grace in Arizona to surprise camp director Jennifer Brimhall with a life-changing trip to Denmark, where Jennifer's ancestors lived before emigrating to America.

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Kindness Begins With Kim
Episode 3

Kindness Begins With Kim

Episode 3 • Apr 28, 2024

Kim Fields is a campus supervisor at Taft Union High School where he’s impacted thousands of students. The hosts plan a huge pep rally in his honor, with a final NFL-related surprise.

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Life's a Circus
Episode 4

Life's a Circus

Episode 4 • May 05, 2024

Carilee Card is an exceptional woman who suffers from serious health issues due to the long-term effects of having anorexia. She loves doing acrobatics, so Will and JiWon head to Vegas to plan a circus surprise.

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Giving Back to Brenda
Episode 5

Giving Back to Brenda

Episode 5 • May 12, 2024

Brenda Hughes feeds her community through her organization, the Giving Back Foundation. The Random Acts team surprises Brenda with a trip to Paris, the place she feels an emotional connection to.

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In For A Penny
Episode 6

In For A Penny

Episode 6 • May 19, 2024

Penny and Lee Larson have fostered over 65 children despite Penny's ongoing medical struggles. Will, Jenna, and Charan join Heart 2 Home to surprise the family with a much-needed home renovation that allows Penny to better care for the kids.

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