Career Timeline of Chip Gaines: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 2, 2026

Discover the career path of Chip Gaines, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Chip Gaines is an American television personality, contractor, and author best known for co-starring with his wife, Joanna Gaines, on the HGTV show *Fixer Upper*. The show premiered in 2013 and showcases their renovation and design skills. Before the show, Chip and Joanna had already renovated approximately 100 houses as part of their business. Chip's energetic personality and construction expertise, coupled with Joanna's design talent, made them a popular duo in the home renovation and design space.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2003: Magnolia Realty Established

In 2003, Chip and Joanna Gaines established Magnolia Realty, a real estate brokerage.

May 2013: Fixer Upper Pilot Aired

In May 2013, the pilot episode of Fixer Upper aired.

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2013: Fixer Upper Premieres on HGTV

In 2013, Fixer Upper, starring Chip and Joanna Gaines, began airing on HGTV.

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April 2014: First Full Season of Fixer Upper Begins

In April 2014, the first full season of Fixer Upper began airing.

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January 2015: Second Season of Fixer Upper Begins

In January 2015, season two of Fixer Upper premiered.

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December 2015: Third Season of Fixer Upper Begins

In December 2015, season three of Fixer Upper began airing.

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November 2016: Fourth Season of Fixer Upper Begins

In November 2016, season four of Fixer Upper began airing.

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2016: Magnolia Journal Started

In 2016, Joanna and Chip Gaines started Magnolia Journal, a quarterly lifestyle magazine.

November 1, 2017: Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Collection at Target

On November 1, 2017, Joanna Gaines began selling her "Hearth & Hand with Magnolia" collection at Target stores, featuring 300 pieces of bedding and lifestyle products.

November 21, 2017: Fifth and Final Season of Fixer Upper Premiered

On November 21, 2017, the fifth and final season of Fixer Upper premiered.

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February 2019: Exclusive Collection for Anthropologie

In February 2019, Joanna Gaines created an exclusive collection for Anthropologie of "globally inspired" rugs and pillows.

April 10, 2019: Gaineses Announce New Media Company

On April 10, 2019, the Gaineses announced the launch of a "new media company" that would include a TV network and streaming app.

November 2019: Magnolia Press Opened

In November 2019, the Gaineses opened a coffee shop, Magnolia Press, in Waco, Texas.

April 26, 2020: Magnolia Network Soft Launch Kicked Off

On April 26, 2020, the soft launch of the cable channel Magnolia Network kicked off with a four-hour presentation on the DIY Network.

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August 4, 2020: Magnolia Network Launch Scheduled for 2021

On August 4, 2020, it was announced that the Magnolia Network was scheduled to launch in 2021, with Fixer Upper resuming production before the launch of the new network.

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