Quick Summary
A millionaire who runs a packaging business and her husband exchange homes with a woman facing financial hardship and her daughter, both convalescing from serious illnesses. The swap places the affluent couple in a modest setting while the other family experiences a more comfortable lifestyle.
About This Program ✦
The show is a television programme presented as a single episode, falling within the “episode” genre. It centres on an unconventional arrangement between two very different families, offering viewers a glimpse into how their lives intersect for a brief period. At the heart of the story is a millionaire who runs a packaging company, together with her husband. They agree to exchange places with a woman facing financial hardship and her daughter, both of whom are in the process of recuperating from serious health problems. The swap forms the core narrative thread of the episode. The affluent couple brings the perspective of wealth and business ownership, while the struggling mother and her child provide a contrasting viewpoint shaped by recent medical challenges. Their respective circumstances—one of financial abundance, the other of recovery from illness—create a clear juxtaposition that drives the programme’s tension. Through the temporary exchange, the series highlights how each pair navigates the other's daily realities, from managing a successful enterprise to coping with the aftermath of serious health issues. The episode’s focus remains on the personal dynamics that emerge when lives so different are briefly intertwined.
Rich House, Poor House broadcasts on 5 +1 at 10:00pm, Sunday, 8 February 2026. (Subtitles)



