The Block

Season 12

The Block takes determined couples, rundown apartments, and gives them equal-sized budgets and just weeks to out-renovate each other to see who becomes the ultimate winner.

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46 Episodes

The Biggest Block Begins
E1
The Biggest Block BeginsAndy and Ben create an art deco inspired feature in their bedroom and Carlene is inspired by wallpaper for her room. Foreman Keith reminds all the contestants that heritage features must be restored.
The Vault Is Opened
E2
The Vault Is OpenedIt's a race to finish the 48 hour challenge and the couples do their best to impress the judges; Neale Whitaker, Darren Palmer and Shaynna Blaze. The highest score means first pick of the apartments.
Battle Of The Master Bathrooms
E3
Battle Of The Master BathroomsOur five teams are thrown in the deep end with enormous master bathrooms to renovate. Some teams spend big on tiles and gold-plated taps, while one couple rolls the dice on a game-changing move.
Master Bathrooms Revealed
E4
Master Bathrooms RevealedFive incredible master bathrooms are completed and revealed. For some teams it is a frantic race to the finish, but one couple enjoys a casual breakfast on the morning of the reveal.
Demolition And Design
E5
Demolition And DesignA new week of renovating kicks off with walls being demolished and the block contestants surrounded by building dust and debris. It's guest bedroom week and our savvy renovators know that clever design is key to impressing the judges.
Guest Bedrooms Continue
E6
Guest Bedrooms ContinueAndy and Ben create an art deco inspired feature in their bedroom and Carlene is inspired by wallpaper for her room. Foreman Keith reminds all the contestants that heritage features must be restored.
Budget Blowouts
E7
Budget BlowoutsThe format of this reality TV series features four or five couples with a prior relationship renovating apartment blocks in Melbourne, Victoria, with each couple renovating a separate apartment. The apartments are then sold at auction, with each couple keeping any profit made above a set reserve price and the couple with the highest profit winning a A$100,000 prize. Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
1st Guest Bedrooms Revealed
E8
1st Guest Bedrooms RevealedThe Block takes determined couples, rundown apartments, and gives them equal-sized budgets and just weeks to out-renovate each other to see who becomes the ultimate winner.
The Art Of Art Deco
E9
The Art Of Art DecoMaster bathroom week kicks off and planning is crucial early in the week. For Julia and Sasha, planning takes on a whole new meaning when hours are lost selecting tiles. The teams meet Scotty and Jenna from Fans versus Faves for a challenge.
Main Bathrooms Continue
E10
Main Bathrooms ContinueThe bathroom dramas continue for Julia and Sasha, and foremen Keith and Dan step in with a special treat for Julia. Dan and Carleen employ the services of a buyer's advocate, in a move they hope will put them ahead of their competition.
The Roof Top Garden Challenge
E11
The Roof Top Garden ChallengeScotty and Shelley arrive for a progress update and they're keen to find out which team is responsible for after hours construction noise. The contestants take on their biggest challenge so far when they check out the plans for the rooftop.
Main Bathrooms Revealed
E12
Main Bathrooms RevealedOur contestants reveal five very different master bathrooms. One couple impresses Darren with their fresh take on traditional art deco design, while another team disappoints when the judges discover there is no toilet.
2nd Guest Bedroom Week
E13
2nd Guest Bedroom WeekSasha takes the decorating reins and chooses a faux snake skin wallpaper, that Julia hates. Novice renovators Andy and Ben come up with a clever move for their apartment that impresses Keith and Dan, and could be a game changing move.
Restoration and Re-purposing Challenge
E14
Restoration and Re-purposing ChallengeWith four days until their guest bedrooms and walk in robes are due for judging, the teams are called to HQ for their first challenge, and the chance to win $5,000 cash and a bonus point! It's a restoration and re-purposing challenge.
Flooring Disaster
E15
Flooring DisasterKeith and Dan have bad news for Will and Karlie, who have planned on a concrete floor for a large portion of their apartment. Ben and Andy continue their practical jokes on baby boomers Dan and Carleen.
Guest Bedroom Reveals
E16
Guest Bedroom RevealsIts reveal time for five guest bedrooms, four walk in wardrobes and one ensuite bathroom that impresses all three judges. For one couple, feedback from the judges is devastating and things go from bad to worse when the scores are revealed.
Living and Dining Week Begins
E17
Living and Dining Week BeginsAnother big week begins when the teams get started on their living and dining rooms. Planning the perfect space is key this week and a bitter feud begins for two couples.
$10,000 Challenge
E18
$10,000 ChallengeThe teams have a chance to win a share of $10,000. They must create a home away from home at a Stayz property, embracing the artist and stylist within. Julia and Sasha struggle to see eye to eye on the planning of their dining room.
Mid Week Blues
E19
Mid Week BluesIts a gruelling week for all the teams. Ceilings must be redone, floors are ripped up and hefty fines are issued for after hours noise. Julia and Sasha's week goes from bad to worse.
Living and Dining Rooms Revealed
E20
Living and Dining Rooms RevealedIt's the explosive end to a massive week of renovating. Julia and Sasha struggle to get their room finished and Julia isn't happy with the result. Ben and Andy, the self proclaimed style king, argue about their dining table.
Master Bedroom Week Begins
E21
Master Bedroom Week BeginsThe teams are battling it out for the most luxurious master bedrooms and walk in wardrobes they can afford. Dwindling budgets and tight deadlines keep everyone on their toes. The buyers jury judges the best apartment so far.
Bubbles Challenge
E22
Bubbles ChallengeThe teams meet Scotty and Shelley for a soap making and wood turning challenge. There's a chance to win $5000 cash, and the winning soap will be stocked in David Jones stores across Australia.
Budget Blues
E23
Budget BluesWork on the terraces and roof top garden continues and Keith and Dan go through each apartment with a long list of defects that need fixing. The teams have a chance to win some cash with a dinner party challenge.
Master Bedrooms Revealed
E24
Master Bedrooms RevealedThe teams race to reveal their master bedrooms and walk in robes. The judges are underwhelmed by some efforts then overwhelmed by impressive features and luxury finishes. Only one team can take home the much need $10,000 in prize money.
Hallway, Laundry and Powder Rooms
E25
Hallway, Laundry and Powder RoomsThe contestants begin their seventh week of renovating, with the hallways, laundries and powder rooms next on the agenda. Progress is very slow as teams hold each other up and Andy and Ben have major budget problems.
Tassie Road Trip Challenge
E26
Tassie Road Trip ChallengeThe teams arrive in Devonport after a night on the Spirit of Tasmania. They meet Scotty and Shelley for a challenge where they must design a table for their terraces. It's an opportunity to win some rare and expensive Tasmanian timber.
Mid Week Mayhem
E27
Mid Week MayhemScotty and Shelley arrive at The Block to check on progress and discover that deadlines are getting the better of some contestants. It is mayhem with three areas to deliver, and some teams wonder if they'll finish their rooms.
Hallways, Laundries and Powder Rooms Revealed
E28
Hallways, Laundries and Powder Rooms RevealedTempers fray and frustration takes hold as it becomes clear that some teams will not finish. However there's plenty of wows from the judges, and one team walks away with $10,000.
Kitchen Week Begins
E29
Kitchen Week BeginsAfter inspecting each other's hallways, laundries and powder rooms, friendships fracture. Attention quickly turns to kitchens and Keith and Dan call a meeting to ensure that all the kitchens are completed this week.
Challenge Day
E30
Challenge DayThere's a chance for one team to win $5000 cash. With the help of a craftsman, each team must build a dining table for their terrace, in a theme allocated to them. Block All Stars Dan and Dani are guest judges.
Kitchen Week Chaos
E31
Kitchen Week ChaosKitchen week gets the better of the contestants and budgets are drying up. Designs take shape as installation begins but some teams aren't happy with the outcome.
Kitchens Revealed
E32
Kitchens RevealedThe format of this reality TV series features four or five couples with a prior relationship renovating apartment blocks in Melbourne, Victoria, with each couple renovating a separate apartment. The apartments are then sold at auction, with each couple keeping any profit made above a set reserve price and the couple with the highest profit winning a A$100,000 prize. Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
Terrace and Re-do Rooms
E33
Terrace and Re-do RoomsThe most important week of renovating begins as the teams begin work on their terraces. Each team is given $5,000 to spend on their re-do room, and it's a chance to improve on the worst room they've delivered.
Budget Blues
E34
Budget BluesWork on the terraces and roof top garden continues and Keith and Dan go through each apartment with a long list of defects that need fixing. The teams have a chance to win some cash with a dinner party challenge.
Brendan Fevola Cooking Challenge
E35
Brendan Fevola Cooking ChallengeThe team who puts on the best dinner party for Brendan Fevola and partner Alex will win $6000 cash in tonight's challenge. Second place takes home $4000 so the stakes are high
Terraces Revealed
E36
Terraces RevealedTonight the contestants hand over their completed terraces and re-do rooms. The judges are impressed but opinions are divided and the scores are tight. The teams discover Scotty's big secret as he reveals their final challenge.
The Final Challenge Begins
E37
The Final Challenge BeginsWork on the challenge apartment begins and when the treasurer and project manager is appointed, alliances are formed and things get off to a rocky start.
Renovating Roller Coaster
E38
Renovating Roller CoasterThe challenge apartment takes shape and it's a roller coaster ride for the teams with sickness, stress and trouble. There's also a sleepover planned, Keith and Dan hand out the lists of defects.
Challenge Episode Takes Shape
E39
Challenge Episode Takes ShapeScotty and Shelley arrive to check on progress. The teams have the chance to win $20,000, $15,000 or $10,000 off their reserves this week and the competition heats up.
Challenge Apartment Rooms Revealed
E40
Challenge Apartment Rooms RevealedFive rooms in the challenge apartment are completed. The judges decide which team has the advantage on auction day. First place receives $20,000 off their reserve price, second place $15,000 and third place $10,000 off their reserves.
Final Week Begins
E41
Final Week BeginsThe contestants begin their final rooms in the challenge apartment. The budget blues hit hard as Kim's allocation of funds doesn't please any of the other teams and friendships are tested as ten weeks of renovating takes it's toll.
Budget Blues and Budget Wins
E42
Budget Blues and Budget WinsScotty arrives to talk budget with treasurer Kim and it isn't good news when Scotty is out of pocket. Kim has some welcome news for all the teams except for one. There's a chance to win $5000 cash in Scotty's last challenge.
Birthday Bash
E43
Birthday BashScotty and Shelley inspect progress of the challenge apartment. All the Blockheads forget their differences and head out to celebrate Chris's birthday and the celebrations are full of surprises.
Final Challenge Rooms Revealed
E44
Final Challenge Rooms RevealedTonight The Block is officially complete as the teams hand over their final rooms of the challenge apartment. There's a special guest judge and another chance to win $20,000, $15,000 or $10,000 off their reserve prices on auction day.
Party Time
E45
Party TimeIt's time for the contestants to celebrate all they have accomplished in 11 long weeks. Then the five weary teams move out and head home and the Block is open for inspection to the public for the first time.
Auction Day
E46
Auction DayIt's auction day and the five incredible Block apartments go under the hammer. There's plenty of tension and nerves as Scotty and the contestants watch their auctions unfold.