The Block

Season 8

four couples renovating four New York-style loft apartments in a converted picture theater

Where to Watch Season 8

61 Episodes

  • Elimination 1
    E1
    Elimination 1Two couples who are die-hard fans of the show are given A$10,000 and 24 hours to create a downtown Manhattan loft. The couple judged to have the better room will be the first to meet two favourite couples on the Block.
  • Elimination 2
    E2
    Elimination 2Two more teams of fans go head to head in a 24-hour challenge. The winners will be the second and final team of fans to move into The Block.
  • Fans Meet Faves
    E3
    Fans Meet FavesFavourites Brad & Dale and Alisa & Lysandra compete together against the two winning fans teams in a challenge that sees the two groups of four recreate the look, style and feel of a New York style loft on a limited budget.
  • Apartment Challenge: Fans vs. Faves
    E4
    Apartment Challenge: Fans vs. FavesScott Cam and Shelley Craft host this reality television series that sees four or five couples with a prior relationship renovating apartment blocks or houses. The homes or 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. The first three seasons were filmed in Sydney, before the series moved to Melbourne, Victoria for future seasons.
  • Move In, Camp Out
    E5
    Move In, Camp OutIt's the first official day on The Block and the teams discover that over the next 10 weeks they each need to create a three storey, three bedroom, three bathroom luxury apartment.
  • Super Luke
    E6
    Super LukeWork continues on the week one rooms and Keith gives the teams a near impossible 24 hour deadline. The contestants quickly realise they need to keep the big picture in mind and some go shopping for their kitchens.
  • Shelley's First Challenge - Switched On
    E7
    Shelley's First Challenge - Switched OnThe contestants need to design and create bedside lamps and a floor lamp that must be used in their week one room. The pressure is on with $5000 cash and $2500 worth of laundry appliances awarded to the winning design.
  • Scott and Shelley Walk Around the Block
    E8
    Scott and Shelley Walk Around the BlockThere's 48 hours until our teams need to deliver their first bedrooms, and the contestants have Keith on the warpath. He's impressed by one team of fans but not so impressed with one team of faves. Scotty takes Shelly on a tour of The Block.
  • The Block Unlocked 1 (Elimination Rooms + Favourites)
    E9
    The Block Unlocked 1 (Elimination Rooms + Favourites)Catch up on the week that was on The Block, and see all the best of behind the scenes including the audition tapes that helped turned our fans into contestants. This series the judges will be tougher than ever on the contestants.
  • Guest Bedroom Room Reveal
    E10
    Guest Bedroom Room RevealThe 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.
  • Triple Room Week
    E11
    Triple Room WeekIt's the beginning of another week of renovating and the pressure builds for one team of new comers. This week our contestants must complete three rooms, a bathroom, laundry and drying terrace.
  • Bathroom Disasters
    E12
    Bathroom DisastersThe 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.
  • Square Metre House Challenge
    E13
    Square Metre House ChallengeMidway through their second week of renovating, the weary Block contestants have another challenge on their hands. They must build a one square metre house then customise and decorate their creation. The winners pocket $5000 cash.
  • Sleepy Steve and Chantelle
    E14
    Sleepy Steve and ChantelleScotty and Shelley visit The Block to check on progress and discover one couple is struggling with the work load this week. Their lack of experience could mean one less room for the judges on reveal day.
  • The Block Unlocked 2 (Guest Bedroom 1)
    E15
    The Block Unlocked 2 (Guest Bedroom 1)four couples renovating four New York-style loft apartments in a converted picture theater
  • Guest Bathroom, Laundry, Drying Terrace Room Reveal
    E16
    Guest Bathroom, Laundry, Drying Terrace Room RevealIts the end of a huge week of renovating as the contestants race to deliver their laundries, bathrooms and drying terraces. Its only their second week on The Block and the efforts of one team take the judges by surprise.
  • Darren Palmer Master Class
    E17
    Darren Palmer Master ClassJudge Darren Palmer treats the fans to a styling workshop where they learn how to make the most out of their apartments. Its party time for all the contestants as they celebrate a very special bucks night.
  • The Morning After
    E18
    The Morning AfterAll the contestants must turn their attention to the common area where decisions need to be made. Its half way through the week and work on the guest bedrooms comes to a halt as a huge storm hits The Block.
  • The Mark Tuckey Challenge
    E19
    The Mark Tuckey ChallengeShelley Craft introduces the teams to furniture designer Mark Tuckey for their latest challenge. There's plenty of enthusiasm from the contestants who must design and create a table to be used in their apartments. First prize is $5,000 cash
  • Wall Wars
    E20
    Wall WarsKeith puts the pressure on everyone to work harder in the communal area. Steve steps outside his comfort zone and goes shopping on his own for the first time. He and Chantelle think they have this week's secret room-winning formula.
  • The Block Unlocked 3 (Guest Bathroom, Laundry, Drying Terrace)
    E21
    The Block Unlocked 3 (Guest Bathroom, Laundry, Drying Terrace)four couples renovating four New York-style loft apartments in a converted picture theater
  • Bedroom Two Reveal
    E22
    Bedroom Two RevealThe 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.
  • The Forgotten Pool
    E23
    The Forgotten PoolThe contestants begin work on their main bathrooms and they also have the enormous task of completing the pool and common area downstairs. Each team is responsible for a job and time management is a challenge for some.
  • The Pool Area Reveal
    E24
    The Pool Area RevealThe communal pool area downstairs is finally finished and Scotty is impressed with the end result. Three teams feel disgruntled, and aren't happy with one couple who have concentrated on their own apartment.
  • A Block Wedding
    E25
    A Block WeddingTonight its a Block wedding when 2012 contestants Brad and Lara get married. Everyone enjoys a night off from renovating followed by a leisurely lunch with Scotty. But he and Shelley have a surprise challenge and its fans v faves.
  • Bathroom Battles
    E26
    Bathroom BattlesBathrooms are progressing well and the competition is hotting up. All the teams have something special to impress the judges and one team is spending up big. There's bad news for one team who learn the kitchen they've ordered is too big.
  • The Block Unlocked 4 (Second Bedroom/Pool Area)
    E27
    The Block Unlocked 4 (Second Bedroom/Pool Area)four couples renovating four New York-style loft apartments in a converted picture theater
  • The Main Bathrooms
    E28
    The Main BathroomsTonight the teams are relieved to complete their main bathrooms and hand them over for judging. Tensions are high when Scotty reveals the scores and one team scores a perfect 30 out of 30.
  • Kitchen Week Begins
    E29
    Kitchen Week BeginsKitchen week on The Block is always stressful and one couple starts without a builder. Even our experienced renovators start to crack under the pressure. There's a chance for everyone to cool off with a pool party in the communal area.
  • Budget Blues
    E30
    Budget BluesBudget woes hit the The Block tonight with three out of four teams in desperate need of more funds to continue renovating. One couple try and change their kitchen layout at the eleventh hour.
  • Shelley's Challenge
    E31
    Shelley's ChallengeThe teams take a break from the stresses of kitchen week and meet Shelley for a chance to win some much needed renovating money. Her latest challenge will bring out the designer in our contestants, and the winning team takes home $5000 cash
  • The Heart of the Home
    E32
    The Heart of the HomeTwins Alisa and Lysandra re-think the design of their kitchen and another couple continue to spend all their winnings. Scotty hosts another round of Wheel of Misfortune and the outcome surprises everyone.
  • The Block Unlocked 5 (Main Bathroom)
    E33
    The Block Unlocked 5 (Main Bathroom)Join Shelley Craft and see all the funniest behind the scenes from another week of renovating. See how the kitchens are progressing and get the inside scoop from judges Neale, Shaynna and Darren.
  • Kitchen Room Reveal
    E34
    Kitchen Room RevealThe kitchen is known as the heart of the home and tonight all four Block kitchens are completed and handed over for judging. Neale, Shaynna and Darren are impressed and there's just one point separating first and second place.
  • The Ground Floor
    E35
    The Ground FloorIts the start of Living and Dining room week for the fans and faves. Its a huge space to renovate in one week and the budget is especially tight for the one team who haven't yet won a room.
  • The Block Under Attack
    E36
    The Block Under AttackIts mid week madness on The Block as the living and dining areas start to come to life. All four teams come up with their own original ideas, hoping to impress the judges.
  • Phil and Amity Return
    E37
    Phil and Amity ReturnScotty and Keith pay a special visit to a local primary school to lend a hand, and Shelley surprises the teams with a gardening challenge. There's $6,000 in prize money up for grabs. All Stars Phil and Amity drop in to The Block.
  • The Block's Best Kept Secret
    E38
    The Block's Best Kept SecretThe living and dining rooms begin to take shape with fireplaces and timber feature walls for some teams and plenty of painting for all the teams.
  • The Block Unlocked 6 (Kitchens)
    E39
    The Block Unlocked 6 (Kitchens)Join Shelley Craft and hear what the judges thought about the completed kitchens. We'll also check on progress of the living and dining rooms, and see how the teams are progressing renovating such large spaces.
  • Living & Dining Room Delivery
    E40
    Living & Dining Room DeliveryScott Cam and Shelley Craft host this reality television series that sees four or five couples with a prior relationship renovating apartment blocks or houses. The homes or 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. The first three seasons were filmed in Sydney, before the series moved to Melbourne, Victoria for future seasons.
  • Winners Aren't Always Grinners
    E41
    Winners Aren't Always GrinnersScott Cam and Shelley Craft host this reality television series that sees four or five couples with a prior relationship renovating apartment blocks or houses. The homes or 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. The first three seasons were filmed in Sydney, before the series moved to Melbourne, Victoria for future seasons.
  • Comedy Night
    E42
    Comedy NightIts Comedy Night on The Block as the teams try their luck at stand up comedy, with reluctance from some contestants. There's a share in $5000 cash for the funniest fans and faves. Newly-wed Lara arrives to visit Brad.
  • Colour My World Challenge
    E43
    Colour My World ChallengeShelley has a very special challenge for the teams, making over bedrooms for the Lighthouse Foundation. There's $5000 to be won to help with their renovation.
  • Tensions Rise
    E44
    Tensions RiseKeith and Steve clash as do the twins. One team is running out of time to complete grand plans for their master suite.
  • The Block Unlocked 7 (Living & Dining Rooms)
    E45
    The Block Unlocked 7 (Living & Dining Rooms)Join Shelley Craft and get the inside scoop on what the judges thought about the living and dining areas. Catch up on what happened behind the scenes this week as the fans and faves work towards delivering their luxurious master suites.
  • Master Suites Revealed
    E46
    Master Suites RevealedThe master bedrooms and ensuites are now ready for judging, meaning that the interior spaces are now complete. Shaynna is impressed by the efforts of one team and disappointed with how another team has faired.
  • Time to Finish the Block
    E47
    Time to Finish the BlockFour or five couples renovate a derelict apartment block in the Sydney suburb of Bondi, with each couple renovating a separate apartment over a period of 12 weeks and within the budget set by the show's producers. 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. Season four saw television personality Shelley Craft join Scott Cam in hosting the show.
  • Last Rooms On The Block
    E48
    Last Rooms On The BlockThe work on the exterior terraces starts to take shape but the budgets are tight.
  • Beach Volleyball Tournament
    E49
    Beach Volleyball TournamentAlisa and Lysandra plan a scheme to earn some cash while they get a tan. Shelly sets the teams a $5,000 challenge that will test everything they have learned about renovation and styling since they first walked on to the Block nine weeks ago.
  • Racing To The Finish Line
    E50
    Racing To The Finish LineThe terraces are close to completion and Scotty and Shelley pay the teams a final visit on site before they complete their renovation.
  • The Block Unlocked 8 (Master Suites)
    E51
    The Block Unlocked 8 (Master Suites)Join host Shelley Craft for a look behind the scenes of the past week of renovating madness on The Block.
  • The Final Block Judging
    E52
    The Final Block JudgingThe pressure increases as the last rooms, the first floor and roof top terraces, are ready for judging. The winning team receive $10,000 all for themselves and they also have a massive decision to make.
  • Two House Challenge
    E53
    Two House ChallengeThe teams face a long challenge that sees team against team against team battle it out neighbour against neighbour
  • Bedroom Blitz
    E54
    Bedroom BlitzIt is House 1 verses House 2 and which ever team scores the highest points, wins extra cash off their reserve price come auction day.
  • The First Points
    E55
    The First PointsThe teams attempt to impress the judges as the first three rooms for each challenge house are ready for inspection. One team has taken a massive gamble changing their room entirely.
  • The Pressure's On
    E56
    The Pressure's OnThe two house challenge continues with just a few days left to completely transform both houses.
  • The Block Unlocked (Terrace)
    E57
    The Block Unlocked (Terrace)The show takes look back at this year's teams and the judges offer their verdict on who they think will win.
  • The Interiors
    E58
    The InteriorsWith only hours until tools down, the teams race to finish the interiors of the two Challenge houses. But before the Block judges get to cast their eye over the finished houses, the teams check out each other's work and have their opinion.
  • The Final Judgement
    E59
    The Final Judgementfour couples renovating four New York-style loft apartments in a converted picture theater
  • Open For Inspections
    E60
    Open For InspectionsThe winners of the final challenge week are revealed and two teams will go into the auction with nearly $30,000 off their reserve prices.
  • The Grand Finale
    E61
    The Grand FinaleAfter 10 weeks of renovating the big day has arrived. It's auction time! The teams find out their reserve prices and the auctions can now start. Who will win The Block Fans v Faves?

Cast of The Block • Season 8

  • Keith Schleiger
  • Shelley Craft
  • Scott CamHost / Producer

 

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