Season 12
2016
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Episodes
Nov 13, 2016
Season 12
Episode 46
Auction Day
Scott 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.
Nov 9, 2016
Season 12
Episode 45
Party Time
Scott 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.
Nov 8, 2016
Season 12
Episode 44
Final Challenge Rooms Revealed
Scott 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.
Nov 2, 2016
Season 12
Episode 43
Birthday Bash
The 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 .
Nov 1, 2016
Season 12
Episode 42
Budget Blues and Budget Wins
Scotty 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.
Oct 31, 2016
Season 12
Episode 41
Final Week Begins
The 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 its toll.
Oct 30, 2016
Season 12
Episode 40
Challenge Apartment Rooms Revealed
Five 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.
Oct 26, 2016
Season 12
Episode 39
Scotty 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.
Oct 25, 2016
Season 12
Episode 38
Renovating Roller Coaster
The 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.
Oct 24, 2016
Season 12
Episode 37
The Final Challenge Begins
Work 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.
Oct 23, 2016
Season 12
Episode 36
Terraces Revealed
Tonight 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.
Oct 19, 2016
Season 12
Episode 35
Brendan Fevola Cooking Challenge
The 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.
Oct 18, 2016
Season 12
Episode 34
Budget Blues
Work 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.
Oct 17, 2016
Season 12
Episode 33
Terrace and Redo Rooms
The 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.
Oct 16, 2016
Season 12
Episode 32
Kitchens Revealed
Its the end of kitchen week and the teams have put their very best efforts into delivering five unique and impressive kitchens. The judges have trouble deciding who will take home the $10,000.
Oct 12, 2016
Season 12
Episode 31
Kitchen Week Chaos
Kitchen 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.
Oct 11, 2016
Season 12
Episode 30
Challenge Day
There'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.
Oct 7, 2016
Season 12
Episode 29
Kitchen Week Begins
After 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.
Oct 4, 2016
Season 12
Episode 28
Hallways, Laundries and Powder Rooms Revealed
Tempers 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.
Oct 3, 2016
Season 12
Episode 27
Mid Week Mayhem
Scotty 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.
Oct 1, 2016
Season 12
Episode 26
Tassie Road Trip Challenge
The 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.
Sep 30, 2016
Season 12
Episode 25
Hallway, Laundry and Powder Rooms
The 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.
Sep 29, 2016
Season 12
Episode 24
Master Bedrooms Revealed
The 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.
Sep 28, 2016
Season 12
Episode 23
Budget Blues
As the week continues everyone is feeling the budget squeeze, and it goes from bad to worse for one team who are fined $2000 for using power tools after hours.
Sep 27, 2016
Season 12
Episode 22
Bubbles Challenge
The 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.
Sep 26, 2016
Season 12
Episode 21
Master Bedroom Week Begins
The 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.
Sep 25, 2016
Season 12
Episode 20
Living and Dining Rooms Revealed
It'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.
Sep 21, 2016
Season 12
Episode 19
Mid Week Blues
Its 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.
Sep 20, 2016
Season 12
Episode 18
$10,000 Challenge
The 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.
Sep 19, 2016
Season 12
Episode 17
Living and Dining Week Begins
Another 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.
Sep 18, 2016
Season 12
Episode 16
2nd Guest Bedrooms Revealed
Scott 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.
Sep 14, 2016
Season 12
Episode 15
Flooring Disaster
Keith 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.
Sep 13, 2016
Season 12
Episode 14
Restoration and Re-purposing Challenge
With 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.
Sep 12, 2016
Season 12
Episode 13
2nd Guest Bedroom Week
Sasha 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.
Sep 11, 2016
Season 12
Episode 12
Main Bathrooms Revealed
Our 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.
Sep 7, 2016
Season 12
Episode 11
The Roof Top Garden Challenge
Scotty 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.
Sep 6, 2016
Season 12
Episode 10
Main Bathrooms Continue
The 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.
Sep 5, 2016
Season 12
Episode 9
The Art of Art Deco
Master 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.
Sep 4, 2016
Season 12
Episode 8
Guest Bedrooms Revealed
After seven gruelling days of renovating their guest bedrooms, the teams are keen to impress the judges with their ideas. There's more art deco design from some couples, while others have struggled to embrace the style of the building.
Aug 31, 2016
Season 12
Episode 7
Budget Blowouts
Scotty and Shelley arrive to check on progress and reveal some extravagant bathroom budgets from last week that could spell disaster for some couples.
Aug 30, 2016
Season 12
Episode 6
Guest Bedrooms Continue
Andy 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.
Aug 29, 2016
Season 12
Episode 5
Demolition and Design
A 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.
Aug 28, 2016
Season 12
Episode 4
Master Bathrooms Revealed
Five 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.
Aug 23, 2016
Season 12
Episode 3
Battle of the Master Bathrooms
Our 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.
Aug 22, 2016
Season 12
Episode 2
The Vault Is Opened
It'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.
Aug 21, 2016
Season 12
Episode 1
The Biggest Block Begins
Five couples make their way to Port Melbourne where they meet Scotty Cam at the biggest Block ever. Our teams hit the ground running with a 48 hour $5,000 challenge.
Cast & Crew
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Original Title
The Block
Rating
6.3
Genre
Country
Australia
Production
Cavalier Productions, Cavalier Television, Watercress Productions
Sound mix
Stereo, Dolby Digital
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Camera
Multi camera, Multi-camera setup
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