The Block
Season 12
201646 episodes
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.
Episode 1
The Biggest Block Begins
Aug 21, 20161h 7m
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.
Episode 2
The Vault Is Opened
Aug 22, 201651m
Episode 3
Battle Of The Master Bathrooms
Aug 23, 201650m
Episode 4
Master Bathrooms Revealed
Aug 28, 20161h 2m
Episode 5
Demolition And Design
Aug 29, 201649m
Episode 6
Guest Bedrooms Continue
Aug 30, 201641m
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.
Episode 7
Budget Blowouts
Aug 31, 201646m
Episode 8
1st Guest Bedrooms Revealed
Sep 4, 20161h 2m
Episode 9
The Art Of Art Deco
Sep 5, 201649m
Episode 10
Main Bathrooms Continue
Sep 6, 201647m
Episode 11
The Roof Top Garden Challenge
Sep 7, 201644m
Episode 12
Main Bathrooms Revealed
Sep 11, 20161h 2m
Episode 13
2nd Guest Bedroom Week
Sep 12, 201649m
Episode 14
Restoration and Re-purposing Challenge
Sep 13, 201649m
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.
Episode 15
Flooring Disaster
Sep 14, 201648m
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.
Episode 16
Guest Bedroom Reveals
Sep 18, 20161h 4m
Its 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.
Episode 17
Living and Dining Week Begins
Sep 19, 201651m
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.
Episode 18
$10,000 Challenge
Sep 20, 201648m
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.
Episode 19
Mid Week Blues
Sep 21, 201643m
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.
Episode 20
Living and Dining Rooms Revealed
Sep 25, 201658m
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.
Episode 21
Master Bedroom Week Begins
Sep 26, 201648m
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.
Episode 22
Bubbles Challenge
Sep 27, 201650m
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.
Episode 23
Budget Blues
Sep 28, 201647m
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.
Episode 24
Master Bedrooms Revealed
Oct 3, 201655m
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.
Episode 25
Hallway, Laundry and Powder Rooms
Oct 4, 201647m
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.
Episode 26
Tassie Road Trip Challenge
Oct 5, 201646m
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.
Episode 27
Mid Week Mayhem
Oct 6, 201648m
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.
Episode 28
Hallways, Laundries and Powder Rooms Revealed
Oct 9, 20161h 1m
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.
Episode 29
Kitchen Week Begins
Oct 10, 201648m
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.
Episode 30
Challenge Day
Oct 10, 201650m
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.
Episode 31
Kitchen Week Chaos
Oct 12, 201646m
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.
Episode 32
Kitchens Revealed
Oct 16, 201659m
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.
Episode 33
Terrace and Re-do Rooms
Oct 17, 201649m
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.
Episode 34
Budget Blues
Oct 18, 201648m
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.
Episode 35
Brendan Fevola Cooking Challenge
Oct 19, 201651m
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
Episode 36
Terraces Revealed
Oct 23, 20161h 1m
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.
Episode 37
The Final Challenge Begins
Oct 24, 201650m
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.
Episode 38
Renovating Roller Coaster
Oct 25, 201645m
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.
Episode 39
Challenge Episode Takes Shape
Oct 26, 201650m
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.
Episode 40
Challenge Apartment Rooms Revealed
Oct 30, 20161h 3m
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.
Episode 41
Final Week Begins
Oct 31, 201649m
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 it's toll.
Episode 42
Budget Blues and Budget Wins
Nov 1, 201650m
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.
Episode 43
Birthday Bash
Nov 2, 201648m
Scotty 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.
Episode 44
Final Challenge Rooms Revealed
Nov 7, 20161h
Tonight 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.
Episode 45
Party Time
Nov 8, 201652m
It'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.
Episode 46
Auction Day
Nov 13, 20161h 20m
It'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.