The Block
Synopsis
Couples compete against each other to renovate houses and sell them at auction for the highest price.
Season 5 Episodes
EP 1
The Block returns for 2012 as eight new couples meet their host Scott Cam in Melbourne to compete in a fierce elimination challenge that wi…
EP 2
The competition heats up in the Red Elimination House as The Block hosts a state of origin clash when Brad & Lara from NSW take on a father…
EP 3
It's the battle of the newlyweds in the third of 4 elimination challenges, Sophie & Dale, married just 5 months will take on Brendan & Mich…
EP 4
In tonight's episode, the last of the Red House eliminations, two brothers Andrew & Mike from NSW will take on the show's first ever mother…
EP 5
Four couples have made it through the elimination, and now the fun really begins. Host Scott Cam welcomes them to Luna Park in Melbourne fo…
EP 6
Go behind the scenes with judges Neale Whitaker, John McGrath and newcomer Shaynna Blaze as they review their judging of this week's elimin…
EP 7
Host Scott Cam introduces the couples to their new homes, four dilapidated, gold-rush-era houses in South Melbourne with dirt floors and ju…
EP 8
Challenge master Shelley Craft puts the couples through their next big challenge.
EP 9
The couples are tired, the conditions are primitive, and they have to get their first room ready for the judges, who will arrive again in j…
EP 10
The couples are called into Scotty's workshop for the first time. Their challenge is to design and build a piece of furniture for their hom…
EP 11
Scott Cam and Shelley Craft review progress as the couples struggle to complete their first room. All are feeling the pressure.
EP 12
Go behind the scenes with judges Neale Whitaker, John McGrath and Shaynna Blaze as they review the contestants progress on room one.
EP 13
The couples race to deliver their first rooms for the judges. The competition is fierce for the $5000 weekly room prize, which will be deci…
EP 14
There's gold fever at the block as challenge master Shelley Craft takes the teams out of the city to strike it rich in the Victorian goldfi…
EP 15
The teams risk it all in the goldfields in an effort to try to double their winnings - or lose the lot. Then it's back to the block to cont…
EP 16
Host Scott Cam springs another challenge, and this time there's an all-important bonus point up for grabs. But back at the block, there's t…
EP 17
All four couples are desperately trying to keep their renovations on track for this week's room delivery as Scott Cam and Shelley Craft dro…
EP 18
Take an in-depth look back at the first week's room deliveries as the judges explain their decisions and the couples review each other's ro…
EP 19
With $10,000 on the line, the four couples rush to complete their room delivery of the main bedrooms and their ensuites. It's the end of a …
EP 20
After delivering two whole rooms for the judges, the couples face an even tougher task: challenge master Shelley Craft gives them two rooms…
EP 21
Site Foreman Keith has some bad news for one team as they try to redesign their powder room under the stairs. With an upstairs guest room t…
EP 22
The teams are called into Scotty's workshop for a crash course in upholstery, which turns out to be a very tough challenge for two teams wh…
EP 23
The race is on to finish another two rooms but a sudden game of paint ball puts a halt on renovations. Also, the boys decide to test their …
EP 24
Judges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath review the master bedrooms and ensuites, and the couples look over each other's rooms…
EP 25
The teams are racing to complete their second two-room week and deliver their guest bedrooms and powder rooms. It's the closest judging so …
EP 26
Challenge Master Shelley Craft goes green with a pedal-powered challenge: Each couple must generate their own electricity to make a DIY win…
EP 27
It's bathroom week and everyone is having issues with their renovations. Dan and Dani have spent $5000 on a bath but then discover it won't…
EP 28
Host Scott Cam has set the couples a mind-bending challenge when he presents them with the world's hardest flat-pack. There are bonus point…
EP 29
The issue of noise restrictions is a hot topic, and now Dan is upset at Dale about breaking the rules. Scott Cam and Shelley Craft review p…
EP 30
The Block's judges - Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath - review their decision about the teams' guest rooms and powder rooms, …
EP 31
Host Scott Cam calls tools down on the teams as they complete their main bathroom and laundry in time for the judges. There's turmoil as on…
EP 32
Challenge master Shelley Craft takes the teams to Daylesford in country Victoria, where they will have just five hours to style a room for …
EP 33
In their race to complete a bedroom and their hallways, some teams try to cut corners, which puts them in the firing line with site foreman…
EP 34
Host Scott Cam brings in some very tough clients and judges as the teams are set the task of building the world's best cubbyhouse in the wo…
EP 35
The teams have finally reached the halfway mark in their renovations and reflect on the last 50 days living at the block. Scott and Shelley…
EP 36
The judges - Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath - review their decision about the teams' main bathrooms and laundries, and the …
EP 37
The teams are working all-nighters again in their efforts to complete their guest rooms and hallways. Judges award one team the highest sco…
EP 38
The teams are blessed by local priest Father Bob before setting out on a challenge set by Shelley Craft to raise money for his foundation t…
EP 39
The teams are trying to protect their city views during the renovations of their rooftop terraces, and everyone is hoping for divine interv…
EP 40
Host Scott Cam presents the couples with the toughest challenge they have faced: The winner will be the team who can complete the most reno…
EP 41
The teams are juggling budget problems with the needs of getting trades and materials in order to complete this week's rooms. With just a d…
EP 42
The Block's judges - Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath - review their decision about the teams' main bathrooms and laundry are…
EP 43
With just four hours to go until room reveal, all four teams are rushing to complete their rooftop terraces in time for the judges. As budg…
EP 44
Challenge master Shelley Craft wakes the couples at 4am for this challenge, which kicks off at Melbourne's famous flower markets, where she…
EP 45
One team has a very difficult decision to make as they can double their winnings by reaching into their neighbours' pockets. The brothers t…
EP 46
Scott Cam welcomes game-show host Ed Phillips to the workshop to kick off a big money guessing competition and a magical mystery tour aroun…
EP 47
A team member is rushed to hospital with an illness, which leaves his partner at home to fend for herself in trying to complete the living …
EP 48
The judges - Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and John McGrath - review their decision about the teams' renovations of their roof terraces, a…
EP 49
After three days in hospital, Dale finally returns to the block, just in time to help Sophie finish their living room in time for judgement…
EP 50
All four teams make a start on their kitchens. Challenge master Shelley Craft welcomes some familiar faces as newly engaged couple Polly an…
EP 51
With kitchens and an extra room to complete, all four teams are under the pump to deliver this week. Lara takes charge of the renovations i…
EP 52
Scott Cam sets the teams a workshop challenge to create a dining table from scratch and then turns the tables when they discover their crea…
EP 53
The public get to vote for the winner of yesterday's massive challenge and everybody hopes for a win as their budgets are now extremely tig…
EP 54
The Block's judges, Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath review their decision about the teams renovations of their living rooms …
EP 55
With a double-room week and a prize of $10,000 up for grabs, the four teams are in a race to complete their kitchens and their room savers …
EP 56
Lara hits rock bottom when she and Brad run out of money, but Shelley comes to the rescue with a challenge to build a barbecue and potentia…
EP 57
Brad and Lara believe foreman Keith has it in for them when he asks for changes to their outdoor plans. Next-door neighbours Dan and Dani a…
EP 58
Scott Cam and Shelley Craft take the contestants out for a sports-day challenge. Each couple will represent their house colours as they bat…
EP 59
The teams are back at the block and hard at work on their exteriors. Once the fences go up between the houses, one team finds themselves co…
EP 60
Judges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and John McGrath review their decision about the teams' renovations of their kitchens and 'room saver…
EP 61
After 10 weeks of renovating, the teams are now racing to complete their most challenging room delivery - their gardens and front facades o…
EP 62
The couples are packing up to move out of the block, but host Scott Cam surprises them with a massive, week-long renovation challenge that …
EP 63
Day two of the final challenge, and the scale of the project ahead of them is proving daunting for everyone. Site foreman Keith predicts th…
EP 64
After three long days of renovating, the teams are battling with each other to deliver the best results. Everyone is relying on the skills …
EP 65
In the race to the finish line, all four teams are desperate to get an edge over the competition and complete the challenge in time for the…
EP 66
In this final episode of Unlocked the teams reflect on their renovations and prepare for their open for inspections and the all-important a…
EP 67
All four houses go up for public auction. Each team will keep the profit they make over reserve and the team with the highest margin will a…