The Block Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - Elimination Night 1The Block returns for 2012 as eight new couples meet their host Scott Cam in Melbourne to compete in a fierce elimination challenge that will see the final four move into this year's Block. |
Episode 2 - Elimination Night 2The 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 and daughter team Larry & Jessie from QLD. |
Episode 3 - Elimination Night 3It's the battle of the newlyweds in the third of four elimination challenges. Sophie and Dale, married just five months, will take on Brendan and Michelle, married for one year. |
Episode 4 - Elimination Night 4In the last of the Red House eliminations, two brothers, Andrew and Mike, from NSW, will take on the show's first-ever mother and son team, Rana and Brett. |
Episode 5 - House Decider ChallengeFour couples have made it through the elimination, and now the fun really begins. Host Scott Cam welcomes them to Luna Park in Melbourne for their next big challenge. |
Episode 6 - The Block UnlockedGo behind the scenes with judges Neale Whitaker, John McGrath and newcomer Shaynna Blaze as they review their judging of this week's eliminations. |
Episode 7 - Move into The BlockHost Scott Cam introduces the couples to their new homes, four dilapidated, gold-rush-era houses in South Melbourne with dirt floors and just a few walls. |
Episode 8 - Shelley Craft's ChallengeChallenge master Shelley Craft puts the couples through their next big challenge. They're all desperate for cash to renovate their homes. |
Episode 9 - Room 1 Renovations ContinueThe couples are tired, the conditions are primitive, and they have to get their first room ready for the judges, who will arrive again in just a few days. |
Episode 10 - Scotty's Workshop ChallengeThe couples are called into Scotty's workshop for the first time. Their challenge is to design and build a piece of furniture for their homes, but Scotty has a big twist. |
Episode 11 - Scott & Shelley walk around The BlockScott Cam and Shelley Craft review progress as the couples struggle to complete their first room. All are feeling the pressure. |
Episode 12 - The Block UnlockedGo behind the scenes with judges Neale Whitaker, John McGrath and Shaynna Blaze as they review the contestants progress on room one. |
Episode 13 - Room RevealThe couples race to deliver their first rooms for the judges. The competition is fierce for the $5000 weekly room prize. |
Episode 14 - Shelley Craft's ChallengeThere'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 goldfields. |
Episode 15 - Two-Room Week ContinuesThe teams risk it all in the goldfields in an effort to try to double their winnings - or lose the lot. |
Episode 16 - Scotty's Workshop ChallengeHost Scott Cam springs another challenge, and this time there's an all-important bonus point up for grabs. |
Episode 17 - Scott & Shelley walk around The BlockAll four couples are desperately trying to keep their renovations on track for this week's room delivery. |
Episode 18 - The Block UnlockedTake 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 rooms during the open for inspection. |
Episode 19 - Room RevealWith $10,000 on the line, the four couples rush to complete their room delivery of the main bedrooms and their ensuites. |
Episode 20 - Shelley Craft's ChallengeAfter delivering two whole rooms for the judges, the couples face an even tougher task: challenge master Shelley Craft gives them two rooms in one day! |
Episode 21 - Guest/Powder Room Renovations ContinueSite Foreman Keith has some bad news for one team as they try to redesign their powder room under the stairs. |
Episode 22 - Scotty's Challenge featuring Shaynna BlazeThe 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 who have never used a sewing machine. |
Episode 23 - Renovations and Paint BallThe race is on to finish another two rooms but a sudden game of paint ball puts a halt on renovations. |
Episode 24 - The Block UnlockedJudges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath review the master bedrooms and ensuites, and the couples look over each other's rooms for the first time. |
Episode 25 - Room RevealThe teams are racing to complete their second two-room week and deliver their guest bedrooms and powder rooms. |
Episode 26 - Shelley Craft's ChallengeChallenge Master Shelley Craft goes green with a pedal-powered challenge: Each couple must generate their own electricity to make a DIY windmill. |
Episode 27 - Bathroom Renovations ContinueIt'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 fit. |
Episode 28 - Scotty's Workshop ChallengeHost Scott Cam has set the couples a mind-bending challenge when he presents them with the world's hardest flat-pack. |
Episode 29 - Scott & Shelley walk around The BlockThe issue of noise restrictions is a hot topic, and now Dan is upset at Dale about breaking the rules. |
Episode 30 - The Block UnlockedThe Block's judges - Neale Whitaker, John McGrath and special guest judge Lisa Green - review their decision about the teams' guest rooms and powder rooms. |
Episode 31 - Room RevealHost 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 one couple is accused of cheating. |
Episode 32 - Shelley Craft ChallengeChallenge master Shelley Craft takes the teams to Daylesford in country Victoria, where they will have just five hours to style a room for Belle Magazine. |
Episode 33 - Guest Bedroom/Stairs Renovations ContinueIn 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 Keith. |
Episode 34 - Scotty's Workshop ChallengeHost 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 workshop challenge. |
Episode 35 - Scott & Shelley walk around The BlockThe teams have finally reached the halfway mark in their renovations and reflect on the last 50 days living at the block. |
Episode 36 - The Block UnlockedThe judges review their decision about the teams' main bathrooms and laundries, and the couples give their views of their neighbours' efforts. |
Episode 37 - Room RevealThe teams are working all-nighters again in their efforts to complete their guest rooms and hallways. Judges award one team the highest scores of the series. |
Episode 38 - Shelley Craft's ChallengeThe teams are blessed by local priest Father Bob before setting out on a challenge set by Shelley Craft to raise money for his foundation to feed the homeless. |
Episode 39 - Rooftop Terrace Renovations ContinueThe teams are trying to protect their city views during the renovations of their rooftop terraces, and everyone is hoping for divine intervention. |
Episode 40 - Scotty's Builder App ChallengeHost Scott Cam presents the couples with the toughest challenge they have faced: The winner will be the team who can complete the most renovation tasks in one 24-hour period. |
Episode 41 - Scott and Shelley walk around The BlockThe teams are juggling budget problems with the needs of getting trades and materials in order to complete this week's rooms. |
Episode 42 - The Block UnlockedThe Block's judges - Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath - review their decision about the teams' main bathrooms and laundry areas. |
Episode 43 - Room RevealWith just four hours to go until room reveal, all four teams are rushing to complete their rooftop terraces in time for the judges. |
Episode 44 - Shelley Craft's ChallengeChallenge master Shelley Craft wakes the couples at 4am for this challenge, which kicks off at Melbourne's famous flower markets. |
Episode 45 - Living/Dining Room Renovations ContinueOne team has a very difficult decision to make as they can double their winnings by reaching into their neighbours' pockets. |
Episode 46 - Scotty's Game Show ChallengeScott Cam welcomes game-show host Ed Phillips to the workshop to kick off a big money guessing competition and a magical mystery tour around Melbourne. |
Episode 47 - Scott and Shelley walk around The BlockA 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 room. |
Episode 48 - The Block UnlockedThe judges review their decision about the teams' renovations of their roof terraces, and the couples give their views of their neighbours' efforts. |
Episode 49 - Room RevealAfter three days in hospital, Dale finally returns to the block, just in time to help Sophie finish their living room in time for judgement day. |
Episode 50 - Shelley Craft's ChallengeAll four teams make a start on their kitchens. Challenge master Shelley Craft welcomes some familiar faces as newly engaged couple Polly and Waz. |
Episode 51 - Kitchen and Room Saver Renovations ContinueWith kitchens and an extra room to complete, all four teams are under the pump to deliver this week. |
Episode 52 - Scotty's Workshop ChallengeScott Cam sets the teams a workshop challenge to create a dining table from scratch and then turns the tables when they discover their creations will be going on public display. |
Episode 53 - Scott and Shelley walk around The BlockThe public get to vote for the winner of yesterday's massive challenge and everybody hopes for a win as their budgets are now extremely tight. |
Episode 54 - The Block UnlockedThe Block's judges, Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath review their decision about the teams renovations of their living rooms. |
Episode 55 - Room RevealWith 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 in time for judging. |
Episode 56 - Shelley Craft's ChallengeLara 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 potentially save their budgets. |
Episode 57 - Landscaping Renovations ContinueBrad and Lara believe foreman Keith has it in for them when he asks for changes to their outdoor plans. |
Episode 58 - Scotty's Workshop ChallengeScott Cam and Shelley Craft take the contestants out for a sports-day challenge. Each couple will represent their house colours as they battle to win much-needed cash. |
Episode 59 - Scott & Shelley walk around The BlockThe 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 completely blocked off. |
Episode 60 - The Block UnlockedJudges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and John McGrath review their decision about the teams' renovations of their kitchens and 'room savers'. |
Episode 61 - Room RevealAfter 10 weeks of renovating, the teams are now racing to complete their most challenging room delivery - their gardens and front facades of their homes. |
Episode 62 - Challenge Week commencesThe couples are packing up to move out of the block, but host Scott Cam surprises them with a massive, week-long renovation challenge. |
Episode 63 - Challenge Week Renovations ContinueDay two of the final challenge, and the scale of the project ahead of them is proving daunting for everyone. |
Episode 64 - Scott and Shelley walk around the Challenge HouseAfter three long days of renovating, the teams are battling with each other to deliver the best results. |
Episode 65 - Challenge House Room RevealIn 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 special guest judges. |
Episode 66 - The Block UnlockedIn this final episode of Unlocked the teams reflect on their renovations and prepare for their open for inspections and the all-important auction day. |
Episode 67 - The Block Auction Grand FinaleAll 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 also win the grand prize of $100,000. |
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