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Season 5 – The Block

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Couples compete in a fierce challenge to renovate houses and sell them for a profit.
The Block — Season 5

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Episode 1 Aired Apr 16, 2012 Elimination Night 1 Couples compete in a renovation contest in South Melbourne, Victoria. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 17, 2012 Elimination Night 2 The competition heats up in the Red Elimination House as a state of origin clash sees Brad and Lara from New South Wales taking on a father and daughter team Larry and Jessie from Queensland. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 18, 2012 Elimination Night 3 It's the battle of the newlyweds in the third elimination challenge with Sophie and Dale taking on Brendan and Michelle. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 19, 2012 Elimination Night 4 The last team from the Red House, brothers Andrew and Mike, take on the Block's first-ever mother and son team, Rana and Brett, for the last remaining house. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 20, 2012 House Decider Challenge The four remaining couples are welcomed to Luna Park in Melbourne by Scotty Cam for their next big challenge which will determine who gets the first choice of the houses. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 22, 2012 The Block Unlocked Neale Whitaker chooses inspirational pieces for elimination rooms; the furniture from the elimination house is given to the Lighthouse Foundation. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 23, 2012 Move into The Block Scotty 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 24, 2012 Shelley Craft's Challenge Challenge master Shelley Craft puts the couples through their next big challenge; They're all desperate for cash to renovate their homes, and Shelley is going to make them earn every penny. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 25, 2012 The Blockheads struggle to complete their first room in time. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 26, 2012 Scotty's Workshop Challenge The Blockheads are called into Scotty's workshop for the first time. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 27, 2012 Scott & Shelly walk around The Block Scotty and Shelley review the Blockheads' progress as they struggle to finish the all-important first room. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 28, 2012 Unlocked A behind-the-scenes overview of Neale Whitaker, John McGrath and Shaynna Blaze's judgements about the contestants' work on room one so far. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 29, 2012 Room Reveal The Blockheads race to deliver their first rooms for the expert judges. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 30, 2012 Shelley Craft's Challenge Shelley Craft takes the teams out of the city to strike it rich in the Victorian goldfields. But the winning teams are in for a big shock as Scotty Cam announces one very big twist. Details Episode 15 Aired May 1, 2012 Two-Room Week Continues The teams risk it all in the goldfields in an effort to try to double their winnings or lose the lot; all of the couples feel the pressure to deliver their hardest task yet. Details Episode 16 Aired May 2, 2012 Scotty's Workshop Challenge Scotty Cam springs another challenge on the Blockheads; bonus points are up for grabs; there is trouble with the tradies. Details Episode 17 Aired May 3, 2012 Scott & Shelley walk around The Block The brothers try to get their master bathroom back on track; Keith mocks Dan for trying to do his own electrical work. Details Episode 18 Aired May 4, 2012 The Block Unlocked An in-depth look back at the first week's room deliveries as the judges explain their decisions. Details Episode 19 Aired May 6, 2012 Room Reveal With $10,000 on the line, the four couples rush to complete their room delivery of the main bedrooms and their ensuites; at least one team does not finish on time for the judges. Details Episode 20 Aired May 7, 2012 Challenge master Shelley Craft gives the Blockheads their biggest task yet. Details Episode 21 Aired May 8, 2012 Guest / Powder Room Renovations Continue Site Foreman Keith has some bad news for one team when they attempt to redesign their powder room under the stairs at the last-minute; with an upstairs guest room to deliver as well, everyone feels the pressure. Details Episode 22 Aired May 9, 2012 Scotty's Challenge feat Shaynna Blaze The Blockheads are called into Scotty's workshop for a crash course in upholstery and sewing using second-hand fabrics and clothing. Details Episode 23 Aired May 10, 2012 Renovations and Paint Ball The Blockheads race to finish their next two rooms but soon find themselves caught up in series of pranks and games. Details Episode 24 Aired May 11, 2012 The Block Unlocked Judges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath review the master bedrooms and ensuites. Details Episode 25 Aired May 13, 2012 Room Reveal The Blockheads race to complete and impress with their guest bedrooms. With some all-important bonus points up for grabs, it's all hands on decks. Details Episode 26 Aired May 14, 2012 Challenge Challenge Master Shelley Craft goes green with a pedal-powered challenge; each couple must generate their own electricity to make a windmill. Details Episode 27 Aired May 15, 2012 Renovations Continue 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 fit. One team breaks the noise restriction rules, and the others are not happy about it. Details Episode 28 Aired May 16, 2012 Scotty's Workshop Challenge Scott Cam has set the couples a mind-bending challenge, the world's hardest flat-pack. Details Episode 29 Aired May 17, 2012 Scott & Shelly walk around The Block Tensions run high when Dan confronts Dale over the noise violation; Meanwhile, Scott Cam and Shelley Craft review the progress as the couples struggle to complete their bathrooms. Details Episode 30 Aired May 18, 2012 The Block Unlocked The judges review their decision about the teams' guest rooms and powder rooms, and the couples give their views of their rivals' efforts. Details Episode 31 Aired May 20, 2012 Room Reveal The Blockheads race to finish their main bathroom and laundry in time for judging, and deal with the accusation that one couple has been cheating. Details Episode 32 Aired May 21, 2012 Challenge Shelley Craft sends the Blockheads to the beautiful town of Daylesford, in country Victoria, for a unique challenge for Belle Magazine. Details Episode 33 Aired May 22, 2012 Renovations Continue Some of the Blockheads find themselves in trouble with site foreman Keith when they cut corners in a desperate attempt to finish their hallways and a bedroom. Details Episode 34 Aired May 23, 2012 Scotty's Workshop Challenge Challenge day starts with building the best cubby house based on the requests of children. Details Episode 35 Aired May 24, 2012 Scott & Shelly walk around The Block Scotty and Shelley have a look at the Blockheads' progress on their hallways and guest bedrooms; The couples, now at the halfway mark of their renovations, reflect on their time so far. Details Episode 36 Aired May 25, 2012 Unlocked The judges review their decision about the teams' main bathrooms and laundries; the couples give their views of their neighbours' efforts. Details Episode 37 Aired May 27, 2012 Room Reveal The Blockheads pull an all-nighter in a last-ditch effort to complete impressive guest rooms and hallways; One team blows the judges' minds and receives the highest scores of the series so far. Details Episode 38 Aired May 28, 2012 Challenge Shelley Craft and guest Father Bob set the Blockheads the challenge of raising money to feed the homeless through the Father Bob Foundation. Details Episode 39 Aired May 29, 2012 Renovations Continue Tensions rise as the rooftop renovations start and the Blockheads each become protective over their views. Later, the teams face a huge crowd at a charity auction for the Father Bob Foundation. Details Episode 40 Aired May 30, 2012 Scotty's Workshop Challenge Scotty Cam tasks the Blockheads with their toughest challenge yet: a whole day and night spent as on-call handymen. Details Episode 41 Aired May 31, 2012 Scott & Shelly walk around The Block With just a day to go the Blockheads, already juggling budget and tradie problems, are feeling the stress of another very tough week on the tools. Details Episode 42 Aired Jun 1, 2012 The Block Unlocked The judges reveal the reasons behind their scores of the teams' main bathrooms and laundries; The couples give their views of their neighbors' efforts. Details Episode 43 Aired Jun 3, 2012 Room Reveal 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 budgets are getting tighter, everyone is desperate to win the $5000 weekly room prize. Details Episode 44 Aired Jun 4, 2012 Shelley Craft's Challenge Challenge master Shelley Craft wakes the couples early in the morning for this challenge. Details Episode 45 Aired Jun 5, 2012 Living/Dining Room Renovations Continue As budgets dwindle, newlyweds Sophie and Dale choose which neighbors' pocket they will reach into; Meanwhile, Mike and Andrew try to hide their room swap from the other Blockheads. Details Episode 46 Aired Jun 6, 2012 Scotty's Game Show Challenge Scott 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. Details Episode 47 Aired Jun 7, 2012 Scott & Shelly walk around The Block A Blockhead is rushed to hospital with an illness, which leaves his partner trying to complete their living room all by herself. Details Episode 48 Aired Jun 8, 2012 The Block Unlocked The judges reveal the reasons behind their scores about the Blockheads' roof terraces, and the couples give their views of their rivals' efforts. Details Episode 49 Aired Jun 10, 2012 Dale arrives on site just in time to help Sophie finish their living room. Details Episode 50 Aired Jun 11, 2012 Shelley Craft's Challenge All four teams make a start on their kitchens; challenge master Shelley Craft welcomes some familiar faces as newly engaged couple Polly and Waz and Josh and Jenna return to the block to set the new teams a wedding challenge. Details Episode 51 Aired Jun 12, 2012 Kitchen and Room Saver Renovations Continue 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 in her house when Brad leaves the block and impresses site foreman Keith with her new renovation. Details Episode 52 Aired Jun 13, 2012 Scotty's Workshop Challenge The teams fight to win Scott Cam's dining table-making challenge; the twist is that Melbourne's busiest street is about to get the opportunity to admire their craftsmanship. Details Episode 53 Aired Jun 14, 2012 The results of the dining table window display challenge are revealed; the Blockheads push on with their kitchen and room saver; Brad and Lara receive a reality check about their finances. Details Episode 54 Aired Jun 15, 2012 The Block Unlocked The judges reveal the reasons behind their scores of the teams' living rooms. Details Episode 55 Aired Jun 17, 2012 Room Reveal The Blockheads race to complete their kitchens and their room savers in time for judging and a chance at a much-needed cash prize. Details Episode 56 Aired Jun 18, 2012 Shelley Craft's Challenge A challenge is set to build a barbecue; the Melbourne Storm NRL team are guest judges; Lara and Brad hit rock bottom. Details Episode 57 Aired Jun 19, 2012 Renovations Continue Dan and Dani attempt to complete their garden on a minuscule budget; Brad and Lara come to blows with Keith over their elaborate outdoors plans. Details Episode 58 Aired Jun 20, 2012 Scotty's Workshop Challenge Scotty and Shelley set the Blockheads a unique sports day challenge that will deliver the winner some much-needed cash. Details Episode 59 Aired Jun 21, 2012 Scott & Shelly walk around The Block 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 completely blocked off; Mike and Andrew finally meet the descendants of the original owners of their home. Details Episode 60 Aired Jun 22, 2012 The Block Unlocked The teams look through each other's Kitchens and Room Savers; there are mixed opinions on the mantle in Brad and Lara's sitting room; everyone agrees with the judge. Details Episode 61 Aired Jun 24, 2012 Room Reveal The Blockheads race to finish their gardens and front facades. Details Episode 62 Aired Jun 25, 2012 Challenge Week Commences 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 could determine the winner of the competition. Details Episode 63 Aired Jun 26, 2012 Challenge Week Renovations Continue The Blockheads start to realize the scale of their last challenge; Keith warns one couple that their lack of time management will cost them. Details Episode 64 Aired Jun 27, 2012 Scott and Shelley walk around The Challenge House Scott and Shelley watch the teams going hammer and tongs at the renovation task to gain the upper hand in the competition. Details Episode 65 Aired Jun 28, 2012 Challenge House Room Reveal With the special guest judges about to arrive anytime soon, the teams engage in an edge-of-your-seat race to finish their work on the challenge house. Details Episode 66 Aired Jun 29, 2012 Unlocked The teams review their work for one last time before readying themselves to reap the fruits of their creativity and labor at the public display and auction. Details Episode 67 Aired Jul 1, 2012 The Block Auctions Grand Finale Part 1 After eight weeks of stress and heartache, the Blockheads' renovated homes are opened for inspection and go under the hammer to decide which couple will take home the $100,000 prize. Details Episode 68 Aired Jul 1, 2012 The Block Auction Grand Finale Part 2 Couples compete in a fierce challenge to renovate houses and sell them for a profit. Details

Season Info

Network
NINE
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Reality, House & Garden
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date
Apr 16, 2012