Episode 1
Aired Apr 16, 2012
Elimination Night 1
Couples compete in a renovation contest in South Melbourne, Victoria.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 9
Aired Apr 25, 2012
The Blockheads struggle to complete their first room in time.
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Episode 10
Aired Apr 26, 2012
Scotty's Workshop Challenge
The Blockheads are called into Scotty's workshop for the first time.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 13
Aired Apr 29, 2012
Room Reveal
The Blockheads race to deliver their first rooms for the expert judges.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 20
Aired May 7, 2012
Challenge master Shelley Craft gives the Blockheads their biggest task yet.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 24
Aired May 11, 2012
The Block Unlocked
Judges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath review the master bedrooms and ensuites.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 44
Aired Jun 4, 2012
Shelley Craft's Challenge
Challenge master Shelley Craft wakes the couples early in the morning for this challenge.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 49
Aired Jun 10, 2012
Dale arrives on site just in time to help Sophie finish their living room.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 54
Aired Jun 15, 2012
The Block Unlocked
The judges reveal the reasons behind their scores of the teams' living rooms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 61
Aired Jun 24, 2012
Room Reveal
The Blockheads race to finish their gardens and front facades.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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