The Block - Season 12

The Block - Season 12

Season 12

The Block 2016

Five couples transform a heritage listed soap factory in Port Melbourne, competing to see who can create the most beautiful home - and nab the highest auction offer.

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Episodes46
DatesAug. 21, 2016 - Nov. 13, 2016
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Episodes

The Biggest Block Begins
Season 12Episode 160 min

The Biggest Block Begins

Five couples make their way to Port Melbourne where they meet Scotty Cam at the biggest Block ever. Our teams hit the ground running with a 48 hour $5,000 challenge. It isn't not long before some teams feel overwhelmed.

Aug. 21, 2016
The Vault is Opened
Season 12Episode 260 min

The Vault is Opened

Tonight its the race to finish the 48 hour challenge and the couples do their best to impress the judges; Neale Whitaker, Darren Palmer and Shaynna Blaze. The highest score means first pick of the apartments.

Aug. 22, 2016
Battle of the Master Bathrooms
Season 12Episode 360 min

Battle of the Master Bathrooms

Our five teams are thrown in the deep end with enormous master bathrooms to renovate. Some teams spend big on tiles and gold plated taps, while one clever couple rolls the dice on an early game changing move that impresses foremen Keith and Dan.

Aug. 23, 2016
Master Bathrooms Revealed
Season 12Episode 460 min

Master Bathrooms Revealed

Tonight five incredible master bathrooms are completed and revealed. For some teams it is a frantic race to the finish, but one couple enjoys a casual breakfast on the morning of reveal!

Aug. 28, 2016
Demolition and Design
Season 12Episode 560 min

Demolition and Design

A new week of renovating kicks off with walls being demolished and the block contestants surrounded by building dust and debris. Its Guest Bedroom week on The Block and our savvy renovators know that clever design is key to impressing the judges.

Aug. 29, 2016
Guest Bedrooms Continue
Season 12Episode 660 min

Guest Bedrooms Continue

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.
Aug. 30, 2016
Budget Blowouts
Season 12Episode 760 min

Budget Blowouts

Aug. 31, 2016
Guest Bedrooms Revealed
Season 12Episode 860 min

Guest Bedrooms Revealed

Sept. 4, 2016
The Art of Art Deco
Season 12Episode 960 min

The Art of Art Deco

Sept. 5, 2016
Master Bathrooms Continue
Season 12Episode 1060 min

Master Bathrooms Continue

Sept. 6, 2016
The Roof Top Garden Challenge
Season 12Episode 1160 min

The Roof Top Garden Challenge

Sept. 7, 2016
Bathroom Reveals
Season 12Episode 1260 min

Bathroom Reveals

Sept. 11, 2016
Guest Bedroom Week
Season 12Episode 1360 min

Guest Bedroom Week

Sept. 12, 2016
Restoration and Repurposing Challenge
Season 12Episode 1460 min

Restoration and Repurposing Challenge

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.
Sept. 13, 2016
Flooring Disaster
Season 12Episode 1560 min

Flooring Disaster

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.
Sept. 14, 2016
Guest Bedroom Reveals
Season 12Episode 1660 min

Guest Bedroom Reveals

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.
Sept. 18, 2016
Living and Dining Week Begins
Season 12Episode 1760 min

Living and Dining Week Begins

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.
Sept. 19, 2016
$10,000 Challenge
Season 12Episode 1860 min

$10,000 Challenge

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.
Sept. 20, 2016
Mid Week Blues
Season 12Episode 1960 min

Mid Week Blues

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.
Sept. 21, 2016
Living and Dining Rooms Revealed
Season 12Episode 2090 min

Living and Dining Rooms Revealed

Tonight 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.The judges hand down their verdict and one team walks away with $10, 000 cash.

Sept. 25, 2016
Master Bedroom Week Begins
Season 12Episode 2170 min

Master Bedroom Week Begins

This week 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, and the winning team takes home a safe containing $20,000 cash, which will stay in their apartment.

Sept. 26, 2016
Bubbles Challenge
Season 12Episode 2270 min

Bubbles Challenge

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 also be stocked in David Jones stores across Australia. The winner will also take home a bonus point!

Sept. 27, 2016
Budget Blues
Season 12Episode 2370 min

Budget Blues

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. The roof top garden is in full swing and taking shape under fore girl Kim.

Sept. 28, 2016
Master Bedrooms Revealed
Season 12Episode 2470 min

Master Bedrooms Revealed

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.
Okt. 3, 2016
Hallway, Laundry and Powder Rooms
Season 12Episode 2570 min

Hallway, Laundry and Powder Rooms

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.
Okt. 4, 2016
Tassie Road Trip Challenge
Season 12Episode 2670 min

Tassie Road Trip Challenge

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.
Okt. 5, 2016
Mid Week Mayhem
Season 12Episode 2770 min

Mid Week Mayhem

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.
Okt. 6, 2016
Hallways, Laundries and Powder Rooms Revealed
Season 12Episode 2870 min

Hallways, Laundries and Powder Rooms Revealed

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.
Okt. 9, 2016
Kitchen Week Begins
Season 12Episode 2970 min

Kitchen Week Begins

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.
Okt. 10, 2016
Challenge Day
Season 12Episode 3070 min

Challenge Day

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.
Okt. 11, 2016
Kitchen Week Chaos
Season 12Episode 3170 min

Kitchen Week Chaos

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.
Okt. 12, 2016
Kitchens Revealed
Season 12Episode 3270 min

Kitchens Revealed

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.
Okt. 16, 2016
Terrace and Redo Rooms
Season 12Episode 3360 min

Terrace and Redo Rooms

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.
Okt. 17, 2016
Budget Blues
Season 12Episode 3460 min

Budget Blues

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.
Okt. 18, 2016
Brendan Fevola Cooking Challenge
Season 12Episode 3560 min

Brendan Fevola Cooking Challenge

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
Okt. 19, 2016
Terraces Revealed
Season 12Episode 3660 min

Terraces Revealed

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.
Okt. 23, 2016
The Final Challenge Begins
Season 12Episode 3760 min

The Final Challenge Begins

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.
Okt. 24, 2016
Renovating Roller Coaster
Season 12Episode 3860 min

Renovating Roller Coaster

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.
Okt. 25, 2016
Challenge Episode Takes Shape
Season 12Episode 3960 min

Challenge Episode Takes Shape

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.
Okt. 26, 2016
Challenge Apartment Rooms Revealed
Season 12Episode 4060 min

Challenge Apartment Rooms Revealed

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.
Okt. 30, 2016
Final Week Begins
Season 12Episode 4160 min

Final Week Begins

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.
Okt. 31, 2016
Budget Blues and Budget Wins
Season 12Episode 4260 min

Budget Blues and Budget Wins

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.
Nov. 1, 2016
Birthday Bash
Season 12Episode 4360 min

Birthday Bash

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.
Nov. 2, 2016
Final Challenge Rooms Revealed
Season 12Episode 4460 min

Final Challenge Rooms Revealed

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.
Nov. 7, 2016
Party Time
Season 12Episode 4560 min

Party Time

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.
Nov. 8, 2016
Auction Day
Season 12Episode 4660 min

Auction Day

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.
Nov. 13, 2016

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