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The Block: Season 12

Poster for The Block Season 12

46 episodes · first aired Aug 21, 2016

The Block takes determined couples, rundown apartments, and gives them equal-sized budgets and just weeks to out-renovate each other to see who becomes the ultimate winner.

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  1. 1 The Biggest Block Begins Aug 21, 2016 · 1h 7m 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…
  2. 2 The Vault Is Opened Aug 22, 2016 · 51m
  3. 3 Battle Of The Master Bathrooms Aug 23, 2016 · 50m
  4. 4 Master Bathrooms Revealed Aug 28, 2016 · 1h 2m
  5. 5 Demolition And Design Aug 29, 2016 · 49m
  6. 6 Guest Bedrooms Continue Aug 30, 2016 · 41m 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…
  7. 7 Budget Blowouts Aug 31, 2016 · 46m
  8. 8 1st Guest Bedrooms Revealed Sep 4, 2016 · 1h 2m
  9. 9 The Art Of Art Deco Sep 5, 2016 · 49m
  10. 10 Main Bathrooms Continue Sep 6, 2016 · 47m
  11. 11 The Roof Top Garden Challenge Sep 7, 2016 · 44m
  12. 12 Main Bathrooms Revealed Sep 11, 2016 · 1h 2m
  13. 13 2nd Guest Bedroom Week Sep 12, 2016 · 49m
  14. 14 Restoration and Re-purposing Challenge Sep 13, 2016 · 49m 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!…
  15. 15 Flooring Disaster Sep 14, 2016 · 48m 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…
  16. 16 Guest Bedroom Reveals Sep 18, 2016 · 1h 4m 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…
  17. 17 Living and Dining Week Begins Sep 19, 2016 · 51m 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.
  18. 18 $10,000 Challenge Sep 20, 2016 · 48m 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…
  19. 19 Mid Week Blues Sep 21, 2016 · 43m 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.
  20. 20 Living and Dining Rooms Revealed Sep 25, 2016 · 58m 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…
  21. 21 Master Bedroom Week Begins Sep 26, 2016 · 48m 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…
  22. 22 Bubbles Challenge Sep 27, 2016 · 50m 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 be stocked in David Jones stores across…
  23. 23 Budget Blues Sep 28, 2016 · 47m 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.
  24. 24 Master Bedrooms Revealed Oct 3, 2016 · 55m 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…
  25. 25 Hallway, Laundry and Powder Rooms Oct 4, 2016 · 47m 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…
  26. 26 Tassie Road Trip Challenge Oct 5, 2016 · 46m 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…
  27. 27 Mid Week Mayhem Oct 6, 2016 · 48m 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…
  28. 28 Hallways, Laundries and Powder Rooms Revealed Oct 9, 2016 · 1h 1m 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.
  29. 29 Kitchen Week Begins Oct 10, 2016 · 48m 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…
  30. 30 Challenge Day Oct 10, 2016 · 50m 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…
  31. 31 Kitchen Week Chaos Oct 12, 2016 · 46m 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.
  32. 32 Kitchens Revealed Oct 16, 2016 · 59m 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…
  33. 33 Terrace and Re-do Rooms Oct 17, 2016 · 49m 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…
  34. 34 Budget Blues Oct 18, 2016 · 48m 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…
  35. 35 Brendan Fevola Cooking Challenge Oct 19, 2016 · 51m 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
  36. 36 Terraces Revealed Oct 23, 2016 · 1h 1m 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…
  37. 37 The Final Challenge Begins Oct 24, 2016 · 50m 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.
  38. 38 Renovating Roller Coaster Oct 25, 2016 · 45m 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…
  39. 39 Challenge Episode Takes Shape Oct 26, 2016 · 50m 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.
  40. 40 Challenge Apartment Rooms Revealed Oct 30, 2016 · 1h 3m 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…
  41. 41 Final Week Begins Oct 31, 2016 · 49m 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…
  42. 42 Budget Blues and Budget Wins Nov 1, 2016 · 50m 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…
  43. 43 Birthday Bash Nov 2, 2016 · 48m 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…
  44. 44 Final Challenge Rooms Revealed Nov 7, 2016 · 1h 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…
  45. 45 Party Time Nov 8, 2016 · 52m 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…
  46. 46 Auction Day Nov 13, 2016 · 1h 20m 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.