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The Block: Season 5

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67 episodes · first aired Apr 16, 2012

The fifth season of The Block premiered on Monday, 16 April 2012 at 7:00 pm on the Nine Network. Both host Scott Cam and "Challenge Master" Shelley Craft returned from the previous season. Like the previous season, this season was filmed in Melbourne, with the four houses to be renovated located in the inner-city suburb of South Melbourne. At first, this season wasn't to air in New Zealand, but has now been picked up by TV3. All four previous seasons have aired on Prime.

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  1. 1 Elimination Night 1 Apr 16, 2012 · 48m The 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.
  2. 2 Elimination Night 2 Apr 17, 2012 · 29m The 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.
  3. 3 Elimination Night 3 Apr 18, 2012 · 47m It's the battle of the newlyweds in the third of 4 elimination challenges, Sophie & Dale, married just 5 months will take on Brendan & Michelle, married for one year.
  4. 4 Elimination Night 4 Apr 19, 2012 · 40m In tonight's episode, the last of the Red House eliminations, two brothers Andrew & Mike from NSW will take on the show's first ever mother and son team, Rana & Brett from VIC for the last…
  5. 5 House Decider Challenge Apr 20, 2012 · 21m Four 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 to find out who gets…
  6. 6 The Block Unlocked Apr 22, 2012 · 20m Go behind the scenes with judges Neale Whitaker, John McGrath and newcomer Shaynna Blaze as they review their judging of this week's eliminations.
  7. 7 Move into The Block Apr 23, 2012 · 48m Host 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. All the teams realise that the…
  8. 8 Shelley Craft's Challenge Apr 24, 2012 · 24m Challenge master Shelley Craft puts the couples through their next big challenge.
  9. 9 Room 1 Renovations Continue Apr 25, 2012 · 41m The 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.
  10. 10 Scotty's Workshop Challenge Apr 26, 2012 · 46m The 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 as one couple will…
  11. 11 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block Apr 27, 2012 · 20m Scott Cam and Shelley Craft review progress as the couples struggle to complete their first room. All are feeling the pressure.
  12. 12 The Block Unlocked Apr 28, 2012 · 20m Go behind the scenes with judges Neale Whitaker, John McGrath and Shaynna Blaze as they review the contestants progress on room one.
  13. 13 Room Reveal Apr 29, 2012 · 46m The couples race to deliver their first rooms for the judges. The competition is fierce for the $5000 weekly room prize, which will be decided by Neale Whitaker, John McGrath and new judge…
  14. 14 Shelley Craft's Challenge Apr 30, 2012 · 25m There'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. But the winning teams are in for a big…
  15. 15 Two-Room Week Continues May 1, 2012 · 46m The teams risk it all in the goldfields in an effort to try to double their winnings - or lose the lot. Then it's back to the block to continue two-room week, and all of the couples are…
  16. 16 Scotty's Workshop Challenge May 2, 2012 · 42m Host Scott Cam springs another challenge, and this time there's an all-important bonus point up for grabs. But back at the block, there's trouble with the tradies, and one team is about to…
  17. 17 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block May 3, 2012 · 40m All four couples are desperately trying to keep their renovations on track for this week's room delivery as Scott Cam and Shelley Craft drop in to review progress of their master bedrooms…
  18. 18 The Block Unlocked May 4, 2012 · 20m Take 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.
  19. 19 Room Reveal May 6, 2012 · 42m With $10,000 on the line, the four couples rush to complete their room delivery of the main bedrooms and their ensuites. It's the end of a hellish two-room week, and at least one team will…
  20. 20 Shelley Craft's Challenge May 7, 2012 · 26m After 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! Guest judge Darren Palmer will award…
  21. 21 Guest / Powder Room Renovations Continue May 8, 2012 · 39m Site Foreman Keith has some bad news for one team as they try to redesign their powder room under the stairs. With an upstairs guest room to deliver as well, everyone is feeling the…
  22. 22 Scotty's Challenge Featuring Shaynna Blaze May 9, 2012 · 42m The 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 before.
  23. 23 Renovations and Paintball May 10, 2012 · 39m The race is on to finish another two rooms but a sudden game of paint ball puts a halt on renovations. Also, the boys decide to test their pain barriers by engaging in some friendly waxing.
  24. 24 The Block Unlocked May 11, 2012 · 20m Judges 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.
  25. 25 Room Reveal May 13, 2012 · 45m The teams are racing to complete their second two-room week and deliver their guest bedrooms and powder rooms. It's the closest judging so far, and this time the all-important bonus points…
  26. 26 Challenge May 14, 2012 · 24m Challenge Master Shelley Craft goes green with a pedal-powered challenge: Each couple must generate their own electricity to make a DIY windmill. But what starts out eco-friendly quickly…
  27. 27 Renovations Continue May 15, 2012 · 42m 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…
  28. 28 Scotty's Workshop Challenge May 16, 2012 · 39m Host Scott Cam has set the couples a mind-bending challenge when he presents them with the world's hardest flat-pack. There are bonus points on the line if they can complete it - and a…
  29. 29 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block May 17, 2012 · 40m The issue of noise restrictions is a hot topic, and now Dan is upset at Dale about breaking the rules. Scott Cam and Shelley Craft review progress as the couples struggle to complete their…
  30. 30 The Block Unlocked May 18, 2012 · 19m The Block's judges - Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath - review their decision about the teams' guest rooms and powder rooms, and the couples give their views of their…
  31. 31 Room Reveal May 20, 2012 · 45m Host 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.
  32. 32 Challenge May 21, 2012 · 24m Challenge 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 and be judged by editor Neale…
  33. 33 Renovations Continue May 22, 2012 · 40m In 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. Host Scott Cam tries to teach Dan how to…
  34. 34 Scotty's Workshop Challenge May 23, 2012 · 21m Host 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.
  35. 35 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block May 24, 2012 · 40m The teams have finally reached the halfway mark in their renovations and reflect on the last 50 days living at the block. Scott and Shelley stop by to see how the teams are progressing…
  36. 36 The Block Unlocked May 25, 2012 · 19m The judges - Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath - review their decision about the teams' main bathrooms and laundries, and the couples give their views of their neighbours'…
  37. 37 Room Reveal May 27, 2012 · 45m The 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 so far to win the weekly $5000…
  38. 38 Challenge May 28, 2012 · 22m The 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.
  39. 39 Renovations Continue May 29, 2012 · 41m The teams are trying to protect their city views during the renovations of their rooftop terraces, and everyone is hoping for divine intervention as they face the crowds at the charity…
  40. 40 Scotty's Workshop Challenge May 30, 2012 · 42m Host 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.
  41. 41 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block May 31, 2012 · 42m The teams are juggling budget problems with the needs of getting trades and materials in order to complete this week's rooms. With just a day to go every team is feeling the stress of…
  42. 42 The Block Unlocked Jun 1, 2012 · 20m The Block's judges - Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath - review their decision about the teams' main bathrooms and laundry areas.
  43. 43 Room Reveal Jun 3, 2012 · 44m 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…
  44. 44 Shelley Craft's Challenge Jun 4, 2012 · 22m Challenge master Shelley Craft wakes the couples at 4am for this challenge, which kicks off at Melbourne's famous flower markets, where she unveils a very rare botanical money tree.
  45. 45 Renovations Continue Jun 5, 2012 · 43m One team has a very difficult decision to make as they can double their winnings by reaching into their neighbours' pockets. The brothers try to keep their room swap a secret from the…
  46. 46 Scotty's Workshop Challenge Jun 6, 2012 · 41m 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.
  47. 47 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block Jun 7, 2012 · 46m A 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. Her neighbours then have to decide if they…
  48. 48 The Block Unlocked Jun 8, 2012 · 20m The judges - Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and John McGrath - review their decision about the teams' renovations of their roof terraces, and the couples give their views of their…
  49. 49 Room Reveal Jun 10, 2012 · 43m After 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.
  50. 50 Shelley Craft's Challenge Jun 11, 2012 · 22m 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…
  51. 51 Renovations Continue Jun 12, 2012 · 49m 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…
  52. 52 Scotty's Workshop Challenge Jun 13, 2012 · 20m Scott 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 in…
  53. 53 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block Jun 14, 2012 · 43m The 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. And Brad and Lara come up with a novel idea…
  54. 54 The Block Unlocked Jun 15, 2012 · 20m The Block's judges, Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath review their decision about the teams renovations of their living rooms and the couples give their views of their…
  55. 55 Room Reveal Jun 17, 2012 · 43m With 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.
  56. 56 Shelley Craft's Challenge Jun 18, 2012 · 22m Lara 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. The Melbourne Storm are…
  57. 57 Renovations Continue Jun 19, 2012 · 41m Brad and Lara believe foreman Keith has it in for them when he asks for changes to their outdoor plans. Next-door neighbours Dan and Dani are desperately trying to achieve a garden design…
  58. 58 Scotty's Workshop Challenge Jun 20, 2012 · 43m Scott 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 for their garden…
  59. 59 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block Jun 21, 2012 · 39m 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…
  60. 60 The Block Unlocked Jun 22, 2012 · 20m Judges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and John McGrath review their decision about the teams' renovations of their kitchens and 'room savers' and the couples give their views of their…
  61. 61 Room Reveal Jun 24, 2012 · 44m After 10 weeks of renovating, the teams are now racing to complete their most challenging room delivery - their gardens and front facades of their homes. The winning team will take home…
  62. 62 Challenge Week Commences Jun 25, 2012 · 44m 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.
  63. 63 Challenge Week Renovations Continue Jun 26, 2012 · 40m Day two of the final challenge, and the scale of the project ahead of them is proving daunting for everyone. Site foreman Keith predicts that time management will prove the downfall of one…
  64. 64 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Challenge House Jun 27, 2012 · 42m After three long days of renovating, the teams are battling with each other to deliver the best results. Everyone is relying on the skills learned over the past 10 weeks to get them through.
  65. 65 Challenge House Room Reveal Jun 28, 2012 · 44m In 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.
  66. 66 The Block Unlocked Jun 29, 2012 · 20m In this final episode of Unlocked the teams reflect on their renovations and prepare for their open for inspections and the all-important auction day.
  67. 67 The Block Auction Grand Finale Jul 1, 2012 · 1h 33m All 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.