Series synopsis
The Block is an Australian reality television series that premiered on Nine Network on June 1, 2003. It stars Jamie Durie, Adam Thorn, Fiona Mills and Shelley Craft.
Couples compete against each other to renovate houses and sell them at auction for the highest price.
Premise
Couples compete against each other to renovate houses and sell them at auction for the highest price.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jamie Durie as Host
- Adam Thorn as Self
- Fiona Mills as Self
- Shelley Craft
- Warren Sonin as Self
- Gavin Atkins as Self
- Keith Schleiger
- Kylie Ingram as Self
Supporting cast
- Phil Rankine as Self
- Amity Dry as Self
- John McGrath as Judge
- Neale Whitaker as Judge
- Jenna Whitehead as Self
- Josh Densten as Self
- Polly Porter as Self
- Warwick "Waz" Jones as Self
- Aaron East as Self
- Shannon McLeod as Self
- Katrina Chambers as Self
- Amie Godde as Self
Guest cast
- Kristy Beams as Self - Contestant
- Eliza Paschke as Self - Contestant
- Leah Milton as Self - Contestant
- Brett Beams as Self - Contestant
- Steph Ottavio as Self - Contestant
- Leslie Cottone as Self - Contestant
- Liberty Paschke as Self - Contestant
- Gian Ottavio as Self - Contestant
- Kyle Cottone as Self - Contestant
- Ash Milton as Self - Contestant
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 912 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | August 4, 2013 | |
| Season 1 | 15 | June 1, 2003 | August 19, 2003 |
| Season 2 | 26 | April 18, 2004 | July 25, 2004 |
| Season 3 | 9 | September 22, 2010 | November 24, 2010 |
| Season 4 | 51 | June 20, 2011 | August 21, 2011 |
| Season 5 | 67 | April 16, 2012 | July 1, 2012 |
| Season 6 | 39 | February 4, 2013 | March 20, 2013 |
| Season 7 | 67 | May 12, 2013 | August 3, 2013 |
| Season 8 | 61 | January 27, 2014 | April 9, 2014 |
| Season 9 | 65 | July 27, 2014 | October 12, 2014 |
| Season 10 | 58 | January 27, 2015 | April 29, 2015 |
| Season 11 | 47 | September 6, 2015 | November 25, 2015 |
| Season 12 | 46 | August 21, 2016 | November 13, 2016 |
| Season 13 | 52 | July 30, 2017 | October 29, 2017 |
| Season 14 | 47 | August 5, 2018 | October 28, 2018 |
| Season 15 | 57 | August 4, 2019 | November 10, 2019 |
| Season 16 | 50 | August 23, 2020 | November 22, 2020 |
| Season 17 | 50 | August 8, 2021 | November 7, 2021 |
| Season 18 | 51 | August 7, 2022 | November 6, 2022 |
| Season 19 | 51 | August 6, 2023 | November 5, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tears, Tantrums & Triumphs | |
| 2 | Domestic Blitz Special | July 8, 2012 |
| 3 |
Domestic Blitz: The Block to the Rescue 2013 It's judge versus judge and partner versus partner when the stars of The Block Sky High embark on a heartwarming Domestic Blitz rescue mission. After spending 11 weeks transforming their incredible luxury apartments, the Blockheads will compete in teams to makeover the family home of two sisters, Jeannette and Sarah-Maree, both diagnosed with cervical cancer. The Block couples will be split into two teams for the job: Team Shaynna with Alisa, Bec, Madi, Johnno and Matt; and Team Darren with Lysandra, George, Trixie, Kim and Jarrod. They have three days to revamp this rundown, undersized, three-bedroom family home. Expect walls to be knocked down and the biggest backyard makeover in Domestic Blitz history. "It's great to have the Blockheads give back to such a deserving family, not to mention Shaynna and Darren who roll their sleeves up to help create the most stunning Blitz transformation ever," said Programming Executive, Simon Baird. |
August 4, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The four couples are introduced and move into The Block. They randomly draw keys to discover their assigned flat. Everyone is shocked to discover the level of devastation in each apartment. After ripping out horrible old carpets to discover hardwood, one couple finds weak boards...and then termites. An ongoing issue with water leaking from an upstairs apartment creates strife. |
June 1, 2003 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Upstairs noise becomes a major issue for the downstairs tenants as there is no carpet or insulation to muffle it. All the couples meet for a body corporate (homeowner's association) resulting in a coup. |
June 8, 2003 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Termites are discovered throughout! The tenants begin to spy on each other and renovation turns into reconstruction as floorplans begin to change. |
June 15, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Grab your tools, it's the premiere of a new season of The Block! Jamie Durie returns in the hosting hardhat. |
April 18, 2004 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Jamie Durie has a whole new twist that will change the nature of the game! |
April 25, 2004 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 One couple are about to have their rooms devastated and their dreams shattered. |
May 2, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome To The Block 2010! Four couples move into four identical apartments with little more than the clothes they are wearing. With equal-sized budgets of $80,000 they have just eight weeks to out-design, out-decorate and out-renovate each other. |
September 22, 2010 |
| 2 |
First Bedroom The four couples race to finish their first bedroom. Then it's judgement day as the frst room prize is awarded to the winning team. |
September 29, 2010 |
| 3 |
Guest Bedroom The Four couples’ renovations are now well underway. They have to deliver their guest bedroom, but host Scott Cam has another surprise that will make that task even harder. |
October 6, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Elimination Night 1 The show returns with Melbourne as its location. Eight couples turn up to compete in a fierce elimination challenge. Hosted by Scott Cam. |
June 20, 2011 |
| 2 |
Elimination Night 2 The competition heats up as the show hosts a state of origin clash when Polly and Waz from New South Wales take on Chrissy and Toby from Queensland. |
June 21, 2011 |
| 3 |
Elimination Night 3 Youth and enthusiasm versus age and experience in the third of four elimination challenges. Chris and Carrie from NSW compete with Tania and Rod from country Vic. |
June 22, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Elimination Night 1 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. |
April 16, 2012 |
| 2 |
Elimination Night 2 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. |
April 17, 2012 |
| 3 |
Elimination Night 3 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. |
April 18, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Move Into The Block Four all star couples are given with the toughest renovation challenge they have ever faced. In just six weeks they will have to completely make over four heritage listed homes in one of the suburbs best streets. |
February 4, 2013 |
| 2 |
Charity Makeover Challenge The enormity of the challenge ahead starts to sink in as they encounter the strict heritage rules. In the midst of this Scott Cam sends them on a challenge to makeover rooms at the Sydney Children's Hospital. |
February 5, 2013 |
| 3 |
The Safe Opens The teams race to complete their rooms in time for the judges. The winning team will donate $5000 to a charity of their choice and also win a code that will allow them to open one of their neighbours safes at The Block. |
February 7, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Couples Move In This series it's state versus state and five new teams check into The Biz Hotel where they meet host Scott Cam who puts them straight to work with a massive challenge. They're given $10,000 and 48 hours to renovate a bedroom and bathroom. |
May 12, 2013 |
| 2 |
The Challenge Continues Half way through their first challenge and the contestants are faced with all kinds of setbacks. For one team, a burst water pipe causes headaches, and for another, a visit to the emergency department leaves one team one man down. |
May 13, 2013 |
| 3 |
Hotel Room Reveal The 48 hour challenge is over. Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer judge the challenge rooms. And the teams move into the new apartments they will call home for the next 9 weeks. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elimination 1 | January 27, 2014 |
| 2 | Elimination 2 | January 28, 2014 |
| 3 | Fans Meet Faves | January 30, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome To The Block! | July 27, 2014 |
| 2 | First Room Begins | July 28, 2014 |
| 3 | Settle The Score | July 29, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to The Block! | January 27, 2015 |
| 2 | Elimination Number One | January 28, 2015 |
| 3 | Elimination Challenge Two | January 29, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Let's Begin! | September 6, 2015 |
| 2 | Who Gets The Penthouse? | September 7, 2015 |
| 3 | Bathroom Ideas A Plenty | September 8, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Biggest Block Begins 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. |
August 21, 2016 |
| 2 | The Vault Is Opened | August 22, 2016 |
| 3 | Battle Of The Master Bathrooms | August 23, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
48 Hour Challenge Five new couples arrive at The Block to find five heritage houses Scott Cam has found and transported from around Victoria. They have just 48 hours to deliver a winning bedroom to get first pick of the houses. |
July 30, 2017 |
| 2 | 48 Hour Challenge Reveal | July 31, 2017 |
| 3 |
Bathroom Week Our five teams start on day two of their main bathrooms. They are all busy finding trades, changing floor plans, selecting tiles and fixing problems, working double time to stay on track for room delivery in just four days. |
August 1, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome To The Gatwick Five couples arrive at the block to find The Gatwick, an iconic rundown 58 room hotel built in 1937. They have just 48 hours to deliver a winning bedroom to get first pick of the apartments. |
August 5, 2018 |
| 2 |
48 Hour Challenge The five teams race to finish the 48-hour challenge and do their best to impress judges Neale Whitaker, Darren Palmer, and Shaynna Blaze. The winning team gets first pick of the houses. Next up: the bathroom. |
August 6, 2018 |
| 3 |
Bathroom Week Our five teams start on Day 2 of their main bathrooms. They are all busy finding trades, coming up with secret weapons, and fixing problems, so they can deliver their rooms in just four short days. |
August 7, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to the Oslo Five new couples arrive at the biggest block ever, The Oslo Hotel, built in 1856. They have just one week to deliver a guest bedroom and an ensuite bathroom. |
August 4, 2019 |
| 2 |
Guest Bedroom and Ensuite Scotty questions whether any team will finish their guest bedrooms and ensuite in time. The pressure is well and truely on. Up for grabs is a life-changing safe. |
August 5, 2019 |
| 3 |
Scotty's Challenge Tears are shed as our couples realise just how hard Block life is. Has Scotty set an unrealistic challenge? Will Neale Whitaker, Darren Palmer and Shaynna Blaze have any finished rooms to judge? |
August 6, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to the Block Five new teams arrive at the Block Brighton to find five derelict houses from 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 and 1950. But who will choose which house? |
August 23, 2020 |
| 2 |
Guest Bedrooms Begin The winner of the house decider challenge is announced, and the contestants get started on their first room this series. |
August 24, 2020 |
| 3 |
Guest Bedrooms Continue Scotty drops a bombshell which adds extra pressure on the teams this week. |
August 25, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
House Decider Challenge It’s fans versus faves. The contestants must transform five very different houses into one cul-de-sac into luxury family homes, all without plans. |
August 8, 2021 |
| 2 |
Guest Bedroom Week (1) The arrival of the all-star faves see the competition get real; the host reveals which houses the teams will choose to transform. |
August 9, 2021 |
| 3 |
Guest Bedroom Week (2) Alliances are already forming, and the reality of no house plans throws the contestants off their game. |
August 10, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
House Decider Challenge The Block has moved to the country. Five couples and Scotty arrive to renovate massive homes on 10 acres, on what is the biggest and most picturesque Block ever. |
August 7, 2022 |
| 2 |
Bathroom Week (1) Which couple's first bedroom will wow the judges and get them the pick of the houses and which couple walks off The Block without even saying goodbye? |
August 8, 2022 |
| 3 |
Bathroom Week (2) The couples are roughing it in bleak weather conditions as they plan their bathrooms. |
August 9, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
House Decider Challenge Five excited teams meet Scotty Cam at The Block's HQ. They are tasked with transforming 5 charming little blonde brick post war houses into two story mansions in just 12 weeks. |
August 6, 2023 |
| 2 |
Studio Bathroom Week The contestants choose their new houses after the results of the house decider challenge. Scotty reveals major changes to The Block this series which leaves the contestants in shock. |
August 7, 2023 |
| 3 |
Studio Bathroom Week The Blockheads are building the first rooms in their houses: their bathrooms. It's only day two, and secrets and lies are already causing tension. |
August 8, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nine Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 1, 2003 |
| Last aired | October 26, 2025 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday |