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S5 E12 Episode 12

Reality

TV-PG

20m

Dec 31, 2011

A behind-the-scenes overview of Neale Whitaker, John McGrath and Shaynna Blaze's judgements about the contestants' work on room one so far.

Season 5, 67 Episodes

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.

The competition heats up in the Red Elimination House as The Block hosts a state of origin clash with Brad and Lara from New South Wales taking on a father and daughter team Larry and Jessie from Queensland.

It's the battle of the newlyweds in the third elimination challenge, with Sophie and Dale taking on Brendan and Michelle.

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.

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.

Neale Whitaker chooses inspirational pieces for elimination rooms. The furniture from the elimination house is given to the Lighthouse Foundation.

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.

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.

The Blockheads struggle to complete their first room in primitive conditions in time for the judges' arrival.

The Blockheads take part in their first challenge in Scotty's workshop. The task seems simple at first but, as always, Scotty has a big twist up his sleeve.

Scotty and Shelley review the Blockheads' progress as they struggle to finish the all-important first room.

A behind-the-scenes overview of Neale Whitaker, John McGrath and Shaynna Blaze's judgements about the contestants' work on room one so far.

The Blockheads race to deliver and impress with their first rooms in the hope of winning the $5000 weekly room prize.

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.

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 really feeling the pressure to deliver their hardest task yet.

Scotty Cam springs another challenge on the Blockheads, and this time there's a bonus point up for grabs. Meanwhile, back at the Block there is trouble with the tradies.

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 and ensuites.

An in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the first week's room deliveries with interviews with the judges and the couples' reviews of each other's rooms during the open inspections.

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 not finish on time for the judges.

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 one team an extra $5000.

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 is feeling the pressure.

The Blockheads are called into Scotty's workshop for a crash course in upholstery and sewing using second-hand fabrics and clothing.

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.

Judges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath, review the master bedrooms and ensuites, and the Blockheads cast their eyes over each other's rooms for the first time.

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.

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 goes downhill.

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.

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 hidden message from the judges.

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.

The Block's judges review their decision about the teams' guest and powder rooms, and the couples give their views of their neighbours' efforts.

The Blockheads race to finish their main bathroom and laundry in time for judging, and deal with an accusation that one couple has been cheating.

Shelley Craft sends the Blockheads to the beautiful town of Daylesford, in country Victoria, for a unique challenge for Belle Magazine.

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.

The Blockheads are set the task of building the world's best cubbyhouse in another round of Scotty's workshop challenge.

Scotty and Shelley have a look at the Blockheads progress on their hallways and guest bedrooms and the couples, now at the halfway mark of their renovations, reflect on their time so far at the Block.

The judges reveal the reasons behind their scores for the teams' main bathrooms and laundries; the couples give their views of their neighbours' efforts.

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 prize.

Shelley Craft and guest Father Bob set the Blockheads the challenge of raising money to feed the homeless through the Father Bob Foundation.

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.

Scotty Cam tasks the Blockheads with their toughest challenge yet: a whole day and night spent as on-call handymen.

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.

The judges reveal the reasons behind their scores of the teams' main bathrooms and laundries. The couples give their views of their neighbours' efforts.

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.

Challenge master Shelley Craft wakes the couples at 4 am for this challenge, which kicks off at Melbourne's famous flower markets, where she unveils a very rare botanical money tree.

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 others.

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.

A Blockhead is rushed to hospital with an illness, which leaves his partner trying to complete their living room all by herself.

The judges review their decision about the teams' renovations of their roof terraces, and the couples give their views of their neighbours' efforts.

Dale arrives back at the Block after his stay in hospital, just in time to help Sophie put the finishing touches on their living room.

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.

Details

The Block Australia

Reality

TV-PG

8 Seasons

36m

Ambitious couples compete and transform a neglected piece of real estate in Australia into fine, top-end homes. Renovations that are bigger, tougher, and longer than ever, this is The Block!

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