The Block: Season 12
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.
Season 12 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Block Season 11.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
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.
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
The Biggest Block Begins
Aug 21, 2016 · 67 min
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 feature
Guest Bedrooms Continue
Aug 30, 2016 · 41 min
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 feature
Restoration and Re-purposing Challenge
Sep 13, 2016 · 49 min
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
Flooring Disaster
Sep 14, 2016 · 48 min
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 bo
Guest Bedroom Reveals
Sep 18, 2016 · 64 min
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 an
Living and Dining Week Begins
Sep 19, 2016 · 51 min
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.
$10,000 Challenge
Sep 20, 2016 · 48 min
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
Mid Week Blues
Sep 21, 2016 · 43 min
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 wors
Living and Dining Rooms Revealed
Sep 25, 2016 · 58 min
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
Master Bedroom Week Begins
Sep 26, 2016 · 48 min
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 b
Bubbles Challenge
Sep 27, 2016 · 50 min
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 acros
Budget Blues
Sep 28, 2016 · 47 min
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.
Master Bedrooms Revealed
Oct 3, 2016 · 55 min
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
Hallway, Laundry and Powder Rooms
Oct 4, 2016 · 47 min
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
Tassie Road Trip Challenge
Oct 5, 2016 · 46 min
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 oppor
Mid Week Mayhem
Oct 6, 2016 · 48 min
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 so
Hallways, Laundries and Powder Rooms Revealed
Oct 9, 2016 · 61 min
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.
Kitchen Week Begins
Oct 10, 2016 · 48 min
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 th
Challenge Day
Oct 10, 2016 · 50 min
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
Kitchen Week Chaos
Oct 12, 2016 · 46 min
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.
Kitchens Revealed
Oct 16, 2016 · 59 min
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
Terrace and Re-do Rooms
Oct 17, 2016 · 49 min
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
Budget Blues
Oct 18, 2016 · 48 min
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 cas
Brendan Fevola Cooking Challenge
Oct 19, 2016 · 51 min
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
Terraces Revealed
Oct 23, 2016 · 61 min
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
The Final Challenge Begins
Oct 24, 2016 · 50 min
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.
Renovating Roller Coaster
Oct 25, 2016 · 45 min
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 lis
Challenge Episode Takes Shape
Oct 26, 2016 · 50 min
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.
Challenge Apartment Rooms Revealed
Oct 30, 2016 · 63 min
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 pla
Final Week Begins
Oct 31, 2016 · 49 min
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
Budget Blues and Budget Wins
Nov 1, 2016 · 50 min
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 t
Birthday Bash
Nov 2, 2016 · 48 min
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
Final Challenge Rooms Revealed
Nov 7, 2016 · 60 min
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, $15,0
Party Time
Nov 8, 2016 · 52 min
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
Auction Day
Nov 13, 2016 · 80 min
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.