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The Block: Season 17

50 episodes Premiered Aug 8, 2021 Updated Sep 27, 2026

Australia's favourite reno show is back and this year, young blood takes on Block legends in The Block Fans v Faves You won't believe the twists, turns and surprises that are about to go down in this Melbourne cul-de-sac. For starters, we've thrown out the plans and our BLOCKheads must design the entire layout from scratch! It's Fans versus Faves.

Previously on The Block

Season 17 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 16.
  • ⚡ 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

Australia's favourite reno show is back and this year, young blood takes on Block legends in The Block Fans v Faves

You won't believe the twists, turns and surprises that are about to go down in this Melbourne cul-de-sac.

For starters, we've thrown out the plans and our BLOCKheads must design the entire layout from scratch!

It's Fans versus Faves.

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Season 17 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 17: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S17·E1 Mytharc

House Decider Challenge

Aug 8, 2021 · 88 min

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.

S17·E2 Mytharc

Guest Bedroom Week (1)

Aug 9, 2021 · 57 min

The arrival of the all-star faves see the competition get real; the host reveals which houses the teams will choose to transform.

S17·E3 Core

Guest Bedroom Week (2)

Aug 10, 2021 · 55 min

Alliances are already forming, and the reality of no house plans throws the contestants off their game.

S17·E4 Core

Guest Bedroom Week (3)

Aug 11, 2021 · 52 min

It’s four days to bedroom reveal and misinformation rocks the teams as the differences between the all-stars and new kids become apparent.

S17·E5 Core

Guest Bedroom Reveal

Aug 15, 2021 · 68 min

The judges deliver their verdicts on the Blockheads’ guest bedrooms. While one team takes home the $10,000 cash, another may be hurt by the judges’ comments.

S17·E6 Core

Bathroom Week (1)

Aug 16, 2021 · 54 min

The contestants and judges don't see eye to eye when the teams check out each other's rooms.

S17·E7 Core

Bathroom Week (2)

Aug 17, 2021 · 50 min

The fans are finding out just how hard bathroom week can be. Do any of them make waterproof Wednesday?

S17·E8 Core

Bathroom Week (3)

Aug 18, 2021 · 51 min

The twins await make or break news and Scotty has a game changing surprise for the contestants.

S17·E9 Core

Bathroom Reveal

Aug 22, 2021 · 62 min

After a week of bathroom bungles, the judges decide who takes home $10,000 cash.

S17·E11 Core

Master Bedroom & Walk-in-robe Week (2)

Aug 24, 2021 · 52 min

Could this be the comeback story of the year for one couple. An emotional block challenge sees the teams dig deep.

S17·E13 Core

Master Bedroom & Walk-In-Robe Reveal

Aug 29, 2021 · 64 min

The judges have a hard task ahead of them deciding who takes home the $10,000 for Master bedroom and walk-in robe week.

S17·E14 Core

Half Basement Week (1)

Aug 30, 2021 · 58 min

The amazing basement reno kick off so does the biggest cheating scandal in Block history.

S17·E15 Core

Half Basement Week (2)

Aug 31, 2021 · 57 min

The cheating scandal comes to a head when two contestants sit down for a tell all interview.

S17·E16 Core

Half Basement Week (3)

Sep 1, 2021 · 58 min

The most dramatic night in Block history with a body corporate meeting from hell.

S17·E17 Core

Half Basement Reveal

Sep 5, 2021 · 72 min

For the first time on the Block incredible basement spaces are revealed. Who wins the $10,000?

S17·E18 Core

Master Ensuite Week (1)

Sep 6, 2021 · 58 min

The teams start work on their inspirational bathrooms and get together for a winners-are-grinners dinner.

S17·E19 Core

Master Ensuite Week (2)

Sep 7, 2021 · 57 min

The Blockheads are set a crazy challenge that will see delight the whole family.

S17·E20 Core

Master Ensuite Week (3)

Sep 8, 2021 · 51 min

The Blockheads are working hard to complete their master ensuites and with one team now in possession of the gnome the competition is hotting up.

S17·E21 Core

Master Ensuite Reveal

Sep 12, 2021 · 65 min

The judges decide who to crown the winner of master ensuite week. Will the gnome come into play?

S17·E22 Core

Guest Bedroom & Redo Week (1)

Sep 13, 2021 · 48 min

Which contestant suddenly realises they are on a reality TV show? The contestants get started on their bedroom and redo rooms.

S17·E23 Core

Guest Bedroom & Redo Week (2)

Sep 14, 2021 · 51 min

The contestants take to the sea in a hilarious challenge. There is disastrous news for one team.

S17·E26 Core

Kitchen Week (1)

Sep 20, 2021 · 54 min

The rift between The Block teams intensifies when Tanya and Vito and Josh and Luke decline an invite to Ronnie and Georgia's Winners Are Grinners dinner. This drama unfolds as Kitc

S17·E27 Core

Kitchen Week (2)

Sep 21, 2021 · 59 min

As if Kitchen Week was not big enough, Scotty throws in a lip sync challenge for The Blockheads that results in some mind-blowing performances.

S17·E28 Core

Kitchen Week (3)

Sep 22, 2021 · 48 min

Shelley and Scotty check on the progress of The Blockheads’ kitchens; someone is not Tanya’s cup of tea.

S17·E29 Core

Kitchen Reveals

Sep 26, 2021 · 71 min

Find out who wins over $100,000 is prizes for their magnificent kitchen.

S17·E30 Core

Living Room And Dining Room Week (1)

Sep 27, 2021 · 58 min

One team is furious about the judges' comments about their kitchen. Will they pick themselves up and tackle living dining room week?

S17·E32 Core

Living Room And Dining Room Week (3)

Sep 29, 2021 · 52 min

Some teams are struggling with budgets, but they are putting their all in to finish their huge living and dining rooms.

S17·E38 Core

Backyard Week (1)

Oct 11, 2021 · 54 min

The Blockheads start backyard week with amazing landscaping and entertainment areas planned

S17·E39 Core

Backyard Week (2)

Oct 12, 2021 · 51 min

The Blockheads must present their homes to 150 potential buyers whilst continuing work on their backyards.

S17·E40 Core

Backyard Week (3)

Oct 13, 2021 · 53 min

As the teams realise Kirsty and Jesse house could be a huge threat on auction day. Questions are being asked how they are affording all their trades.

S17·E41 Core

Backyard Reveals

Oct 17, 2021 · 69 min

The judges are blown away by the stunning backyards. Find out who wins $10,000.

S17·E46 Core

Front Garden & Facade Week (1)

Oct 25, 2021 · 53 min

With only one week left, will the contestants finish their houses on time or will front garden and facade prove to be their toughest yet?

S17·E47 Core

Front Garden & Facade Week (2)

Oct 26, 2021 · 53 min

Tensions rise, money troubles are everywhere and Bronte Court is chaotic as The Blockheads work on their front gardens and facades.

S17·E48 Core

Front Garden & Facade Week (3)

Oct 27, 2021 · 53 min

The Blockheads are ecstatic as their families are coming to visit. The teams reflect on their time on The Block.

S17·E49 Mytharc

Front Garden & Facade Reveal

Oct 31, 2021 · 70 min

It's the last reveal on The Block 2021 before auction day. Who wins a new car for their beautiful front garden and facade?

S17·E50 Mytharc

The Auction

Nov 7, 2021 · 122 min

There is finally an answer to the big question as the winner of The Block 2021 is revealed.

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