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The Block: Season 3

9 episodes Premiered Sep 22, 2010 Updated Oct 11, 2026

In the third season of the reality television series The Block, the competition shifts to the upscale Sydney suburb of Vaucluse. The narrative arc follows four couples as they undertake the challenge of renovating rundown apartments. Throughout the season, these participants work to transform their respective properties with the ultimate goal of preparing them for a final sale. The core objective remains consistent w

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Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series centers on couples competing to renovate properties.
  • ⚡ The primary goal is to sell the renovated homes at auction.
  • ⚡ The winning team is determined by achieving the highest sale price.
  • ⚡ The show format involves multiple teams working simultaneously on their own units.
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Season overview

In the third season of the reality television series The Block, the competition shifts to the upscale Sydney suburb of Vaucluse. The narrative arc follows four couples as they undertake the challenge of renovating rundown apartments. Throughout the season, these participants work to transform their respective properties with the ultimate goal of preparing them for a final sale. The core objective remains consistent with the series format, requiring the couples to compete against one another to achieve the highest possible price at auction. The season documents the renovation process as the teams navigate the demands of improving these specific residences. As the couples progress through their renovations, the tension builds toward the concluding auction event, where the financial success of their efforts is determined by the market. The season focuses on the practical and competitive aspects of property development, highlighting the pressure of the renovation schedule and the strategic considerations involved in maximizing the value of each apartment for potential buyers in the competitive real estate market.

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Season 3 Episodes

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S3·E1 Mytharc

Welcome To The Block 2010!

Sep 22, 2010 · 46 min

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, o

S3·E2 Core

First Bedroom

Sep 29, 2010 · 44 min

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.

S3·E3 Core

Guest Bedroom

Oct 6, 2010 · 44 min

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.

S3·E4 Core

The Ensuite

Oct 13, 2010 · 43 min

The competition heats up as the contestants have to complete their first rooms and one couple is accused of cheating.

S3·E5 Core

Master Bedroom

Oct 20, 2010 · 44 min

All four couples are having major budget problems as they try to secure another win and deliver their master bedrooms in time for judging.

S3·E6 Core

Bathroom And Laundry

Oct 27, 2010 · 43 min

All four couples this week have the mammoth task of completing their main bathrooms and laundries, and the downstairs apartment become suspicious that their upstairs neighbours may

S3·E7 Core

Living

Nov 10, 2010 · 44 min

The teams are faced with a major demolition job as they race to complete their living rooms in just one week. In a dramatic twist, one couple is accused of cheating and host Scott

S3·E8 Mytharc

Kitchen And Dining

Nov 17, 2010 · 44 min

In this final week of their renovation, the four teams have to produce their toughest rooms yet, with just seven days to create a prize-winning kitchen, and have their apartments r

S3·E9 Mytharc

The Final

Nov 24, 2010 · 70 min

After eight weeks of renovations all four apartments will go to public auction. The couple who make the most above reserve will also win $100,000.

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