The Block: Season 4
The fourth season of The Block premiered on Monday, 20 June 2011 at 7:00 pm on the Nine Network. Host Scott Cam returned from the previous season, with Shelley Craft joining the series as "Challenge Master". Unlike previous series, the fourth season was filmed in Melbourne rather than Sydney, with the four houses to be renovated located in the inner-city suburb of Richmond. The season was ultimately won by Polly Po
Season 4 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 3.
- 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 fourth season of The Block premiered on Monday, 20 June 2011 at 7:00 pm on the Nine Network. Host Scott Cam returned from the previous season, with Shelley Craft joining the series as "Challenge Master".
Unlike previous series, the fourth season was filmed in Melbourne rather than Sydney, with the four houses to be renovated located in the inner-city suburb of Richmond.
The season was ultimately won by Polly Porter and Warwick "Waz" Jones, who were the only couple to sell their property at auction.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Elimination Night 1
Jun 20, 2011 · 43 min
The show returns with Melbourne as its location. Eight couples turn up to compete in a fierce elimination challenge. Hosted by Scott Cam.
Elimination Night 2
Jun 21, 2011 · 27 min
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.
Elimination Night 3
Jun 22, 2011 · 27 min
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.
Elimination Night 4
Jun 23, 2011 · 40 min
In the last of the eliminations, two sets of sisters take sibling rivalry to a new level: twins Laura and Emily from Victoria versus Katrina and Amie from country New South Wales.
The Key Challenge
Jun 24, 2011 · 25 min
Four couples make it through the elimination. They think they're home free but Scotty has another surprise. The couples compete to determine their place in the order of the choice
Moving in to The Block
Jun 27, 2011 · 51 min
In a one-hour episode, Scott Cam introduces the couples to their new homes, four dilapidated properties in Melbourne's Richmond. For the first time they get an idea of just how muc
Shelley Craft Challenge #1
Jun 28, 2011 · 21 min
Challenge master Shelley Craft puts the couples through another challenge that has them driving all over Melbourne searching for much-needed cash and a very big twist.
Day 10
Jun 29, 2011 · 25 min
The couples are tired, the conditions are primitive, and they have to get their first room ready for the judges, who will arrive again in just a few days.
Scotty's Workshop Challenge #1
Jun 30, 2011 · 42 min
This one-hour episode introduces Scotty's Workshop, a place where the couples will not only compete for the opportunity to win cash and bonuses but learn valuable skills from the m
Scotty and Shelley's Progress Report #1
Jul 1, 2011 · 19 min
Scott Cam and Shelley Craft review progress as the couples struggle to complete their first room. All are feeling the pressure.
Room Delivery Night #1
Jul 4, 2011 · 40 min
Judges John McGrath and Neale Whitaker review the first completed rooms. The winning team wins an extra $5000 towards their already dwindling budget. It's a testing time with unexp
Shelley Craft Challenge #2
Jul 5, 2011 · 23 min
Shelley Craft gives the couples $100 to buy a piece of second-hand furniture.
Day 17
Jul 6, 2011 · 21 min
The neighbours become suspicious when Josh chooses to recycle junk to make a bed.
Scotty's Workshop Challenge #2
Jul 7, 2011 · 38 min
The couples let off some steam in Scotty's workshop distressing a brand-new piece of pine furniture. Beware - violence against furniture.
Scotty and Shelley's Progress Report #2
Jul 8, 2011 · 20 min
Scotty takes Shelley on another tour of work so far while Katrina and Amie face bathroom disaster.
Room Delivery Night #2
Jul 11, 2011 · 40 min
For their second rooms, the couples could only use second-hand everything. Now the judges hand in their verdict.
Shelley Craft Challenge #3
Jul 12, 2011 · 22 min
It's water torture as challenge master Shelley Craft takes the couples well and truly out of their comfort zones with the pipeworks challenge.
Day 24
Jul 13, 2011 · 38 min
Time is their nemesis as the couples struggle to complete another room. Meanwhile, site foreman Keith has stern words with someone who is cutting corners.
Scotty's Workshop Challenge #3 / Progress Report #3
Jul 14, 2011 · 44 min
The contestants engage in some high-stakes art therapy to win themselves a tradie for the day.
The Block Unlocked #1
Jul 15, 2011 · 21 min
Share a personal insight into The Block transformation as the couples guide us through their completed rooms. Hosted by Shelley Craft.
Room Delivery Night #3
Jul 17, 2011 · 41 min
The judges deliver the good news, and the bad, for the couples' third room, the all-important main bathroom and laundry.
Shelley Craft Challenge #4
Jul 18, 2011 · 41 min
Shelley Craft has the couples hanging wallpaper in a challenge with a big cash prize, but also one very big twist.
Day 30
Jul 19, 2011 · 21 min
One couple's agonising decision causes serious bad-blood that threatens to rock The Block.
Day 31
Jul 20, 2011 · 41 min
With their toughest room delivery coming up, one contestant almost comes to blows with site foreman Keith.
Scotty's Workshop Challenge #4 / Progress Report #4
Jul 21, 2011 · 44 min
Scott Cam challenges the couples to raise money for the Salvos and some very unexpected visitors drop in to lend a helping hand.
The Block Unlocked #2
Jul 22, 2011
Catch up on all the drama of the week and learn the design secrets of each couple as they guide you through their completed rooms. Hosted by Shelley Craft.
Room Delivery Night #4
Jul 24, 2011 · 43 min
Room reveal of the master bedroom and ensuites. The judges agree that one couple have delivered the best room in the history of The Block.
Shelley Craft Challenge #5
Jul 25, 2011 · 38 min
Shelley Craft sets the couples a challenge to style a room for Belle Magazine. One couple suffer a family tragedy and have to call in reinforcements.
Day 37
Jul 26, 2011 · 24 min
Chaos ensues as the couples try to coordinate tradesmen for their hallways and living rooms. Josh and Jenna cannot agree on the layout.
Day 38
Jul 27, 2011 · 22 min
The hallway and living rooms are proving very difficult for all four teams. The sisters must learn some new skills as their plasterer drops out at the last minute.
Scotty's Workshop Challenge #5 / Progress Report #5
Jul 28, 2011 · 42 min
Scott Cam sets the couples a challenge with a very special celebrity host who sends one team straight to the doghouse.
The Block Unlocked #3
Jul 29, 2011
Catch up on all the drama of the week and learn the design secrets of each couple as they guide you through their completed rooms. Hosted by Shelley Craft.
Room Delivery Night #5
Jul 31, 2011 · 42 min
Jenna has a painting disaster in the rush to finish the hallway and living room. The rooms are revealed for the judges and this week's winner is announced.
Shelley Craft Challenge #6
Aug 1, 2011 · 41 min
Shelley sets the teams a cooking challenge with one very big twist.
Day 44
Aug 2, 2011 · 21 min
Chaos at The Block today as all of the couples kitchens are being installed and site foreman Keith has some serious concerns about Josh's plumbing.
Day 45
Aug 3, 2011 · 21 min
All four teams have their work cut out for them as they try to complete their kitchen renovations. But one team decide to go even further by completely re-doing one of their previo
Scotty's Workshop Challenge #6 / Progress Report #6
Aug 4, 2011 · 45 min
What begins as a seemingly simple challenge turns into a riotous game show as Scott Cam brings in special guest host Ed Phillips for a real estate guessing game.
The Block Unlocked #4
Aug 5, 2011
Catch up on all the drama of the week and learn the design secrets of each couple as they guide you through their completed rooms. Hosted by Shelley Craft.
Room Delivery Night #6
Aug 7, 2011 · 64 min
Room reveal of the Kitchen. The judges decide which couple has created the best kitchen - the one room that could make or break a potential buyer.
Shelley Craft Challenge #7
Aug 8, 2011 · 42 min
Shelley Craft offers an amazing $10,000 cash prize which the couples are desperate to win to help them complete this week's exterior renovations - but first they'll have to find th
Day 51
Aug 9, 2011 · 41 min
Josh and Jenna have a secret weapon for their garden but struggle to agree on the design. The contestants all race to start painting their exteriors as the storm clouds gather.
Day 52
Aug 10, 2011 · 41 min
The teams have to battle against atrocious weather to have any chance of completing their gardens and renovating the facades before this week's final reveal and judgement.
Scotty's Workshop Challenge #7 / Progress Report #7
Aug 11, 2011 · 41 min
Host Scott Cam offers up the series biggest prize of $15000 with a challenge to create the best campaign to sell their homes.
The Block Unlocked #5
Aug 12, 2011
Catch up on all the drama of the week and learn the design secrets of each couple as they guide you through their completed rooms. Hosted by Shelley Craft.
Room Delivery Night #7
Aug 14, 2011 · 42 min
All four teams experience their toughest day on The Block as they struggle to complete their exteriors in time for the final judging.
Final Room Delivery Results / Last Day
Aug 15, 2011 · 43 min
The judges announce the winner of the final reveal, and then it's party time for all four teams before they have to pack up and leave the block.
Where Are They Now?
Aug 16, 2011 · 24 min
The four couples have all returned to their own homes only to find that nothing is quite the same after eight long weeks of renovating and suddenly becoming TV stars.
Auction Order Challenge (Part 1)
Aug 17, 2011 · 22 min
Host Scott Cam calls all of the teams back to Melbourne to take part in a huge two day challenge which will decide the all-important auction order.
Auction Order Challenge (Part 2)
Aug 18, 2011 · 42 min
The champ or chump quiz is decided in an unusual way and then some very special guests arrive to judge their renovations for crucial points to decide the outcome of the challenge.
The Block Unlocked #6: Your Say
Aug 19, 2011
Viewers get the chance to judge all the completed houses and the couples prospects of winning on auction night.
The Block Auction
Aug 21, 2011 · 84 min
After eight weeks of exhausting renovations all four houses are finally open for inspection and then go under the hammer at auction to decide which couple will take out the $100,00