The Block: Sky High
featured five couples, each from a different Australian state, renovating a high-rise apartment building in South Melbourne
Season 7 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 6.
- 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
featured five couples, each from a different Australian state, renovating a high-rise apartment building in South Melbourne
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
The Couples Move In
May 12, 2013 · 48 min
This series it's state versus state and five new teams check into The Biz Hotel where they meet host Scott Cam who puts them straight to work with a massive challenge. They're give
The Challenge Continues
May 13, 2013 · 27 min
Half way through their first challenge and the contestants are faced with all kinds of setbacks. For one team, a burst water pipe causes headaches, and for another, a visit to the
Hotel Room Reveal
May 14, 2013 · 47 min
The 48 hour challenge is over. Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer judge the challenge rooms. And the teams move into the new apartments they will call home for the nex
Bedroom Renovations Continue
May 15, 2013 · 46 min
Five bedrooms and five bathrooms on five levels all being renovated in a week means leaks, delays and stress for the teams. Keith is on the prowl, making sure all the teams build t
Shelley's Bedlam Challenge
May 16, 2013 · 45 min
The contestants meet Shelley who puts their creative skills to the test with a challenge. There's $5000 up for grabs for the winner and Scotty has a special surprise that will help
The Block Unlocked
May 16, 2013 · 22 min
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.
Bedroom / Ensuite Room Reveal
May 19, 2013 · 44 min
The teams complete their first bedroom and ensuite. One couple shock the judges, delivering the most controversial room The Block has ever seen. The winners are announced and take
Double Ensuite Week Begins
May 20, 2013 · 24 min
The teams inspect each other's completed rooms and not everyone agrees with the judges. With two bathrooms up for judging at the end of the week, the competition heats up when two
Steam Room Scandal
May 21, 2013 · 41 min
Double bathroom week gets ultra competitive with everyone, including the team's tradies, trying to outdo each other. Two teams battle it out over their secret steam rooms while the
Tough Mudders Challenge
May 22, 2013 · 42 min
There's a welcome distraction from Block politics when the teams meet Scotty for their next challenge where there's a $5000 prize.
Paint Roller Wars
May 23, 2013 · 44 min
Its double bathroom week and some of the teams get started on the enormous task of painting the building's exterior. A good deed from one contestant backfires leading to a war betw
The Block Unlocked
May 23, 2013 · 22 min
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.
His and Hers Ensuites Room Reveal
May 26, 2013 · 43 min
Double bathroom week comes to a close with the inspiring his and hers ensuites being delivered. Judges Neale, Shaynna and Darren are wowed by all 10 bathrooms and have trouble deci
Teams Team Up
May 27, 2013 · 24 min
Critical opinions are out in the open when the teams inspect each others his and hers ensuites. Alliances are formed when secrets are heard from around The Block And there's excite
Bec's Birthday Surprise
May 28, 2013 · 43 min
Some contestants take time out to celebrate a very special birthday. After foreman Keith disapproves of one teams efforts at insulating their bedroom they throw in the towel and wa
All Stars Tour The Block
May 29, 2013 · 42 min
Shelley has a creative challenge for the teams where a $3000 prize is up for grabs. The Block gets some special visitors that has all the teams talking.
Scott & Shelley Walk Around The Block
May 30, 2013 · 43 min
Nearing the end of master bedroom and dressing room week, one team have come up with a design that will impress the judges and future buyers.
The Block Unlocked
May 30, 2013 · 22 min
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.
Master Bedroom Room Reveal
Jun 2, 2013 · 45 min
The judges are wowed by the master bedrooms and dressing rooms and all the teams score well, but one team is left wondering what they need to do to win. Scotty has a special announ
Return to The Block
Jun 3, 2013 · 29 min
All the teams return to The Block after spending time with their families. Work begins on the last bedroom and fourth bathroom of their luxury apartments but for one team, a family
Bedhead Bedlam Begins
Jun 4, 2013 · 44 min
It's day 40 and the teams rally together to help George and Bec progress in their room. The bed heads from Shelley's very first challenge arrive, and foreman Keith finds out that n
Bec & George Return to The Block
Jun 5, 2013 · 21 min
George and Bec arrive back on The Block. Their absence has widened the gap between the upper and lower floors. As the teams get busy reworking their challenge, trouble brews when e
Matt's Meltdown
Jun 6, 2013 · 47 min
Shelley has another challenge for the Blockheads and this time they are creating beautiful baby nurseries for some very pregnant mothers. Madi does some snooping and dobs in anothe
The Block Unlocked
Jun 6, 2013 · 26 min
Shelley Craft shows all the best unseen moments of the week that was on The Block. Judges Neale, Shaynna and Darren give an insight into their scoring and which teams to watch.
Guest Bedroom and Ensuite Room Reveal
Jun 9, 2013 · 46 min
In the race to finish the final bedroom and ensuite, one contestant calls a body corporate meeting. The judges inspect the rooms and the winning couple is surprised when they win b
Kitchen Week Starts
Jun 10, 2013 · 25 min
The final bedrooms and bathrooms are open for inspection, and not all the teams are happy. But there's no time for grudges with major demolition work starting to make way for new k
Challenges & Cheats
Jun 11, 2013 · 45 min
The teams begin week five with a challenge at the People's Market in Collingwood. Alliances hold strong when one team is accused of cheating. Back at the Block renovations continue
The Candle Scandal
Jun 12, 2013 · 43 min
As the challenge continues so does the candle scandal. And when the winners are announced and numbers are crunched, one team is almost broke while another has almost $30,000 in win
Trixie's Birthday Surprise
Jun 13, 2013 · 46 min
The competition in kitchen week is fierce and one team speaks in code so they don't give away their plans. But even in the busiest week of competition, the teams enjoy some time ou
The Block Unlocked
Jun 13, 2013 · 25 min
Shelley Craft shows all the best unseen moments of the week that was on The Block. Judges Neale, Shaynna and Darren give an insight into their scoring and which teams to watch.
Kitchen Room Reveal
Jun 16, 2013 · 47 min
Emotions run high as the teams battle to finish their kitchens and one couple has goods stolen from their apartment. The hard work pays off as the winners score a perfect 10 from o
The Halfway Mark
Jun 17, 2013 · 26 min
The kitchens are open for inspection and the teams have their opinion about each other's rooms. As they move onto their living and dining rooms, Keith is kept very busy supervising
The Block on Safari
Jun 18, 2013 · 44 min
Officially half way through the competition and contestants are low on funds and exhausted. The teams meet Scotty and Shelley for a challenge like no other. There's big prize money
Living Room Week Continues
Jun 19, 2013 · 41 min
With flooring being laid and furniture arriving, the living rooms are starting to take shape but there's still plenty of renovation to get done. Scotty arrives on site with unexpec
Day at the Races
Jun 20, 2013 · 42 min
Relationships are tested during the halfway week on The Block. The living and dining rooms are well under way and the teams get the chance to earn some extra cash in a race that st
The Block Unlocked
Jun 20, 2013 · 25 min
All the best unseen footage from master bedroom and dressing room week. The judges give their opinions on the best and the worst features from all the master suites.
Living & Dining Room Reveal
Jun 23, 2013 · 44 min
The teams prepare to deliver their all-important Living and Dining Rooms and judge Neale Whitaker calls one room perfect. But as the teams anxiously wait to find out who the winner
Living & Dining Room Reveal Continues
Jun 24, 2013 · 44 min
For the first time in Block history, the contestants get to judge each others rooms, the Living Room. And after deals are made... and broken, the final scores produce a surprising
Mike & Andrew Return
Jun 25, 2013 · 46 min
Foyer and Laundry week continues and all the teams are under pressure to deliver the wow factor. Special guests, Mike and Andrew from The Block 2012 arrive and bring with them a cr
The Blockinator Break Out
Jun 26, 2013 · 20 min
Keith The Blockinator breaks loose on The Block and no team is safe. One team's relationship is under pressure while another team becomes the brunt of a prank that sees them campin
Super-Sized Block
Jun 27, 2013 · 68 min
All the teams finally find their secret weapons for this weeks Foyers and Laundries due to be delivered by Sunday. Kim goes solo as Matt is out with a bad back and Madi gets pranke
The Block Unlocked
Jun 28, 2013 · 21 min
The judges reflect on last weeks Living and Dining rooms. And we take a peak at some inside stories as the teams are headed to deliver their Foyer and Laundries.
Foyer Room Reveal
Jun 30, 2013 · 45 min
As the blockheads race to finish their foyers and laundries, some teams are confident of a win while others are confident of a loss but as Scotty reveals the judge's scores there a
Myer Window Challenge Begins
Jul 1, 2013 · 45 min
The completed foyers and laundries are open for inspection and the teams don't hold back their opinions on each others completed rooms. The teams start work on the last room of the
Myer Windows Are Judged
Jul 2, 2013 · 39 min
The Myer Window Challenge winner is announced. The couples then continue to work on their terraces and fix-up rooms.
Terrace Week Continues
Jul 3, 2013 · 42 min
While some contestants get creative with what money they have left in their tight budgets, others have a lot more to spend. All the teams are trying their best to impress, choosing
George vs. Keith
Jul 4, 2013 · 40 min
Indecision strikes one team after they work late into the night with little sleep on their terraces and re-do rooms. After eight weeks of renovating and a holiday to Lizard Island
The Block Unlocked
Jul 4, 2013 · 25 min
The judges reflect on last week's judging of the foyers and laundries. Plus we take a peak at some inside stories as the teams deliver their terrace and re-do Rooms.
Terrace & Re-Do Room Reveal
Jul 7, 2013 · 43 min
After a huge rush and a sleepless night for most, the terraces are ready for the judges verdict. This week's prize is a surprise to the Blockheads, and the winners are the envy of
The Blockheads Unite
Jul 8, 2013 · 42 min
The completed terraces are open for inspection and some of the contestants question how the winning team came up with the cash. The teams must pull together for the first time to b
The Block vs. Madi
Jul 9, 2013 · 45 min
The Blockheads struggle to work as a team as they get busy with the communal areas of the building. There's confusion, finger pointing and tantrums but the clock is ticking and the
The Designer Decades Challenge
Jul 10, 2013 · 46 min
Scotty calls in to check the progress of the entrance foyer and rooftop terrace. Madi plays a payback prank and tempers fray as the competition takes its toll. Plus there's a desig
Bec vs. Matt
Jul 11, 2013 · 42 min
Frustrated by the progress of work from the other teams, one Blockhead decides to take control as foreman, but there are problems. The winners of the challenge claim their prize -
The Block Unlocked
Jul 11, 2013 · 23 min
The judges reflect on the judging of the terrace. Plus we take a peak at some inside stories and unseen footage from the previous week.
The Block Exterior Reveal
Jul 14, 2013 · 43 min
The Blockheads continue to work on the two communal areas, the entry foyer and rooftop. All their hard work is rewarded when their families arrive to spend some quality time togeth
The Challenge Level Begins
Jul 15, 2013 · 46 min
Scotty's unexpected surprise brings mixed emotions and while some contestants rise to the challenge and get on with the job, others aren't impressed with what lies ahead.
Bec vs. Keith
Jul 16, 2013 · 42 min
After weeks of renovating, tempers are frayed and there's a showdown between Keith and one of our couples. Trixie and Johnno's progress is slow, holding up the job in Matt and Kim'
The Real Estate Challenge
Jul 17, 2013 · 21 min
When the teams are are busier than ever, Scotty announces one final challenge. The teams have to create a video that markets their own apartment for sale. There's $5000 up for grab
Scott and Shelley Tour The Block
Jul 18, 2013 · 43 min
The dust settles after the showdown between Keith and Bec and George, and Bec sees Keith's softer side. Kim goes on a research mission for a quirky new business idea.
The Block Unlocked
Jul 18, 2013 · 25 min
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.
Challenge Level Room Reveal
Jul 21, 2013 · 46 min
After a huge week of team work the first week of ground floor renovating is complete and the judges' scores are in. First place is to be rewarded $20,000 off reserve.
The Final Week Begins
Jul 22, 2013 · 41 min
The losers from the judging speak their mind when the completed rooms are open for inspection. Work begins on the second spaces on the ground floor. Some have a chance to showcase
Challenge Level Continues
Jul 23, 2013 · 45 min
It's the final week on The Block and the tradesmen on-site do their best to work together. Foreman Keith solves a multitude of logistical problems which is lucky for the contestant
Johnno Goes Sky High
Jul 24, 2013 · 45 min
It's the final 24 hours on The Block and Scotty visits for his customary walk through to check on progress.
The Final Room Reveal
Jul 25, 2013 · 45 min
The final scores are in and one couple gets a perfect 30 out of 30 from the judges. The results also reveal that one team will have a whopping $30,000 taken off their reserve price
The Block Unlocked
Jul 25, 2013 · 26 min
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.
The Block: Sky High Auction
Jul 28, 2013 · 97 min
All five apartments go under the hammer. The reserve prices are announced and after five intense auctions, the 2013 winner is announced.