The Block — Season 5
The fifth season of The Block premiered on Monday, 16 April 2012 at 7:00 pm on the Nine Network. Both host Scott Cam and "Challenge Master" Shelley Craft returned from the previous season. Like the previous season, this season was filmed in Melbourne, with the four houses to be renovated located in the inner-city suburb of South Melbourne. At first, this season wasn't to air in New Zealand, but has now been picked up by TV3. All four previous seasons have aired on Prime.
Episodes

E01 Elimination Night 1
Apr 16, 2012 · 48m
The Block returns for 2012 as eight new couples meet their host Scott Cam in Melbourne to compete in a fierce elimination challenge that will see the final four move into this year's Block.

E02 Elimination Night 2
Apr 17, 2012 · 29m
The competition heats up in the Red Elimination House as The Block hosts a state of origin clash when Brad & Lara from NSW take on a father and daughter team Larry & Jessie from QLD.

E03 Elimination Night 3
Apr 18, 2012 · 47m
It's the battle of the newlyweds in the third of 4 elimination challenges, Sophie & Dale, married just 5 months will take on Brendan & Michelle, married for one year.

E04 Elimination Night 4
Apr 19, 2012 · 40m
In tonight's episode, the last of the Red House eliminations, two brothers Andrew & Mike from NSW will take on the show's first ever mother and son team, Rana & Brett from VIC for the last remaining house on The Block.

E05 House Decider Challenge
Apr 20, 2012 · 21m
Four couples have made it through the elimination, and now the fun really begins. Host Scott Cam welcomes them to Luna Park in Melbourne for their next big challenge to find out who gets first choice of the houses at the block.
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E06 The Block Unlocked
Apr 22, 2012 · 20m
Go behind the scenes with judges Neale Whitaker, John McGrath and newcomer Shaynna Blaze as they review their judging of this week's eliminations.
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E07 Move into The Block
Apr 23, 2012 · 48m
Host Scott Cam introduces the couples to their new homes, four dilapidated, gold-rush-era houses in South Melbourne with dirt floors and just a few walls. All the teams realise that the next 10 weeks of their lives are going to be tougher than they could have ever expected.
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E08 Shelley Craft's Challenge
Apr 24, 2012 · 24m
Challenge master Shelley Craft puts the couples through their next big challenge.
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E09 Room 1 Renovations Continue
Apr 25, 2012 · 41m
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.
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E10 Scotty's Workshop Challenge
Apr 26, 2012 · 46m
The couples are called into Scotty's workshop for the first time. Their challenge is to design and build a piece of furniture for their homes, but Scotty has a big twist as one couple will win a bonus point to put towards their room total.
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E11 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block
Apr 27, 2012 · 20m
Scott Cam and Shelley Craft review progress as the couples struggle to complete their first room. All are feeling the pressure.
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E12 The Block Unlocked
Apr 28, 2012 · 20m
Go behind the scenes with judges Neale Whitaker, John McGrath and Shaynna Blaze as they review the contestants progress on room one.
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E13 Room Reveal
Apr 29, 2012 · 46m
The couples race to deliver their first rooms for the judges. The competition is fierce for the $5000 weekly room prize, which will be decided by Neale Whitaker, John McGrath and new judge Shaynna Blaze.
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E14 Shelley Craft's Challenge
Apr 30, 2012 · 25m
There's gold fever at the block as challenge master Shelley Craft takes the teams out of the city to strike it rich in the Victorian goldfields. But the winning teams are in for a big shock as Scott Cam announces one very big twist.
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E15 Two-Room Week Continues
May 1, 2012 · 46m
The teams risk it all in the goldfields in an effort to try to double their winnings - or lose the lot. Then it's back to the block to continue two-room week, and all of the couples are really feeling the pressure to deliver their hardest task yet.
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E16 Scotty's Workshop Challenge
May 2, 2012 · 42m
Host Scott Cam springs another challenge, and this time there's an all-important bonus point up for grabs. But back at the block, there's trouble with the tradies, and one team is about to pull the plug on their bathroom renovation.
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E17 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block
May 3, 2012 · 40m
All four couples are desperately trying to keep their renovations on track for this week's room delivery as Scott Cam and Shelley Craft drop in to review progress of their master bedrooms and ensuites.
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E18 The Block Unlocked
May 4, 2012 · 20m
Take an in-depth look back at the first week's room deliveries as the judges explain their decisions and the couples review each other's rooms during the open for inspection.
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E19 Room Reveal
May 6, 2012 · 42m
With $10,000 on the line, the four couples rush to complete their room delivery of the main bedrooms and their ensuites. It's the end of a hellish two-room week, and at least one team will not finish on time for the judges.
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E20 Shelley Craft's Challenge
May 7, 2012 · 26m
After delivering two whole rooms for the judges, the couples face an even tougher task: challenge master Shelley Craft gives them two rooms in one day! Guest judge Darren Palmer will award one team an extra $5000.
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E21 Guest / Powder Room Renovations Continue
May 8, 2012 · 39m
Site Foreman Keith has some bad news for one team as they try to redesign their powder room under the stairs. With an upstairs guest room to deliver as well, everyone is feeling the pressure.
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E22 Scotty's Challenge Featuring Shaynna Blaze
May 9, 2012 · 42m
The teams are called into Scotty's workshop for a crash course in upholstery, which turns out to be a very tough challenge for two teams who have never used a sewing machine before.
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E23 Renovations and Paintball
May 10, 2012 · 39m
The race is on to finish another two rooms but a sudden game of paint ball puts a halt on renovations. Also, the boys decide to test their pain barriers by engaging in some friendly waxing.
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E24 The Block Unlocked
May 11, 2012 · 20m
Judges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath review the master bedrooms and ensuites, and the couples look over each other's rooms for the first time.
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E25 Room Reveal
May 13, 2012 · 45m
The teams are racing to complete their second two-room week and deliver their guest bedrooms and powder rooms. It's the closest judging so far, and this time the all-important bonus points will come into play.
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E26 Challenge
May 14, 2012 · 24m
Challenge Master Shelley Craft goes green with a pedal-powered challenge: Each couple must generate their own electricity to make a DIY windmill. But what starts out eco-friendly quickly goes downhill.
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E27 Renovations Continue
May 15, 2012 · 42m
It's bathroom week and everyone is having issues with their renovations. Dan and Dani have spent $5000 on a bath but then discover it won't fit. One team breaks the noise restriction rules, and the others are not happy about it.
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E28 Scotty's Workshop Challenge
May 16, 2012 · 39m
Host Scott Cam has set the couples a mind-bending challenge when he presents them with the world's hardest flat-pack. There are bonus points on the line if they can complete it - and a hidden message from the judges.
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E29 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block
May 17, 2012 · 40m
The issue of noise restrictions is a hot topic, and now Dan is upset at Dale about breaking the rules. Scott Cam and Shelley Craft review progress as the couples struggle to complete their bathrooms.
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E30 The Block Unlocked
May 18, 2012 · 19m
The Block's judges - Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath - review their decision about the teams' guest rooms and powder rooms, and the couples give their views of their neighbours' efforts.
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E31 Room Reveal
May 20, 2012 · 45m
Host Scott Cam calls tools down on the teams as they complete their main bathroom and laundry in time for the judges. There's turmoil as one couple is accused of cheating.
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E32 Challenge
May 21, 2012 · 24m
Challenge master Shelley Craft takes the teams to Daylesford in country Victoria, where they will have just five hours to style a room for Belle Magazine and be judged by editor Neale Whitaker.
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E33 Renovations Continue
May 22, 2012 · 40m
In their race to complete a bedroom and their hallways, some teams try to cut corners, which puts them in the firing line with site foreman Keith. Host Scott Cam tries to teach Dan how to say no to Dani, with hilarious results.
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E34 Scotty's Workshop Challenge
May 23, 2012 · 21m
Host Scott Cam brings in some very tough clients and judges as the teams are set the task of building the world's best cubbyhouse in the workshop challenge.
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E35 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block
May 24, 2012 · 40m
The teams have finally reached the halfway mark in their renovations and reflect on the last 50 days living at the block. Scott and Shelley stop by to see how the teams are progressing with their hallways and guest bedrooms.
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E36 The Block Unlocked
May 25, 2012 · 19m
The judges - Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath - review their decision about the teams' main bathrooms and laundries, and the couples give their views of their neighbours' efforts.
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E37 Room Reveal
May 27, 2012 · 45m
The teams are working all-nighters again in their efforts to complete their guest rooms and hallways. Judges award one team the highest scores of the series so far to win the weekly $5000 prize.
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E38 Challenge
May 28, 2012 · 22m
The teams are blessed by local priest Father Bob before setting out on a challenge set by Shelley Craft to raise money for his foundation to feed the homeless.
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E39 Renovations Continue
May 29, 2012 · 41m
The teams are trying to protect their city views during the renovations of their rooftop terraces, and everyone is hoping for divine intervention as they face the crowds at the charity auction to raise money for Father Bob.
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E40 Scotty's Workshop Challenge
May 30, 2012 · 42m
Host Scott Cam presents the couples with the toughest challenge they have faced: The winner will be the team who can complete the most renovation tasks in one 24-hour period.
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E41 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block
May 31, 2012 · 42m
The teams are juggling budget problems with the needs of getting trades and materials in order to complete this week's rooms. With just a day to go every team is feeling the stress of another very tough week on the tools.
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E42 The Block Unlocked
Jun 1, 2012 · 20m
The Block's judges - Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath - review their decision about the teams' main bathrooms and laundry areas.
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E43 Room Reveal
Jun 3, 2012 · 44m
With just four hours to go until room reveal, all four teams are rushing to complete their rooftop terraces in time for the judges. As budgets are getting tighter, everyone is desperate to win the $5000 weekly room prize.
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E44 Shelley Craft's Challenge
Jun 4, 2012 · 22m
Challenge master Shelley Craft wakes the couples at 4am for this challenge, which kicks off at Melbourne's famous flower markets, where she unveils a very rare botanical money tree.
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E45 Renovations Continue
Jun 5, 2012 · 43m
One team has a very difficult decision to make as they can double their winnings by reaching into their neighbours' pockets. The brothers try to keep their room swap a secret from the others.
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E46 Scotty's Workshop Challenge
Jun 6, 2012 · 41m
Scott Cam welcomes game-show host Ed Phillips to the workshop to kick off a big money guessing competition and a magical mystery tour around Melbourne.
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E47 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block
Jun 7, 2012 · 46m
A team member is rushed to hospital with an illness, which leaves his partner at home to fend for herself in trying to complete the living room. Her neighbours then have to decide if they can leave their renovations to come to her rescue.
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E48 The Block Unlocked
Jun 8, 2012 · 20m
The judges - Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and John McGrath - review their decision about the teams' renovations of their roof terraces, and the couples give their views of their neighbours' efforts.
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E49 Room Reveal
Jun 10, 2012 · 43m
After three days in hospital, Dale finally returns to the block, just in time to help Sophie finish their living room in time for judgement day.
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E50 Shelley Craft's Challenge
Jun 11, 2012 · 22m
All four teams make a start on their kitchens. Challenge master Shelley Craft welcomes some familiar faces as newly engaged couple Polly and Waz and Josh and Jenna return to the block to set the new teams a wedding challenge.
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E51 Renovations Continue
Jun 12, 2012 · 49m
With kitchens and an extra room to complete, all four teams are under the pump to deliver this week. Lara takes charge of the renovations in her house when Brad leaves the block and impresses site foreman Keith with her new renovation.
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E52 Scotty's Workshop Challenge
Jun 13, 2012 · 20m
Scott Cam sets the teams a workshop challenge to create a dining table from scratch and then turns the tables when they discover their creations will be going on public display in Melbourne's busiest street.
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E53 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block
Jun 14, 2012 · 43m
The public get to vote for the winner of yesterday's massive challenge and everybody hopes for a win as their budgets are now extremely tight. And Brad and Lara come up with a novel idea for the splashback in their kitchen island.
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E54 The Block Unlocked
Jun 15, 2012 · 20m
The Block's judges, Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath review their decision about the teams renovations of their living rooms and the couples give their views of their neighbours efforts.
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E55 Room Reveal
Jun 17, 2012 · 43m
With a double-room week and a prize of $10,000 up for grabs, the four teams are in a race to complete their kitchens and their room savers in time for judging.
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E56 Shelley Craft's Challenge
Jun 18, 2012 · 22m
Lara hits rock bottom when she and Brad run out of money, but Shelley comes to the rescue with a challenge to build a barbecue and potentially save their budgets. The Melbourne Storm are guest judges.
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E57 Renovations Continue
Jun 19, 2012 · 41m
Brad and Lara believe foreman Keith has it in for them when he asks for changes to their outdoor plans. Next-door neighbours Dan and Dani are desperately trying to achieve a garden design with very little budget remaining.
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E58 Scotty's Workshop Challenge
Jun 20, 2012 · 43m
Scott Cam and Shelley Craft take the contestants out for a sports-day challenge. Each couple will represent their house colours as they battle to win much-needed cash for their garden renovations.
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E59 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block
Jun 21, 2012 · 39m
The teams are back at the block and hard at work on their exteriors. Once the fences go up between the houses, one team finds themselves completely blocked off. Mike and Andrew finally meet the descendants of the original owners of their home.
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E60 The Block Unlocked
Jun 22, 2012 · 20m
Judges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and John McGrath review their decision about the teams' renovations of their kitchens and 'room savers' and the couples give their views of their neighbours' efforts.
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E61 Room Reveal
Jun 24, 2012 · 44m
After 10 weeks of renovating, the teams are now racing to complete their most challenging room delivery - their gardens and front facades of their homes. The winning team will take home $5000 in gold bullion.
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E62 Challenge Week Commences
Jun 25, 2012 · 44m
The couples are packing up to move out of the block, but host Scott Cam surprises them with a massive, week-long renovation challenge that could determine the winner of the competition.
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E63 Challenge Week Renovations Continue
Jun 26, 2012 · 40m
Day two of the final challenge, and the scale of the project ahead of them is proving daunting for everyone. Site foreman Keith predicts that time management will prove the downfall of one team.
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E64 Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Challenge House
Jun 27, 2012 · 42m
After three long days of renovating, the teams are battling with each other to deliver the best results. Everyone is relying on the skills learned over the past 10 weeks to get them through.
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E65 Challenge House Room Reveal
Jun 28, 2012 · 44m
In the race to the finish line, all four teams are desperate to get an edge over the competition and complete the challenge in time for the special guest judges.
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E66 The Block Unlocked
Jun 29, 2012 · 20m
In this final episode of Unlocked the teams reflect on their renovations and prepare for their open for inspections and the all-important auction day.
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E67 The Block Auction Grand Finale
Jul 1, 2012 · 1h 33m
All four houses go up for public auction. Each team will keep the profit they make over reserve and the team with the highest margin will also win the grand prize of $100,000.
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