
The Block — Season 13
The Block takes determined couples, rundown apartments, and gives them equal-sized budgets and just weeks to out-renovate each other to see who becomes the ultimate winner.
At The Block, five new couples arrive, eager to transform heritage homes. Scott Cam has sourced and relocated these historic properties from across Victoria, presenting a unique challenge. With only forty-eight hours, the contestants must c…
The five teams commenced the second day of their primary bathroom installations. Each was absorbed in securing tradespeople, adjusting floor plans, choosing tiles, and resolving unforeseen issues, all while working extended hours to maintai…
As delivery day for their bathroom installations drew near, the Blockheads each confronted unique hurdles. At one property, site foreman Keith was forced to halt work, leaving the team to spend the night with their neighbors.
The clock ticked relentlessly as the couples raced to present their stunning master bathrooms to the judges. Regrettably, one team would not complete their work before the final call.
The couples are beginning to tear down walls and map out designs for their guest rooms. Clint and Hannah face significant choices regarding their still-incomplete bathroom. And for one contestant, a disappointing message arrives.
Judges Neale Whittaker, Shaynna Blaze, and Darren Palmer face a difficult choice, having awarded the most closely contested scores in the history of Block.
The team began work on the children's bedrooms. At one of the houses, the occupants were away, and a spontaneous gathering brought about a deeply felt reunion.
The preparations for the children's room persist, with each group diligently pursuing their vision. One team convenes the initial body corporate meeting, and subsequently embarks on a challenge in the Yarra Valley, hoping to secure vital pr…
Scott and Shelley made a point of visiting the families, eager to see how the bedrooms for their children were coming along. Concerns about the budget weighed heavily on one couple, while foreman Keith discovered one contestant attempting t…
The clock ticks relentlessly toward the end of the workday, a frantic scramble to complete tasks before the tools are put away. Judges Neale Whittaker, Shaynna Blaze, and Darren Palmer offer varied assessments; some spaces inspire admiratio…
The teams deliberate on the optimal use of their allotted space, deciding on the nature of the room they will present to the judges this week – a space constrained only by the rule that it cannot be a bedroom. Meanwhile, Scott undertakes a …
A palpable pressure is weighing on one team, threatening to delay the completion of the house extensions. This development delivers disappointing news to a couple whose plans for a backyard pool are now thwarted.
The teams set out on their endeavor: to transform five rooms within Ronald McDonald House into havens for families whose children are receiving treatment at the hospital. For one couple, however, the clock proved too relentless, and they di…
With the deadline approaching, the teams strive to complete their presentations. They offer a blend of home office and lounge settings to shield the judges' view.
The transition this week presents a particular challenge: harmonizing the architectural language of the original homes with the sleek lines of their modern extensions. Achieving a seamless flow between the older and newer elements requires …
Work progresses on the living and dining rooms throughout the building. A subsequent meeting of the body corporate reveals accusations of infidelity leveled against one couple.
The teams were immersed in the work of transforming living and dining spaces when Scott arrived with the news of the challenge day.
The contestants are in the final stretch, striving to complete their living and dining room reveals. The panel of expert judges awards high marks to both teams, yet one falls short of expectations.
The teams are tasked with constructing a master bedroom suite, complete with ensuite and walk-in robe – a substantial space of forty-five square meters.
The weight of expectation is palpable, pushing some of the competitors toward bending the rules, while another team teeters on the brink of surrender. Driven by the spirit of the challenge, they all approach the task with creative ingenuit…
The immense task of completing the largest room yet built within the block's history is weighing heavily on the couples involved. While activity buzzes through four of the dwellings, one team finds itself three days behind schedule.
The unprecedented scale of the spaces featured on the program is testing everyone involved. Judges are now on site to evaluate the rooms.
The teams are immersed in the preparation for their kitchen installations. A critical juncture has been reached: two contestants must call a meeting of the body corporate, seeking a unanimous vote to avoid elimination from the competition.
The kitchen installers arrived, and the clock began to tick. Two contestants now found themselves in a desperate race against time, striving to complete their master suite and kitchen before facing elimination from the competition.
Under relentless pressure, two teams labored without pause to avoid elimination from the competition, their efforts a stark contrast to the collaborative spirit of the remaining four. These teams united to renovate and design a luxurious ho…
The clock is ticking for the teams as they race to complete their kitchens before the reveal. However, some contestants are going the extra mile, lending a hand to another team in order to help them meet the deadline and avoid elimination f…
The prospective homeowners begin to map out their hallways and laundry rooms. Three buyer advocates tour each property, offering the teams their assessments and a chance to earn $10,000 toward their renovation projects.
Hall and Laundry Week is underway, and the participating couples are preparing to showcase their newly renovated kitchens. A culinary challenge awaits them: each must create a signature dish to demonstrate their updated spaces.
The couples have spent their time exploring the new kitchens, experimenting with recipes in pursuit of a signature dish that reflects their partnership. Joining Scott and Shelley as judges are celebrities Kate Langbroek and Dave Hughes, who…
The couples strained toward the completion of their task: to restore the hallways and laundries to a usable state.
The guest room, the final space to be completed within the house, marks a culmination. It offers the couples a valuable opportunity to apply everything they've learned and practiced over the preceding eight weeks.
The teams press on with the dismantling of their guest rooms, while simultaneously developing plans for their backyards. A significant majority – four out of five couples – are eager to incorporate swimming pools into their designs.
Having completed their recent challenge in the ski fields, the teams now have only a couple of days remaining to finish preparing their rooms. Simultaneously, they are making plans for their backyards, with one team currently encountering d…
The final rooms are revealed: the guest bedrooms, carefully crafted as the culmination of each team's efforts. The judges express considerable admiration for the quality of all the spaces presented, and the scores reflect that appreciation.
Work begins with the first shovelfuls of earth as the teams race to transform their clients’ ordinary backyards into extraordinary spaces within a single week. The challenge is considerable; four of the five couples are undertaking projects…
A palpable tension hangs in the air as one couple navigates a delicate negotiation with two construction crews. They've been asked to halt their work, allowing the delivery and crane-lifting of a pool into their backyard. The pressure is on…
The ability of one team to secure crane access for their shipping container pool installation remains uncertain, and this uncertainty is significantly impacting the already tight project schedule.
The teams have poured themselves into transforming expansive backyards this week, and now present the judges with five truly remarkable outdoor spaces.
The teams have one week to renovate their studio apartments and garages, encompassing a total area of 100 square meters. Foreman Keith and Dan will visit each dwelling to document the necessary repairs.
The teams press onward with the considerable undertaking of preparing their studios and garages for presentation within a single week. Foremen Keith and Dan maintain their meticulous defect checklist.
With a hundred meters of space to prepare, everyone is working diligently to get their rooms ready for an evening of painting. Scott and Shelley visit the teams, inspecting their preparations.
In a single week, the teams have accomplished a remarkable feat: the completion of five exceptional studio apartments, each featuring walk-in closets and private bathrooms.
The renovations enter their final week, presenting a significant undertaking for the teams: completing the landscaping of the front yards and transforming the facades with new cladding and verandas.
The teams are making steady progress on the front gardens, with a considerable amount of painting still to be done. Foreman Keith and Dan have also provided them with a list detailing necessary repairs.
With only a few days remaining to complete front gardens and address outstanding issues, the teams are working with renewed energy to reach the finish.
With the deadline for front garden and facade installations fast approaching, much painting remains. The teams gather with Scott at headquarters one last time to receive the judges' comments and scores.
The judges participate in a contest called "Pimp My Pad Block Style," selecting their most admired rooms from throughout the show to assemble the definitive Block Pad.
The former residents of The Block invite you to visit their new homes and see what they've been working on since their move. The houses are open for viewing, offering a chance to explore these spaces firsthand.
Twelve weeks later, the properties are put up for auction. Prospective buyers vie for the right to bid first, and those who successfully outbid the reserve price will see their winning amount increased by a further $100,000.


