Returning for 2012, *The Block* welcomes eight new couples to Melbourne, where they will encounter host Scott Cam and face a rigorous elimination challenge. Only the final four will earn a place in this year's competition.

Tension mounts within the Red Elimination House as *The Block* presents a fierce rivalry: a state of origin showdown between Brad & Lara of New South Wales and father and daughter duo Larry & Jessie, representing Queensland.

The competition intensifies as the remaining couples face their final test. In this, the third of four elimination challenges, Sophie and Dale, recently wed just five months ago, will compete against Brendan and Michelle, who have been marr…

Tonight marks the final elimination from Red House, with two brothers, Andrew and Mike from New South Wales, facing a formidable challenge. They will compete against the show’s inaugural mother-son duo, Rana and Brett from Victoria, for pos…

The final elimination has yielded four couples, and the true competition is about to commence. Host Scott Cam greets them at Luna Park in Melbourne, where they face a significant challenge – one that will determine who secures first pick of…

Step into the inner circle with judges Neale Whitaker, John McGrath, and Shaynna Blaze as they reflect on their decisions from this week's eliminations.

Host Scott Cam presents the couples with their new dwellings: four crumbling homes from the gold rush era, situated in South Melbourne. The houses boast dirt floors and minimal walls. A sense of daunting realization falls over each team; th…

In the latest episode, challenge master Shelley Craft presents the couples with their most significant trial yet.

Weariness settles upon the couples; their surroundings are basic, and they must prepare their first room for the judges' return in the coming days.

For the first time, the couples are summoned to Scotty’s workshop. Their task: to conceive and construct a piece of furniture for their own dwellings. However, Scotty has a surprise in store, as one couple will earn a bonus point, to be app…

Scott Cam and Shelley Craft observe the couples' progress, where each is striving to finish their initial room. A palpable sense of pressure hangs over the entire group.

Observe the deliberations of judges Neale Whitaker, John McGrath, and Shaynna Blaze as they assess the contestants' development on the first room.

The couples hurried to present their completed rooms to the judges, a spirited race to impress. The weekly prize of $5000, awarded by Neale Whitaker, John McGrath, and the newest addition, Shaynna Blaze, hung in the balance.

A gold rush has gripped the neighborhood as challenge master Shelley Craft leads the teams away from the city, seeking fortune in the Victorian goldfields. But the victorious teams will face a significant surprise when Scott Cam reveals a m…

Hope and desperation mingle in the goldfields as the teams wager everything on the chance to double their earnings – or face utter ruin. Returning to their modest dwellings, the couples now confront a daunting challenge, acutely aware of th…

Scott Cam presents a new challenge, this time with a valuable bonus point at stake. Meanwhile, at the building site, difficulties arise with the tradespeople, and one team faces the prospect of halting their bathroom renovation.

A palpable tension hangs in the air as the four couples race against time, striving to complete their renovations before this week’s scheduled room deliveries. The impending visit of Scott Cam and Shelley Craft, who are due to assess the pr…

A detailed examination of the initial week's room reveals unfolds, as the judges articulate their judgments and the couples offer perspectives on one another’s spaces during the inspection.

The stakes were high: ten thousand dollars hung in the balance as the four couples raced to finalize the delivery of the master bedrooms and their en-suite bathrooms. The grueling two-week trial was nearing its end, and it seemed inevitable…

Having already impressed the judges with two complete rooms, the couples now confront an even greater challenge: master crafter Shelley Craft presents them with two rooms to transform, all within a single day. And guest judge Darren Palmer…

Site Foreman Keith carried unwelcome tidings to one of the teams, who were striving to reimagine the layout of the powder room tucked beneath the staircase. The added responsibility of completing an upstairs guest room only intensified the …

Scotty’s workshop became a hive of focused activity as the teams gathered for an intensive lesson in upholstery. For two of the groups, the task proved unexpectedly daunting; they had no prior experience with sewing machines, and the intric…

The work to complete the final two rooms is underway, but progress has been temporarily stalled by an impromptu game of paintball. Afterward, the boys decide to put their newly constructed protective layers to the test with a spirited round…

Judges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and John McGrath offer their assessments of the master bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms, as the couples take their first look at the private spaces prepared for them by their partners.

The teams are in a fierce rush to finish their second week of construction, focused on completing the guest bedrooms and powder rooms. The judging is exceptionally tight this time, and the crucial bonus points will determine the ultimate ou…

In a spirited endeavor, Challenge Master Shelley Craft has proposed an environmentally conscious competition: each couple must harness the power of human effort to generate electricity via a self-made windmill. However, the initial promise …

Bathroom renovations are proving to be a trial for many this week. Dan and Dani, after investing five thousand dollars in a new bath, have encountered an unwelcome surprise: it simply doesn't fit the space. Meanwhile, a disregard for noise …

Host Scott Cam has presented the couples with a truly daunting task: assembling what is reputedly the world's most difficult flat-pack furniture. Completion earns them bonus points, and a cryptic message awaits those who succeed, secreted a…

The debate surrounding noise regulations remains a contentious one. Currently, Dan finds himself displeased with Dale for disregarding established rules. Meanwhile, Scott Cam and Shelley Craft assess the progress of the renovations as the c…

The judges of The Block – Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and John McGrath – deliberate on their assessment of the teams’ guest and powder rooms. Meanwhile, the contestants offer their perspectives on the efforts of their fellow housemates.

Host Scott Cam presses the teams to finish their primary bathroom and laundry installations before the judges arrive, his voice sharp with urgency. Tension mounts as accusations of dishonesty ripple through the competition, threatening to u…

Challenge master Shelley Craft leads the teams to Daylesford, a town nestled in the heart of Victoria's countryside. There, they face a demanding task: five hours to design a room worthy of Belle Magazine, all under the discerning eye of ed…

Driven by the urgency of finishing bedrooms and hallways, certain teams are tempted to compromise on quality, a decision that draws the ire of site foreman Keith. Meanwhile, host Scott Cam attempts to guide Dan in setting boundaries with Da…

In the workshop challenge, host Scott Cam presents the teams with a formidable task: to construct what will be the finest cubbyhouse imaginable. Adding to the pressure, he invites a series of discerning clients and judges, ensuring the buil…

After fifty days spent within these walls, the renovation teams have now reached the midpoint of their work. Scott and Shelley came by to check on progress, inquiring specifically about the hallways and guest bedrooms.

Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and John McGrath deliberate on their assessment of the teams' primary bathrooms and laundry spaces, while the couples offer their perspectives on their neighbors' design choices.

Once again, the teams are burning the midnight oil, striving to finish the guest rooms and hallways to a high standard. The judges have awarded one team the highest scores of the competition thus far, securing the weekly prize of five thous…

Before embarking on the challenge devised by Shelley Craft to benefit his foundation, which provides meals for the homeless, the participants received a blessing from Father Bob, the local priest.

As rooftop terraces undergo renovation, the teams strive to preserve the cherished city vistas. A shared hope hangs in the air, a quiet plea for good fortune, as they prepare to navigate the throng at the charity auction benefiting Father B…

Host Scott Cam sets the couples a daunting test, the most challenging they've encountered yet. The prize goes to the team that can accomplish the greatest number of renovation tasks within a single, uninterrupted twenty-four-hour day.

The teams are navigating budgetary constraints alongside the logistical demands of procuring trades and materials to finish this week's rooms. With only a day remaining, each team feels the pressure of another demanding week of work.

The judges of The Block – Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and John McGrath – deliberate on their assessment of the teams’ primary bathrooms and laundry spaces.

Four hours remained until the room reveal, and each team raced to finish their rooftop terraces before the judges arrived. With budgets dwindling, a fierce desire to secure the $5000 weekly room prize fueled their frantic efforts.

Challenge master Shelley Craft rouses the couples at four in the morning for this latest trial, which begins amidst the vibrant bustle of Melbourne's renowned flower markets. There, she reveals a remarkably rare botanical money tree.

A weighty choice confronts the team: the potential to more than double their gains, though it requires a subtle encroachment on their competitors’ success. The brothers endeavor to conceal their arrangement from the rest of the group.

Scott Cam greeted game-show host Ed Phillips at the workshop, signaling the start of a high-stakes guessing game with substantial prizes and an extraordinary journey through Melbourne's hidden corners.

A colleague fell ill and was quickly taken to the hospital, leaving his partner to manage the living room project alone. While she struggled with the task, her neighbors found themselves contemplating whether to postpone their own renovatio…

Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and John McGrath deliberate over their assessment of the teams’ roof terrace renovations, while the couples offer their perspectives on the efforts of those living nearby.

Following a three-day stay in the hospital, Dale returned to the building just as Sophie was putting the finishing touches on their living room, a welcome sight as the deadline approached.

The four teams begin work on their kitchens. Challenge master Shelley Craft welcomes back familiar faces as the newly engaged couple, Polly and Waz, and Josh and Jenna return to the kitchen block to face a wedding-themed challenge.

The final push for completion has fallen to all four teams this week, with kitchens and an additional room still to be finished. As Brad departs the set, Lara assumes command of the renovations in her own home, earning the admiration of sit…

Scott Cam presented the teams with a demanding workshop challenge: to construct a dining table entirely from raw materials. The task took an unexpected turn when they learned their finished pieces would be showcased for public viewing on a …

Yesterday’s grand competition concluded with a public vote, and many now hold onto the hope of victory, given the current strain on household finances. Meanwhile, Brad and Lara have conceived an inventive design for the backsplash of their …

On the panel of The Block – Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and John McGrath – the judges deliberate over the teams' renovations of the living rooms, while the contestants offer their perspectives on each other's work.

Four teams are now in a spirited competition, striving to finish their kitchens and room savers before the judging. The stakes are high: a week in a double room and a prize of ten thousand dollars await the victor.

Despair descends on Lara and Brad with the depletion of their funds, but a lifeline arrives in the form of Shelley’s proposition: a challenge to construct a barbecue, offering a chance to salvage their finances. Adding an element of excitem…

Brad and Lara suspect foreman Keith harbors a personal dislike, particularly when he requests alterations to their landscaping plans. Meanwhile, their neighbors, Dan and Dani, are striving to create a garden design on a severely depleted bu…

Scott Cam and Shelley Craft lead the contestants in a spirited sports day challenge. Representing their house colors, each pair will compete for vital funds to revitalize their gardens.

The teams have returned to the construction site, diligently working on the exterior of their respective houses. With the installation of the boundary fences, one team will find themselves entirely isolated. Meanwhile, Mike and Andrew final…

Judges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and John McGrath deliberate on their assessment of the couples’ kitchen renovations and space-saving solutions, while the homeowners offer their perspectives on their neighbors' transformations.

Following ten weeks of intensive renovation, the teams now find themselves in a final rush to complete their most demanding projects: the gardens and front facades of their homes. The victor will receive a prize of five thousand dollars in …

As the couples prepared to leave their apartments, host Scott Cam presented them with a daunting proposition: a week-long renovation challenge of significant scope, one that held the potential to decide the competition's outcome.

The second day of the final challenge has arrived, and the sheer scope of the remaining work is weighing heavily on everyone involved. Keith, the site foreman, anticipates that poor time management will be the undoing of at least one team.

Three arduous days of renovation have culminated in a spirited competition among the teams, each striving for optimal outcomes. They draw upon the expertise cultivated over the preceding ten weeks to navigate the remaining work.

With the finish line in sight, each of the four teams strives for a crucial advantage, eager to complete the challenge before the esteemed guest judges arrive.

The final episode of *Unlocked* sees the teams reflecting on their transformations, the culmination of weeks of work, as they prepare to welcome prospective buyers for open inspections and face the pivotal auction.

The four houses are to be offered at public auction. Each participating team will retain any profit realized above the reserve price, and the team achieving the greatest profit margin will also be awarded a grand prize of $100,000.