The Block — Sky High
Get ready for a captivating clash of styles and personalities! This season follows five distinct couples – hailing from across Australia, each representing a unique state – as they tackle an ambitious renovation project: transforming a sprawling high-rise apartment building right in the heart of South Melbourne. Expect plenty of creative clashes, heartwarming collaborations, and nail-biting challenges as these teams work to bring their individual visions to life within the same walls.
This season pits state against state as five new teams arrive at The Biz Hotel. There, they encounter host Scott Cam, who immediately sets them to work with an ambitious challenge: a $10,000 budget and a mere 48 hours to transform a bedroom…
As they navigated the midpoint of their initial trial, the contestants encountered a series of unforeseen difficulties. One team wrestled with the disruption of a burst water pipe, while another suffered the loss of a member after a trip to…
The forty-eight-hour challenge has concluded. Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and Darren Palmer now assess the completed rooms. The teams are settling into their new apartments, preparing to make them their home for the following nine weeks.
Renovating five bedrooms and five bathrooms across five levels within a single week inevitably brings leaks, setbacks, and strain on the workers. Keith is diligently overseeing the projects, ensuring each team adheres to precise constructio…
The competitors encounter Shelley, who presents them with a demanding creative challenge. A prize of five thousand dollars awaits the victor, and Scotty has a unique provision in store – one designed to aid everyone in accumulating funds th…
Delve into the week's unfolding stories and discover the design insights behind each couple's transformations, as they offer a personal tour of their newly completed spaces. Hosted by Shelley Craft.
The teams finalize their first bedroom and ensuite. One couple particularly challenges the judges with a room unlike any seen before on *The Block*, sparking considerable debate. The winners are then revealed, each receiving a substantial $…
The teams meticulously examine the finished rooms of their competitors, and not all find themselves in agreement with the judges' assessments. With the evaluation of two bathrooms looming at the week's end, the competition intensifies when …
The weekly bathroom competition intensifies, as everyone – even the team’s maintenance staff – strives for supremacy. Two teams vie for dominance over their hidden steam rooms, while the remaining teams dedicate themselves solely to contain…
The prospect of a $5,000 prize offers a welcome respite from the usual political maneuvering when the teams gather with Scotty for their next competition.
With the competition entering its second week, several teams commenced the substantial undertaking of painting the building's exterior. A well-intentioned act of generosity by one contestant unexpectedly ignited a conflict between two of th…
Delve into the week's unfolding stories and discover the design insights behind each couple's transformations, as they personally walk you through their beautifully finished spaces. Hosted by Shelley Craft.
The week-long bathroom challenge concludes with the arrival of the highly anticipated his and hers ensuites. Judges Neale, Shaynna, and Darren are visibly impressed by the complete transformation of all ten bathrooms, finding it difficult t…
The tensions are palpable as the contestants openly dissect each other's private spaces. Bonds solidify with whispered confidences shared across the house, and anticipation builds for one couple as they prepare to welcome guests.
A special birthday warrants a moment of pause for some of the contestants. Following Foreman Keith's disapproval of one team's efforts to insulate their bedroom, they concede defeat and leave The Block.
Shelley has posed a creative challenge to the teams, with a $3000 prize as the reward. Meanwhile, The Block is abuzz with the arrival of notable guests, sparking conversation among everyone involved.
With the week-long showcase of the master bedroom and dressing room drawing to a close, the design team has finalized a concept poised to captivate both the judges and prospective purchasers.
Delve into the week's unfolding stories and discover the design insights behind each couple's transformations, as they offer a personal tour of their newly completed spaces. Hosted by Shelley Craft.
The master bedrooms and dressing rooms captivated the judges, and each team garnered high marks. Yet, one lingered with a sense of uncertainty, pondering what further effort was required for victory. Then, Scotty made an unexpected announce…
The teams reconvene at The Block after a period spent with loved ones. Construction resumes on the final bedroom and fourth bathroom of their high-end apartments, but for one team, a family sorrow necessitates a temporary departure from the…
Forty days have passed, and the teams unite to assist George and Bec in their room. A delivery of bed heads from Shelley’s initial challenge arrives, and foreman Keith discovers that a few competitors are bending the rules.
George and Bec returned to the Block, finding their absence had subtly amplified the divide between the upper and lower levels. As the teams immersed themselves in revising their challenge, tensions began to rise. A disagreement over the ru…
Shelley presents the Blockheads with a new undertaking: designing exquisite nurseries for expectant mothers. Madi investigates, discreetly informing on another team for disregarding the established guidelines regarding bedhead.
Shelley Craft highlights the week's most compelling, yet often overlooked, moments from *The Block*. Judges Neale, Shaynna, and Darren offer a glimpse into their evaluation process, pointing out teams deserving of particular attention.
With the deadline for completing the last bedroom and bathroom rapidly approaching, one competitor called a meeting of the body corporate. The judges subsequently inspected the rooms, and the winning couple received a surprising result: the…
The last of the bedrooms and bathrooms are now available for viewing, though not everyone is pleased with the progress. However, there’s little room for complaint; significant demolition is commencing to clear the way for the new kitchens.
Week five commences with a demanding task at the bustling People's Market in Collingwood. Loyalties are tested when accusations of dishonesty arise against one of the competing teams. Meanwhile, progress continues at the Block, with some me…
The controversy surrounding the candle challenge persists as the competition progresses. With the winners imminent and the final calculations underway, one team faces near financial ruin, while another stands to gain nearly thirty thousand …
The kitchen competition this week is a cutthroat affair; one team communicates in veiled language, guarding their strategies closely. Yet, even amidst the relentless pressure of the most demanding week, the teams find moments to celebrate a…
Shelley Craft highlights the week's most compelling, yet often overlooked, moments from *The Block*. Judges Neale, Shaynna, and Darren offer a glimpse into their evaluation process, pointing out teams deserving of particular attention.
A palpable tension filled the air as the teams raced against time to complete their kitchen builds. Adding to the drama, one couple suffered the violation of having their belongings stolen from their apartment. But amidst the challenges, de…
With the kitchens now accessible, teams began offering assessments of each other’s spaces. As they progressed to the living and dining areas, Keith found himself occupied with overseeing demolition work across all five levels.
The competition's halfway point has arrived, and weariness and dwindling resources are taking their toll on the participants. The teams now encounter Scotty and Shelley, who present them with a challenge unlike any they've faced before. Sig…
As the floors are laid and furniture begins to arrive, the living rooms are slowly beginning to resemble themselves, though much renovation remains. Scotty arrives on the site with a collection of unexpected gifts for all present.
The week between Tuesday and Thursday on *The Block* presents a crucial test for the contestants' partnerships. With the living and dining areas progressing steadily, the teams now have an opportunity to supplement their earnings through a …
A curated selection of previously unseen footage from our recent exploration of master bedrooms and dressing rooms. The panel of judges offers their assessments, highlighting both the most successful and the least successful design elements…
The teams finalize their presentations of the living and dining rooms, spaces that hold such significance. Judge Neale Whitaker declares one of them flawless. Yet, as anticipation builds and the teams await the announcement of the winners, …
A novel element has been introduced to the Block competition: the contestants will now evaluate one another's living spaces. Following a series of agreements forged and betrayed, the final scores reveal an unexpected champion. With the comp…
The week of Foyer and Laundry continues, and each team feels the mounting pressure to impress. A special visit from Mike and Andrew, the duo behind The Block 2012, injects fresh energy with a demanding creative challenge, setting the teams …
Keith, known as The Blockinator, unleashes chaos upon The Block, leaving no household untouched. One family finds their bonds strained by the escalating situation, while another becomes the target of a relentless prank, enduring sleepless n…
By Sunday, each team will have secured the specialized equipment needed for this week's Foyers and Laundries assignment. Kim will be working independently, as Matt is currently sidelined with a back injury, and Madi finds herself the target…
The echoes of last week's Living and Dining room reveals still resonate with the judges. We now offer a glimpse behind the scenes, exploring some of the stories unfolding as the teams prepare for the delivery of their Foyer and Laundry spac…
While some teams frantically complete their foyers and laundries, harboring hopes of victory, others anticipate defeat. Yet, as Scotty unveils the judge's scores, unexpected outcomes emerge, altering everyone's perceptions.
With the foyers and laundry rooms finished, they are now available for viewing, and the teams offer candid assessments of each other’s work. The teams are now commencing work on the final rooms of their apartments: the terraces.
The winner of the Myer Window Challenge has been revealed. Following the announcement, the couples will continue their renovations, dedicating themselves to transforming their terraces and revitalizing their rooms.
Though some contestants stretch meager funds with ingenuity, others possess considerably more to invest. Across all teams, a shared effort to impress is evident, manifested in choices like vertical gardens and carefully selected furnishings…
The relentless work had taken its toll. One team, after nights spent toiling on their terraces with minimal sleep, now grappled with indecision as they painstakingly reworked their rooms. Eight weeks of renovation had brought them to this p…
The recent judging of the foyers and laundries remains a topic of discussion among the panel. We also offer a glimpse behind the scenes, exploring the narratives as the teams complete their terraces and reimagine the rooms within.
Following a frantic pace and a night without sleep for many, the terraces now await the judges’ decision. This week’s prize is a secret to the contestants, and the victors will be the object of envy for the four teams still in the competiti…
With the finished terraces now accessible, a murmur of inquiry has arisen amongst the participants regarding the winning team's funding. For the first time, the teams must now collaborate, pooling their efforts to commence work on the share…
As the Blockheads immersed themselves in the building’s shared spaces, teamwork proved elusive. Confusion reigned, fueled by blame and outbursts of frustration. Time, however, was a relentless pressure; the teams faced a deadline at the clo…
Scotty calls to inquire about the status of the entrance foyer and rooftop terrace. Madi orchestrates a retaliatory prank, and the pressures of the competition begin to strain nerves. A design challenge offering a $5000 prize is also underw…
A certain Blockhead, disheartened by the pace of his teammates' efforts, seized the initiative, assuming the role of foreman. However, his leadership proved fraught with difficulties. Meanwhile, the victors of the challenge celebrated their…
The judges consider their deliberations on the terrace challenge. We also offer a glimpse into behind-the-scenes moments and previously unseen footage from the preceding week.
The Blockheads persisted in their efforts to revitalize the communal spaces, focusing on the entry foyer and the rooftop terrace. Their dedication bore fruit when family members arrived, eager to share moments of connection. Yet, Scotty hel…
Scotty’s unforeseen announcement stirred a complex mix of feelings. While some contestants embraced the challenge, readily adapting to the new circumstances, others greeted the prospect with evident displeasure.
Weeks of renovation had worn everyone thin, and a confrontation seemed inevitable between Keith and one of the residents. Progress for Trixie and Johnno was painstakingly slow, their work stalling the entire project in Matt and Kim's room.
Amidst their increasingly hectic schedules, Scotty unveils one last challenge. The teams must produce a video designed to market their own apartments for sale. A prize of $5000 awaits the team that successfully uses the funds to complete th…
The aftermath of the confrontation between Keith, Bec, and George brought a quiet settling. In its wake, Bec glimpsed a gentler aspect of Keith’s character. Meanwhile, Kim embarked on a research expedition, pursuing a peculiar notion for a …
Delve into the week's unfolding stories and discover the design insights behind each couple's transformations, as they offer a personal tour of their newly completed spaces. Hosted by Shelley Craft.
Following an intense week of collaborative effort, the initial phase of the ground floor renovation is finished, and the judges' scores have been tallied. The winning team will receive a $20,000 reduction from the reserve price.
Once the rooms are open for public viewing, those who did not succeed in the judging offer their candid assessments. Preparations then commence for the second spaces on the ground floor. A few have the opportunity to display their skills in…
The final week of construction on The Block sees the team of tradespeople striving for seamless collaboration. Foreman Keith navigates a complex web of logistical challenges, a fortunate circumstance for the contestants.
The clock ticked down to the last twenty-four hours on the building site, and Scotty arrived for his usual stroll through the project, assessing the progress.
The judges have announced the final scores, and one couple achieved a flawless 30 out of 30. The results also indicate that one team will have thirty thousand dollars deducted from their reserve price during the auction.
Delve into the week's unfolding stories and discover the design insights behind each couple's transformations, as they personally walk you through their beautifully finished spaces. Hosted by Shelley Craft.
The sale of all five apartments commenced with a flurry of bidding. Reserve prices were revealed, and following five spirited auctions, the victor of the 2013 competition was declared.
