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The Block

Season 5

2012 • 67 Episodes

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.

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Elimination Night 1

S05 E01 • Monday, Apr 16, 2012 • Apr 16 • 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.

Elimination Night 2

S05 E02 • Tuesday, Apr 17, 2012 • Apr 17 • 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.

Elimination Night 3

S05 E03 • Wednesday, Apr 18, 2012 • Apr 18 • 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.

Elimination Night 4

S05 E04 • Thursday, Apr 19, 2012 • Apr 19 • 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.

House Decider Challenge

S05 E05 • Friday, Apr 20, 2012 • Apr 20 • 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.

The Block Unlocked

S05 E06 • Sunday, Apr 22, 2012 • Apr 22 • 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.

Move into The Block

S05 E07 • Monday, Apr 23, 2012 • Apr 23 • 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.

Shelley Craft's Challenge

S05 E08 • Tuesday, Apr 24, 2012 • Apr 24 • 24m

Challenge master Shelley Craft puts the couples through their next big challenge.

Room 1 Renovations Continue

S05 E09 • Wednesday, Apr 25, 2012 • Apr 25 • 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.

Scotty's Workshop Challenge

S05 E10 • Thursday, Apr 26, 2012 • Apr 26 • 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.

Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block

S05 E11 • Friday, Apr 27, 2012 • Apr 27 • 20m

Scott Cam and Shelley Craft review progress as the couples struggle to complete their first room. All are feeling the pressure.

The Block Unlocked

S05 E12 • Saturday, Apr 28, 2012 • Apr 28 • 20m

Go behind the scenes with judges Neale Whitaker, John McGrath and Shaynna Blaze as they review the contestants progress on room one.

Room Reveal

S05 E13 • Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 • Apr 29 • 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.

Shelley Craft's Challenge

S05 E14 • Monday, Apr 30, 2012 • Apr 30 • 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.

Two-Room Week Continues

S05 E15 • Tuesday, May 1, 2012 • May 1 • 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.

Scotty's Workshop Challenge

S05 E16 • Wednesday, May 2, 2012 • May 2 • 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.

Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block

S05 E17 • Thursday, May 3, 2012 • May 3 • 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.

The Block Unlocked

S05 E18 • Friday, May 4, 2012 • May 4 • 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.

Room Reveal

S05 E19 • Sunday, May 6, 2012 • May 6 • 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.

Shelley Craft's Challenge

S05 E20 • Monday, May 7, 2012 • May 7 • 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.

Guest / Powder Room Renovations Continue

S05 E21 • Tuesday, May 8, 2012 • May 8 • 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.

Scotty's Challenge Featuring Shaynna Blaze

S05 E22 • Wednesday, May 9, 2012 • May 9 • 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.

Renovations and Paintball

S05 E23 • Thursday, May 10, 2012 • May 10 • 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.

The Block Unlocked

S05 E24 • Friday, May 11, 2012 • May 11 • 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.

Room Reveal

S05 E25 • Sunday, May 13, 2012 • May 13 • 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.

Challenge

S05 E26 • Monday, May 14, 2012 • May 14 • 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.

Renovations Continue

S05 E27 • Tuesday, May 15, 2012 • May 15 • 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.

Scotty's Workshop Challenge

S05 E28 • Wednesday, May 16, 2012 • May 16 • 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.

Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block

S05 E29 • Thursday, May 17, 2012 • May 17 • 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.

The Block Unlocked

S05 E30 • Friday, May 18, 2012 • May 18 • 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.

Room Reveal

S05 E31 • Sunday, May 20, 2012 • May 20 • 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.

Challenge

S05 E32 • Monday, May 21, 2012 • May 21 • 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.

Renovations Continue

S05 E33 • Tuesday, May 22, 2012 • May 22 • 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.

Scotty's Workshop Challenge

S05 E34 • Wednesday, May 23, 2012 • May 23 • 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.

Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block

S05 E35 • Thursday, May 24, 2012 • May 24 • 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.

The Block Unlocked

S05 E36 • Friday, May 25, 2012 • May 25 • 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.

Room Reveal

S05 E37 • Sunday, May 27, 2012 • May 27 • 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.

Challenge

S05 E38 • Monday, May 28, 2012 • May 28 • 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.

Renovations Continue

S05 E39 • Tuesday, May 29, 2012 • May 29 • 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.

Scotty's Workshop Challenge

S05 E40 • Wednesday, May 30, 2012 • May 30 • 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.

Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block

S05 E41 • Thursday, May 31, 2012 • May 31 • 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.

The Block Unlocked

S05 E42 • Friday, Jun 1, 2012 • Jun 1 • 20m

The Block's judges - Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and John McGrath - review their decision about the teams' main bathrooms and laundry areas.

Room Reveal

S05 E43 • Sunday, Jun 3, 2012 • Jun 3 • 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.

Shelley Craft's Challenge

S05 E44 • Monday, Jun 4, 2012 • Jun 4 • 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.

Renovations Continue

S05 E45 • Tuesday, Jun 5, 2012 • Jun 5 • 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.

Scotty's Workshop Challenge

S05 E46 • Wednesday, Jun 6, 2012 • Jun 6 • 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.

Scott and Shelley Walk Around The Block

S05 E47 • Thursday, Jun 7, 2012 • Jun 7 • 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.

The Block Unlocked

S05 E48 • Friday, Jun 8, 2012 • Jun 8 • 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.

Room Reveal

S05 E49 • Sunday, Jun 10, 2012 • Jun 10 • 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.

Shelley Craft's Challenge

S05 E50 • Monday, Jun 11, 2012 • Jun 11 • 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.

The Block

Season 5

2012 • 67 Episodes