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The Block

The Block
★ 5.4/10•2003•1h 0m•PG•Reality
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Couples compete against each other to renovate houses and sell them at auction for the highest price.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 1, 2003

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E140m

Episode 1

The four couples are introduced and move into The Block. They randomly draw keys to discover their assigned flat. Everyone is shocked to discover the level of devastation in each apartment. After ripping out horrible old carpets to discover hardwood, one couple finds weak boards...and then termites. An ongoing issue with water leaking from an upstairs apartment creates strife.

Jun 1, 2003

Episode 2 - Episode 2E242m

Episode 2

Upstairs noise becomes a major issue for the downstairs tenants as there is no carpet or insulation to muffle it. All the couples meet for a body corporate (homeowner's association) resulting in a coup.

Jun 8, 2003

Episode 3 - Episode 3E342m

Episode 3

Termites are discovered throughout! The tenants begin to spy on each other and renovation turns into reconstruction as floorplans begin to change.

Jun 15, 2003

Episode 4 - Episode 4E442m

Episode 4

Couples work hard to complete their second room for judging. More division between the upstairs and downstairs tenant develops. Poor communication between the tenants results in near electrocution.

Jun 22, 2003

Episode 5 - Episode 5E540m

Episode 5

No running water for some and judgment for the next room. More intrigue develops between the neighbors as they continue to spy on each other.

Jun 29, 2003

Episode 6 - Episode 6E642m

Episode 6

The couples rush to finish their third room to win a bonus. Issues arise when one couple plans to relocate their hot water unit.

Jul 6, 2003

Episode 7 - Episode 7E741m

Episode 7

Emotions run high as all the contestants juggle renovation with their day job responsibilities. They all take a break from the hard work to see Amity launch her singing career at a bar around the corner.

Jul 13, 2003

Episode 8 - Episode 8E842m

Episode 8

Emotions run high as all the contestants juggle renovation with their day job responsibilities. They all take a break from the hard work to see Amity launch her singing career at a bar around the corner.

Jul 20, 2003

Episode 9 - Episode 9E942m

Episode 9

Room four winners are revealed. The front garden and attic spaces are still a point of contention as every dollar must be accounted. Amity's dream of becoming a recording artist move closer to reality.

Jul 21, 2003

Episode 10 - Episode 10E1042m

Episode 10

Work on the final rooms leaps ahead. A couple switches up their floorplan by redoing a room they'd already completed. The couples pull out all the stops.

Jul 27, 2003

Episode 11 - Episode 11E1141m

Episode 11

Judgement on the last room at last. Tempers break and one couple threatens to leave the competition.

Aug 4, 2003

Episode 12 - Grand Finale AuctionE1269m

Grand Finale Auction

This season finale covers auction day and the winners of the real estate challenge.

Aug 10, 2003

E1360m

Reno Rumble (Part 1)

The original four couples from The Block return as a team to compete against designers from other home improvement shows. The 'Reno'vation Rumble pits the two teams against a one week clock to refurbish identical homes to be given to a local childhood cancer charity.

Aug 11, 2003

E1460m

Reno Rumble (Part 2)

Despite the need to cooperate to complete the tasks for charity, one team completely unravels while a trip to the pub becomes a point of contention for the other. One team show much better organization than the other. One team fails to deliver the first four rooms on time, even after negotiating an extension.

Aug 17, 2003

E1560m

Reno Rumble (Part 3)

The teams must deliver their houses complete, including front and back yards. Generous donations from many contributors keep costs so low, that one team actually makes money. Another time extension makes it possible for both teams to finish even though not all team members work the final day. The winners are announced. Families are given the keys to the new homes.

Aug 19, 2003

Actors

Scott Cam

Scott Cam

Host

Shelley Craft

Shelley Craft

Co-Host

Dan Reilly

Dan Reilly

Foreman

Shaynna Blaze

Shaynna Blaze

Judge

Darren Palmer

Darren Palmer

Judge

Marty Fox

Marty Fox

Judge

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