The Block (2003)

Five excited teams meet Scotty Cam at The Block's HQ. They are tasked with transforming 5 charming little blonde brick post war houses into two story mansions in just 12 weeks.

The contestants choose their new houses after the results of the house decider challenge. Scotty reveals major changes to The Block this series which leaves the contestants in shock.

The Blockheads are building the first rooms in their houses: their bathrooms. It's only day two, and secrets and lies are already causing tension.

The building of bathrooms is causing stress for the Blockheads. Shelley drops in and offers the contestants some timely encouragement.

There is a new judge in town, and he does not hold back. Find out who takes home $10,000 for their studio bathroom.

The contestants size up their competition when they visit each other's bathrooms. A fiery body corporate shows that these Blockheads may not be one big happy family.

Being a contestant on The Block has just got real. Some teams face hurdle after hurdle whilst trying to build their opulent studio spaces.

The Blockheads are halfway through building their studios when conspiracy theories gain traction.

With $50,000 worth of prizes up for grabs there is some tough feedback from the judges as we find out who takes the win for their studio.

Teams find out that these charming houses are not so charming as major issues impact both build and budget for two houses.

For one team the roof is literally caving in. Will a sunny challenge help them out or will they be up the creek without a paddle?

The teams push hard to get their working from home spaces in shape.

Rain wreaks havoc on The Block so much so one team looks unlikely to deliver their flooded room.

Bold design choices are made for this week's bathrooms.

Waterproof Wednesday pushes our Blockheads to the limit as they work on some seriously luxurious bathrooms/powder rooms.

Blockheads get stuck into their bathrooms. One team will do the smallest room in Block history. Leah gets heated, over, heating and a breakdancing challenge will make you laugh till you cry.

With two gnomes in play who will take out $10,000 for the best bathroom.

The Blockheads tackle some of the biggest spaces in their homes; living and dining rooms.

The Blockheads face a fiery challenge as they try and work within budgets to create some seriously stunning living and dining spaces.

One team's builder tries to lay down the law. A stunning table causes a load of issues, and which couple's squabbles leads to unwanted opinions.

After having just seven days to complete some of the biggest spaces of the season, the teams find out who wins $10,000 for their living and dining spaces.

Which Blockhead fancies herself as a new Block judge? Join the validation express as teams check out each other spaces.

Eliza and Liberty put in the hard yards insulating to save money whilst Leah and Kristy go shopping and have their hair done. Meanwhile a challenge riles up the contestants.

Master bedrooms are taking shape. Fake friendships are exposed, and conspiracy theories are running wild.

It's the halfway mark of the build, this week contestants have been working upstairs going all out on their master bedrooms and walk in robes. Find out who takes out the win and $10,000.

The Blockheads do their bit for a good cause. Two teams are desperate to have what another team has, they come up with a plan to get their own way.

Kitchen installations are taking place, Scotty plays matchmaker and an island bench brings one Blockhead to tears.

The teams are putting in the hard yards to finish the charity house challenge whilst working on their kitchens.

The judges have a hard job deciding who takes out the $10,000 for kitchen/laundry week. The results cause friction between two houses.

The Blockheads start work on their master ensuites. Scotty announces a challenge which comes with the biggest cash prize ever on The Block.

The contestants are pulling out all the stops to present their houses for the listing and buyers jury challenge hoping to win $50,000.

Post challenge celebrations turn sour however, the Blockheads still must focus on their master ensuites.

Friendships are fractured and there is fierce competition as the judges score the teams master ensuites.

Steph and Gian get help from experts to help them create inspirational children's bedrooms.

Find out if the teams can put their differences aside for a worthwhile cause.

The contestants are desperate to impress Scotty and to win $15,000 in a creative challenge.

Some pint-sized judges decide which kids' bedroom is their favorite.

It's a big week on the Block as the contestants have to tackle two rooms.

House 3 hatches a plot to win the final week and the Mustang.

The contestants enjoy emotional reunions with their families and take part in a side-splitting obstacle course.

The teams are judged on their upstairs bathrooms and re-do rooms.

Everyone is questioning how House 1 can afford their Landscape Army.

House 2 confront House 1's Landscaper Troy and Leslie fires back.

Landscaping continues to be problematic for House 3 whilst Leah is reduced to tears.

It's the last week on The Block and the teams must find the energy to create that all important street appeal.

Teams are facing challenges on all fronts with only five days left to complete their majestic front yard, garages, and the rest of their houses.

Shelley and Scotty visit the teams for one final time to check on their progress.

It's the final judgment day. With two gnomes in play which team will impress the judges with their front yards and the rest of their homes and drive away in a brand new car?

For the first time in four years The Block houses are open for inspection to fans and potential buyers.