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The Block (2003)
Popularity 22.1
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Couples compete against each other to renovate houses and sell them at auction for the highest price.
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Scott CamHost
Shelley CraftCo-Host
Dan ReillyForeman
Shaynna BlazeJudge
Darren PalmerJudge
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3 episodes
E01
Tears, Tantrums & Triumphs
· 60 min
E02
Domestic Blitz Special
2012-07-08 · 60 min
E03
Domestic Blitz: The Block to the Rescue 2013
2013-08-04 · 60 min
It's judge versus judge and partner versus partner when the stars of The Block Sky High embark on a heartwarming Domestic Blitz rescue mission. After spending 11 weeks transforming their incredible luxury apartments, the Blockheads will compete in teams to makeover the family home of two sisters, Jeannette and Sarah-Maree, both diagnosed with cervical cancer. The Block couples will be split into two teams for the job: Team Shaynna with Alisa, Bec, Madi, Johnno and Matt; and Team Darren with Lysandra, George, Trixie, Kim and Jarrod. They have three days to revamp this rundown, undersized, three-bedroom family home. Expect walls to be knocked down and the biggest backyard makeover in Domestic Blitz history. "It's great to have the Blockheads give back to such a deserving family, not to mention Shaynna and Darren who roll their sleeves up to help create the most stunning Blitz transformation ever," said Programming Executive, Simon Baird.
Season 1
15 episodes · First aired 2003-06-01 · ★ 10.0 In the season that launched one of Australia's most beloved shows, four couples renovate four floors of an apartment block in Bondi.
E01
Episode 1
2003-06-01 · 40 min
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.
E02
Episode 2
2003-06-08 · 42 min
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.
E03
Episode 3
2003-06-15 · 42 min
Termites are discovered throughout! The tenants begin to spy on each other and renovation turns into reconstruction as floorplans begin to change.
E04
Episode 4
2003-06-22 · 42 min
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.
E05
Episode 5
2003-06-29 · 40 min
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.
E06
Episode 6
2003-07-06 · 42 min
The couples rush to finish their third room to win a bonus. Issues arise when one couple plans to relocate their hot water unit.
E07
Episode 7
2003-07-13 · 41 min
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.
E08
Episode 8
2003-07-20 · 42 min
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.
E09
Episode 9
2003-07-21 · 42 min
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.
E10
Episode 10
2003-07-27 · 42 min
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.
E11
Episode 11
2003-08-04 · 41 min
Judgement on the last room at last. Tempers break and one couple threatens to leave the competition.
E12
Grand Finale Auction
2003-08-10 · 69 min
This season finale covers auction day and the winners of the real estate challenge.
E13
Reno Rumble (Part 1)
2003-08-11 · 60 min
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.
E14
Reno Rumble (Part 2)
2003-08-17 · 60 min
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.
E15
Reno Rumble (Part 3)
2003-08-19 · 60 min
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.
