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The Best Episodes of The Block Season 12

Every episode of The Block Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Block Season 12!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Block Season 12 Episode 46 - Auction Day
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    S12:E46

    It's auction day and the five incredible Block apartments go under the hammer. There's plenty of tension and nerves as Scotty and the contestants watch their auctions unfold.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Block Season 12 Episode 1 - The Biggest Block Begins
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    S12:E1

    Andy and Ben create an art deco inspired feature in their bedroom and Carlene is inspired by wallpaper for her room. Foreman Keith reminds all the contestants that heritage features must be restored.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Block Season 12 Episode 17 - Living and Dining Week Begins
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E17

    Another big week begins when the teams get started on their living and dining rooms. Planning the perfect space is key this week and a bitter feud begins for two couples.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Block Season 12 Episode 18 - $10,000 Challenge
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E18

    The teams have a chance to win a share of $10,000. They must create a home away from home at a Stayz property, embracing the artist and stylist within. Julia and Sasha struggle to see eye to eye on the planning of their dining room.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Block Season 12 Episode 19 - Mid Week Blues
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E19

    Its a gruelling week for all the teams. Ceilings must be redone, floors are ripped up and hefty fines are issued for after hours noise. Julia and Sasha's week goes from bad to worse.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Block Season 12 Episode 21 - Master Bedroom Week Begins
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E21

    The teams are battling it out for the most luxurious master bedrooms and walk in wardrobes they can afford. Dwindling budgets and tight deadlines keep everyone on their toes. The buyers jury judges the best apartment so far.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Block Season 12 Episode 22 - Bubbles Challenge
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E22

    The teams meet Scotty and Shelley for a soap making and wood turning challenge. There's a chance to win $5000 cash, and the winning soap will be stocked in David Jones stores across Australia.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Block Season 12 Episode 23 - Budget Blues
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E23

    As the week continues everyone is feeling the budget squeeze, and it goes from bad to worse for one team who are fined $2000 for using power tools after hours.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Block Season 12 Episode 30 - Challenge Day
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E30

    There's a chance for one team to win $5000 cash. With the help of a craftsman, each team must build a dining table for their terrace, in a theme allocated to them. Block All Stars Dan and Dani are guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Block Season 12 Episode 31 - Kitchen Week Chaos
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E31

    Kitchen week gets the better of the contestants and budgets are drying up. Designs take shape as installation begins but some teams aren't happy with the outcome.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Block Season 12 Episode 32 - Kitchens Revealed
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E32

    Its the end of kitchen week and the teams have put their very best efforts into delivering five unique and impressive kitchens. The judges have trouble deciding who will take home the $10,000.

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  12. The Block Season 12 Episode 33 - Terrace and Re-do Rooms
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E33

    The most important week of renovating begins as the teams begin work on their terraces. Each team is given $5,000 to spend on their re-do room, and it's a chance to improve on the worst room they've delivered.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Block Season 12 Episode 34 - Budget Blues
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E34

    Work on the terraces and roof top garden continues and Keith and Dan go through each apartment with a long list of defects that need fixing. The teams have a chance to win some cash with a dinner party challenge.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Block Season 12 Episode 35 - Brendan Fevola Cooking Challenge
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E35

    The team who puts on the best dinner party for Brendan Fevola and partner Alex will win $6000 cash in tonight's challenge. Second place takes home $4000 so the stakes are high

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  15. The Block Season 12 Episode 36 - Terraces Revealed
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E36

    Tonight the contestants hand over their completed terraces and re-do rooms. The judges are impressed but opinions are divided and the scores are tight. The teams discover Scotty's big secret as he reveals their final challenge.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Block Season 12 Episode 37 - The Final Challenge Begins
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E37

    Work on the challenge apartment begins and when the treasurer and project manager is appointed, alliances are formed and things get off to a rocky start.

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  17. The Block Season 12 Episode 38 - Renovating Roller Coaster
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E38

    The challenge apartment takes shape and it's a roller coaster ride for the teams with sickness, stress and trouble. There's also a sleepover planned, Keith and Dan hand out the lists of defects.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Block Season 12 Episode 39 - Challenge Episode Takes Shape
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E39

    Scotty and Shelley arrive to check on progress. The teams have the chance to win $20,000, $15,000 or $10,000 off their reserves this week and the competition heats up.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Block Season 12 Episode 40 - Challenge Apartment Rooms Revealed
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E40

    Five rooms in the challenge apartment are completed. The judges decide which team has the advantage on auction day. First place receives $20,000 off their reserve price, second place $15,000 and third place $10,000 off their reserves.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Block Season 12 Episode 41 - Final Week Begins
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E41

    The contestants begin their final rooms in the challenge apartment. The budget blues hit hard as Kim's allocation of funds doesn't please any of the other teams and friendships are tested as ten weeks of renovating takes it's toll.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Block Season 12 Episode 20 - Living and Dining Rooms Revealed
    5.8/10(5 votes)

    S12:E20

    It's the explosive end to a massive week of renovating. Julia and Sasha struggle to get their room finished and Julia isn't happy with the result. Ben and Andy, the self proclaimed style king, argue about their dining table.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Block Season 12 Episode 42 - Budget Blues and Budget Wins
    5.8/10(5 votes)

    S12:E42

    Scotty arrives to talk budget with treasurer Kim and it isn't good news when Scotty is out of pocket. Kim has some welcome news for all the teams except for one. There's a chance to win $5000 cash in Scotty's last challenge.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Block Season 12 Episode 43 - Birthday Bash
    5.8/10(5 votes)

    S12:E43

    Scotty and Shelley inspect progress of the challenge apartment. All the Blockheads forget their differences and head out to celebrate Chris's birthday and the celebrations are full of surprises.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Block Season 12 Episode 44 - Final Challenge Rooms Revealed
    5.8/10(5 votes)

    S12:E44

    Tonight The Block is officially complete as the teams hand over their final rooms of the challenge apartment. There's a special guest judge and another chance to win $20,000, $15,000 or $10,000 off their reserve prices on auction day.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Block Season 12 Episode 45 - Party Time
    5.6/10(5 votes)

    S12:E45

    It's time for the contestants to celebrate all they have accomplished in 11 long weeks. Then the five weary teams move out and head home and the Block is open for inspection to the public for the first time.

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Auction Day" is the best rated episode of "The Block" season 12. It scored 6.4/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/13/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Biggest Block Begins".