The Block Australia

Move In and 48 Hour Challenge - With “fake” contestants, our real contestants think theyʼre going to have to compete to be part of The Block. But when Scott tells them they are already contestants and that theyʼre in fact living at The Block, they couldnʼt be happier.

48 Hr House Challenge Decider - We learn that Johnno and Trixieʼs eight year old is high functioning autistic and doesnʼt understand the concept of time. So its really hard for them to explain to him why theyʼre not with him. Theyʼre struggling not being there for him.

Johnno and Trixie are very happy they chose the top floor apartment. Thereʼs an ATM in the foyer for the $80,000 cash they have to spend on their renovation.

There are water leaks on levels 2 and 4 and its a fiddly and time-consuming job to find where theyʼre coming from. George and Bec want to get on with their bathroom but will have to wait.

The twins arenʼt happy with their selection of Stegbar wardrobes and try (in vain) to change their design at the last minute. They end up liking the end result and their first design when they see it installed. Scotty looses it talking to Johnno and Trixie. He canʼt get over Trixieʼs laugh.

The Block Unlocked is a great way to catch up on the week’s progress before heading into room reveal.

Matt becomes a control freak when it comes to executing his splattered paint room. But the judges arenʼt impressed with their idea and the scores tell the story.

The teams inspect each other's first rooms and Johnno and Trixie canʼt get over their loss. Theyʼre not impressed with the finish in George and Becʼs room. Trixieʼs lost her confidence after the loss in Room 1, and she has trouble making decisions.

Bec feels like sheʼs in over her head, with the plumbing problems in their apartment getting the better of her, George and their builder. The tradies are getting just as competitive as the contestants.

The steam room debacle is over, everyoneʼs come clean and Johnno and Trixie will go ahead with their steam room but say they wonʼt feature it for judging.

The waterproofing in Madi and Jarrodʼs bathrooms hasnʼt been done correctly and their tiler feels the wrath of Keith. Tiles come off and the waterproofingʼs done properly. Past contestants Rod and Tania arrive to see Alisa, who needs some stools made up for their steam room.

The Block Unlocked is a great way to catch up on the week’s progress before heading into room reveal.

Johnno says that he hopes their bathroom doesnʼt win because of the misunderstanding with the steam room. The judges are so impressed with the standard of the bathrooms.

The teams inspect each others rooms and the recent events involving the fluffy roller, means everyone is saying what they really think about the finished ensuites, especially the girls when theyʼre talking about Johnno and Trixieʼs bathrooms.

Thereʼs a war brewing between George and Becʼs builder and it all starts with a carpet sample that Matt and Kim want to borrow. Johnno and Trixie go shopping and Johnno isnʼt feeling well.

The Spacecraft screenprinting challenge is on using photos theyʼve taken. Matt and Kim are desperate for a win and Matt haggles in the shop owners to buy a piece within their $500 challenge budget.

Lysandra gets a special package from her husband on their five year wedding anniversary. George has to defend why they can afford so many trades when Matt suspects that they are underpaying their builder Tom.

The Block Unlocked is a great way to catch up on the week’s progress before heading into room reveal.

It's the rush to finish master bedroom and dressing rooms and some teams donʼt get any sleep before the reveal.

On the no tools day, George and Bec get creative but wish that they only had a bedroom rather than a bathroom as well. She wants to spend as much time with Rosa as possible.

With some rainy Melbourne weather, thereʼs not much motivation for anyone to get out of bed. Progress is very slow on the terraces, particularly on level 5.