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Season 8
8x1
Elimination 1
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 27, 2014
The show begins in an old movie theatre in Melbourne's Albert Park. Two couples, both die hard fans of the show, compete to become contestants. They're each given $10,000 and 24 hours to create a down town New York loft style apartment.
8x2
Elimination 2
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 28, 2014
Two more teams of fans go head to head in a 24-hour challenge. The winners will be the second and final team of fans to move into The Block.
8x3
Fans meet Faves
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 30, 2014
Faves Brad and Dale and Alyssa and Lysandra team up against our new comers in a styling challenge to decide who lives where on The Block. They must re-create a high end designer living room on a limited budget.
8x4
Apartment challenge: Fans v Faves
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 02, 2014
Judges Neale Whitaker and Darren Palmer decide on the winners of the challenge. They are given first and second choice of apartments as well as a bonus $5000 cash to kick start their renovations.
8x5
Move in, camp out
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 03, 2014
It's the first official day on The Block and the teams discover that over the next 10 weeks they each need to create a three storey, three bedroom, three bathroom luxury apartment.
8x6
Super Luke
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 04, 2014
Work continues on the week one rooms and Keith gives the teams a near impossible 24 hour deadline. The contestants quickly realise they need to keep the big picture in mind and some go shopping for their kitchens.
8x7
Shelley's First Challenge - Switched On
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 05, 2014
The contestants need to design and create bedside lamps and a floor lamp that must be used in their week one room. The pressure is on with $5000 cash and $2500 worth of laundry appliances awarded to the winning design.
8x8
Scott and Shelley walk around The Block
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 06, 2014
There's 48 hours until our teams need to deliver their first bedrooms, and the contestants have Keith on the warpath. He's impressed by one team of fans but not so impressed with one team of faves. Scotty takes Shelly on a tour of The Block.
8x9
The Block Unlocked 1 (Elimination Rooms + Favourites)
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 06, 2014
Catch up on the week that was on The Block, and see all the best of behind the scenes including the audition tapes that helped turned our fans into contestants. This series the judges will be tougher than ever on the contestants.
8x10
Guest Bedroom Room Reveal
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 09, 2014
The contestants hand over their first completed room, the guest bedroom. For the first time ever, the judges don't know who's rooms they are judging. The scores are tight, with the winning team scoring $10 000 to add to their budget.
8x11
Triple Room Week
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 10, 2014
It's the beginning of another week of renovating and the pressure builds for one team of new comers. This week our contestants must complete three rooms, a bathroom, laundry and drying terrace.
8x12
Bathroom Disasters
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 11, 2014
Scotty has an offer some teams can't refuse. The week one winners are shocked to find there's more to first place than the cash prize. Two teams must deal with a flooring issue that will set them back a day of renovating.
8x13
Square Metre House Challenge
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 12, 2014
Midway through their second week of renovating, the weary Block contestants have another challenge on their hands. They must build a one square metre house then customise and decorate their creation. The winners pocket $5000 cash.
8x14
Sleepy Steve and Chantelle
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 13, 2014
Scotty and Shelley visit The Block to check on progress and discover one couple is struggling with the work load this week. Their lack of experience could mean one less room for the judges on reveal day.
8x15
The Block Unlocked 2 (Guest Bedroom 1)
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 13, 2014
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8x16
Guest Bathroom, Laundry, Drying Terrace Room Reveal
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 16, 2014
Its the end of a huge week of renovating as the contestants race to deliver their laundries, bathrooms and drying terraces. Its only their second week on The Block and the efforts of one team take the judges by surprise.
8x17
Darren Palmer master class
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 17, 2014
Judge Darren Palmer treats the fans to a styling workshop where they learn how to make the most out of their apartments. Its party time for all the contestants as they celebrate a very special bucks night.
8x18
The morning after
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 18, 2014
All the contestants must turn their attention to the common area where decisions need to be made. Its half way through the week and work on the guest bedrooms comes to a halt as a huge storm hits The Block.
8x19
The Mark Tuckey Challenge
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 19, 2014
Shelley Craft introduces the teams to furniture designer Mark Tuckey for their latest challenge. There's plenty of enthusiasm from the contestants who must design and create a table to be used in their apartments. First prize is $5,000 cash
8x20
Wall wars
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 20, 2014
Keith puts the pressure on everyone to work harder in the communal area. Steve steps outside his comfort zone and goes shopping on his own for the first time. He and Chantelle think they have this week's secret room-winning formula.
8x21
The Block Unlocked 3 (Guest Bathroom, Laundry, Drying Terrace)
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 20, 2014
Catch up on all the drama of the week and learn the design secrets of each couple as they guide you through their completed rooms. Hosted by Shelley Craft.
8x22
Bedroom Two Room Reveal
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 23, 2014
Tonight the contestants complete another bedroom and the faves discover they've got some strong competition. Steve and Chantelle's risky parquetry wall surprises the judges. The winning team is thrilled to receive $10,000.
8x23
The Forgotten Pool
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 24, 2014
The contestants begin work on their main bathrooms and they also have the enormous task of completing the pool and common area downstairs. Each team is responsible for a job and time management is a challenge for some.
8x24
The Pool Area Reveal
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 25, 2014
The communal pool area downstairs is finally finished and Scotty is impressed with the end result. Three teams feel disgruntled, and aren't happy with one couple who have concentrated on their own apartment.
8x25
A Block Wedding
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 26, 2014
Tonight its a Block wedding when 2012 contestants Brad and Lara get married. Everyone enjoys a night off from renovating followed by a leisurely lunch with Scotty. But he and Shelley have a surprise challenge and its fans v faves.
8x26
Bathroom Battles
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 27, 2014
Bathrooms are progressing well and the competition is hotting up. All the teams have something special to impress the judges and one team is spending up big. There's bad news for one team who learn the kitchen they've ordered is too big.
8x27
The Block Unlocked 4 (Second Bedroom/Pool Area)
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 27, 2014
Catch up on all the drama of the week and learn the design secrets of each couple as they guide you through their completed rooms. Hosted by Shelley Craft.
8x28
The Main Bathrooms
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 02, 2014
Tonight the teams are relieved to complete their main bathrooms and hand them over for judging. Tensions are high when Scotty reveals the scores and one team scores a perfect 30 out of 30.
8x29
Kitchen Week Begins
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 03, 2014
Kitchen week on The Block is always stressful and one couple starts without a builder. Even our experienced renovators start to crack under the pressure. There's a chance for everyone to cool off with a pool party in the communal area.
8x30
Budget Blues
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 04, 2014
Budget woes hit the The Block tonight with three out of four teams in desperate need of more funds to continue renovating. One couple try and change their kitchen layout at the eleventh hour.
8x31
Shelley's Challenge
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 05, 2014
The teams take a break from the stresses of kitchen week and meet Shelley for a chance to win some much needed renovating money. Her latest challenge will bring out the designer in our contestants, and the winning team takes home $5000 cash
8x32
The Heart of the Home
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 06, 2014
Twins Alisa and Lysandra re-think the design of their kitchen and another couple continue to spend all their winnings. Scotty hosts another round of Wheel of Misfortune and the outcome surprises everyone.
8x33
The Block Unlocked 5 (Main Bathroom)
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 07, 2014
Join Shelley Craft and see all the funniest behind the scenes from another week of renovating. See how the kitchens are progressing and get the inside scoop from judges Neale, Shaynna and Darren.
8x34
Kitchen Room Reveal
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 09, 2014
The kitchen is known as the heart of the home and tonight all four Block kitchens are completed and handed over for judging. Neale, Shaynna and Darren are impressed and there's just one point separating first and second place.
8x35
The Ground Floor
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 10, 2014
Its the start of Living and Dining room week for the fans and faves. Its a huge space to renovate in one week and the budget is especially tight for the one team who haven't yet won a room.
8x36
The Block Under Attack
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 11, 2014
Its mid week madness on The Block as the living and dining areas start to come to life. All four teams come up with their own original ideas, hoping to impress the judges.
8x37
Phil and Amity Return
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 12, 2014
Scotty and Keith pay a special visit to a local primary school to lend a hand, and Shelley surprises the teams with a gardening challenge. There's $6,000 in prize money up for grabs. All Stars Phil and Amity drop in to The Block.
8x38
The Block's Best Kept Secret
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 13, 2014
The living and dining rooms begin to take shape with fireplaces and timber feature walls for some teams and plenty of painting for all the teams.
8x39
The Block Unlocked 6 (Kitchens)
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 14, 2014
Join Shelley Craft and hear what the judges thought about the completed kitchens. We'll also check on progress of the living and dining rooms, and see how the teams are progressing renovating such large spaces.
8x40
Living And Dining Rooms Reveal
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 16, 2014
The teams complete their largest spaces, the living and dining rooms. Judges Neale, Shaynna and Darren judge the rooms and one team walks away with $10,000 cash to put towards renovating the rest of their apartment.
8x41
Master Bedroom Week
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 17, 2014
The start of another week means another room to renovate. The contestants get to work on their master bedrooms and ensuites.
8x42
Comedy Night
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 18, 2014
Its Comedy Night on The Block as the teams try their luck at stand up comedy, with reluctance from some contestants. There's a share in $5000 cash for the funniest fans and faves. Newly-wed Lara arrives to visit Brad.
8x43
Colour My World Challenge
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 19, 2014
Shelley has a very special challenge for the teams, making over bedrooms for the Lighthouse Foundation. There's $5000 to be won to help with their renovation.
8x44
Tensions Rise
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 20, 2014
Keith and Steve clash as do the twins. One team is running out of time to complete grand plans for their master suite.
8x45
The Block Unlocked 7 (Living & Dining Rooms)
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 21, 2014
Join Shelley Craft and get the inside scoop on what the judges thought about the living and dining areas. Catch up on what happened behind the scenes this week as the fans and faves work towards delivering their luxurious master suites.
8x46
Master Suites Revealed
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 23, 2014
The master bedrooms and ensuites are now ready for judging, meaning that the interior spaces are now complete. Shaynna is impressed by the efforts of one team and disappointed with how another team has faired.
8x47
Scores Are Revealed
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 24, 2014
The teams learn the scores for the master bedrooms and ensuites and there's just half a point between first and second place. The team then begin work on their exterior terraces and they'll also receive $5000 to fix up their worst room.
8x48
Last Rooms On The Block
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 25, 2014
The work on the exterior terraces starts to take shape but the budgets are tight.
8x49
Best Worst Room Ever
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 26, 2014
The twins attempt to come up with a plan to try and earn some extra money while getting a tan. Shelley has a challenge worth $5000 to the winners.
8x50
Racing To The Finish Line
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 27, 2014
The terraces are close to completion and Scotty and Shelley pay the teams a final visit on site before they complete their renovation.
8x51
The Block Unlocked 8 (Master Suites)
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 27, 2014
Join host Shelley Craft for a look behind the scenes of the past week of renovating madness on The Block.
8x52
The Final Block Judging
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 30, 2014
The pressure increases as the last rooms, the first floor and roof top terraces, are ready for judging. The winning team receive $10,000 all for themselves and they also have a massive decision to make.
8x53
Two House Challenge
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 31, 2014
The teams face a long challenge that sees team against team against team battle it out neighbour against neighbour
8x54
Bedroom Blitz
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 01, 2014
It is House 1 verses House 2 and which ever team scores the highest points, wins extra cash off their reserve price come auction day.
8x55
The First Points
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 02, 2014
The teams attempt to impress the judges as the first three rooms for each challenge house are ready for inspection. One team has taken a massive gamble changing their room entirely.
8x56
The Pressure's On
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 03, 2014
The two house challenge continues with just a few days left to completely transform both houses.
8x57
The Block Unlocked (Terrace)
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 04, 2014
The show takes look back at this year's teams and the judges offer their verdict on who they think will win.
8x58
The Interiors
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 06, 2014
With only hours until tools down, the teams race to finish the interiors of the two Challenge houses. But before the Block judges get to cast their eye over the finished houses, the teams check out each other's work and have their opinion.
8x59
The Final Judgment
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 07, 2014
Both teams complete their backyards before the judges look over the entire houses and give their final scores of the current series. The winners receive an extra $10,000 off their reserve prices.
8x60
Open For Inspections
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 08, 2014
The winners of the final challenge week are revealed and two teams will go into the auction with nearly $30,000 off their reserve prices.
8x61 Season finale
The Grand Finale
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 09, 2014
After 10 weeks of renovating the big day has arrived. It's auction time! The teams find out their reserve prices and the auctions can now start. Who will win The Block Fans v Faves?

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