Season 17 (2021)

Australia's favourite reno show is back and this year, young blood takes on Block legends in The Block Fans v Faves You won't believe the twists, turns and surprises that are about to go down in this Melbourne cul-de-sac. For starters, we've thrown out the plans and our BLOCKheads must design the entire layout from scratch! It's Fans versus Faves.

Episodes: 50

Star Cast: Scott Cam , Neale Whitaker , Shelley Craft , Keith Schleiger ,

Episodes List

Ep.1 House Decider Challenge

Air Date: 2021-08-08

It’s fans versus faves. The contestants must transform five very different houses into one cul-de-sac into luxury family homes, all without plans.

Ep.2 Guest Bedroom Week (1)

Air Date: 2021-08-09

The arrival of the all-star faves see the competition get real; the host reveals which houses the teams will choose to transform.

Ep.3 Guest Bedroom Week (2)

Air Date: 2021-08-10

Alliances are already forming, and the reality of no house plans throws the contestants off their game.

Ep.4 Guest Bedroom Week (3)

Air Date: 2021-08-11

It’s four days to bedroom reveal and misinformation rocks the teams as the differences between the all-stars and new kids become apparent.

Ep.5 Guest Bedroom Reveal

Air Date: 2021-08-15

The judges deliver their verdicts on the Blockheads’ guest bedrooms. While one team takes home the $10,000 cash, another may be hurt by the judges’ comments.

Ep.6 Bathroom Week (1)

Air Date: 2021-08-16

The contestants and judges don't see eye to eye when the teams check out each other's rooms.

Ep.7 Bathroom Week (2)

Air Date: 2021-08-17

The fans are finding out just how hard bathroom week can be. Do any of them make waterproof Wednesday?

Ep.8 Bathroom Week (3)

Air Date: 2021-08-18

The twins await make or break news and Scotty has a game changing surprise for the contestants.

Ep.9 Bathroom Reveal

Air Date: 2021-08-22

After a week of bathroom bungles, the judges decide who takes home $10,000 cash.

Ep.10 Master Bedroom & Walk-in-robe Week (1)

Air Date: 2021-08-23

Josh and Luke have more problems than they know what to do with and it all gets too much for Ronnie.

Ep.11 Master Bedroom & Walk-in-robe Week (2)

Air Date: 2021-08-24

Could this be the comeback story of the year for one couple. An emotional block challenge sees the teams dig deep.

Ep.12 Master Bedroom & Walk-in-robe Week (3)

Air Date: 2021-08-25

There are meltdowns all around the cul-de-sac as problems keep popping up for the Blockheads.

Ep.13 Master Bedroom & Walk-In-Robe Reveal

Air Date: 2021-08-29

The judges have a hard task ahead of them deciding who takes home the $10,000 for Master bedroom and walk-in robe week.

Ep.14 Half Basement Week (1)

Air Date: 2021-08-30

The amazing basement reno kick off so does the biggest cheating scandal in Block history.

Ep.15 Half Basement Week (2)

Air Date: 2021-08-31

The cheating scandal comes to a head when two contestants sit down for a tell all interview.

Ep.16 Half Basement Week (3)

Air Date: 2021-09-01

The most dramatic night in Block history with a body corporate meeting from hell.

Ep.17 Half Basement Reveal

Air Date: 2021-09-05

For the first time on the Block incredible basement spaces are revealed. Who wins the $10,000?

Ep.18 Master Ensuite Week (1)

Air Date: 2021-09-06

The teams start work on their inspirational bathrooms and get together for a winners-are-grinners dinner.

Ep.19 Master Ensuite Week (2)

Air Date: 2021-09-07

The Blockheads are set a crazy challenge that will see delight the whole family.

Ep.20 Master Ensuite Week (3)

Air Date: 2021-09-08

The Blockheads are working hard to complete their master ensuites and with one team now in possession of the gnome the competition is hotting up.

Ep.21 Master Ensuite Reveal

Air Date: 2021-09-12

The judges decide who to crown the winner of master ensuite week. Will the gnome come into play?

Ep.22 Guest Bedroom & Redo Week (1)

Air Date: 2021-09-13

Which contestant suddenly realises they are on a reality TV show? The contestants get started on their bedroom and redo rooms.

Ep.23 Guest Bedroom & Redo Week (2)

Air Date: 2021-09-14

The contestants take to the sea in a hilarious challenge. There is disastrous news for one team.

Ep.24 Guest Bedroom & Redo Week (3)

Air Date: 2021-09-15

Ep.25 Guest Bedroom & Redo Week Reveal

Air Date: 2021-09-19

Ep.26 Kitchen Week (1)

Air Date: 2021-09-20

The rift between The Block teams intensifies when Tanya and Vito and Josh and Luke decline an invite to Ronnie and Georgia's Winners Are Grinners dinner. This drama unfolds as Kitchen Week kicks off, which gets even busier when a Lip Sync Battle challenge is announced. And the pressure is on to deliver the best kitchen on the cul-de-sac, because this week's winning team will also get an entire wall of Gaggenau wine fridges. To get them in the mood, all teams are getting a Gaggenau refrigerator for their kitchens.

Ep.27 Kitchen Week (2)

Air Date: 2021-09-21

As if Kitchen Week was not big enough, Scotty throws in a lip sync challenge for The Blockheads that results in some mind-blowing performances.

Ep.28 Kitchen Week (3)

Air Date: 2021-09-22

Shelley and Scotty check on the progress of The Blockheads’ kitchens; someone is not Tanya’s cup of tea.

Ep.29 Kitchen Reveals

Air Date: 2021-09-26

Find out who wins over $100,000 is prizes for their magnificent kitchen.

Ep.30 Living Room And Dining Room Week (1)

Air Date: 2021-09-27

One team is furious about the judges' comments about their kitchen. Will they pick themselves up and tackle living dining room week?

Ep.31 Living Room And Dining Room Week (2)

Air Date: 2021-09-28

The teams must present their videos to see who wins the real estate listing challenge.

Ep.32 Living Room And Dining Room Week (3)

Air Date: 2021-09-29

Some teams are struggling with budgets, but they are putting their all in to finish their huge living and dining rooms.

Ep.33 Living Room And Dining Room Week Reveal

Air Date: 2021-10-03

Will Tanya and Vito's game changing living and dining room pay off in tonight's judging.

Ep.34 Hallway, Laundry & Powder Room Week (1)

Air Date: 2021-10-04

Ep.35 Hallway, Laundry & Powder Room Week (2)

Air Date: 2021-10-05

Ep.36 Hallway, Laundry & Powder Room Week (3)

Air Date: 2021-10-06

Ep.37 Hallway, Laundry & Powder Room Reveal

Air Date: 2021-10-10

Ep.38 Backyard Week (1)

Air Date: 2021-10-11

The Blockheads start backyard week with amazing landscaping and entertainment areas planned

Ep.39 Backyard Week (2)

Air Date: 2021-10-12

The Blockheads must present their homes to 150 potential buyers whilst continuing work on their backyards.

Ep.40 Backyard Week (3)

Air Date: 2021-10-13

As the teams realise Kirsty and Jesse house could be a huge threat on auction day. Questions are being asked how they are affording all their trades.

Ep.41 Backyard Reveals

Air Date: 2021-10-17

The judges are blown away by the stunning backyards. Find out who wins $10,000.

Ep.42 Garage, Study & Wine Cellar Week (1)

Air Date: 2021-10-18

Frosty relationships cause one team to refuse to enter another team's house.

Ep.43 Garage, Study & Wine Cellar Week (2)

Air Date: 2021-10-19

Ep.44 Garage, Study & Wine Cellar Week (2)

Air Date: 2021-10-20

Ep.45 Garage, Study & Wine Cellar Week Reveal

Air Date: 2021-10-24

Ep.46 Front Garden & Facade Week (1)

Air Date: 2021-10-25

With only one week left, will the contestants finish their houses on time or will front garden and facade prove to be their toughest yet?

Ep.47 Front Garden & Facade Week (2)

Air Date: 2021-10-26

Tensions rise, money troubles are everywhere and Bronte Court is chaotic as The Blockheads work on their front gardens and facades.

Ep.48 Front Garden & Facade Week (3)

Air Date: 2021-10-27

The Blockheads are ecstatic as their families are coming to visit. The teams reflect on their time on The Block.

Ep.49 Front Garden & Facade Reveal

Air Date: 2021-10-31

It's the last reveal on The Block 2021 before auction day. Who wins a new car for their beautiful front garden and facade?

Ep.50 The Auction

Air Date: 2021-11-07

There is finally an answer to the big question as the winner of The Block 2021 is revealed.

Star Cast

Scott Cam

Host

Neale Whitaker

Judge

Shelley Craft

Self

Keith Schleiger

Self

Dan Reilly

Self

Shaynna Blaze

Judge

Darren Palmer

Judge

Georgia Caceres

Self

Ronnie Caceres

Self

Mitch Edwards

Self

Mark McKie

Self

Vito Guccione

Self

Tanya Guccione

Self

Luke Packham

Self

Josh Packham

Self

Kirsty Lee Akers

Self

Jesse Anderson

Self

Scott Cam

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