The Block - Season 1

The Block - Season 1

Season 1

In the season that launched one of Australia's most beloved shows, four couples renovate four floors of an apartment block in Bondi. Hosted by Jamie Durie.

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Episodes12
DatesJun 1, 2003 - Aug 17, 2003
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Episodes

Episode 1 - Series Premiere
Season 1Episode 160 min

Episode 1 - Series Premiere

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.
Jun 1, 2003
Episode 2
Season 1Episode 260 min

Episode 2

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.
Jun 8, 2003
Episode 3
Season 1Episode 360 min

Episode 3

Termites are discovered throughout! The tenants begin to spy on each other and renovation turns into reconstruction as floorplans begin to change.
Jun 15, 2003
Episode 4
Season 1Episode 460 min

Episode 4

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.
Jun 22, 2003
Episode 5
Season 1Episode 560 min

Episode 5

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.
Jun 29, 2003
Episode 6
Season 1Episode 660 min

Episode 6

The couples rush to finish their third room to win a bonus. Issues arise when one couple plans to relocate their hot water unit.
Jul 6, 2003
Episode 7
Season 1Episode 760 min

Episode 7

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.
Jul 13, 2003
Episode 8
Season 1Episode 860 min

Episode 8

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.
Jul 20, 2003
Episode 9
Season 1Episode 960 min

Episode 9

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.
Jul 27, 2003
Episode 10
Season 1Episode 1060 min

Episode 10

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.
Aug 3, 2003
Episode 11
Season 1Episode 1160 min

Episode 11

Judgement on the last room at last. Tempers break and one couple threatens to leave the competition.
Aug 10, 2003
Episode 12 - Grand Finale Auction
Season 1Episode 1260 min

Episode 12 - Grand Finale Auction

This season finale covers auction day and the winners of the real estate challenge.
Aug 17, 2003

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