The Renovators
The Renovators
From the team behind MasterChef, The Renovators arrives as the biggest, most elaborate and richest competition-based television production ever undertaken in Australia.
The 48 Hour Challenge
26 Renovators contestants arrived at the warehouse to be greeted by host Brendan Moar and judges Robyn Holt, Peter Ho and Barry Du Bois.
The Hammer Challenge
A new day in the warehouse began with a Basic Skills Challenge yhose bending their nails were eliminated from the first stage of the Challenge
Off-Site Challenge
A new day in the warehouse began with a Basic Skills Challenge yhose bending their nails were eliminated from the first stage of the Challenge
Car Parts Challenge
With another house key up for grabs, the action kicked off with a White Room 'Car Wars' Challenge. Teams of three were required to renovate a room based around a car obtained from the wrecker's yard
Street Appeal Challenge
With another house key up for grabs, the action kicked off with a White Room 'Car Wars' Challenge. Teams of three were required to renovate a room based around a car obtained from the wrecker's yard
Double Elimination Challenge
The contestants were informed that a double elimination would be taking place. First they competed in a Basic Skills Challenge.
Building Plans
The teams learn that when they returned they would need to present their renovation plans, and the team judged to have the most profitable blueprint would be awarded a $10k Bunnings Gift Card.
Challenge - Coffee Table
At the Warehouse the contestants are introduced to respected Australian Interior Designer, Greg Natale who will be the guest judge for a special coffee table challenge.
Stress Test - Property Research Caboolture
The Sixties Suburban Team find themself in a Real Estate Stress Test elimination after losing the Coffee Table Challenge. 'Team Chris and Tina' is up against 'Team Nathan and Joanne'
How To - DIY Bathroom
There are no challenges! The contestants have some time off so they can relax and soak up the expertise of the judges with a How To masterclass.
Challenge - Brick Wall
There are no challenges! The contestants have some time off so they can relax and soak up the expertise of the judges with a How To masterclass.
Progress Inspection
Judgement Day began with Ali announcing her decision to exit the competition, leaving her Fibro Cottage team in disarray.
Panic Room - 80s Dinner Party
The Navy Team are up for elimination in a Panic Room Challenge. One member of the team will go home. Michael, Kelly and Jarrad enter three separate rooms left in a mess
Challenge - Gardenmania
Brendan introduced the next challenge - 'Garden Mania' - in which teams would select a garden theme at random and have five hours to transform a 6x6 metre patch of bare earth into a landscaped wonder.
Stress Test - Property Research Collingwood
Brendan introduced the next challenge - 'Garden Mania' - in which teams would select a garden theme at random and have five hours to transform a 6x6 metre patch of bare earth into a landscaped wonder.
How To - Timber Table
The contestants enjoyed a breather at the end of another hard week with a How To Masterclass.
Challenge - Hang A Picture
The contestants began a new day in the warehouse with a Build It challenge, having to hang pictures with absolute precision in order to win an advantage going into the White Room challenge.
Progress Inspection
Judgement Day began with the contestants learning that a big prize was on the line for the teams impressing the judges most with their progress
Panic Room - Office Rescue
The Panic Room Reward Challenge began by each team nominating a member to compete: Keenan, Michael and Nathan stepping forward. The prize was revealed to be a pool package
Challenge - Reverse Garbage
It's a fun and environmentally friendly challenge for the contestants as they head off to Reverse Garbage in Sydney's Marrickville to create masterpieces from the shops discarded treasures
Stress Test - Property Research
It's working bee day at The Weatherboard and the contestants arrive at the house in rain to start renovating.
How To - Stud Walls
Before the week's How To began Fiona dropped a bombshell by withdrawing from the competition due to medical reasons, handing the keys to The Shop over to new team leader August.
Challenge - Lego Tower
Peter Ho made a dramatic entrance into the warehouse on a train carrying a cargo of Lego blocks.
Progress Inspection
Judgement Day arrived with the teams all encountering their own stumbling blocks. Suzanne began work at the Sixties Suburban and found it a struggle integrating herself into the new look Khaki Team.
Panic Room - Run-down Kitchen
The Orange Team faced a Panic Room Challenge more punishing than any before it. Entering their rooms they were presented with kitchens from hell, with dirt and debris everywhere.
Challenge - BBQ Area
Brendan revealed that the next Off-Site Challenge would follow a great Australian theme: a BBQ build.
Stress Test - Curtains and Flat Packs
The losing members of the Black Team from the Off-Site Challenge arrived for their Stress Test, which began with a curtain hanging round.
How To - Fathers Day
Torrential rain slowed the progress of all the teams, punishing the freshly laid concrete at The Weatherboard House and stopping pool excavation at The Fibro Cottage.
Challenge - Flat Pack Carport
The contestants arrived at the warehouse for their latest challenge: to build a car port over and around a car.
Progress Inspection
Judgement Day began with the Sky Blue Team realising that if the back wall of The Inner City Terrace wasn't properly supported during the demo it risked bringing that and adjoining walls crashing down
Panic Room - Courtyards
Arriving for its first ever Elimination Challenge, the Greens faced a Panic Room. Given three hours to transform courtyards from hell, each contestant picked an extra recruit to help them with the task.
Challenge - Feature Light
For the week's Off-Site Challenge each team had six hours to create a feature light to display in the Victoria Room, following the theme of British Raj.
Stress Test - Oldest to Newest and a Ceiling Rose
The Orange and Green Teams arrived for their Stress Test, which took place over two rounds. The first round required them to put a selection of chairs from various decades into chronological order.
How To - A Window for a Door
Peter Ho take Jason J and Suzanne off-site to marvel at some award-winning light installations, while in the warehouse Baz and Brendan conduct a How To on replacing windows with French doors.
Challenge - Concrete Slab
For the first challenge the teams lay the perfect concrete slab, with the top three finishing to Baz's satisfaction going through to the White Room Challenge.
Progress Inspection
The teams raced to complete as much work as they could before Judgement Day began. Excavation hit a snag at The Inner City Terrace, but the issue was thankfully overcome with minimal delay.
Panic Room - Summer Theme
Members of the Sky Blue Team entered their Panic Rooms to find them empty, save a hero wall featuring a summer beach scene.
Challenge - Bath House
The Off-Site Challenge is to create an exotic design for the exclusive Pool Bar at The Ivy. The space is divided into two halves, with the Black Team given a Roman Bathhouse theme and the Golds Japanese Bathhouse.
Stress Test - Lighting Order
The safe contestants arrived at The Shop for the Working Bee, while the losing members of the Black Team entered the warehouse for the Stress Test.
How to - Concrete
With no challenges to worry about, the contestants relaxed and enjoyed the week's How To, which began with Baz talking them through some dramatic uses for concrete and proceeding to make a stunning bathtub
Queensland Flood Aid - Goodna
Twenty-two of the The Renovators contestants, past and present, are reunited for a special week of challenges in flood ravaged Queensland. They fly to the Sunshine state to makeover the house of Greg and Janet, and their two baby girls.
Queensland Flood Aid - Rocklea
The second task for the week in Queensland was at Rocklea State School, with the contestants breaking off into teams and each having to create an outdoor area. The Gold Team pick a learning centre to build, while the Black Team create a BBQ area.
Queensland Flood Aid - South Bank (Brisbane)
The contestants arrived in Brisbane's South Bank for their latest Queensland challenge: to craft street furniture in their teams. The teams had five hours to complete the task, with award-winning designer Alex Lotersztain mentoring them
Queensland Flood Aid - Darra
For their final Queensland challenge the contestants faced their biggest task yet: to transform a flood-ravaged community centre in Darra. The renovators were divided into teams, working on the outdoor area and the indoor.
Stress Test - Vertical Garden
While the safe contestants tried their best to conduct a Working Bee at The Weatherboard House despite a torrential downpour, the other arrived at the warehouse for their Stress Test.
Four Weeks till Auction Update
The contestants arrived back at their houses to see how progress had continued in their absence. Peter welcomed Sam to his team, while the Sky Blues learned to cope after Kathy's elimination.
Challenge - Express Yourself
The contestants walked into a White Room Challenge like never before: rather than having a set theme and choosing furniture from the warehouse, the teams were asked to express themselves with an original design
Progress Inspection - Bedroom Reveal
The teams raced to finish their bedrooms before the judges arrived for inspection. Baz, Robyn and Chris Gray paid each team a visit, expressing amazement at their efforts while offering constructive feedback on how to make the rooms even better
Panic Room - Bathroom Nightmare
The best performers from Judgement Day arrived for their Panic Room Challenge, with an incredible prize on the line. Entering their Panic Rooms, they discovered it was a bathroom they would need to completely transform.
Challenge - Recycled Site Office
Sustainability expert Michael Mobbs is welcomed into the warehouse to introduce the next Off-Site Challenge: creating a site office made from recycled materials at Kimbriki tip. They are judged on eco friendliness, craftsmanship and beauty.
Challenge - Wall Styling
Brendan dropped the bombshell that a member of the Grey Team team would have to move over to The Sixties Suburban. Members from each team would compete in a wall styling challenge, with the winning house getting to choose who would join Nathan.
Moving Day
The contestants moved into their respective houses, which promised to be a less than comfortable experience. Natalia was welcomed to the Khaki Team and was instantly shocked at the amount of work left to do at The Sixties Suburban.
Challenge - Make an Artistic Statement
The contestants awoke in their new homes, before heading off to face a styling challenge at Freedom Furniture. The teams had an hour to make an artistic statement with a piece of furniture.
Progress Inspection - Bathroom Reveal
The teams raced to complete their bathrooms ahead of the Judgement Day inspection. With a massive cash prize of $30,000 on the line for the best bathroom, there was more incentive than ever to blow the judges away.
Head to Head - The Shop
August and Christie left The Shop for their head-to-head, knowing that one of them wouldn't be coming back. At the warehouse Brendan revealed the challenge: creating a piece of furniture that would fit perfectly at their property.
Challenge - Wedding Reception
The contestants were introduced to soon-to-be-wed Jason and Millicent, who set them the next Offsite Challenge: decorate the venue for their wedding reception the following day.
Head to Head - The Half Done House
Peter and Sam square off in the second Head-to-Head, Peter having to complete the living/dining space at The Half-Done House while Sam works on the backyard. Sam's nerves were stretched thin by teammate Jason gathering materials
Meet the Renovators Families
Needing a boost in the aftermath of the Head-to-Head, the contestants were surprised by visits from their loved ones, who joined them for a family member Working Bee.
Challenge - The Final White Room
For their final White Room Challenge of the series the teams had to build a kids' room, given a storeroom of materials to choose from full of colour and fun. The contestants all reverted into childlike states as they got the jobs done
Challenge - Streetwise
For this week's Judgement Day the teams had to race to enhance the 'Street Appeal' of their respective properties before the judges arrived for inspection. Facing tight deadlines the contestants were in panic mode trying to get the work completed
Head to Head - Inner City Terrace
ason and Luke arrived at the warehouse for the third Head-to-Head: a White Room Challenge. They had four hours to transform their spaces into stunning kitchens, with Luke getting first choice of theme and selecting 'city'
Head to Head - Weatherboard House
Brendan arrived at The Weatherboard House to give some words of encouragement to Keenan and Mel ahead of their Head-to-Head. Their challenge was to complete the property's second and third bedrooms,
Final Head to Head
The last two teams faced their Head-to-Heads. Over at The Sixties Suburban Nathan opted to take on the living room, aided by Peter, leaving Natalia and Luke to work on the dining room.
Advice from the Judges
They may have won the right to take their properties to auction, but there was no rest for the renovators as the final How To of the series began. With so much to do before auction day, the contestants raced to complete their renovations.
The Final Inspection
The final Judgement Day of the series arrived, with plenty to play for as following their inspections the judges would decide which of the houses they thought was the best heading into auction.
The Finale - Auction Night
Auction day arrived, with the Top 6 holding their collective breath as the auctions got underway. First up was The Weatherboard House, with Mel and the rest of the Green Team watching anxiously.