Season 1

1. Episode 1

April 17, 2023 · 46m

New Zealand's best balloon artists compete for the title of Blow Up Champion in this colourful new competition series

2. Episode 2

April 17, 2023 · 46m

Aotearoa's best balloon artists battle to avoid elimination. Their challenge, to build a character that is battling against the wind.

3. Episode 3

April 22, 2023 · 46m

To celebrate Warners Brothers 100 year anniversary. the balloon artists must create a character from some of our most iconic movies, from Batman to Scooby Do.

4. Episode 4

April 24, 2023 · 46m

After a shock announcement the top 5 balloon artists compete to make a creation that must fly through the sky.

5. Episode 5

April 30, 2023 · 45m

It's an out of the world challenge as the contestants are given ten hours to create a scene from an alien planet.

6. Episode 6

May 1, 2023 · 45m

Contestants must create an animal found in a zoo, as well as its enclosure. The bottom two face off in a balloon battle where one will be eliminated.

7. Episode 7

May 8, 2023 · 45m

Today's challenge will test the contestant's techincal expertise, as our final 4 create a dress made completely from balloons.

8. Episode 8

May 9, 2023 · 45m

Prepare for a fashion show like no other as the balloon artists put their couture creations on the fashion runway.

9. Episode 9

May 15, 2023 · 45m

In the Blow Up semi-final, 3 contestants compete for the remaining 2 places in the final. Contestants must create something from the Jurassic world.

10. Episode 10

May 16, 2023 · 45m

It's the Blow Up grand final! Our contestants must build their Blow Up masterpiece. They have 18 hours to prove themselves the best balloon artist in Aotearoa and take home the Blow Up trophy!