The BEST episodes of Barracuda

Every episode of Barracuda ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Barracuda!

Based on award-winning novelist Christos Tsiolkas’ book and adapted for television in four parts, Barracuda is a moving story about identity, obsession, desire, the dizzy heights of success and the terrifying risk of failure. Starring Rachel Griffiths and Matt Nable and introducing Elias Anton as Danny Kelly.

Last Updated: 3/2/2024Network: ABC (AU)Status: Ended
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2000
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8.16
56 votes

#1 - 2000

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/31/2016

It’s the opening night of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and the nation is buzzing with excitement. It’s been two years since Danny’s public loss and humiliation at the Commonwealth Games and he is still consumed with overwhelming disappointment and anger. He finishes his day at his dead-end job and returns home to the Kelly house where the family feels more fractured than ever.

Directors: Robert Connolly
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1997
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8.12
67 votes

#2 - 1997

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/17/2016

After Danny’s success in Albury, he trains hard with the swim squad. And he’s finally earned their respect. However coach Torma unsettles Danny by insisting he change his stroke to butterfly. He believes Danny will never win gold with freestyle.

Directors: Robert Connolly
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1998
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7.96
56 votes

#3 - 1998

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/2016

Fresh from his world record-breaking swim, Danny’s dreams come true when he is accepted into the Australian squad for the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. He celebrates with Taylor but their developing relationship takes a turn when Taylor introduces Danny to someone new.

Directors: Robert Connolly
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1996
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7.82
78 votes

#4 - 1996

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/2016

Daniel moves closer to his dream of winning Olympic gold when he wins a scholarship and starts training under respected coach Frank Torma. But he faces stiff competition from golden boy swimming champion Martin.

Directors: Robert Connolly
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