The BEST episodes of Utopia (AU)

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

Set inside the offices of the "Nation Building Authority", a newly created government organization responsible for overseeing major infrastructure projects, Utopia explores that moment when bureaucracy and grand dreams collide. It's a tribute to those political leaders who have somehow managed to take a long-term vision and use it for short-term gain. The eight-part series follows the working lives of a tight-knit team in charge of guiding big building schemes from announcement to unveiling. Constant shifts in priorities are the order of the day as the staff are asked to come up with plans for everything from new roads and rail lines to airports and high rise urban developments. In short, Utopia examines the forces that go into creating a very well-designed white elephant.

Last Updated: 3/14/2024Network: ABC (AU)Status: Continuing
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The First Project
star
8.63
62 votes

#1 - The First Project

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/24/2014

Disillusioned by his first 11 months in the job Tony thinks back to the start. Launching the NBA was a great success but within weeks Jim was at his door desperate for a new announcement.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
On the Defence
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8.09
33 votes

#2 - On the Defence

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/30/2017

With a major defence white paper about to be launched Jim and Rhonda ask Tony for help. Meanwhile Nat is summoned to Canberra for an exciting new job. Back at the office it is time for a Risk and Safety audit.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Mission Creeps
star
8.07
29 votes

#3 - Mission Creeps

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/11/2019

Tony is asked by the Minister to oversee the implementation on a new electronic I.D card scheme. Nat and Ash must face the fact that their expensive wildlife project preservation may not have actually preserved any wildlife.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
Start Up
star
8.05
37 votes

#4 - Start Up

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/16/2017

Fresh from a trip to Silicon Valley, Jim asks Tony for help getting the Government involved in the world of start-ups. Meanwhile, a complaint from an ex-employee sees Nat accused of bullying. And Courtney decides it is time for the office to get new bins.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
The Ghost of Christmas Future
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8.04
24 votes

#5 - The Ghost of Christmas Future

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/9/2019

Following a trip to Canberra Tony finds himself at loggerheads with Rhonda and Jim after he refuses to back a major new government initiative. Nat and Ash are forced to break some bad news to the Minister.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
Snouts in the Trough
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8.03
38 votes

#6 - Snouts in the Trough

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/23/2017

Jim and Rhonda ask Tony for help building a new airport rail link — but Tony's proposal shocks them both. Meanwhile Nat has her entire week de-railed by a tweet. And the office welcomes their oldest employee who surprises everyone.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Apple TV
Story Time
star
8.00
15 votes

#7 - Story Time

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/12/2023

Rhonda forces Tony to fast track a long-term rail project. Nat goes the wrong kind of viral for a problematic photo. Ash investigates a recurring charge on the company account, while adjusting to his new e-scooter

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
Independence Day
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7.97
32 votes

#8 - Independence Day

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/6/2017

After threatening to resign Tony is offered his own independent infrastructure board but Jim clearly has his own ideas about the word "independent". Meanwhile Rhonda and Beverley decide it is time for a new office reporting structure.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
Shovels Ready
star
7.97
31 votes

#9 - Shovels Ready

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/26/2015

After years of meticulous planning nothing can prevent a major tunnelling project getting started. Except Rhonda. Meanwhile Nat makes the fatal mistake of asking HR for help.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
Working With Children
star
7.94
31 votes

#10 - Working With Children

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/28/2019

The arrival of a work experience student leads to unexpected Ministerial developments. Nat is invited to join a prestigious board but soon finds herself clashing with the Chair.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
Terminal Problems
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7.93
58 votes

#11 - Terminal Problems

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/16/2015

After months of working on a major new project Jim asks Tony for one small change. He wants the project killed. Rhonda nominates Nat to be keynote speaker at a conference.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
Reporting for Duty
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7.90
60 votes

#12 - Reporting for Duty

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/30/2015

When the business case for a new cross-city tunnel proves hopeless there is only one thing to do - find another business case. Nat is determined to sack an inept worker and Amy completes a barista course.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
Protected Species
star
7.90
78 votes

#13 - Protected Species

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/20/2014

Tony is forced to step in when an endangered grass threatens to de-rail plans for a new container terminal. Rhonda is convinced that the NBA needs a major overhaul of its website.

Directors: Rob Sitch
A Fresh Start
star
7.89
64 votes

#14 - A Fresh Start

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/19/2015

It's a new year and Tony is determined to focus on big things. Unfortunately, small things get in the way. Meanwhile, Nat's attempts to assist a local community unleash a multi-billion dollar government initiative.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
The Whole Enchilada
star
7.88
34 votes

#15 - The Whole Enchilada

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/1/2014

Tony is forced to evaluate plans for expanding northern Australia's Ord River Scheme. Nat has issues with a stalled highway upgrade. Jim makes a shock announcement.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
Blue Sky Thinking
star
7.85
41 votes

#16 - Blue Sky Thinking

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2017

Jim and Rhonda force Tony to help step in and save a flawed government scheme. Nat is driven mad by a local council worried about a proposed development.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
Arts and Minds
star
7.85
67 votes

#17 - Arts and Minds

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/10/2014

The decision to include roadside art on a major highway upgrade leads to controversy. Things get worse when Tony's visit to a primary school results in the actual launch of Australia's first space program.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
Smart Cities
star
7.85
39 votes

#18 - Smart Cities

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/26/2017

Rhonda forces Tony to be keynote speaker at the Smart Cities conference. Nat is looking set for a promotion until Beverley from HR decides to step in. The arrival of a new couch has unintended consequences.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
Nation Shapers
star
7.84
37 votes

#19 - Nation Shapers

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/2/2017

Nat is asked to help out the Minister with a problem-plagued I.T. project. Meanwhile, a poor radio interview sees Tony forced to undertake media training.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Keep Out - Public Property
star
7.82
55 votes

#20 - Keep Out - Public Property

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/2/2015

Tony and his team are forced to justify why a new foreshore park now seems to have very little park. Nat is desperate for a parcel to arrive and the entire office gets caught up in Healthy Heart Week.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
Summit Attempt
star
7.79
61 votes

#21 - Summit Attempt

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/7/2015

Tony's attempt at a holiday is derailed by the arrival of a new minister, a wifi upgrade and Rhonda. Plans for an infrastructure conference become complicated when Karsten gets involved.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Then We Can Build It
star
7.78
36 votes

#22 - Then We Can Build It

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/17/2014

Concerned that Tasmania's infrastructure needs have been overlooked, Jim sends Tony and the team south for a series of public forums.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
Starting the Conversation
star
7.77
31 votes

#23 - Starting the Conversation

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/23/2015

Tony refuses to be drawn into a planning dispute. Meanwhile, Rhonda is keen to raise the NBA's level of online engagement, leading to social media mayhem.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The Buck Stops Where?
star
7.76
29 votes

#24 - The Buck Stops Where?

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/7/2023

The beleaguered staff of the Nation Building Authority are still trying to get the job done in the face of endless backflips, government interference and ever-shifting priorities.

Directors: Rob Sitch
Watch Now:Amazon
Clause For Concern
star
7.74
34 votes

#25 - Clause For Concern

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2017

The NBA team is asked to help out with the sale of a port; Rhonda decides it is time for a digital upgrade; and Tony is forced to spend a night outdoors in the name of charity

Directors: Rob Sitch