The BEST episodes of Utopia (AU) season 1

Every episode of Utopia (AU) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Utopia (AU) season 1!

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: 12/15/2024Network: ABC (AU)Status: Continuing
The First Project
star
8.54
67 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
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The Whole Enchilada
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7.95
37 votes

#2 - 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
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Protected Species
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7.88
85 votes

#3 - 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
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Arts and Minds
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7.87
69 votes

#4 - 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
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Then We Can Build It
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7.77
39 votes

#5 - 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
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Onwards and Upwards
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7.67
45 votes

#6 - Onwards and Upwards

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/3/2014

Tony is reluctantly dragged in when the developer of a low-rise inner city building project decides he wants to double the height of his apartment block... and then triple it again.

Directors: Rob Sitch
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Wood for the Trees
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7.35
107 votes

#7 - Wood for the Trees

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/13/2014

Attempts to sign an international development deal are compromised by Rhonda's decision to redesign the NBA's logo. Nat has to find room for a community garden within a waterfront development.

Directors: Rob Sitch
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Very Fast Turnover
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7.28
50 votes

#8 - Very Fast Turnover

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/27/2014

A trip to Canberra leads to Tony being forced to investigate the feasibility of building a very fast train. Amy decides to conduct an office safety audit.

Directors: Rob Sitch
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