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The Best Episodes of Australian Story

Every episode of Australian Story ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Australian Story!

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Putting the "real" back into reality television, Australian Story is an award-winning documentary series with no narrator and no agendas — just authentic stories told entirely in people's own words.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Australian Story Season 29 Episode 25 - Leading Man - Michael Theo
    9.2/10(7 votes)

    S29:E25

    How Love on the Spectrum and Austin's Michael Theo found his voice and became a global star.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Australian Story Season 15 Episode 44 - The Farmer Wants a Life
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S15:E44

    After coming out on a national TV reality show in 2006, David Graham is attempting to reconcile his sexuality with his desire to be a farmer, a father and a force within the National Party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Australian Story Season 25 Episode 13 - The Odd Couple
    8.6/10(6 votes)

    S25:E13

    John Doyle and Greig Pickhaver, better known as Rampaging Roy Slaven and HG Nelson, provide a rare insight into the special chemistry behind their enduring comedy act.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Australian Story Season 30 Episode 22 - Making a Scene - Claudia Karvan
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    S30:E22

    Actor and producer Claudia Karvan speaks openly about how an unconventional childhood fuelled her brilliant career. An encore screening of one of our most popular episodes.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Australian Story Season 30 Episode 21 - Common Ground - Liz Heggaton and Tim Baker
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    S30:E21

    Sheep farmer Liz Heggaton and surf writer Tim Baker should never have met, but a shared experience put them on a mission to highlight the potentially deadly side effects of a commonly prescribed cancer treatment.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 1 - A Soldier's Journey / Wild Stallion / Dante's Inferno
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Australian Story Season 27 Episode 9 - Bon Scott: On the Brink
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    S27:E9

    Bon Scott was set to become an international rock star with AC/DC when he died suddenly in 1980. Now for the first time, family and friends open up about his vulnerabilities and state of mind leading up to his untimely death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Australian Story Season 23 Episode 23 - The Teacher's Wife
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    S23:E23

    The case of missing Sydney mother Lyn Dawson has captivated audiences around the world since the release of The Teacher's Pet podcast. The next chapter of the story features exclusive interviews with friends and family.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Australian Story Season 22 Episode 21 - The Peacemaker
    5.0/10(7 votes)

    S22:E21

    Ossie Cruse has been healing divisions in this country for 50 years. Now in his 80s he's inspiring his community to re-establish an ancient pathway where Aborigines first reached out to white settlers.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 2 - Trail Blazers / Cecelia and Justin / The Chant of Tommy Lewis
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 3 - Goodbye Mary / Slow Business / The Butcher's Pen
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 4 - Australia Street / Mother and Sons / The Underwoods of Riveren
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 5 - Coming Home / Sentimental Journey / Spirited Woman
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 6 - Robin's Song / A Day At The Dump / Lily's Children
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 7 - The Postman / Rifka's Flock
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E7

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  16. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 8 - Betty and Me / The Barber / Life on a String
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 9 - Men's Business / The Nun's Story / The Hard Sell
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 10 - The Great Escape / Love Story / Food of Love
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E10

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 11 - The Surgeon's Story / Dingo Dash / The Deep End
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 12 - Mother and Child / Personal Best
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E12

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  21. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 13 - Pride of the Fleet / A Place in the Sun
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E13

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 14 - The Quality of Mercy
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E14

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  23. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 15 - The Grand Obsession / Good Move / Debbie's Place
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 16 - Kerry's Baby / The Go-Between
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E16

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 17 - A Woman's Place / Song of Joy
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E17

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Leading Man - Michael Theo" is the best rated episode of "Australian Story". It scored 9.2/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/30/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Farmer Wants a Life".