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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 15 Episode 44 - The Farmer Wants a Life
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The Farmer Wants a Life

    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
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  2. Australian Story Season 29 Episode 25 - Leading Man - Michael Theo
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Leading Man - Michael Theo

    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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  3. Australian Story Season 25 Episode 13 - The Odd Couple
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #3 - The Odd Couple

    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 1 Episode 1 - A Soldier's Journey / Wild Stallion / Dante's Inferno
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - A Soldier's Journey / Wild Stallion / Dante's Inferno

    S1:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Australian Story Season 27 Episode 9 - Bon Scott: On the Brink
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #5 - Bon Scott: On the Brink

    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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  6. Australian Story Season 23 Episode 23 - The Teacher's Wife
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    #6 - The Teacher's Wife

    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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  7. Australian Story Season 22 Episode 21 - The Peacemaker
    5.0/10(6 votes)

    #7 - The Peacemaker

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

    #8 - Trail Blazers / Cecelia and Justin / The Chant of Tommy Lewis

    S1:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #9 - Goodbye Mary / Slow Business / The Butcher's Pen

    S1:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #10 - Australia Street / Mother and Sons / The Underwoods of Riveren

    S1:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #11 - Coming Home / Sentimental Journey / Spirited Woman

    S1:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #12 - Robin's Song / A Day At The Dump / Lily's Children

    S1:E6

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

    #13 - The Postman / Rifka's Flock

    S1:E7

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

    #14 - Betty and Me / The Barber / Life on a String

    S1:E8

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

    #15 - Men's Business / The Nun's Story / The Hard Sell

    S1:E9

    No description available

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

    #16 - The Great Escape / Love Story / Food of Love

    S1:E10

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

    #17 - The Surgeon's Story / Dingo Dash / The Deep End

    S1:E11

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

    #18 - Mother and Child / Personal Best

    S1:E12

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

    #19 - Pride of the Fleet / A Place in the Sun

    S1:E13

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

    #20 - The Quality of Mercy

    S1:E14

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

    #21 - The Grand Obsession / Good Move / Debbie's Place

    S1:E15

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #22 - Kerry's Baby / The Go-Between

    S1:E16

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #23 - A Woman's Place / Song of Joy

    S1:E17

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 18 - Medicine Man / Acting Up
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Medicine Man / Acting Up

    S1:E18

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Australian Story Season 1 Episode 19 - Life of Slicer / Mrs Ainsworth / Dancing Dad
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Life of Slicer / Mrs Ainsworth / Dancing Dad

    S1:E19

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Farmer Wants a Life" is the best rated episode of "Australian Story". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/1/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Leading Man - Michael Theo".