The Best Episodes of Barracuda
Every episode of Barracuda ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Barracuda!
Melbourne 1996. The Golden Age of Australian swimming is beginning and a scholarship to an exclusive boys school brings 16-year-old Danny Kelly one step closer to his ultimate goal - winning Olympic gold. Initially, Danny struggles to find his place in the prestigious social circles of the private boys school. However under the charge of highly regarded coach Frank Torma and a friendship/rivalry with teammate Martin Taylor, Danny is soon on track to become Australia’s youngest swimming champion, the unstoppable 'Barracuda'.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Barracuda" is "1997", rated 8.4/10 from 66 user votes. It was directed by Robert Connolly and written by Belinda Chayko. "1997" aired on 7/17/2016 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "2000".
8.4/10 66 votes#1 - 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.
Director: Robert Connolly
Writer: Belinda Chayko
8.4/10 57 votes#2 - 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.
Director: Robert Connolly
Writer: Belinda Chayko
8.3/10 79 votes#3 - 1996
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/2016
Ambitious young swimmer Danny Kelly wakes before dawn to workout before his first day at the exclusive Blackstone College where he has won a scholarship.
Director: Robert Connolly
Writer: Blake Ayshford
8.3/10 55 votes#4 - 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.
Director: Robert Connolly
Writer: Blake Ayshford