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The Best Episodes of The Thick of It Season 1

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Every episode of The Thick of It Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Thick of It Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Thick of It Season 1

Set in the corridors of power and spin, the Minister for Social Affairs is continually harassed by Number 10's policy enforcer and dependent on his...

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  1. 8.0/10(694 votes)

    #1 - Episode 2

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    Hugh enlists the help of a focus group to help him make a decision between two policies.

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    Director:N/A
    Writers:Simon Blackwell, Tony Roche
  2. 7.8/10(636 votes)

    #2 - Episode 3

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    An empty London flat threatens the future of a potential Housing Bill. Dan Miller is getting plenty of media-attention for his work on the bill, which is creating a degree of envy.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Simon Blackwell
  3. 7.7/10(802 votes)

    #3 - Episode 1

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    Hugh Abbot is the Minister for Social Affairs and he's facing a policy crisis; his 'Snooper Squad' idea has been vetoed which leaves him with just forty minutes to come up with a new policy.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Sam Bain

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 2" is the best rated episode of "The Thick of It" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 694 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Simon Blackwell, Tony Roche, it aired on 5/26/2005. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 3".