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The Best Episodes of The Thick of It Season 1

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!

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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 not-so-reliable team of civil servants.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Thick of It Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(841 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Sam Bain

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  2. The Thick of It Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(723 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Simon Blackwell, Tony Roche

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  3. The Thick of It Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(664 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Thick of It" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 841 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Sam Bain, it aired on 5/19/2005. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".