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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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    8.7/10(9 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Sam Bain
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    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Simon Blackwell, Tony Roche
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    8.5/10(8 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Simon Blackwell

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Thick of It" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Sam Bain, it aired on 5/19/2005. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".