The Best Episodes of Upright Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.5/10(385 votes)

   #1 - Day One

   S1:E111/28/2019

   Self-destructive musician Lucky hasn't spoken to his family in years, but he packs up his battered old piano for a 4,000-mile road trip across Australia when he hears his estranged mother is dying.

   Director:Matthew Saville

   Writer:Tim Minchin

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   Director:Matthew Saville

   Writer:Tim Minchin
2. 

   8.0/10(354 votes)

   #2 - Day Two

   S1:E211/28/2019

   Lucky struggles without his anxiety medication. While waiting for a chemist to open in Port Agusta, Meg picks a fight with bikers at the pub.

   Director:Matthew Saville

   Writer:Tim Minchin

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   Director:Matthew Saville

   Writer:Tim Minchin
3. 

   7.8/10(319 votes)

   #3 - Day Three

   S1:E312/5/2019

   Meg is beside herself when she loses all of her's and Lucky's money. To make matters worse, they then run out of petrol.

   Director:Matthew Saville

   Writer:Leon Ford

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   Director:Matthew Saville

   Writer:Leon Ford
4. 

   7.8/10(308 votes)

   #4 - Day Four

   S1:E412/5/2019

   Waiting for their ute to be repaired, Meg and Lucky join a campground party on the Great Australian Bight, but the night takes a nasty turn when Lucky discovers a suicide note.

   Director:Matthew Saville

   Writer:Kate Mulvany

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   Director:Matthew Saville

   Writer:Kate Mulvany
5. 

   7.9/10(311 votes)

   #5 - Day Five

   S1:E512/12/2019

   Lucky starts to think he should give up when Meg takes off with his piano. Then, a snakebite gives him the wake-up call he needs.

   Director:Matthew Saville

   Writer:Kate Mulvany

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   Director:Matthew Saville

   Writer:Kate Mulvany
6. 

   7.7/10(276 votes)

   #6 - Day Six

   S1:E612/12/2019

   A transformed Lucky prepares to make a major sacrifice. But it's not long before some bad news sends him spiralling into despair.

   Director:Matthew Saville

   Writer:Leon Ford

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   Director:Matthew Saville

   Writer:Leon Ford
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   8.2/10(285 votes)

   #7 - Day Seven

   S1:E712/19/2019

   Lucky finds himself paying the price for Meg's misdemeanours. But that's just the start, things are about to get a whole lot worse.

   Directors:Tim Minchin, Matthew Saville

   Writers:Chris Taylor, Tim Minchin

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   Directors:Tim Minchin, Matthew Saville

   Writers:Chris Taylor, Tim Minchin
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   8.9/10(365 votes)

   #8 - Day Eight

   S1:E812/19/2019

   There's tension as Lucky reunites with his brother. As Meg tries to smooth things over, she learns why Lucky had to bring the piano.

   Directors:Tim Minchin, Matthew Saville

   Writer:Tim Minchin

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   Directors:Tim Minchin, Matthew Saville

   Writer:Tim Minchin