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The Worst Episodes of Upright

Every episode of Upright ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Upright!

When family outcast Lucky Flynn learns that his mother is dying, he decides to drive to the other side of Australia to see her, packing...
Genres:ComedyDrama

Worst Episodes Summary

"Day One" is the worst rated episode of "Upright". It scored 7.5/10 based on 343 votes. Directed by Matthew Saville and written by Tim Minchin, it aired on 11/28/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Reunion".

  • Day One
    7.5/10343 votes
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    #1 - Day One

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/28/2019

    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

  • Reunion
    7.6/10180 votes
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    #2 - Reunion

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2022

    Years after his adventure with Meg, Lucky struggles to adjust to his new life as a successful musician and it's not long before Meg comes bursting back into his chaotic world.

    Director: Mirrah Foulkes

    Writer: Tim Minchin

  • Tomatoes
    7.6/10150 votes
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    #3 - Tomatoes

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2022

    Beginning their search in Queensland for Meg's mum, Lucky struggles to manage his relationship back home as Meg is startled by someone who followed her from Karingunna.

    Director: Mirrah Foulkes

    Writer: Tim Minchin

  • Reparations
    7.6/10146 votes
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    #4 - Reparations

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/22/2022

    Lucky and Meg head out of Cairns, but Lucky's best forgotten past catches up with him.

    Director: Mirrah Foulkes

    Writer: Ian Meadows

  • Day Four
    7.7/10270 votes
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    #5 - Day Four

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/5/2019

    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

  • Day Six
    7.7/10240 votes
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    #6 - Day Six

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/12/2019

    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

  • Bananas
    7.7/10147 votes
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    #7 - Bananas

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2022

    As Meg continues the search for her mum in Cairns, Lucky tries to lay low to avoid his dubious past.

    Director: Mirrah Foulkes

    Writer: Tim Minchin

  • Day Three
    7.8/10281 votes
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    #8 - Day Three

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/5/2019

    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

  • Fold
    7.8/10147 votes
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    #9 - Fold

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/29/2022

    Wounded in the rainforest, Lucky is desperate to return to civilisation, but Meg wants to push on as they get close to finding her mother.

    Director: Mirrah Foulkes

    Writer: Tim Minchin, Natesha Somasundaram

  • Eskimo Jonestown
    7.8/10151 votes
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    #10 - Eskimo Jonestown

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/29/2022

    Meg and Lucky finally make it to the Wellfulness Commune, but don't get the reception they were expecting.

    Director: Mirrah Foulkes

    Writer: Niki Aken

  • Day Five
    7.9/10273 votes
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    #11 - Day Five

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/12/2019

    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

  • Day Two
    8.0/10314 votes
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    #12 - Day Two

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/28/2019

    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

  • Day Seven
    8.1/10251 votes
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    #13 - Day Seven

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/19/2019

    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.

    Director: Matthew Saville, Tim Minchin

    Writer: Tim Minchin, Chris Taylor

  • Harmless Untruths
    8.2/10153 votes
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    #14 - Harmless Untruths

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/6/2022

    Trapped at the Wellfulness Commune, Lucky starts to unravel its secrets as Meg finally gets the chance to speak to her mother.

    Director: Mirrah Foulkes

    Writer: Tim Minchin

  • Day Eight
    8.9/10316 votes
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    #15 - Day Eight

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/19/2019

    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.

    Director: Matthew Saville, Tim Minchin

    Writer: Tim Minchin

  • Enough's Enough
    8.9/10241 votes
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    #16 - Enough's Enough

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/2022

    After escaping the commune, Lucky and Meg race back to Sydney hoping to make it in time to meet Billie at the airport.

    Director: Mirrah Foulkes

    Writer: Tim Minchin