The Worst Episodes of Upright
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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 nothing but an upright piano for the journey. But his plans are soon turned upside down when he meets the runaway teenager Meg, who’s dealing with some family demons of her own.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Upright" is "Day One", rated 7.5/10 from 340 user votes. It was directed by Matthew Saville and written by Tim Minchin. "Day One" aired on 11/28/2019 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Reunion".
7.5/10 340 votes#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
7.6/10 174 votes#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
7.6/10 144 votes#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
7.6/10 141 votes#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
7.7/10 267 votes#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
7.7/10 236 votes#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
7.7/10 142 votes#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
7.8/10 278 votes#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
7.8/10 269 votes#9 - 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
7.8/10 142 votes#10 - 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
7.8/10 146 votes#11 - 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
8.0/10 311 votes#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
8.1/10 247 votes#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
8.2/10 148 votes#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
8.9/10 312 votes#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
9.0/10 236 votes#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