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The Best Episodes of Utopia Season 1

Every episode of Utopia Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Utopia Season 1!

Set inside the offices of the "Nation Building Authority", a newly created government organisation responsible for overseeing major infrastructure projects, Utopia explores that moment when bureaucracy and grand dreams collide. It's a tribute to those political leaders who have somehow managed to take a long-term vision and use it for short-term gain.

Genre:Comedy
Network:ABC TV

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Utopia" season 1 is "Wood for the Trees", rated 8/10 from 99 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Wood for the Trees" aired on 8/13/2014 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Protected Species".

  • Wood for the Trees
    8.0/10 99 votes

    #1 - Wood for the Trees

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/13/2014

    Attempts to sign an international development deal are compromised by Rhonda's decision to redesign the NBA's logo. Nat has to find room for a community garden within a waterfront development.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Protected Species
    8.1/10 81 votes

    #2 - Protected Species

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/20/2014

    Tony is forced to step in when an endangered grass threatens to derail plans for a new container terminal. Rhonda is convinced that the NBA needs a major overhaul of its website.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Very Fast Turnover
    8.2/10 75 votes

    #3 - Very Fast Turnover

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/27/2014

    A trip to Canberra leads to Tony being forced to investigate the feasibility of building a very fast train. Amy decides to conduct an office safety audit.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Onwards and Upwards
    8.1/10 74 votes

    #4 - Onwards and Upwards

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/3/2014

    Tony is reluctantly dragged in when the developer of a low-rise inner city building project decides he wants to double the height of his apartment block... and then triple it again.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Arts and Minds
    8.2/10 69 votes

    #5 - Arts and Minds

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/10/2014

    The decision to include roadside art on a major highway upgrade leads to controversy. Things go from bad to worse when Tony's visit to a primary school results in the actual launch of Australia's first space program.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Then We Can Build It
    8.4/10 67 votes

    #6 - Then We Can Build It

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/17/2014

    Concerned that Tasmania's infrastructure needs have been overlooked, Jim sends Tony and the team south for a series of public forums.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The First Project
    8.0/10 62 votes

    #7 - The First Project

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/24/2014

    Slightly disillusioned by his first 11 months in the job, Tony thinks back to when it all began. The launch of the NBA was a great success but within weeks Jim was at his door, desperate for some sort of new public announcement.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Whole Enchilada
    8.3/10 58 votes

    #8 - The Whole Enchilada

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/1/2014

    Tony is forced to evaluate plans for expanding the Ord River Scheme. Nat has issues with a stalled highway upgrade. Unfortunately for them the rest of the office is distracted by plans for a Mexican-themed anniversary party.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A