8.3/1053 votes#1 - The Buck Stops Where?
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 6/7/2023
The beleaguered staff of the NBA are still trying to get the job done in the face of endless backflips, government interference and ever-shifting priorities. Tony and Scott investigate prolonged delays on a freeway upgrade.
Director: Rob Sitch
Writer: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Rob Sitch
8.4/1040 votes#2 - Grand Designs
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 6/14/2023
Tony cops media heat for a solar scheme with poor public uptake, and a completed bypass is held up from opening due to some signage for a problematic monument. Patrick the accountant torments the office with his stories.
Director: Rob Sitch
Writer: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Rob Sitch
8.4/1036 votes#3 - The Promise Land
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 6/21/2023
The Government stalls on an election promise of the NBA moving to independent status and the office undergoes workplace respect training, complicating a prospective romance between Nat and a visiting consultant.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/1040 votes#4 - Tunnel Vision
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 6/28/2023
Jim ups security measures while trying to sway the outcome of tenders for an international partnership. Nat is infuriated by her new assistant. The office is challenged by a group of school kids on green energy initiatives.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/1036 votes#5 - Lights, Camera, Inaction
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 7/5/2023
Tony is frozen out by the Minister when he's reluctant to announce an ambitious new project. The NBA comes under scrutiny by UNESCO over the Great Barrier Reef's endangerment status. Scott starts an NBA TikTok account.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.9/1035 votes#6 - Story Time
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 7/12/2023
Rhonda forces Tony to fast track a long-term regional rail project. Nat goes the wrong kind of viral for a problematic photo. Ash investigates a recurring charge on the company account, while adjusting to his new e-scooter.
Director: N/A
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8.7/1032 votes#7 - Frequently Avoided Questions
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 7/19/2023
A security consultant creates stress by leveling up the NBA's cyber safety. Nat faces the consequences of an inept employee. Jim lumps Tony with responding to a freight report the Minister's failed to act upon.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/1030 votes#8 - Wide Awoke
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 7/26/2023
Nat and Ash work on deciphering who owns the title on an historic project. Tony's important presentation is derailed by Rhonda's insistence that the office undergoes an E.S.G pulse check. Brian works on securing the building.
Director: N/A
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The Best Episodes of Utopia Season 5
Every episode of Utopia Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Utopia Season 5!
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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:ABC TV
Season 5 Ratings Summary
"The Buck Stops Where?" is the best rated episode of "Utopia" season 5. It scored 8.3/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Rob Sitch and written by Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Rob Sitch, it aired on 6/7/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Grand Designs".