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The Best Episodes of Ground Up

Every episode of Ground Up ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Ground Up!

Best episode
S1E6 Contested Possession
9.216 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 Offensive Pressure
7.627 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.7avg
Binge time
2h 57m
6 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Ground Up Season 1 Episode 6 - Contested Possession
    9.2/10(16 votes)

    S1:E6

    Alistair tells a Hobart Bishop the AFL provides superior moral guidance, Hugh's dog is kidnapped, the football department's database is hacked and a statue unveiling drops Alistair right in it.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writer:Gary McCaffrie

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  2. Ground Up Season 1 Episode 4 - Ins and Outs
    9.1/10(20 votes)

    S1:E4

    Hugh weathers protests against the proposed Training Centre site and against the club's salmon sponsorship. The President Catherine tries to buy some council support for the site, while GPS data implicates a player.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writer:Gary McCaffrie

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  3. Ground Up Season 1 Episode 5 - Boundaries
    8.9/10(19 votes)

    S1:E5

    The Symphony Orchestra is unhappy with the proximity of the new stadium to their concert hall, the relocation of a waste treatment plant stalls, and a feel-good hospital visit by a player goes south.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writer:Gary McCaffrie

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  4. Ground Up Season 1 Episode 3 - Too High
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    S1:E3

    Destiny is tasked with securing a sponsorship from an Opium producer, Hugh has to counter a Greens campaign about the economics of the stadium and the new coach's past proves problematic.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writer:Gary McCaffrie

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  5. Ground Up Season 1 Episode 2 - Taking Territory
    8.7/10(21 votes)

    S1:E2

    AFL CEO Alistair is in town to help secure a site for the club's new Training Centre. When the RSL rejects the use of the land at the war memorial, Alistair and Hugh turn their attention to the Governor's residence.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writer:Gary McCaffrie

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  6. Ground Up Season 1 Episode 1 - Offensive Pressure
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    S1:E1

    The new CEO Hugh and the new COO Destiny feel each other out while trying to settle on a club song, a mascot and whether it's appropriate to have a salmon producer as a sponsor.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writer:Gary McCaffrie

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Best Episodes Summary

"Contested Possession" is the best rated episode of Ground Up. It scored 9.2/10 from 16 votes. Directed by Wayne Hope and written by Gary McCaffrie, it aired on July 12, 2026. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ins and Outs".

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