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The Best Episodes of The Hollowmen

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

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Set in the offices of the Central Policy Unit, a special think tank is set up by the Prime Minister to help him in his most important task - getting re-elected.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Hollowmen Season 2 Episode 4 - Vulnerable to Attack
    9.9/10(69 votes)

    #1 - Vulnerable to Attack

    S2:E4

    The PM's plans to increase spending on national security run into trouble when the Department starts talking about cost-cutting. Meanwhile the Unit ends up exploiting some eager High School students who have won a trip to Canberra.

    Director:Rob Sitch
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Hollowmen Season 1 Episode 2 - The Ambassador
    9.8/10(69 votes)

    #2 - The Ambassador

    S1:E2

    The planned publication of a report on the selection criteria for overseas diplomatic postings threatens to derail the plans to appoint a long standing and demanding senator as ambassador to anywhere but here.

    Director:Rob Sitch
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Hollowmen Season 1 Episode 3 - A Time for Talk
    9.8/10(66 votes)

    #3 - A Time for Talk

    S1:E3

    When conflict breaks out overseas, the Central Policy Unit must find a way to intervene without hurting the international relationships. Murph quickly finds that there is a lot of talk, but not much action.

    Director:Rob Sitch
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Hollowmen Season 1 Episode 4 - Rear Vision
    9.8/10(70 votes)

    #4 - Rear Vision

    S1:E4

    The Prime Minister is worried that his soon to be released budget lacks excitement. The Unit are called in to come up with something suitably impressive.

    Director:Rob Sitch
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Hollowmen Season 1 Episode 5 - Military Matters
    9.8/10(68 votes)

    #5 - Military Matters

    S1:E5

    After a visit to a military base goes wrong the Prime Minister becomes concerned that not enough people are joining the armed forces. The Unit are asked to solve the problem.

    Director:Rob Sitch
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Hollowmen Season 1 Episode 6 - A Housing Crisis
    9.8/10(68 votes)

    #6 - A Housing Crisis

    S1:E6

    With many Australians struggling to find a home, a report into the cost of maintaining Kirribilli House looks set to prove embarrassing for the Prime Minister. How can the Central Policy Unit justify his continued use of this "luxury weekender"?

    Director:Rob Sitch
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Hollowmen Season 2 Episode 1 - Shared Interests
    9.8/10(65 votes)

    #7 - Shared Interests

    S2:E1

    A scandal with a Junior Minister and poor fashion sense leads to a "blippy dip" in the PMs public image. Murph handles a government crackdown whilst Tony tackles pin-stripes and French cuffs.

    Director:Rob Sitch
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Hollowmen Season 2 Episode 2 - Edifice Complex
    9.8/10(66 votes)

    #8 - Edifice Complex

    S2:E2

    Tired of opening other people's buildings, the Prime Minister dreams of leaving his own architectural legacy.

    Director:Rob Sitch
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Hollowmen Season 2 Episode 5 - A Waste of Energy
    9.8/10(73 votes)

    #9 - A Waste of Energy

    S2:E5

    Global warming is hot on the agenda with the Unit taking up the government's new 'carbon challenge'. But a blindsighted promise to raise emission standards with China may cause some serious problems for international relations.

    Director:Rob Sitch
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Hollowmen Season 1 Episode 1 - Fat Chance
    9.7/10(75 votes)

    #10 - Fat Chance

    S1:E1

    After a radio interview turns into a talk back session where the topic of obesity comes up, the Prime Minister's team of advisers has to deliver the goods after the Prime Minister is accused of always looking into it but never doing anything. He declares that he will soon announce some new measures to tackle the problem. Fine tuning the new measures becomes coming up with some ideas from scratch.

    Director:Rob Sitch
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Hollowmen Season 2 Episode 3 - Wonder Drug
    9.7/10(72 votes)

    #11 - Wonder Drug

    S2:E3

    Pressure mounts on the Government to fund an expensive new pill, despite evidence that it may not be worth funding at all.

    Director:Rob Sitch
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Hollowmen Season 2 Episode 6 - A Quiet January
    9.7/10(76 votes)

    #12 - A Quiet January

    S2:E6

    As Christmas approaches the Unit realize that things are looking a little quiet for the Prime Minister. Media opportunities must be found before the new year.

    Director:Rob Sitch
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Vulnerable to Attack" is the best rated episode of "The Hollowmen". It scored 9.9/10 based on 69 votes. Directed by Rob Sitch and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/24/2008. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Ambassador".