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The Best Episodes of Upright Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Upright Season 1 Episode 8 - Day Eight
    8.9/10(386 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Directors:Matthew Saville, Tim Minchin
    Writer:Tim Minchin

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  2. Upright Season 1 Episode 7 - Day Seven
    8.2/10(301 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Directors:Matthew Saville, Tim Minchin
    Writers:Tim Minchin, Chris Taylor

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  3. Upright Season 1 Episode 2 - Day Two
    8.0/10(370 votes)

    S1:E2

    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

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  4. Upright Season 1 Episode 5 - Day Five
    7.9/10(325 votes)

    S1:E5

    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

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  5. Upright Season 1 Episode 3 - Day Three
    7.8/10(334 votes)

    S1:E3

    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

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  6. Upright Season 1 Episode 4 - Day Four
    7.8/10(323 votes)

    S1:E4

    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

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  7. Upright Season 1 Episode 6 - Day Six
    7.8/10(292 votes)

    S1:E6

    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

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  8. Upright Season 1 Episode 1 - Day One
    7.6/10(407 votes)

    S1:E1

    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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Day Eight" is the best rated episode of Upright season 1. It scored 8.9/10 from 386 votes. Directed by Matthew Saville, Tim Minchin and written by Tim Minchin, it aired on December 19, 2019. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Day Seven".