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The Worst Episodes of Upright

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When family outcast Lucky Flynn learns that his mother is dying, he decides to drive to the other side of Australia to see her, packing nothing but an upright piano for the journey. But his

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Upright Season 1 Episode 1 - Day One
    7.5/10(385 votes)

    #1 - Day One

    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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  2. Upright Season 2 Episode 1 - Reunion
    7.5/10(218 votes)

    #2 - Reunion

    S2:E1

    Years after his adventure with Meg, Lucky struggles to adjust to his new life as a successful musician and it's not long before Meg comes bursting back into his chaotic world.

    Director:Mirrah Foulkes
    Writer:Tim Minchin

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  3. Upright Season 2 Episode 2 - Tomatoes
    7.6/10(183 votes)

    #3 - Tomatoes

    S2:E2

    Beginning their search in Queensland for Meg's mum, Lucky struggles to manage his relationship back home as Meg is startled by someone who followed her from Karingunna.

    Director:Mirrah Foulkes
    Writer:Tim Minchin

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  4. Upright Season 2 Episode 4 - Reparations
    7.6/10(177 votes)

    #4 - Reparations

    S2:E4

    Lucky and Meg head out of Cairns, but Lucky's best forgotten past catches up with him.

    Director:Mirrah Foulkes
    Writer:Ian Meadows

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  5. Upright Season 1 Episode 6 - Day Six
    7.7/10(276 votes)

    #5 - Day Six

    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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  6. Upright Season 2 Episode 3 - Bananas
    7.7/10(178 votes)

    #6 - Bananas

    S2:E3

    As Meg continues the search for her mum in Cairns, Lucky tries to lay low to avoid his dubious past.

    Director:Mirrah Foulkes
    Writer:Tim Minchin

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  7. Upright Season 2 Episode 5 - Fold
    7.7/10(175 votes)

    #7 - Fold

    S2:E5

    Wounded in the rainforest, Lucky is desperate to return to civilisation, but Meg wants to push on as they get close to finding her mother.

    Director:Mirrah Foulkes
    Writers:Tim Minchin, Natesha Somasundaram

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  8. Upright Season 2 Episode 6 - Eskimo Jonestown
    7.7/10(181 votes)

    #8 - Eskimo Jonestown

    S2:E6

    Meg and Lucky finally make it to the Wellfulness Commune, but don't get the reception they were expecting.

    Director:Mirrah Foulkes
    Writer:Niki Aken

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  9. Upright Season 1 Episode 3 - Day Three
    7.8/10(319 votes)

    #9 - Day Three

    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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  10. Upright Season 1 Episode 4 - Day Four
    7.8/10(308 votes)

    #10 - Day Four

    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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  11. Upright Season 1 Episode 5 - Day Five
    7.9/10(311 votes)

    #11 - Day Five

    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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  12. Upright Season 1 Episode 2 - Day Two
    8.0/10(354 votes)

    #12 - Day Two

    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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  13. Upright Season 1 Episode 7 - Day Seven
    8.2/10(285 votes)

    #13 - Day Seven

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

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  14. Upright Season 2 Episode 7 - Harmless Untruths
    8.2/10(187 votes)

    #14 - Harmless Untruths

    S2:E7

    Trapped at the Wellfulness Commune, Lucky starts to unravel its secrets as Meg finally gets the chance to speak to her mother.

    Director:Mirrah Foulkes
    Writer:Tim Minchin

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  15. Upright Season 1 Episode 8 - Day Eight
    8.9/10(365 votes)

    #15 - Day Eight

    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:Tim Minchin, Matthew Saville
    Writer:Tim Minchin

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  16. Upright Season 2 Episode 8 - Enough's Enough
    9.0/10(286 votes)

    #16 - Enough's Enough

    S2:E8

    After escaping the commune, Lucky and Meg race back to Sydney hoping to make it in time to meet Billie at the airport.

    Director:Mirrah Foulkes
    Writer:Tim Minchin

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Day One" is the worst rated episode of "Upright". It scored 7.5/10 based on 385 votes. Directed by Matthew Saville and written by Tim Minchin, it aired on 11/28/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Reunion".