Utopia Season 1

Season 1

A group of people working in a newly created government organization faces the daily frustrations of turning grand political dreams into realities.

Air date: 2014-08-13

Episodes: 8

Episodes

E1: Wood for the Trees

Attempts to sign an international development deal are compromised by Rhonda's decision to redesign the NBA's logo. Nat has to find room for a community garden within a waterfront development.

Air date: 2014-08-13

E2: Protected Species

Tony is forced to step in when an endangered grass threatens to derail plans for a new container terminal. Rhonda is convinced that the NBA needs a major overhaul of its website.

Air date: 2014-08-20

E3: Very Fast Turnover

A trip to Canberra leads to Tony being forced to investigate the feasibility of building a very fast train. Amy decides to conduct an office safety audit.

Air date: 2014-08-27

E4: Onwards and Upwards

Tony is reluctantly dragged in when the developer of a low-rise inner city building project decides he wants to double the height of his apartment block... and then triple it again.

Air date: 2014-09-03

E5: Arts and Minds

The decision to include roadside art on a major highway upgrade leads to controversy. Things go from bad to worse when Tony's visit to a primary school results in the actual launch of Australia's first space program.

Air date: 2014-09-10

E6: Then We Can Build It

Concerned that Tasmania's infrastructure needs have been overlooked, Jim sends Tony and the team south for a series of public forums.

Air date: 2014-09-17

E7: The First Project

Slightly disillusioned by his first 11 months in the job, Tony thinks back to when it all began. The launch of the NBA was a great success but within weeks Jim was at his door, desperate for some sort of new public announcement.

Air date: 2014-09-24

E8: The Whole Enchilada

Tony is forced to evaluate plans for expanding the Ord River Scheme. Nat has issues with a stalled highway upgrade. Unfortunately for them the rest of the office is distracted by plans for a Mexican-themed anniversary party.

Air date: 2014-10-01