TV Show

Utopia

Set inside the offices of the “Nation Building Authority”, a federal government organisation responsible for overseeing major infrastructure projects, Utopia explores that moment when bureaucracy and grand dreams collide.

TV Show Stats +8%

5 seasons

40 episodes total

Status

Ended

First Aired

2014

Rating

TV Show

7.1/10

36 votes • HD

Season 1

8 episodes
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Wood for the Trees
Episode 1

Wood for the Trees

Episode 1 • Aug 13, 2014

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.

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Protected Species
Episode 2

Protected Species

Episode 2 • Aug 20, 2014

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.

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26m
Very Fast Turnover
Episode 3

Very Fast Turnover

Episode 3 • Aug 27, 2014

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.

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Onwards and Upwards
Episode 4

Onwards and Upwards

Episode 4 • Sep 03, 2014

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.

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27m
Arts and Minds
Episode 5

Arts and Minds

Episode 5 • Sep 10, 2014

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.

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Then We Can Build It
Episode 6

Then We Can Build It

Episode 6 • Sep 17, 2014

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

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Season 2

8 episodes
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A Fresh Start
Episode 1

A Fresh Start

Episode 1 • Aug 19, 2015

It's a new year and Tony is determined to focus on big things. Unfortunately, small things get in the way. Meanwhile, Nat's attempts to assist a local community unleash a multi-billion dollar government initiative.

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Shovel's Ready
Episode 2

Shovel's Ready

Episode 2 • Aug 26, 2015

After years of meticulous planning nothing can prevent a major tunnelling project getting started. Except Rhonda. Meanwhile Nat makes the fatal mistake of asking HR for help.

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Keep Out: Public Property
Episode 3

Keep Out: Public Property

Episode 3 • Sep 02, 2015

Tony and his team are forced to justify why a new foreshore park now seems to have very little park. Nat is desperate for a parcel to arrive and the entire office gets caught up in Healthy Heart Week.

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Dot Dot Dot
Episode 4

Dot Dot Dot

Episode 4 • Sep 09, 2015

When the Government announces 'Education Nation' it is met with rapturous praise. Only one problem - no one knows what it is. Nat is tasked with handling a Freedom of Information request.

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Terminal Problems
Episode 5

Terminal Problems

Episode 5 • Sep 16, 2015

After months of working on a major new project Jim asks Tony for one small change. He wants the project killed. Rhonda nominates Nat to be keynote speaker at a conference.

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Starting the Conversation
Episode 6

Starting the Conversation

Episode 6 • Sep 23, 2015

Tony refuses to be drawn into a planning dispute. Meanwhile, Rhonda is keen to raise the NBA's level of online engagement, leading to social media mayhem.

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Season 3

8 episodes
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Blue Sky Thinking
Episode 1

Blue Sky Thinking

Episode 1 • Jul 19, 2017

Jim and Rhonda force Tony to help step in and save a flawed government scheme. Nat is driven mad by a local council worried about a proposed development.

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Smart Cities
Episode 2

Smart Cities

Episode 2 • Jul 26, 2017

Rhonda forces Tony to be keynote speaker at the Smart Cities conference. Nat is looking set for a promotion until Beverley from HR decides to step in. The arrival of a new couch has unintended consequences.

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Nation Shapers
Episode 3

Nation Shapers

Episode 3 • Aug 02, 2017

Nat is asked to help out the Minister with a problem-plagued I.T. project. Meanwhile, a poor radio interview sees Tony forced to undertake media training.

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26m
Clause For Concern
Episode 4

Clause For Concern

Episode 4 • Aug 09, 2017

The NBA team is asked to help out with the sale of a port; Rhonda decides it is time for a digital upgrade; and Tony is forced to spend a night outdoors in the name of charity.

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Start Up
Episode 5

Start Up

Episode 5 • Aug 16, 2017

Fresh from a trip to Silicon Valley, Jim asks Tony for help getting the Government involved in the world of start-ups. Meanwhile, a complaint from an ex-employee sees Nat accused of bullying.

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Snouts In The Trough
Episode 6

Snouts In The Trough

Episode 6 • Aug 23, 2017

Jim and Rhonda ask Tony for help building a new airport rail link, but Tony's proposal shocks them both. Meanwhile, Nat has her entire week derailed by a tweet.

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Season 4

8 episodes
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The Law's The Law
Episode 1

The Law's The Law

Episode 1 • Aug 21, 2019

Tony and Jim clash over the best way to tackle high level company tax fraud. Keen to launch a major Government report, Rhonda seeks help from a well-known television personality.

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Working With Children
Episode 2

Working With Children

Episode 2 • Aug 28, 2019

The arrival of a work experience student leads to unexpected Ministerial developments. Nat is invited to join a prestigious board but soon finds herself clashing with the Chair.

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Pipe Dreams
Episode 3

Pipe Dreams

Episode 3 • Sep 04, 2019

Tony's opportunity to pitch an important proposal is undermined by computer issues. Nat and Rhonda are forced to deal with community backlash from a prematurely-announced construction project.

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25m
Mission Creeps
Episode 4

Mission Creeps

Episode 4 • Sep 11, 2019

Tony is asked by the Minister to oversee the implementation on a new electronic I.D card scheme. Nat and Ash must face the fact that their expensive wildlife project preservation may not have actually preserved any wildlife.

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28m
The Blame Game
Episode 5

The Blame Game

Episode 5 • Sep 18, 2019

Tony is forced to defend himself when Jim and Rhonda try to blame a failed project on the NBA. Nat and Ash prepare for an important overseas trade delegation. And the new office security system proves a little too 'secure'.

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Ticks Of Approval
Episode 6

Ticks Of Approval

Episode 6 • Sep 25, 2019

A routine urban development project proves surprisingly difficult for Tony when multiple Government departments get involved. Nat is forced to assist the Minister with a major challenge - choosing this year's Christmas cards.

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Season 5

8 episodes
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The Buck Stops Where?
Episode 1

The Buck Stops Where?

Episode 1 • Jun 07, 2023

The beleaguered staff of the NBA are still trying to get the job done in the face of endless backflips, government interference and ever-shifting priorities. Tony and Scott investigate prolonged delays on a freeway upgrade.

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28m
Grand Designs
Episode 2

Grand Designs

Episode 2 • Jun 14, 2023

Tony cops media heat for a solar scheme with poor public uptake, and a completed bypass is held up from opening due to some signage for a problematic monument. Patrick the accountant torments the office with his stories.

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The Promise Land
Episode 3

The Promise Land

Episode 3 • Jun 21, 2023

The Government stalls on an election promise of the NBA moving to independent status and the office undergoes workplace respect training, complicating a prospective romance between Nat and a visiting consultant.

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Tunnel Vision
Episode 4

Tunnel Vision

Episode 4 • Jun 28, 2023

Jim ups security measures while trying to sway the outcome of tenders for an international partnership. Nat is infuriated by her new assistant. The office is challenged by a group of school kids on green energy initiatives.

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Lights, Camera, Inaction
Episode 5

Lights, Camera, Inaction

Episode 5 • Jul 05, 2023

Tony is frozen out by the Minister when he's reluctant to announce an ambitious new project. The NBA comes under scrutiny by UNESCO over the Great Barrier Reef's endangerment status. Scott starts an NBA TikTok account.

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Story Time
Episode 6

Story Time

Episode 6 • Jul 12, 2023

Rhonda forces Tony to fast track a long-term regional rail project. Nat goes the wrong kind of viral for a problematic photo. Ash investigates a recurring charge on the company account, while adjusting to his new e-scooter.

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