The Thick of It - Season 1

First aired: 5/19/2005 3 episodes

First series of the satirical comedy sees newly appointed Minister for Social Affairs, Hugh Abbot, grappling with life in government.

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Episodes

1. Episode 1

Aired: 5/19/2005

Hugh Abbot is the Minister for Social Affairs and he's facing a policy crisis; his 'Snooper Squad' idea has been vetoed which leaves him with just forty minutes to come up with a new policy.

2. Episode 2

Aired: 5/26/2005

Hugh enlists the help of a focus group to help him make a decision between two policies.

3. Episode 3

Aired: 6/2/2005

An empty London flat threatens the future of a potential Housing Bill. Dan Miller is getting plenty of media-attention for his work on the bill, which is creating a degree of envy.