Utopia - Season 1

First aired: 8/13/2014 8 episodes

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

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Episodes

1. Wood for the Trees

Aired: 8/13/2014

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.

2. Protected Species

Aired: 8/20/2014

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.

3. Very Fast Turnover

Aired: 8/27/2014

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.

4. Onwards and Upwards

Aired: 9/3/2014

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.

5. Arts and Minds

Aired: 9/10/2014

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.

6. Then We Can Build It

Aired: 9/17/2014

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

7. The First Project

Aired: 9/24/2014

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.

8. The Whole Enchilada

Aired: 10/1/2014

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.