The BEST episodes of Total Control season 1

Every episode of Total Control season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Total Control season 1!

When Alex Irving, a charismatic and contradictory Indigenous woman, is thrust into the national limelight after a horrific event, Australia's embattled Prime Minister Rachel Anderson, sees a publicity goldmine for her party. In a bold power play, she handpicks Alex for the Senate. But Alex wants to be more than just a political stunt: she wants to make a difference. So, when the Prime Minister's cynical calculations betray her, Alex sets out for revenge that will send the political establishment into meltdown.

Last Updated: 3/2/2024Network: ABC (AU)Status: Ended

8.22

27 votes

#1 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2019

In pursuit of justice for JC, Alex declares war on her party. Faced with the PM's double dealing, she engineers a plan that could have catastrophic consequences for the government.

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8.05

21 votes

#2 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/10/2019

Back in Canberra, Alex and the PM embark on a game of political cat and mouse. Alex knows the only person who can help her now is JC, but when they finally arrange to meet, JC gets spooked and runs.

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8.00

20 votes

#3 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2019

Alex is struck low by grief and the betrayal of her and the community. When she discovers the extent of the PM's deception, she resolves to return to Canberra. But this time she won't be playing by the rules.

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7.93

28 votes

#4 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/20/2019

Alex proves her worth to the government, brokering a difficult deal between native title-holders and the government. Meanwhile, JC hitch-hikes across the country in an effort to meet Alex.

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7.84

25 votes

#5 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/27/2019

As Alex works around the clock to get the community's deal before the Senate, there is opposition within the party and the PM barely holds onto her leadership. With JC almost in reach, Alex is faced with a tragedy at home.

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7.71

35 votes

#6 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2019

A fearless Indigenous senator, barely weeks into her political career in Canberra, and betrayed at the highest level, must seek redemption and settle a score against the party, and the prime minister of Australia.

Directors: Rachel Perkins

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