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Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • October 13, 2019
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • October 20, 2019
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • October 27, 2019
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • November 3, 2019
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • November 10, 2019
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • November 17, 2019
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Episode 1

    • November 7, 2021
    • ABC (AU)

    Alex Irving is back, but this time she's doing things her way. The ultimate outsider must find a new way in and take control of a political establishment determined to shake everything she values.

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • November 14, 2021
    • ABC (AU)

    Alex returns home, determined to get her grassroots campaign off the ground. Rachel makes a surprise announcement that sees her facing off with Alex on live television. After the show, Rachel makes Alex an interesting offer.

  • S02E03 Episode 3

    • November 21, 2021
    • ABC (AU)

    Alex's success on the campaign trail has caught the attention of popular incumbent Jack Ramsay and he's not going down without a fight. Rachel's bid for re-election gets a boost when she attends a rival's campaign event.

  • S02E04 Episode 4

    • November 28, 2021
    • ABC (AU)

    It's the day of the election - Alex and her team make a final push to win over the voters of Freeman, but a family emergency sends the campaign into chaos. With Alex's chances dashed, Rachel takes matters into her own hands.

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • December 5, 2021
    • ABC (AU)

    The high-stakes horse-trading begins in Canberra as Alex and a small group of Independents meet to decide the future of the nation. With bigger threats looming, Alex and Rachel will need to find a way to trust each other.

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • December 12, 2021
    • ABC (AU)

    Alex is on the cusp of rewriting history when the forces of violence and reaction make one last bloody attempt to stop her.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Episode 1

    • January 14, 2024
    • ABC (AU)

    It's been two years since Alex Irving anointed Paul Murphy as Australia's first Aboriginal Prime Minister. Since then, the government has weathered a global pandemic and the tide of public sentiment turning against them.

  • S03E02 Episode 2

    • January 21, 2024
    • ABC (AU)

    Alex receives a health diagnosis which threatens to derail her political ambitions. Rachel learns some shocking news about her campaign finance from journalist Marion Beaumont.

  • S03E03 Episode 3

    • January 28, 2024
    • ABC (AU)

    At a Parliamentary event, Rachel gathers the numbers for her alliance, while a serious health scare throws Alex's entire future into jeopardy.

  • S03E04 Episode 4

    • February 4, 2024
    • ABC (AU)

    Alex makes an unsavoury deal with a political rival on a nation-changing piece of legislation. Charlie reaches breaking point.

  • S03E05 Episode 5

    • February 11, 2024
    • ABC (AU)

    Determined to reform youth justice, Alex pushes forward with her radical plan in the House of Representatives. Rachel seizes the opportunity for her own advantage.

  • S03E06 Episode 6

    • February 18, 2024
    • ABC (AU)

    Alex and Rachel battle to control their political destinies in the gripping final instalment of Total Control. Welcome to the future of Australian democracy.