S01E01 Day One
Self-destructive musician Lucky hasn't spoken to his family in years, but he packs up his battered old piano for a 4,000-mile road trip across Australia when he hears his estranged mother is dying.
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Overview
When family outcast Lucky Flynn learns that his mother is dying, he decides to drive to the other side of Australia to see her, packing nothing but an upright piano for the journey. But his plans are soon turned upside down when he meets the runaway teenager Meg, who’s dealing with some family demons of her own.
Episodes
S01E02 Day Two
Lucky struggles without his anxiety medication. While waiting for a chemist to open in Port Agusta, Meg picks a fight with bikers at the pub.
S01E03 Day Three
Meg is beside herself when she loses all of her's and Lucky's money. To make matters worse, they then run out of petrol.
S01E04 Day Four
Waiting for their ute to be repaired, Meg and Lucky join a campground party on the Great Australian Bight, but the night takes a nasty turn when Lucky discovers a suicide note.
S01E05 Day Five
Lucky starts to think he should give up when Meg takes off with his piano. Then, a snakebite gives him the wake-up call he needs.
S01E06 Day Six
A transformed Lucky prepares to make a major sacrifice. But it's not long before some bad news sends him spiralling into despair.
S01E07 Day Seven
Lucky finds himself paying the price for Meg's misdemeanours. But that's just the start, things are about to get a whole lot worse.
S01E08 Day Eight
There's tension as Lucky reunites with his brother. As Meg tries to smooth things over, she learns why Lucky had to bring the piano.
Cast
Tim Minchin
Lachlan 'Lucky' Flynn
Milly Alcock
Meg Adams
