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The Worst Episodes of A Tale of Two Cities

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The Worst Episodes of A Tale of Two Cities

Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the...
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    A Tale of Two Cities Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Part 1

    S1:E1

    Lucie Manette travels to pre-revolutionary France to find her father who she assumed was dead.

    Director:Michael E. Briant
    Writer:Peter Harding

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  2. A Tale of Two Cities Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Part 2

    S1:E2

    Lucie appears to vouch for French émigré Charles Darnay, who is charged with high treason.

    Director:Michael E. Briant
    Writer:Peter Harding

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  3. A Tale of Two Cities Season 1 Episode 5 - Part 5
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Part 5

    S1:E5

    In London, Manette suffers a relapse. Meanwhile, in Paris, the Bastille is stormed.

    Director:Michael E. Briant
    Writer:Peter Harding

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  4. A Tale of Two Cities Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Part 3

    S1:E3

    Darnay is acquitted and Stryver informs Carton of his intentions regarding Lucie.

    Director:Michael E. Briant
    Writer:Peter Harding

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  5. A Tale of Two Cities Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 4
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Part 4

    S1:E4

    Carton reveals his true feelings to Lucie and Barsad makes an unwelcome reappearance.

    Director:Michael E. Briant
    Writer:Peter Harding

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  6. A Tale of Two Cities Season 1 Episode 6 - Part 6
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Part 6

    S1:E6

    On receipt of Gabelle's letter, Darnay returns to Paris during the Reign of Terror.

    Director:Michael E. Briant
    Writer:Peter Harding

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  7. A Tale of Two Cities Season 1 Episode 7 - Part 7
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Part 7

    S1:E7

    Darnay is released from prison, thanks to Manette's influence.

    Director:Michael E. Briant
    Writer:Peter Harding

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  8. A Tale of Two Cities Season 1 Episode 8 - Part 8
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Part 8

    S1:E8

    The day of Darnay's execution arrives and, with Barsard's assistance, Carton visits him.

    Director:Michael E. Briant
    Writer:Peter Harding

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Part 1" is the worst rated episode of "A Tale of Two Cities". It scored 7.1/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Michael E. Briant and written by Peter Harding, it aired on 10/5/1980. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Part 2".