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The Best Episodes of A Tale of Two Cities

Every episode of A Tale of Two Cities ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Tale of Two Cities!

Best episode
S1E2 Malunion
7.599 votes
Worst episode
S1E3 Mother's Ruin
6.775 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.2avg
Binge time
4h 0m
4 episodes

Seasons1

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    A Tale of Two Cities Season 1 Episode 2 - Malunion
    7.5/10(99 votes)
    S1:E2

    Lucie and Charles journey to Paris to search for her long-lost father.

    Director:Richard Clark

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  2. A Tale of Two Cities Season 1 Episode 4 - Resurrection Man
    7.5/10(71 votes)
    S1:E4

    Charles is arrested in Paris; desperate to save him, Lucie turns to Sydney Carton.

    Director:Richard Clark

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  3. A Tale of Two Cities Season 1 Episode 1 - Recalled to Life
    6.9/10(137 votes)
    S1:E1

    London, 1782. Eighteen years after witnessing her father’s death, Lucie Manette receives news that he may still be alive. When her only lead, dashing Frenchman Charles Darnay, is arrested for treason, she turns to mercurial lawyer Sydney Carton for help.

    Director:Richard Clark

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  4. A Tale of Two Cities Season 1 Episode 3 - Mother's Ruin
    6.7/10(75 votes)
    S1:E3

    As Lucie builds a new life for her father in London, Sydney and Charles face off for her affection.

    Director:Richard Clark

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Best Episodes Summary

"Malunion" is the best rated episode of A Tale of Two Cities. It scored 7.5/10 from 99 votes. Directed by Richard Clark and written by Daniel West, it aired on September 13, 2026.

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