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The Worst Episodes of A Tale of Two Cities

Every episode of A Tale of Two Cities ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of A Tale of Two Cities!

Worst episode
S1E3 Mother's Ruin
6.775 votes
Best episode
S1E2 Malunion
7.599 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.2avg
Binge time
4h 0m
4 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    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
    Writer:Daniel West

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  2. 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
    Writer:Daniel West

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  3. 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
    Writer:Daniel West

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  4. 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
    Writer:Daniel West

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Mother's Ruin" is the worst rated episode of A Tale of Two Cities. It scored 6.7/10 from 75 votes. Directed by Richard Clark and written by Daniel West, it aired on September 27, 2026. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Recalled to Life".

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