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The Best Episodes of City of Men

Every episode of City of Men ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of City of Men!

The Best Episodes of City of Men

The series is based on the award-winning Brazilian film City of God, which itself was nominated for Oscars in four categories, including Best Director for...

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  1. 7.5/10(21 votes)

    #1 - Pais e Filhos

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    When Laranjinha and Acerola apply for social security at work, it prompts thoughts about their futures and jump-starts Laranjinha's quest for his own "lost" father. Will he find the paternal figure he's been looking for?

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  2. 7.3/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Vacilo É Um Só

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    Learning about the breeding habits of tiny ants in school prompts Laranjinha, Acerola and their classmates to think big about their own sexuality. Meanwhile, Acerola strives to stay out of trouble by spending the day with the leader of the favela's community association.

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  3. 7.0/10(28 votes)

    #3 - A Estréia

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    When Acerola's mother goes out of town for the weekend and leaves him without a chaperone, the boys become swinging bachelors and vow to practice their romantic skills with some local girls. Will their Saturday night soiree turn out to be the love fest they envisioned?

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  4. 7.0/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Foi Sem Querer

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    When Laranjinha romances a pretty girl who just so happens to have a boyfriend, he ticks off her jealous beau and has to enlist Acerola for protection. Meanwhile, the boys try their hand at a small business to raise money for the favela's community center.

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  5. 7.0/10(24 votes)

    #5 - Hip Sampa Hop

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    When Laranjinha's cousin announces he's taking a trip to São Paulo, Laranjinha and Acerola decide to tag along. Once there, they discover the city's vibrant hip-hop scene and become immersed in the culture -- and the drama that goes along with it.

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  6. 4.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - A Fila

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    Laranjinha is hit by stray bullet during gang shoot-out. At the hospital, Acerola searches for him.

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    #7 - A Coroa do Imperador

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    Laranjinha and Acerola have the opportunity to go on a field trip with their history class. The only catch is that they need to come up with $6.50 for the trip. Soon the boys are hatching a dangerous plot to come up with the money.

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    #8 - O Cunhado do Cara

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    Acerola's sister begins to have a relationship with the local drug dealer and that's when he finds that more and more people respect him. However, problems in the relationship cause things to take a bad turn.

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    #9 - Correio

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    Laranjinha and Acerola start work as mailmen, as they are told to by the local drug barons.

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    #10 - Uólace e João Vitor

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    Laranjinha is poor and about to starve while João Vitor is a middle-class kid living in an apartment in front of Laranjinha's favela. This episode shows the similarity between the two boys.

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    #11 - Sábado

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    Acerola saves a rich boy from drowning and they become good friends. As the realization that people from different social classes hits them, they form a group called "The Ordinaries".

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    #12 - Dois Pra Brasília

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    Acerola enters a group dance competition while Laranjinha's aim is to stay with three different girls all through the night and then take a fourth home.

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    #13 - Tem Que Ser Agora

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    The two take a trip to Brasília, to talk to Presidente Lula and give him a letter from an elderly prisoner.

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    #14 - Os Ordinários

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    The two young men go to the beach, where they surf, watch girls and think about losing their virginity.

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    #15 - Buraco Quente

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    Laranjinha's cousin Esperto wants to leave the drug dealing business but knows he will run into obstacles. Laranjinha and Acerola decide to help him get out.

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    #16 - Tá Sobrando Mês

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    Laranjinha and Acerola are hard pressed to earn money, but each one goes after it his own way.

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    #17 - Atração Fatal

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    Laranjinha gets to work as a DJ in the community radio station. Meanwhile, a rebel girl from the asphalt gets involved with the local drug boss.

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    #18 - As Aparências Enganam

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    Acerola runs into more trouble than he expected when taking care of a poodle.

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    #19 - Em Algum Lugar do Futuro

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    #20 - Episode 1

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    #21 - Episode 2

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    #22 - Episode 3

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    #23 - Episode 4

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    #24 - Episode 1

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    #25 - Episode 2

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pais e Filhos" is the best rated episode of "City of Men". It scored 7.5/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Regina Casé, Paulo Morelli and written by Regina Casé, Paulo Morelli, Leandro Saraiva, Newton Cannito, it aired on 10/22/2004. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Vacilo É Um Só".