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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!

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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 Fernando Meireles. Based on the story of two friends, Laranjinha

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    City of Men Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    S5:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. City of Men Season 4 Episode 1 - A Fila
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    S4:E1

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

    Director:Roberto Moreira
    Writer:Claudio Galperin

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  3. City of Men Season 2 Episode 5 - Buraco Quente
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Paulo Morelli
    Writers:Fernando Meirelles, Paulo Morelli, George Moura

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  4. City of Men Season 1 Episode 3 - Correio
    7.6/10(49 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Directors:Kátia Lund, Paulo Lins
    Writers:Paulo Lins, Kátia Lund

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  5. City of Men Season 3 Episode 5 - Pais e Filhos
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    S3:E5

    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?

    Directors:Regina Casé, Paulo Morelli
    Writers:Regina Casé, Paulo Morelli, Leandro Saraiva, Newton Cannito

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  6. City of Men Season 4 Episode 3 - Atração Fatal
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    S4:E3

    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.

    Director:Adriano Goldman
    Writer:Elena Soarez

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  7. City of Men Season 1 Episode 2 - O Cunhado do Cara
    7.5/10(54 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

    Directors:Kátia Lund, Paulo Lins
    Writers:Paulo Lins, Kátia Lund

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  8. City of Men Season 1 Episode 4 - Uólace e João Vitor
    7.5/10(65 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Directors:Regina Casé, Fernando Meirelles
    Writers:Jorge Furtado, Fernando Meirelles, Regina Casé, Guel Arraes

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  9. City of Men Season 2 Episode 4 - Os Ordinários
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    S2:E4

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

    Directors:Eduardo Tripa, Kátia Lund
    Writers:Melanie Dimantas, Kátia Lund, Eduardo Tripa

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  10. City of Men Season 3 Episode 3 - Vacilo É Um Só
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    S3:E3

    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.

    Directors:Adriano Goldman, Paulo Morelli
    Writers:Paulo Morelli, Leandro Saraiva, Newton Cannito

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  11. City of Men Season 1 Episode 1 - A Coroa do Imperador
    7.3/10(68 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:César Charlone
    Writers:Jorge Furtado, Fernando Meirelles, César Charlone

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  12. City of Men Season 2 Episode 1 - Sábado
    7.3/10(45 votes)

    S2:E1

    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".

    Director:Fernando Meirelles
    Writers:Fernando Meirelles, George Moura

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  13. City of Men Season 2 Episode 2 - Dois Pra Brasília
    7.3/10(38 votes)

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:César Charlone
    Writers:Jorge Furtado, César Charlone

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  14. City of Men Season 2 Episode 3 - Tem Que Ser Agora
    7.3/10(44 votes)

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Regina Casé
    Writers:Jorge Furtado, Regina Casé, Rosa Amanda Strauzs

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  15. City of Men Season 3 Episode 2 - Foi Sem Querer
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Paulo Morelli
    Writers:Paulo Morelli, Leandro Saraiva, Newton Cannito

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  16. City of Men Season 3 Episode 4 - Hip Sampa Hop
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    S3:E4

    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.

    Director:Paulo Morelli
    Writers:Philippe Barcinski, Paulo Morelli, Leandro Saraiva, Newton Cannito

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  17. City of Men Season 4 Episode 2 - Tá Sobrando Mês
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    S4:E2

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

    Director:Paulo Morelli
    Writers:Pedro Morelli, Paulo Morelli, George Moura

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  18. City of Men Season 3 Episode 1 - A Estréia
    7.0/10(29 votes)

    S3:E1

    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?

    Director:Paulo Morelli
    Writers:Paulo Morelli, Leandro Saraiva, Newton Cannito

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  19. City of Men Season 4 Episode 5 - Em Algum Lugar do Futuro
    6.9/10(30 votes)

    S4:E5

    No description available

    Directors:Renato Batata, Fernando Meirelles
    Writers:Jorge Furtado, Fernando Meirelles, Guel Arraes, George Moura

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  20. City of Men Season 4 Episode 4 - As Aparências Enganam
    6.3/10(27 votes)

    S4:E4

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

    Director:Regina Casé
    Writers:Jorge Furtado, Regina Casé

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  21. City of Men Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S5:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. City of Men Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S5:E3

    No description available

    Director:Fernando Meirelles
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. City of Men Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S5:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. City of Men Season 6 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S6:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. City of Men Season 6 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S6:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "City of Men". It scored 8.1/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/17/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Fila".