The Best Episodes of City on Fire
Every episode of City on Fire ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of City on Fire!
A college student is shot in Central Park on July 4, 2003. The investigation connects a series of mysterious citywide fires, the downtown music scene, and a wealthy uptown real estate family fraying under the strain of the many secrets they keep.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "City on Fire" is "Annus Horribilis", rated 8.1/10 from 91 user votes. It was directed by Liz Garbus and written by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage. "Annus Horribilis" aired on 6/1/2023 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Demon Brother".
8.1/10 91 votes#1 - Annus Horribilis
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/1/2023
The Hamilton-Sweeneys’ twisted past proves crucial to unraveling the truth.
Director: Liz Garbus
Writer: Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage
7.9/10 85 votes#2 - The Demon Brother
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/8/2023
Charlie races to stop a new threat.
Director: Jesse Peretz
Writer: Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage
7.8/10 92 votes#3 - In the Dark
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/15/2023
A citywide power outage puts the investigation—and multiple lives—in jeopardy.
Director: Jesse Peretz
Writer: Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage
7.6/10 97 votes#4 - Brass Tactics
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/25/2023
Charlie learns a secret. William finds himself back in the family fold—with dire consequences.
Director: Liz Garbus
Writer: Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage
7.2/10 94 votes#5 - Land of a Thousand Dances
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/18/2023
Keith becomes a suspect—and begins to fear an even worse possibility. Charlie uncovers his first real clue.
Director: Haifaa al-Mansour
Writer: Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage
7.0/10 112 votes#6 - Scenes From Private Life
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/11/2023
The search for the shooter begins—and the police are not the only ones looking for answers.
Director: Jesse Peretz
Writer: Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage
7.0/10 107 votes#7 - The Family Business
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/11/2023
Charlie finds a new family. Regan and William’s old wounds are revealed. Keith is shocked by revelations about the shooting.
Director: Haifaa al-Mansour
Writer: Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage
6.9/10 142 votes#8 - We Have Met the Enemy, and He Is Us
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/11/2023
A shooting in Central Park upends the lives of a disparate group of New Yorkers.
Director: Jesse Peretz
Writer: Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage