The Best Episodes of City on Fire Season 1
Every episode of City on Fire Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of City on Fire Season 1!
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.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "City on Fire" season 1 is "We Have Met the Enemy, and He Is Us", rated 6.9/10 from 142 user votes. It was directed by Jesse Peretz and written by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage. "We Have Met the Enemy, and He Is Us" aired on 5/11/2023 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Scenes From Private Life".
6.9/10 142 votes#1 - 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
7.0/10 112 votes#2 - 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#3 - 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
7.2/10 94 votes#4 - 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
7.6/10 97 votes#5 - 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
8.1/10 91 votes#6 - 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#7 - 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#8 - 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