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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!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    City on Fire Season 1 Episode 1 - We Have Met the Enemy, and He Is Us
    6.8/10(168 votes)

    #1 - We Have Met the Enemy, and He Is Us

    S1:E1

    A shooting in Central Park upends the lives of a disparate group of New Yorkers.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. City on Fire Season 1 Episode 2 - Scenes from Private Life
    6.7/10(134 votes)

    #2 - Scenes from Private Life

    S1:E2

    The search for the shooter begins—and the police are not the only ones looking for answers.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. City on Fire Season 1 Episode 3 - The Family Business
    6.7/10(129 votes)

    #3 - The Family Business

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown

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  4. City on Fire Season 1 Episode 4 - Land of a Thousand Dances
    7.0/10(113 votes)

    #4 - Land of a Thousand Dances

    S1:E4

    Keith becomes a suspect—and begins to fear an even worse possibility. Charlie uncovers his first real clue.

    Director:Haifaa al-Mansour
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. City on Fire Season 1 Episode 5 - Brass Tactics
    7.5/10(116 votes)

    #5 - Brass Tactics

    S1:E5

    Charlie learns a secret. William finds himself back in the family fold—with dire consequences.

    Director:Liz Garbus
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. City on Fire Season 1 Episode 6 - Annus Horribilis
    7.8/10(113 votes)

    #6 - Annus Horribilis

    S1:E6

    The Hamilton-Sweeneys' twisted past proves crucial to unraveling the truth.

    Director:Liz Garbus
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. City on Fire Season 1 Episode 7 - The Demon Brother
    7.6/10(107 votes)

    #7 - The Demon Brother

    S1:E7

    Charlie races to stop a new threat.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. City on Fire Season 1 Episode 8 - In the Dark
    7.2/10(116 votes)

    #8 - In the Dark

    S1:E8

    A citywide power outage puts the investigation—and multiple lives—in jeopardy.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"We Have Met the Enemy, and He Is Us" is the best rated episode of "City on Fire" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 168 votes. Directed by Jesse Peretz and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/11/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Scenes from Private Life".