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The Worst Episodes of City on Fire

Every episode of City on Fire ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of City on Fire!

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

    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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  2. City on Fire Season 1 Episode 1 - We Have Met the Enemy, and He Is Us
    6.8/10(169 votes)

    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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  3. City on Fire Season 1 Episode 2 - Scenes from Private Life
    6.8/10(135 votes)

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

    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 8 - In the Dark
    7.2/10(116 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

    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 6 - Annus Horribilis
    7.8/10(113 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Liz Garbus
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Family Business" is the worst rated episode of "City on Fire". It scored 6.7/10 based on 129 votes. Directed by Haifaa al-Mansour and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/11/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "We Have Met the Enemy, and He Is Us".