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The Best Episodes of Magic City

Every episode of Magic City ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Magic City!

Set in 1959 Miami, Florida shortly after the Cuban Revolution, Magic City tells the story of Ike Evans, the owner of Miami's most glamorous hotel,...
Genre:Drama
Network:Starz
Episodes
16
Avg. Rating
7.6
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S3
S4
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E3
7.4
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Sins of the Father" is the best rated episode of "Magic City". It scored 8.3/10 based on 227 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/9/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sitting on Top of the World".

  • The Sins of the Father
    8.3/10(227)
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    #1 - The Sins of the Father

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 8/9/2013

    Ike and Ben's future rests on the outcome of the gambling bill; Klein considers Ike's offer regarding the Butcher; the end approaches for Stevie and Lily; Vera is overwhelmed with grief.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sitting on Top of the World
    8.2/10(228)
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    #2 - Sitting on Top of the World

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 7/26/2013

    Stevie's sex and booze-soaked deejay convention takes over the hotel. Mercedes makes a revelation to Vera. Ike's plot to fix the Cuban lottery begins. Ben seeks revenge in the wrong places.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • ... And Your Enemies Closer
    8.1/10(210)
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    #3 - ... And Your Enemies Closer

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 8/2/2013

    Ike's deal to run the Havana hotels hurts his ties to Victor. Stevie starts a new job with Ben. Klein swears to destroy Ike as passage of the gambling bill nears. Sy Berman arrives in Miami.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Time and Tide
    7.7/10(260)
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    #4 - Time and Tide

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 6/1/2012

    Lily and Stevie's affair becomes dangerous for them both and Judi finds herself in Klein's hands.. meanwhile, Mercedes and her father receive some bad news.

    Director: Ed Bianchi

    Writer: N/A

  • Crime and Punishment
    7.7/10(247)
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    #5 - Crime and Punishment

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 6/14/2013

    Ike's wife and son learn about his silent partners as they scramble to raise bail; Ben, fearing Ike will crumble under the pressure of the murder charge, offers unexpected aid.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Crossroads
    7.6/10(198)
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    #6 - Crossroads

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 7/12/2013

    Ike makes mob boss Sy Berman a risky offer - Havana for the Miramar Playa. Danny commits to Jack Klein and learns the truth about Ben Diamond. Ben ruins an arms deal with the Cubans, with tragic results.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Who's the Horse and Who's the Rider?
    7.5/10(253)
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    #7 - Who's the Horse and Who's the Rider?

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 5/18/2012

    Things are going badly for Ike: Meg turns down his offer, he is caught lying to Ben and Klein shows him damning evidence. Meanwhile, Stevie's affair comes back to haunt him.

    Director: Nick Gomez

    Writer: N/A

  • World in Changes
    7.5/10(198)
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    #8 - World in Changes

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 7/19/2013

    Ike and Meg grow close as Meg uses connections to fight the gambling bill. Vera must face reality about her dancing future. Danny's world roils due to the busted arms deal. Ben makes Stevie an offer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Year of the Fin
    7.4/10(394)
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    #9 - The Year of the Fin

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 3/30/2012

    Ike Evans, owner of Miami's most glamorous hotel, needs his 1958 NYE concert to be a smash. He makes a deal with mobster Ben Diamond to ensure success that threatens his life and family.

    Director: Carl Franklin

    Writer: Mitch Glazer

  • Suicide Blonde
    7.4/10(256)
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    #10 - Suicide Blonde

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 5/4/2012

    Ike is determined to save Judi Silver from Ben Diamond. Polaroids of Stevie and Lily surface. Vera tries something new to get pregnant, Danny and Mercedes' bond grows, and Klein's search ramps up.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Harder They Fall
    7.4/10(248)
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    #11 - The Harder They Fall

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 5/11/2012

    Ben and Ike bet heavily on a boxing match and Vera receives another cancellation from Jackie Kennedy. Meanwhile, Danny receives photos intended for Stevie and the DA makes an important discovery.

    Director: Ed Bianchi

    Writer: Lawrence Konner

  • Angels of Death
    7.4/10(213)
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    #12 - Angels of Death

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 6/21/2013

    Ike launches a risky plan to rid the Miramar Playa of Ben Diamond; Ben seeks permission to kill Ike; Stevie and Lily have a real date; Vera is threatened by Meg; Ben hosts a depraved Seder.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Atonement
    7.3/10(261)
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    #13 - Atonement

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 4/27/2012

    Mike Strauss' body is seized, Ike reacts to a break-in, and Victor plots to get his wife out of Cuba. Vera secures Jackie Kennedy for a charity event but laments not having children with Ike.

    Director: Simon Cellan Jones

    Writer: Mitch Glazer

  • Adapt or Die
    7.3/10(198)
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    #14 - Adapt or Die

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 6/28/2013

    Ike goes to Cuba to retrieve Maria's ashes and set his plan to oust Ben in motion. Stevie is lured deeper into Ben's world. Stevie offers a chemical solution when Vera struggles with exhausting rehearsals.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Feeding Frenzy
    7.2/10(304)
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    #15 - Feeding Frenzy

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 4/13/2012

    Ike Faces the disappearance of Mike Strauss while DA Klein attacks organized crime through Ike's law-student son. Meanwhile, Stevie Evans' affair with Lily Diamond heats up.

    Director: Ed Bianchi

    Writer: Mitch Glazer

  • Castles Made of Sand
    7.1/10(272)
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    #16 - Castles Made of Sand

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 4/20/2012

    Ike tries to bribe officials to legalize casino gambling. An old friend visits Vera, and Ben wonders if his wife is faithful. Ike contacts his wealthy ex-sister-in-law for a favor.

    Director: Ed Bianchi

    Writer: Mitch Glazer