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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!

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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, the Miramar Playa. Evans is forced to make an ill-fated

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Magic City Season 2 Episode 8 - The Sins of the Father
    8.3/10(241 votes)

    S2:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Magic City Season 2 Episode 6 - Sitting on Top of the World
    8.2/10(239 votes)

    S2:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Magic City Season 2 Episode 7 - ... And Your Enemies Closer
    8.0/10(220 votes)

    S2:E7

    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:Simon Cellan Jones
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Magic City Season 1 Episode 8 - Time and Tide
    7.7/10(277 votes)

    S1:E8

    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:Unknown

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  5. Magic City Season 2 Episode 1 - Crime and Punishment
    7.7/10(265 votes)

    S2:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Magic City Season 2 Episode 4 - Crossroads
    7.6/10(211 votes)

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Magic City Season 1 Episode 7 - Who's the Horse and Who's the Rider?
    7.5/10(273 votes)

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown

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  8. Magic City Season 2 Episode 5 - World in Changes
    7.5/10(212 votes)

    S2:E5

    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:Simon Cellan Jones
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Magic City Season 1 Episode 1 - The Year of the Fin
    7.4/10(425 votes)

    S1:E1

    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

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  10. Magic City Season 1 Episode 5 - Suicide Blonde
    7.4/10(275 votes)

    S1:E5

    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:Simon Cellan Jones
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Magic City Season 1 Episode 6 - The Harder They Fall
    7.4/10(266 votes)

    S1:E6

    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

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  12. Magic City Season 2 Episode 2 - Angels of Death
    7.4/10(226 votes)

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Magic City Season 1 Episode 4 - Atonement
    7.3/10(279 votes)

    S1:E4

    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

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  14. Magic City Season 2 Episode 3 - Adapt or Die
    7.3/10(213 votes)

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Magic City Season 1 Episode 2 - Feeding Frenzy
    7.2/10(327 votes)

    S1:E2

    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

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  16. Magic City Season 1 Episode 3 - Castles Made of Sand
    7.2/10(291 votes)

    S1:E3

    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

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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 241 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/9/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sitting on Top of the World".