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The Best Episodes of Magic City Season 1

Every episode of Magic City Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Magic City Season 1!

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 deal with Miami mob boss Ben Diamond to ensure the success of his glitzy establishment.

Genre:Drama
Network:Starz

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Magic City" season 1 is "The Year of the Fin", rated 7.4/10 from 387 user votes. It was directed by Carl Franklin and written by Mitch Glazer. "The Year of the Fin" aired on 3/30/2012 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Feeding Frenzy".

  • The Year of the Fin
    7.4/10 387 votes

    #1 - 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

  • Feeding Frenzy
    7.2/10 299 votes

    #2 - 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
    7.1/10 269 votes

    #3 - 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

  • Atonement
    7.3/10 259 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Suicide Blonde
    7.5/10 254 votes

    #5 - 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
    7.4/10 246 votes

    #6 - 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

  • Who's the Horse and Who's the Rider?
    7.5/10 252 votes

    #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

  • Time and Tide
    7.6/10 259 votes

    #8 - 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