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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!

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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
    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Time and Tide" is the best rated episode of "Magic City" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 277 votes. Directed by Ed Bianchi and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/1/2012. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Who's the Horse and Who's the Rider?".