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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 1 - The Year of the Fin
    7.4/10(408 votes)

    #1 - The Year of the Fin

    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.

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  2. Magic City Season 1 Episode 2 - Feeding Frenzy
    7.3/10(317 votes)

    #2 - Feeding Frenzy

    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

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  3. Magic City Season 1 Episode 3 - Castles Made of Sand
    7.2/10(284 votes)

    #3 - Castles Made of Sand

    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

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  4. Magic City Season 1 Episode 4 - Atonement
    7.3/10(274 votes)

    #4 - Atonement

    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.

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  5. Magic City Season 1 Episode 5 - Suicide Blonde
    7.4/10(269 votes)

    #5 - Suicide Blonde

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Magic City Season 1 Episode 6 - The Harder They Fall
    7.4/10(261 votes)

    #6 - The Harder They Fall

    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.

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  8. Magic City Season 1 Episode 7 - Who's the Horse and Who's the Rider?
    7.5/10(267 votes)

    #7 - Who's the Horse and Who's the Rider?

    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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  9. Magic City Season 1 Episode 8 - Time and Tide
    7.7/10(272 votes)

    #8 - Time and Tide

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Year of the Fin" is the best rated episode of "Magic City" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 408 votes. Directed by Carl Franklin and written by Mitch Glazer, it aired on 3/30/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Feeding Frenzy".