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The Best Episodes of Pretend It's a City Season 1

Every episode of Pretend It's a City Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pretend It's a City Season 1!

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Wander the New York City streets and fascinating mind of wry writer, humorist and raconteur Fran Lebowitz as she sits down with Martin Scorsese.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Pretend It's a City Season 1 Episode 1 - Pretend It's a City
    7.9/10(433 votes)

    #1 - Pretend It's a City

    S1:E1

    Meet Fran Lebowitz and join her on her rambles as she muses about deadly distractions, Times Square terror, subway stoppers and total building fails.

    Director:Martin Scorsese
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Pretend It's a City Season 1 Episode 2 - Cultural Affairs
    8.0/10(366 votes)

    #2 - Cultural Affairs

    S1:E2

    The mysteries of talent are scrutinized as Fran looks at the peril of writing, the joy of Motown and the time Charles Mingus chased her on the street.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Pretend It's a City Season 1 Episode 3 - Metropolitan Transit
    7.9/10(336 votes)

    #3 - Metropolitan Transit

    S1:E3

    Mean cabbies, arty subway stations, interstellar tourism and spacey bus drivers can get Fran going. Then Leonardo DiCaprio offered her an e-cigarette.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Pretend It's a City Season 1 Episode 4 - Board of Estimate
    7.8/10(312 votes)

    #4 - Board of Estimate

    S1:E4

    It's a living: Fran hates money but loves things, so she must work — though she prefers to read. Winning the lottery may be her only other option.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Pretend It's a City Season 1 Episode 5 - Department of Sports & Health
    8.1/10(317 votes)

    #5 - Department of Sports & Health

    S1:E5

    Knowing that some are annoyed that she's still alive, Fran understands that smoking is bad for you. "Wellness" and sports sound even worse to her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Pretend It's a City Season 1 Episode 6 - Hall of Records
    7.9/10(300 votes)

    #6 - Hall of Records

    S1:E6

    Fran's all about fun — guilty pleasures, not so much. Just give her a party, a movie, a small child or a luminous Cary Grant. You can keep technology.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Pretend It's a City Season 1 Episode 7 - Library Services
    8.2/10(309 votes)

    #7 - Library Services

    S1:E7

    Books opened up the world to young Fran. Today, she can't throw a volume away — but she will trash the writer of a glowing blurb for a lousy tome.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pretend It's a City" is the best rated episode of "Pretend It's a City" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 433 votes. Directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/8/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Cultural Affairs".