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The Best Episodes of Tales of the City

Every episode of Tales of the City ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Tales of the City!

Mary Ann returns to present-day San Francisco and is reunited with her daughter and ex-husband, twenty years after leaving them behind to pursue her career....
Genres:DramaMystery
Network:Netflix

Best Episodes Summary

"Days of Small Surrenders" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the City". It scored 9.3/10 based on 601 votes. Directed by Alan Poul and written by Lauren Morelli, it aired on 6/7/2019. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Price of Oil".

  • Days of Small Surrenders
    9.3/10601 votes
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    #1 - Days of Small Surrenders

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/7/2019

    In a flashback to the 1960s, Anna arrives in San Francisco, befriends some trans women and starts dating a man. But she soon finds her loyalties tested.

    Director: Alan Poul

    Writer: Lauren Morelli

  • The Price of Oil
    8.5/10347 votes
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    #2 - The Price of Oil

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/7/2019

    Mary Ann asks everyone to help Barbary Lane and tries to get along with Shawna. Michael spends the night with old friends and argues with Ben.

    Director: Silas Howard

    Writer: Andy Parker

  • Three of Cups
    8.5/10307 votes
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    #3 - Three of Cups

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/7/2019

    The conflict at Barbary Lane comes to a head. Jake and Margot clear the air. A night of celebration leads to an unexpected discovery in the morning.

    Director: Kyle Patrick Alvarez

    Writer: Lauren Morelli

  • Rainbow Warriors
    8.2/10268 votes
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    #4 - Rainbow Warriors

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/7/2019

    Racing against time, Mary Ann, Michael and Brian follow leads to learn who's threatening Barbary Lane. Anna seeks forgiveness from an old friend.

    Director: Sydney Freeland

    Writer: Andy Parker

  • Next Level Sh*t
    8.1/10266 votes
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    #5 - Next Level Sh*t

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/7/2019

    Shawna tries to learn more about her story. Mary Ann helps Sam investigate Anna's past. Benn changes his mind about Michael's house.

    Director: Patricia Cardoso

    Writer: Jen Silverman

  • A Touch O' Butch
    7.9/10262 votes
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    #6 - A Touch O' Butch

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/7/2019

    Everyone looks for Anna after a health problem. The twins bring together social influencers at DeDe's house. Mary Ann and Brian have a candid talk.

    Director: Stacie Passon

    Writer: Patricia Resnick

  • Not Today, Satan
    7.7/10272 votes
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    #7 - Not Today, Satan

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/7/2019

    Mary Ann and Shawna team up to investigate Anna's problem. Michael is looking for a new house. Shawna opens up with Claire.

    Director: Stacie Passon

    Writer: Thomas Page McBee

  • She Messy
    7.4/10336 votes
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    #8 - She Messy

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/7/2019

    Mary Ann decides to stay in San Francisco and tells Shawna true. The relationship between Jake and Margot comes at a crossroads. Anna knows a man.

    Director: Alan Poul

    Writer: Marcus Gardley

  • Happy, Now?
    7.4/10306 votes
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    #9 - Happy, Now?

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/7/2019

    Anna receives a threat. Mary Ann tries to make amends with Brian. Jake and Margot go to the party where Jake's Sister is going to reveal the sex of her baby.

    Director: Silas Howard

    Writer: Hansol Jung

  • Coming Home
    7.2/10439 votes
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    #10 - Coming Home

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/7/2019

    After two decades away, Mary Ann arrives in San Francisco for Anna Madrigal's 90th birthday party. But not everyone is happy to see her.

    Director: Alan Poul

    Writer: N/A