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The Best Episodes of Tales of the City

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

The Best Episodes of Tales of the City

Mary Ann Singleton, a naïve young secretary from the mid-west, tumbles head first into the colorful world of San Francisco, where carefree chaos revolves around...

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  1. 8.0/10(142 votes)

    #1 - Episode 4

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    DeDe is blackmailed by a journalist to save her family honour, while Mrs Madrigal's secret is slowly being uncovered.

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    Director:Alastair Reid
    Writer:N/A
  2. 7.9/10(152 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

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    Mary Ann starts voluntary work at the Bay Area Crisis Switchboard, which is run by the one-eared Vincent, whose problems outnumber those of his callers

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    Director:Alastair Reid
    Writer:N/A
  3. 7.9/10(134 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

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    Michael's old-fashioned parents see some shocking sights when they visit him on Halloween - and he still hasn't told them he's gay. DeDe Halcyon Day has a shock when her pregnancy is confirmed.

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    Director:Alastair Reid
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.8/10(173 votes)

    #4 - Episode 1

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    Anna Madrigal is the bohemian landlady with a mysterious secret. Mary Ann Singleton is the newcomer, a naïve young girl from Ohio eager to embrace SF and all it has to offer.

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    Director:Alastair Reid
    Writer:N/A
  5. 7.8/10(129 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

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    Christmas is coming to 28 Barbary Lane and Mrs Madrigal is in party mood. However, Mary Ann is increasingly suspicious of Norman Williams and Mona is in for a surprise.

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    Director:Alastair Reid
    Writer:N/A

Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the City". It scored 8/10 based on 142 votes. Directed by Alastair Reid and written by N/A, it aired on 10/19/1993. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".