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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 Singleton, a naïve young secretary from the mid-west, tumbles head first into the colorful world of San Francisco, where carefree chaos revolves around...
Genres:DramaMystery
Networks:PBSChannel 4

Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the City". It scored 8/10 based on 141 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".

  • Episode 4
    8.0/10141 votes
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    #1 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/1993

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

    Director: Alastair Reid

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    7.9/10151 votes
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    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/1993

    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

    Director: Alastair Reid

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    7.9/10133 votes
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    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/1993

    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.

    Director: Alastair Reid

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    7.8/10171 votes
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    #4 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/1993

    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.

    Director: Alastair Reid

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    7.8/10128 votes
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    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/1993

    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.

    Director: Alastair Reid

    Writer: N/A