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The Best Episodes of Tales of the City Season 1

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Every episode of Tales of the City Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Tales of the City Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Tales of the City Season 1

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(143 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(153 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(135 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(174 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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the City" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 143 votes. Directed by Alastair Reid and written by N/A, it aired on 10/19/1993. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".