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The Best Episodes of Tales of the City Season 1

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!

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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Coming Home" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the City" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 439 votes. Directed by Alan Poul and written by N/A, it aired on 6/7/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "She Messy".

  • Coming Home
    7.2/10439 votes

    #1 - 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

  • She Messy
    7.4/10336 votes

    #2 - 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

    #3 - 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

  • The Price of Oil
    8.5/10347 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Not Today, Satan
    7.7/10272 votes

    #5 - 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

  • A Touch O' Butch
    7.9/10262 votes

    #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

  • Next Level Sh*t
    8.1/10266 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Days of Small Surrenders
    9.3/10601 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Rainbow Warriors
    8.2/10268 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Three of Cups
    8.5/10307 votes

    #10 - 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