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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!

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....

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  1. Background image for Days of Small Surrenders
    9.3/10(612 votes)

    #1 - Days of Small Surrenders

    S1:E8

    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.

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    Director:Alan Poul
  2. Background image for The Price of Oil
    8.5/10(353 votes)

    #2 - The Price of Oil

    S1:E4

    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.

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    Director:Silas Howard
  3. Background image for Three of Cups
    8.5/10(312 votes)

    #3 - Three of Cups

    S1:E10

    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.

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    8.2/10(274 votes)

    #4 - Rainbow Warriors

    S1:E9

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

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    8.1/10(271 votes)

    #5 - Next Level Sh*t

    S1:E7

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

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    7.9/10(268 votes)

    #6 - A Touch O' Butch

    S1:E6

    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.

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  8. Background image for Not Today, Satan
    7.7/10(278 votes)

    #7 - Not Today, Satan

    S1:E5

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

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    7.4/10(343 votes)

    #8 - She Messy

    S1:E2

    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.

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    Director:Alan Poul
  10. Background image for Happy, Now?
    7.4/10(312 votes)

    #9 - Happy, Now?

    S1:E3

    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.

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    Director:Silas Howard
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    7.2/10(449 votes)

    #10 - Coming Home

    S1:E1

    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.

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    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Days of Small Surrenders" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the City" season 1. It scored 9.3/10 based on 612 votes. Directed by Alan Poul and written by Lauren Morelli, it aired on 6/7/2019. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "The Price of Oil".