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. Fleeing the midlife crisis that her picture-perfect Connecticut life created, Mary Ann is quickly drawn back into the orbit of Anna Madrigal, her chosen family and a new generation of queer young residents living at 28 Barbary Lane.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Tales of the City" season 1 is "Coming Home", rated 7.2/10 from 439 user votes. It was directed by Alan Poul and written by N/A. "Coming Home" aired on 6/7/2019 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "She Messy".
7.2/10 439 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
7.4/10 336 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
7.4/10 306 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
8.5/10 347 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
7.7/10 272 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
7.9/10 262 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
8.0/10 265 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
9.3/10 601 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
8.2/10 268 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
8.5/10 307 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