The Best Episodes of Tales of the City Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.3/10(629 votes)

   #1 - Days of Small Surrenders

   S1:E86/7/2019

   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

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   Director:Alan Poul

   Writer:Lauren Morelli
2. 

   8.5/10(366 votes)

   #2 - The Price of Oil

   S1:E46/7/2019

   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

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   Director:Silas Howard

   Writer:Andy Parker
3. 

   8.5/10(324 votes)

   #3 - Three of Cups

   S1:E106/7/2019

   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

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   Director:Kyle Patrick Alvarez

   Writer:Lauren Morelli
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   8.2/10(285 votes)

   #4 - Rainbow Warriors

   S1:E96/7/2019

   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

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   Director:Sydney Freeland

   Writer:Andy Parker
5. 

   8.0/10(284 votes)

   #5 - Next Level Sh*t

   S1:E76/7/2019

   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

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   Director:Patricia Cardoso

   Writer:Jen Silverman
6. 

   7.8/10(280 votes)

   #6 - A Touch O' Butch

   S1:E66/7/2019

   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

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   Director:Stacie Passon

   Writer:Patricia Resnick
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7. 

   7.7/10(289 votes)

   #7 - Not Today, Satan

   S1:E56/7/2019

   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

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   Director:Stacie Passon

   Writer:Thomas Page McBee
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   7.4/10(352 votes)

   #8 - She Messy

   S1:E26/7/2019

   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

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   Director:Alan Poul

   Writer:Marcus Gardley
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   7.4/10(323 votes)

   #9 - Happy, Now?

   S1:E36/7/2019

   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

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   Director:Silas Howard

   Writer:Hansol Jung
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    7.2/10(460 votes)

    #10 - Coming Home

    S1:E16/7/2019

    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:Unknown

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    Director:Alan Poul

    Writer:Unknown