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The Best Episodes of The City

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The City is an American reality television series that originally aired on MTV from December 29, 2008 until July 13, 2010. Developed as the spin-off of The Hills, the series aired two seasons and focused

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The City Season 2 Episode 5 - The Belle Of Elle
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #1 - The Belle Of Elle

    S2:E5

    Roxy's bad judgement at Whitney's Glamour magazine meeting threatens Whitney's reputation. Meanwhile, Olivia plays the role of party socialite with Joe Zee....

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  2. The City Season 2 Episode 1 - Show 'Em What You Got
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Show 'Em What You Got

    S2:E1

    Olivia gets promoted to be the new face of ELLE.com. Meanwhile, Whitney gets a once in lifetime chance to show her line at New York Fashion Week when one of Kelly's designers drops out....

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  3. The City Season 2 Episode 3 - Professionally Dangerous
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Professionally Dangerous

    S2:E3

    Roxy has a date-like meeting with Zach. Meanwhile, Whitney and Olivia go head-to-head after Olivia decides to interview her friend for ELLE, instead of covering Whitney's line.

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  4. The City Season 1 Episode 14 - Sleeping With The Frenemy
    6.5/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Sleeping With The Frenemy

    S1:E14

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  5. The City Season 1 Episode 2 - The Truth Will Reveal Itself
    6.4/10(13 votes)

    #5 - The Truth Will Reveal Itself

    S1:E2

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  6. The City Season 1 Episode 8 - Mingling With The Commoners
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Mingling With The Commoners

    S1:E8

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  7. The City Season 2 Episode 2 - Friends In High Places
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Friends In High Places

    S2:E2

    Whitney has no time to rest after her first big fashion show, when Kelly pushes her to market her line. Olivia however, refuses to support Whitney Eve at ELLE Magazine.

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  8. The City Season 1 Episode 6 - He Never Said He Had A Girlfriend
    6.3/10(13 votes)

    #8 - He Never Said He Had A Girlfriend

    S1:E6

    Allie visits Whitney at her apartment and asks for advice on how she should deal with the alleged kiss between her boyfriend Adam and Catarina, a girl he met drinking out with the boys. Allie thinks that maybe she should confront Catarina.Whitney reminds her that, if she trusts him, then there's no point in causing trouble. But iIf she has doubts, the person to confront is Catarina. At the DVF offices, Whitney invites Olivia to an art gallery opening Jay and Adam are throwing at Collective Hardware. She warns Olivia that there has been a lot of drama within her circle of friends because of the rumored kiss between Adam and Catarina. Olivia, however, doesn't want to get involved and doesn't want to hear any more of the "high school drama." While having lunch at Bergdorf Goodman, Catarina tells Samantha that she's nervous about going to the gallery opening because Allie will be there. No one told Samantha that Adam had a girlfriend until after the fact. She doesn't know what to say to Allie but Samantha says that she needs to tell Allie the truth -- "girl-to-girl." At Union Square Wines, Jay and Adam buy beverages for their friend's art show. Adam says that he's smoothed everything over with Allie. Then, Jay directly asks Adam if anything happened with Catarina, to which Adam deflects the answer by shrugging his shoulders. Back at Whitney's apartment, Whitney and Erin are excited but apprehensive about the art gallery show that night.. With the tension mounting between Adam, Allie and Catarina, there's sure to be drama. Erin says that girls have to look out for each other...especially with guys like Adam. Finally, the moment arrives. The gang starts trickling into the Lower East Side art gallery. When Samantha and Catarina arrive the tension comes with them. Allie comments on how awkward the situation is to Whitney just before she turns to Catarina and starts a conversation. Catarina tells Allie that she and Adam kissed but that he never mentioned having a girlfriend. Tears stream down Allie's cheeks and she asks Catarina to swear that she's telling the truth. Catarina reassures her and apologizes, saying that she would never wish this on anyone but she wanted Allie to know the truth. Still in tears, Allie runs to the bathroom with Whitney close behind. Soon after, Adam knocks on the door, they let him in and Whitney leaves them alone. Adam doesn't understand why she's crying. Allie tells him that she spoke to Catarina and she is starting to believe that they kissed. Allie makes a quick exit from the party and Adam follows her to the street, where their discussion escalates. Allie asks Adam how he'd feel if the tables were turned, and Adam admits that it would be horrible. He tries to console her, but Allie pulls away, hails a cab and goes home. Adam heads back to the gallery alone. The next day, Olivia and Nevan gossip about the night before. Nevan is quick to remark that he doesn't understand the downtown "I wear a fedora" crowd. Olivia agrees and dismisses the drama between Adam and Allie as childish. Nevan then insinuates that he's sure Adam has no shortage of girls so there's sure to be more drama in the future. Meanwhile, Jay is over at Whitney's apartment and they discuss the rumored kiss. They have differing opinions: Whitney believes Catarina while Jay is loyal to his buddy and roommate Adam. Whitney tells him she hopes that he wouldn't pull anything like that with her. But Jay tells her that she's taking it a bit too far. Later, Allie meets up with Adam at Merc Bar in Soho. Adam apologizes for putting her in that situation. He feels helpless but swears that Catarina is lying. He tells her that no matter what anyone else says, he would never lie to her. After a long uncomfortable silence, Allie accepts his apology by saying that she can't believe this girl over him.

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  9. The City Season 1 Episode 13 - I Lost Myself in Us
    6.3/10(11 votes)

    #9 - I Lost Myself in Us

    S1:E13

    Whitney questions her life in New York City as she struggles with her break-up and competes with Olivia for new responsibilities at DVF.

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  10. The City Season 2 Episode 4 - Queen of Diamonds
    6.3/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Queen of Diamonds

    S2:E4

    Erin and Olivia bump heads on how to dress Fergie for an ELLE cover shoot. Meanwhile, Whitney is torn when a French photographer wants to take the relationship to the next level.

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  11. The City Season 2 Episode 7 - The British Are Coming
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    #11 - The British Are Coming

    S2:E7

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  12. The City Season 2 Episode 8 - Work Horses And Show Ponies
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Work Horses And Show Ponies

    S2:E8

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  13. The City Season 1 Episode 4 - Good Things Come In Threes
    6.1/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Good Things Come In Threes

    S1:E4

    At the Diane von Furstenberg offices, Whitney and Olivia discuss the guest list for their upcoming Wonder Woman Event with DC Comics. Olivia explains that all the "socials" (i.e. socialites) will be invited. Then Diane (yes, THE Diane von Furstenberg) shows up and talks to Whitney about styling some outfits for the event and then asks her how things are going for her. Whitney and Erin have lunch at Caffe Falai in Soho. Whitney tells Erin that she thinks she may need to take a step back in her relationship with Jay. Back at the DVF offices, the staff has a meeting about preparations for the upcoming Wonder Woman Event. Alixe Boyer, the VP Global Image Director and Whitney's boss, tells the team to convert the whole store for the event. Whitney is assigned to handle the window displays and Olivia's assigned to help Whitney. Duncan, Erin's long distance boyfriend, is coming to the end of his stay in the city at Erin's apartment. They discuss their relationship and have conflicting views. Duncan talks about moving to NYC and says that he might just need "a couch" to sleep on until he finds his own place. While Erin enjoys being with him she also enjoys having her space when he's gone. At DVF's Wonder Woman Event, Olivia works the front door and greets guests - many of whom she seems to know rather well. Samantha arrives and goes inside to chat with Whitney. They're introduced to Chris, a cute co-worker of Whitney's who works in a different department. Just as Chris is about to leave, he asks Whitney out to lunch. Whitney seems surprised by his straightforwardness but she agrees. Whitney goes out to lunch at The Diner with Chris. Whitney tells him that she's still new to the city and only has a few friends, so, Chris offers to take her out so she can make more friends. Meanwhile, back at DVF, Olivia picks up a phone call from Jay - he's looking for Whitney. Olivia tells Jay that Whitney is out to lunch and that's all she knows. When they return from lunch, Chris gives Whitney a hug goodbye and heads to his office. Olivia and another co-worker, Elizabeth, start grilling Whitney about her lunch date. Whitney says that although he's nice, she didn't feel any chemistry. The girls ask Whitney whether she's going to tell Jay. Olivia says that she doesn't need to tell him anything but Whitney decides to anyways because it was just a lunch. As Duncan hails a cab to the airport he asks Erin about their relationship hoping to change her mind. Erin still thinks being in a long distance relationship works better and doesn't want him to move to New York just for her because it might put too much pressure on their relationship. Later, Whitney meets up with Jay for dinner at Los Dados in the Meatpacking District. After a brief catch-up, Whitney talks about her friendly lunch date with Chris. Jay doesn't respond favorably and wonders if this is a ploy to make him jealous. He nonchalantly tells her that she can do whatever she wants. Does he really mean it? At Whitney's apartment, Erin and Whitney discuss both of their relationships. Erin thinks she may have a problem because she has only had long distance relationships. Whitney says that Jay gives her too many mixed signals but she definitely has a spark with him that she doesn't have with anyone else. Meanwhile at Il Bastardo, Jay confides in Alex about his relationship with Whitney. After three months of seeing each other, Jay needs to figure out if this relationship is either going to go somewhere or nowhere. After talking it out with Alex, Jay realizes that he doesn't want to lose Whitney -- she's a keeper! Later, Jay picks up Whitney at her apartment for their date. While Whitney is still getting ready, Jay asks if they can talk. She says of course he can talk to her about anything. As Jay pulls her in close, he adoringly declares that he wants to take the relationship to "the next level" and wants Whitney to be his girlfriend. Whitney giggles and nods in agreement and they then seal the deal with their first kiss as an official couple.

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  14. The City Season 2 Episode 9 - One Girl's Trash...
    6.1/10(12 votes)

    #14 - One Girl's Trash...

    S2:E9

    Erin and Olivia get into an argument at work and Whitney pushes her line to fashion trade show buyers and blames Roxy for a failed sale.

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  15. The City Season 1 Episode 7 - The Truth Hurts
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    #15 - The Truth Hurts

    S1:E7

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  16. The City Season 2 Episode 12 - Lost In Translation
    6.0/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Lost In Translation

    S2:E12

    When Olivia travels to Japan, Erin tries to permanently replace her with Louise. Plus, Whitney must decide between her loyalty to Kelly and a rival PR firm that wants to represent her.

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  17. The City Season 1 Episode 1 - If She Can Make It Here...
    5.9/10(20 votes)

    #17 - If She Can Make It Here...

    S1:E1

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  18. The City Season 1 Episode 5 - Boys Night Out
    5.9/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Boys Night Out

    S1:E5

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  19. The City Season 1 Episode 9 - Unexpected Roommates
    5.9/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Unexpected Roommates

    S1:E9

    The ladies celebrate the New Year, as Duncan pays Erin a visit and run into JR. Adam wishes that Jay would move out of their place.

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  20. The City Season 1 Episode 15 - Working Girls
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Working Girls

    S1:E15

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  21. The City Season 1 Episode 16 - It's All Who You Know
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    #21 - It's All Who You Know

    S1:E16

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  22. The City Season 1 Episode 20 - Friends and Foe-Workers
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Friends and Foe-Workers

    S1:E20

    Roxy and Whitney get into an argument while on the job at Miami Fashion Week

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  23. The City Season 1 Episode 12 - I'm Sorry Whit
    5.8/10(13 votes)

    #23 - I'm Sorry Whit

    S1:E12

    By Jay waiting to the last minute to tell Whitney that the band is going on tour, causes a strain on their relationship.

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  24. The City Season 1 Episode 23 - Everything On The Line
    5.8/10(10 votes)

    #24 - Everything On The Line

    S1:E23

    At People's Revolution, Kelly tells Whitney that she sent her look book to Bergdorf Goodman, and Linda Fargo, the senior vice president at Bergdorf, liked what she saw.

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  25. The City Season 2 Episode 10 - Stage Fight
    5.8/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Stage Fight

    S2:E10

    Roxy and Whitney's relationship is put to the test and Olivia helps Erin with a segment for the Martha Stewart Show.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Belle Of Elle" is the best rated episode of "The City". It scored 7/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/25/2010. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Show 'Em What You Got".