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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 Worst Episode
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    The City Season 1 Episode 11 - Fool Me Twice, Shame On Me
    5.0/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Fool Me Twice, Shame On Me

    S1:E11

    Whitney rethinks her relationship with Jay, after his ex Danielle pops up once again. Meanwhile, Olivia claims she was responsible for a job done by Whitney at the DVF.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The City Season 2 Episode 6 - Fashion With A Capital F
    5.3/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Fashion With A Capital F

    S2:E6

    Olivia goes against her boss and refuses to wear a designer to their joint party with ELLE while Whitney receives harsh criticism of her line from Joe Zee.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The City Season 1 Episode 17 - Meet the Fackelmayers
    5.5/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Meet the Fackelmayers

    S1:E17

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The City Season 1 Episode 18 - Hit It and Quit It
    5.5/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Hit It and Quit It

    S1:E18

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The City Season 1 Episode 19 - Weekend at Freddie's
    5.6/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Weekend at Freddie's

    S1:E19

    Erin has to pick up the slack when Olivia drops the ball on a big interview assignment for ELLE. Plus, Whitney finds out a shady secret about Freddie from his own brother.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The City Season 1 Episode 3 - The L Word
    5.7/10(14 votes)

    #6 - The L Word

    S1:E3

    Erin's new boyfriend, Duncan, flies into town from Toronto. They playfully flirt on the couch at Erin's apartment when Whitney walks in. After a brief introduction, Whitney tells them that she will give the two alone time and gets out of their way. Erin and Whitney grab breakfast at The Smith in the East Village while Duncan is asleep. Whitney shares that she is grateful yet apologetic that Erin has let her stay in her apartment. Erin responds that she is happy to open up her home, even though it might be a little crowded with Duncan in town. Whitney also questions her relationship with Jay -- she wants to trust him, but is finding it difficult. Whitney and Olivia help out with the styling at a Diane von Furstenberg photo shoot. While on the job, Whitney gets a call from Jay about an apartment he wants her to see immediately. She tells Olivia she wants to check out the place, but doesn't want to leave the shoot. Olivia, a native New Yorker, offers to help Whitney apartment hunt later but Whitney decides to leave early and goes to meet up with Jay. Whitney and Jay check out the apartment in Gramercy Park, only 2 blocks away from Erin's place. They are both pleasantly surprised with the open floor plan and the breathtaking floor-to-ceiling windows. Although Whitney, at first, has some reservations about the high-rise building, Jay reassures her that with a new place they can finally have some alone time. Later, Whitney is elated to tell Olivia that she got the apartment she saw with Jay. Now feeling like she's on top of the world, Olivia shakes up her spirits with a little unwelcomed advice: you need to be more independent and your own person. Erin and Duncan spend the night out at Brass Monkey. Although a bit hesitant at first, Erin opens up her feelings to Duncan and he warmly reciprocates. She flirtatiously asks him how he can be so perfect, but Duncan responds that he definitely has his secrets. Whitney moves into her new apartment with Jay and Erin's help. Erin shares that she and Duncan used the L word to each other last night. Although Whitney is ecstatic to hear the news, Jay is perplexed on how two people can fall in love in only two weeks into a relationship. While on a stroll in Central Park, Whitney confides in Erin that she seems to be figuring out everything in this new city -- except for the guys. She tells Erin that she will talk to Jay tonight about their relationship. Meanwhile at Olivia's apartment, Olivia and her cousin Nevan dish about Whitney. Olivia is bothered that Whitney has moved into the first apartment she saw and also the apartment that Jay found. She is concerned that if anything were to happen between Whitney and Jay, she doesn't want Whitney to have emotional baggage attached to her home. Olivia wishes that Whitney be the more confident New Yorker and ditch the LA girl in her. Whitney meets up with Jay at Stanton Social in the Lower East Side for dinner. Again, Jay criticizes on Erin and Duncan's relationship about how they are moving too quickly. They both skirt around the issue about their own relationship until Jay outwardly states that he doesn't want to be all about a relationship at this time because he is finally comfortable with where he is. He doesn't want to date other people, but he also doesn't want to put a label on their relationship either. Whitney then boldly gets real and honest and tells him that she doesn't want to invest in someone that doesn't make her a big priority in his life. Even though he can't agree right now, Jay reassures Whitney by telling her that he wants to get to know her better. Whitney nods hesitantly and confused at his remarks, and they continue on with their dinner date.

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  7. The City Season 1 Episode 10 - The Past Catches Up
    5.7/10(10 votes)

    #7 - The Past Catches Up

    S1:E10

    The gang takes a trip to Miami. Elsewhere, Whitney and Jay's ex have a run in.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The City Season 1 Episode 21 - Forget About Boys
    5.7/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Forget About Boys

    S1:E21

    Olivia gets praise from Joe at an ELLE photo shoot, but Erin is frustrated about the preferential treatment. Meanwhile, Whitney and Roxy go on a series of disastrous dates, ending in a blowup at a night club.

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  9. The City Season 1 Episode 22 - If You Want Something Done Right…
    5.7/10(10 votes)

    #9 - If You Want Something Done Right…

    S1:E22

    At People's Revolution, Whitney gives Kelly the first look at her design samples. Kelly evaluates the rack of clothes and tells Whitney her next step is to make a look book for her pieces.

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

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

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

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The City Season 2 Episode 11 - Roommate Wanted
    5.8/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Roommate Wanted

    S2:E11

    Tension with Whitney leads Roxy to look for her own place, plus Olivia reluctantly styles a celebrity in Whitney Eve.

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

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

    S1:E1

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. The City Season 1 Episode 5 - Boys Night Out
    5.9/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Boys Night Out

    S1:E5

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. The City Season 1 Episode 9 - Unexpected Roommates
    5.9/10(12 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The City Season 1 Episode 15 - Working Girls
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    #17 - Working Girls

    S1:E15

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

    #18 - It's All Who You Know

    S1:E16

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. The City Season 1 Episode 20 - Friends and Foe-Workers
    5.9/10(11 votes)

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

    #20 - The Truth Hurts

    S1:E7

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

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

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

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The City Season 2 Episode 7 - The British Are Coming
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    #24 - The British Are Coming

    S2:E7

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. The City Season 2 Episode 8 - Work Horses And Show Ponies
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Work Horses And Show Ponies

    S2:E8

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Fool Me Twice, Shame On Me" is the worst rated episode of "The City". It scored 5/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/2/2009. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Fashion With A Capital F".