The Best Episodes of Treme Season 1
Every episode of Treme Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Treme Season 1!
Tremé takes its name from a neighborhood of New Orleans and portrays life in the aftermath of the 2005 hurricane. Beginning three months after Hurricane Katrina, the residents of New Orleans, including musicians, chefs, Mardi Gras Indians, and other New Orleanians struggle to rebuild their lives, their homes and their unique culture.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Treme" season 1 is "Do You Know What It Means", rated 8/10 from 517 user votes. It was directed by Agnieszka Holland and written by Eric Overmyer, David Simon. "Do You Know What It Means" aired on 4/11/2010 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Meet De Boys on the Battlefront".
8.0/10 517 votes#1 - Do You Know What It Means
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/11/2010
In the small New Orleans neighborhood of Treme, they are about to celebrate the first "second-line parade" since the town was struck by Katrina and many of the local musicians and residents are reunited, but even more have not yet returned.
Director: Agnieszka Holland
Writer: Eric Overmyer, David Simon
8.1/10 371 votes#2 - Meet De Boys on the Battlefront
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/18/2010
LaDonna finally receives news about her brother, who is missing. Albert is forced to take the law into his own hands.
Director: Jim McKay
Writer: Eric Overmyer, David Simon
8.0/10 312 votes#3 - Right Place, Wrong Time
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/25/2010
While Davis trades piano lessons for his freedom, Albert makes an unnerving discovery and Annie gets a gig on her birthday.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
Writer: David Simon, David Mills
8.0/10 289 votes#4 - At the Foot of Canal Street
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/2/2010
Antoine holidays with his kids in Baton Rouge while LaDonna and Toni look into a local case of mistaken identity. Davis and Creighton decide to take their pain to the masses, while Sonnie leaves Annie for a gig in Texas and Albert accepts an invitation for dinner.
Director: Anthony Hemingway
Writer: George Pelecanos, Eric Overmyer
8.4/10 299 votes#5 - Shame, Shame, Shame
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/9/2010
As the city celebrates the return of many displaced residents with another second line parade, Albert presses a Councilman to reopen housing projects and Davis recruits some local musicians to put out a campaign CD.
Director: Christine Moore
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 277 votes#6 - Shallow Water, Oh Mama
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/16/2010
Toni seeks help from a former cop in helping her figure out Daymo. Albert is angry about the lack of lodging, while Davis raises his profile with a television appearance.
Director: Brad Anderson
Writer: Eric Overmyer, David Simon
8.5/10 284 votes#7 - Smoke My Peace Pipe
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/23/2010
While Janette hits the road with her cooking skills, LaDonna and Toni are given hope by a judge's sudden ultimatum and Antoine loses a mentor but gains a job.
Director: N/A
Writer: Eric Overmyer, David Mills
8.5/10 293 votes#8 - All on a Mardi Gras Day
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/6/2010
As New Orleans gears up for its first Fat Tuesday since Katrina, Albert is sent a less-than-celebratory message by the NOPD. Sonny leaves Annie to her own devices; LaDonna puts her bad news on hold; the Bernettes make a Mardi Gras appearance, though Creighton’s heart isn’t really in it.
Director: N/A
Writer: Eric Overmyer
8.3/10 287 votes#9 - Wish Someone Would Care
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/13/2010
Davis concocts a remedy for the post-Mardi Gras blues; Annie makes a decision that Sonny takes personally; Janette’s latest chef’s gig gets bogged down; Antoine becomes LaDonna’s unexpected benefactor; Colson warns Albert to avoid trouble on St. Joseph’s night; Creighton is inspired by a classic novel set in old New Orleans.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: George Pelecanos, David Simon
8.7/10 348 votes#10 - I'll Fly Away
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/20/2010
Toni's concerns about Creighton turn to anger; Albert and the Indians suit up for St. Joseph's night; Antoine gambles away a big payday; Davis tries to convince Janette to stay put; Annie weighs her future options. A funeral procession offers its mourners a chance to reflect on the events of the last year in New Orleans.
Director: Agnieszka Holland
Writer: David Simon