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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!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Treme Season 1 Episode 1 - Do You Know What It Means
    7.9/10(551 votes)

    #1 - Do You Know What It Means

    S1:E1

    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
    Writers:Eric Overmyer, David Simon

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  2. Treme Season 1 Episode 2 - Meet De Boys on the Battlefront
    8.1/10(400 votes)

    #2 - Meet De Boys on the Battlefront

    S1:E2

    LaDonna finally receives news about her brother, who is missing. Albert is forced to take the law into his own hands.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writers:Eric Overmyer, David Simon

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  3. Treme Season 1 Episode 3 - Right Place, Wrong Time
    8.0/10(334 votes)

    #3 - Right Place, Wrong Time

    S1:E3

    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
    Writers:David Mills, David Simon

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  4. Treme Season 1 Episode 4 - At the Foot of Canal Street
    8.0/10(311 votes)

    #4 - At the Foot of Canal Street

    S1:E4

    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
    Writers:George Pelecanos, Eric Overmyer

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  5. Treme Season 1 Episode 5 - Shame, Shame, Shame
    8.4/10(316 votes)

    #5 - Shame, Shame, Shame

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown

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  6. Treme Season 1 Episode 6 - Shallow Water, Oh Mama
    7.9/10(293 votes)

    #6 - Shallow Water, Oh Mama

    S1:E6

    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
    Writers:Eric Overmyer, David Simon

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  7. Treme Season 1 Episode 7 - Smoke My Peace Pipe
    8.5/10(299 votes)

    #7 - Smoke My Peace Pipe

    S1:E7

    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:Simon Cellan Jones
    Writers:David Mills, Eric Overmyer

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  8. Treme Season 1 Episode 8 - All on a Mardi Gras Day
    8.5/10(308 votes)

    #8 - All on a Mardi Gras Day

    S1:E8

    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:Anthony Hemingway
    Writer:Eric Overmyer

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  9. Treme Season 1 Episode 9 - Wish Someone Would Care
    8.4/10(302 votes)

    #9 - Wish Someone Would Care

    S1:E9

    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:Dan Attias
    Writers:George Pelecanos, David Simon

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  10. Treme Season 1 Episode 10 - I'll Fly Away
    8.7/10(367 votes)

    #10 - I'll Fly Away

    S1:E10

    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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Do You Know What It Means" is the best rated episode of "Treme" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 551 votes. Directed by Agnieszka Holland and written by Eric Overmyer, David Simon, it aired on 4/11/2010. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Meet De Boys on the Battlefront".