7.9/10528 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
8.1/10379 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
8.0/10318 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
8.0/10297 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
8.4/10306 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
7.9/10284 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
8.5/10289 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
8.5/10298 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
8.3/10291 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
8.7/10354 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
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...
Genre:Drama
Network:HBO
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 528 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".