The Best Episodes of Tales of the City Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(185 votes)

   #1 - Episode 1

   S1:E19/28/1993

   Anna Madrigal is the bohemian landlady with a mysterious secret. Mary Ann Singleton is the newcomer, a naïve young girl from Ohio eager to embrace SF and all it has to offer.

   Director:Alastair Reid

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Alastair Reid

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2. 

   7.9/10(162 votes)

   #2 - Episode 2

   S1:E210/5/1993

   Mary Ann starts voluntary work at the Bay Area Crisis Switchboard, which is run by the one-eared Vincent, whose problems outnumber those of his callers

   Director:Alastair Reid

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Alastair Reid

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3. 

   8.0/10(144 votes)

   #3 - Episode 3

   S1:E310/12/1993

   Michael's old-fashioned parents see some shocking sights when they visit him on Halloween - and he still hasn't told them he's gay. DeDe Halcyon Day has a shock when her pregnancy is confirmed.

   Director:Alastair Reid

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Alastair Reid

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4. 

   8.1/10(152 votes)

   #4 - Episode 4

   S1:E410/19/1993

   DeDe is blackmailed by a journalist to save her family honour, while Mrs Madrigal's secret is slowly being uncovered.

   Director:Alastair Reid

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Alastair Reid

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5. 

   7.9/10(140 votes)

   #5 - Episode 5

   S1:E510/26/1993

   Christmas is coming to 28 Barbary Lane and Mrs Madrigal is in party mood. However, Mary Ann is increasingly suspicious of Norman Williams and Mona is in for a surprise.

   Director:Alastair Reid

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Alastair Reid

   Writer:Unknown