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The Best Episodes of Tales of the City Season 1

Every episode of Tales of the City Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Tales of the City Season 1!

Binge this in 5h 7mPeaking at 8.1/10

Mary Ann Singleton, a naïve young secretary from the mid-west, tumbles head first into the colorful world of San Francisco, where carefree chaos revolves around the funky old apartment house at 28 Barbary Lane.

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Tales of the City Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(185 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    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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  2. Tales of the City Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(162 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    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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  3. Tales of the City Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.0/10(144 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    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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  4. Tales of the City Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.1/10(152 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    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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  5. Tales of the City Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.9/10(140 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the City" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 185 votes. Directed by Alastair Reid and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/1993. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".