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Best Episodes Of Tales of the City

Overall Rating: ★ 7.4

Best Episodes Of Tales of the City

(Overall Rating: ★ 7.4)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Discover the best and most memorable episodes of Tales of the City, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

Mary Ann returns to present-day San Francisco and is reunited with her daughter and ex-husband, twenty years after leaving them behind to pursue her career. Fleeing the midlife crisis that her picture-perfect Connecticut life created, Mary Ann is quickly drawn back into the orbit of Anna Madrigal, her chosen family and a new generation of queer young residents living at 28 Barbary Lane.

1 Seasons
10 Episodes
Ended
Drama Mystery
Best Episodes
S1E8 - Days of Small Surrenders ★ 9.3
S1E4 - The Price of Oil ★ 8.5
S1E10 - Three of Cups ★ 8.5
Worst Episodes
S1E1 - Coming Home ★ 7.2
S1E2 - She Messy ★ 7.4
S1E3 - Happy, Now? ★ 7.4
★ 9.3/10 (604 votes)
#1

Days of Small Surrenders

S1:E8

In a flashback to the 1960s, Anna arrives in San Francisco, befriends some trans women and starts dating a man. But she soon finds her loyalties tested.

★ 8.5/10 (347 votes)
#2

The Price of Oil

S1:E4

Mary Ann asks everyone to help Barbary Lane and tries to get along with Shawna. Michael spends the night with old friends and argues with Ben.

★ 8.5/10 (306 votes)
#3

Three of Cups

S1:E10

The conflict at Barbary Lane comes to a head. Jake and Margot clear the air. A night of celebration leads to an unexpected discovery in the morning.

★ 8.2/10 (268 votes)
#4

Rainbow Warriors

S1:E9

Racing against time, Mary Ann, Michael and Brian follow leads to learn who's threatening Barbary Lane. Anna seeks forgiveness from an old friend.

★ 8.1/10 (265 votes)
#5

Next Level Sh*t

S1:E7

Shawna tries to learn more about her story. Mary Ann helps Sam investigate Anna's past. Benn changes his mind about Michael's house.

★ 7.9/10 (261 votes)
#6

A Touch O' Butch

S1:E6

Everyone looks for Anna after a health problem. The twins bring together social influencers at DeDe's house. Mary Ann and Brian have a candid talk.

★ 7.7/10 (272 votes)
#7

Not Today, Satan

S1:E5

Mary Ann and Shawna team up to investigate Anna's problem. Michael is looking for a new house. Shawna opens up with Claire.

★ 7.4/10 (336 votes)
#8

She Messy

S1:E2

Mary Ann decides to stay in San Francisco and tells Shawna true. The relationship between Jake and Margot comes at a crossroads. Anna knows a man.

★ 7.4/10 (306 votes)
#9

Happy, Now?

S1:E3

Anna receives a threat. Mary Ann tries to make amends with Brian. Jake and Margot go to the party where Jake's Sister is going to reveal the sex of her baby.

★ 7.2/10 (439 votes)
#10

Coming Home

S1:E1

After two decades away, Mary Ann arrives in San Francisco for Anna Madrigal's 90th birthday party. But not everyone is happy to see her.

★ 7.2/10 (439 votes)
#1

Coming Home

S1:E1

After two decades away, Mary Ann arrives in San Francisco for Anna Madrigal's 90th birthday party. But not everyone is happy to see her.

★ 7.4/10 (336 votes)
#2

She Messy

S1:E2

Mary Ann decides to stay in San Francisco and tells Shawna true. The relationship between Jake and Margot comes at a crossroads. Anna knows a man.

★ 7.4/10 (306 votes)
#3

Happy, Now?

S1:E3

Anna receives a threat. Mary Ann tries to make amends with Brian. Jake and Margot go to the party where Jake's Sister is going to reveal the sex of her baby.

★ 7.7/10 (272 votes)
#4

Not Today, Satan

S1:E5

Mary Ann and Shawna team up to investigate Anna's problem. Michael is looking for a new house. Shawna opens up with Claire.

★ 7.9/10 (261 votes)
#5

A Touch O' Butch

S1:E6

Everyone looks for Anna after a health problem. The twins bring together social influencers at DeDe's house. Mary Ann and Brian have a candid talk.

★ 8.1/10 (265 votes)
#6

Next Level Sh*t

S1:E7

Shawna tries to learn more about her story. Mary Ann helps Sam investigate Anna's past. Benn changes his mind about Michael's house.

★ 8.2/10 (268 votes)
#7

Rainbow Warriors

S1:E9

Racing against time, Mary Ann, Michael and Brian follow leads to learn who's threatening Barbary Lane. Anna seeks forgiveness from an old friend.

★ 8.5/10 (347 votes)
#8

The Price of Oil

S1:E4

Mary Ann asks everyone to help Barbary Lane and tries to get along with Shawna. Michael spends the night with old friends and argues with Ben.

★ 8.5/10 (306 votes)
#9

Three of Cups

S1:E10

The conflict at Barbary Lane comes to a head. Jake and Margot clear the air. A night of celebration leads to an unexpected discovery in the morning.

★ 9.3/10 (604 votes)
#10

Days of Small Surrenders

S1:E8

In a flashback to the 1960s, Anna arrives in San Francisco, befriends some trans women and starts dating a man. But she soon finds her loyalties tested.

★ 7.2/10 (439 votes)

Coming Home

S1:E1

After two decades away, Mary Ann arrives in San Francisco for Anna Madrigal's 90th birthday party. But not everyone is happy to see her.

★ 7.4/10 (336 votes)

She Messy

S1:E2

Mary Ann decides to stay in San Francisco and tells Shawna true. The relationship between Jake and Margot comes at a crossroads. Anna knows a man.

★ 7.4/10 (306 votes)

Happy, Now?

S1:E3

Anna receives a threat. Mary Ann tries to make amends with Brian. Jake and Margot go to the party where Jake's Sister is going to reveal the sex of her baby.

★ 8.5/10 (347 votes)

The Price of Oil

S1:E4

Mary Ann asks everyone to help Barbary Lane and tries to get along with Shawna. Michael spends the night with old friends and argues with Ben.

★ 7.7/10 (272 votes)

Not Today, Satan

S1:E5

Mary Ann and Shawna team up to investigate Anna's problem. Michael is looking for a new house. Shawna opens up with Claire.

★ 7.9/10 (261 votes)

A Touch O' Butch

S1:E6

Everyone looks for Anna after a health problem. The twins bring together social influencers at DeDe's house. Mary Ann and Brian have a candid talk.

★ 8.1/10 (265 votes)

Next Level Sh*t

S1:E7

Shawna tries to learn more about her story. Mary Ann helps Sam investigate Anna's past. Benn changes his mind about Michael's house.

★ 9.3/10 (604 votes)

Days of Small Surrenders

S1:E8

In a flashback to the 1960s, Anna arrives in San Francisco, befriends some trans women and starts dating a man. But she soon finds her loyalties tested.

★ 8.2/10 (268 votes)

Rainbow Warriors

S1:E9

Racing against time, Mary Ann, Michael and Brian follow leads to learn who's threatening Barbary Lane. Anna seeks forgiveness from an old friend.

★ 8.5/10 (306 votes)

Three of Cups

S1:E10

The conflict at Barbary Lane comes to a head. Jake and Margot clear the air. A night of celebration leads to an unexpected discovery in the morning.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
1 ★ 8.0 10
★ 9.3 Days of Small Surrenders
★ 7.2 Coming Home
Laura Linney
Elliot Page
Paul Gross
Murray Bartlett
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