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Tales of the City

TV·2019–2019·1 season, 10 episodes·Netflix·Drama, Mystery·1h·6.8·Created by Lauren Morelli

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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.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Tales of the City S01E08Days of Small SurrendersS01E08 · 7.3In 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.
  2. 02Tales of the City S01E09Rainbow WarriorsS01E09 · 6.7Racing against time, Mary Ann, Michael and Brian follow leads to learn who's threatening Barbary Lane. Anna seeks forgiveness from an old friend.
  3. 03Tales of the City S01E10Three of CupsS01E10 · 6.7The 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.

Castfull cast & details

Laura LinneyLaura LinneyMary Ann SingletonElliot PageElliot PageShawna HawkinsPaul GrossPaul GrossBrian HawkinsMurray BartlettMurray BartlettMichael 'Mouse' TolliverCharlie BarnettCharlie BarnettBen MarshallGarciaGarciaJake RodriguezMay HongMay HongMargot ParkOlympia DukakisOlympia DukakisAnna Madrigal

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2019Aired 5.8Season avg
  1. S01E01Tales of the City S01E01Coming HomeJune 7, 2019 5.3After two decades away, Mary Ann arrives in San Francisco for Anna Madrigal's 90th birthday party. But not everyone is happy to see her.
  2. S01E02Tales of the City S01E02She MessyJune 7, 2019 6.0Mary Ann decides to stay in San Francisco and tells Shawna true. The relationship between Jake and Margot comes at a crossroads. Anna knows
  3. S01E03Tales of the City S01E03Happy, Now?June 7, 2019 6.0Anna 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
  4. S01E04Tales of the City S01E04The Price of OilJune 7, 2019 6.3Mary Ann asks everyone to help Barbary Lane and tries to get along with Shawna. Michael spends the night with old friends and argues with Be
  5. S01E05Tales of the City S01E05Not Today, SatanJune 7, 2019 6.0Mary Ann and Shawna team up to investigate Anna's problem. Michael is looking for a new house. Shawna opens up with Claire.
  6. S01E06Tales of the City S01E06A Touch O' ButchJune 7, 2019 4.0Everyone looks for Anna after a health problem. The twins bring together social influencers at DeDe's house. Mary Ann and Brian have a candi
  7. S01E07Tales of the City S01E07Next Level Sh*tJune 7, 2019 4.0Shawna tries to learn more about her story. Mary Ann helps Sam investigate Anna's past. Benn changes his mind about Michael's house.
  8. S01E08Tales of the City S01E08Season's bestDays of Small SurrendersJune 7, 2019 7.3In a flashback to the 1960s, Anna arrives in San Francisco, befriends some trans women and starts dating a man. But she soon finds her loyal
  9. S01E09Tales of the City S01E09Rainbow WarriorsJune 7, 2019 6.7Racing against time, Mary Ann, Michael and Brian follow leads to learn who's threatening Barbary Lane. Anna seeks forgiveness from an old fr
  10. S01E10Tales of the City S01E10Three of CupsJune 7, 2019 6.7The 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

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