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Tales of the City

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About Tales of the City

Tales of the City is a mystery and drama TV series that premiered on Channel 4 on September 28, 1993. It has 1 season and 5 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 5, aired on October 26, 1993.

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.

  • Mystery
  • Drama

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Episodes

5 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

1993 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 33 years ago

Tales of the City Season 1 release dates →
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    5. Episode 5

    Finale

    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.

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    4. Episode 4

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

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    3. Episode 3

    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.

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    2. Episode 2

    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

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    1. Episode 1

    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.

Cast & crew

Created by Armistead Maupin and Richard Kramer

  • Mary Kay Place

    Mary Kay Place

    Prue Giroux

  • Edie Adams

    Edie Adams

    Ruby Miller

  • Robert Downey Sr.

    Robert Downey Sr.

    Edgar's Doctor

  • Meagen Fay

    Meagen Fay

    Binky Gruen

  • Country Joe McDonald

    Country Joe McDonald

    Joaquin

  • Parker Posey

    Parker Posey

    Connie Bradshaw

  • Kevin Sessums

    Peter Cipriani

  • McLean Stevenson

    McLean Stevenson

    Booter Manigault

  • Syd Straw

    Laurel

  • David Brisbin

    David Brisbin

    Lemon Candles

  • Vicky Preston Brown

    Opera Singer

  • Tom Alan Robbins

    Supermarket Creep

  • Hank Stratton

    Hank Stratton

    Robert

  • Steve Cassidy

    Steve Cassidy

    Grocery Clerk / Bar Patron (uncredited)

  • J.A. Valentine

    Beach Blanket Babylon Patron (uncredited)

  • Lou Liberatore

    Lou Liberatore

    Chuck

Tales of the City FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Tales of the City?

Tales of the City has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on October 26, 1993.

When did the latest episode of Tales of the City come out?

The most recent episode of Tales of the City, Season 1 Episode 5, aired on October 26, 1993.

How many seasons of Tales of the City are there?

Tales of the City has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.

When did Tales of the City first air?

Tales of the City first aired on Channel 4 on September 28, 1993.

How do I get notified when new episodes of Tales of the City are released?

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