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Tales of the City

Tales of the City

TV-MA2019•1h 0m•6.8/10
DramaMystery

Ratings

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6.8/10(90)

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.

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Production

Sweatpants Productions, Working Title Television, Universal Television, Working Title Television

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

June 7, 2019

Last Aired

June 7, 2019

Networks

Netflix

Created By

Lauren Morelli

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Coming Home
E1
Coming Home
Air date: 2019-06-07
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.
She Messy
E2
She Messy
Air date: 2019-06-07
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.
Happy, Now?
E3
Happy, Now?
Air date: 2019-06-07
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.
The Price of Oil
E4
The Price of Oil
Air date: 2019-06-07
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.
Not Today, Satan
E5
Not Today, Satan
Air date: 2019-06-07
Mary Ann and Shawna team up to investigate Anna's problem. Michael is looking for a new house. Shawna opens up with Claire.
A Touch O' Butch
E6
A Touch O' Butch
Air date: 2019-06-07
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.
Next Level Sh*t
E7
Next Level Sh*t
Air date: 2019-06-07
Shawna tries to learn more about her story. Mary Ann helps Sam investigate Anna's past. Benn changes his mind about Michael's house.
Days of Small Surrenders
E8
Days of Small Surrenders
Air date: 2019-06-07
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.
Rainbow Warriors
E9
Rainbow Warriors
Air date: 2019-06-07
Racing against time, Mary Ann, Michael and Brian follow leads to learn who's threatening Barbary Lane. Anna seeks forgiveness from an old friend.
Three of Cups
E10
Three of Cups
Air date: 2019-06-07
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.

Cast

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Mary Ann Singleton

Elliot Page

Elliot Page

Shawna Hawkins

Paul Gross

Paul Gross

Brian Hawkins

Murray Bartlett

Murray Bartlett

Michael 'Mouse' Tolliver

Charlie Barnett

Charlie Barnett

Ben Marshall

Garcia

Garcia

Jake Rodriguez

May Hong

May Hong

Margot Park

Olympia Dukakis

Olympia Dukakis

Anna Madrigal

Barbara Garrick

Barbara Garrick

DeDe Halcyon

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