Tales of the City

"Naivety and mystery, hilarity and sobriety, grass and arse!"

1993-09-28 Drama NR

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.

Storyline

First Aired

1993-09-28
Last Aired

1993-10-26
Creator

Armistead Maupin
Genre

Drama, Mystery
Seasons

1
Episodes

5
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

PBS, Channel 4

Keywords:

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Season 1

1. Episode 1

Anna Madrigal is the bohemian landlady with a mysterious secret. Mary Ann Singleton is the newcomer, a...More

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.Less

52mins 1993-09-28

2. Episode 2

Mary Ann starts voluntary work at the Bay Area Crisis Switchboard, which is run by the one-eared Vince...More

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 callersLess

52mins 1993-10-05

3. Episode 3

Michael's old-fashioned parents see some shocking sights when they visit him on Halloween - and he sti...More

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.Less

52mins 1993-10-12

4. Episode 4

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

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

52mins 1993-10-19

5. Episode 5

Christmas is coming to 28 Barbary Lane and Mrs Madrigal is in party mood. However, Mary Ann is increas...More

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.Less