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Tales of the City
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Tales of the City

Fri, Jun 7, 2019
  • Drama
  • Mystery
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Laura Linney
    Laura Linney
    as Mary Ann Singleton
  • Elliot Page
    Elliot Page
    as Shawna Hawkins
  • Paul Gross
    Paul Gross
    as Brian Hawkins
  • Murray Bartlett
    Murray Bartlett
    as Michael 'Mouse' Tolliver
  • Charlie Barnett
    Charlie Barnett
    as Ben Marshall
  • Garcia
    Garcia
    as Jake Rodriguez
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Episodes

1 season · 10 episodes

Ended · 10 aired
Season 1
10 episodes · 10 aired
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  • E1
    Coming Home
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 56m

    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.

  • E2
    She Messy
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 60m

    Mary Ann decides to stay in San Francisco and tell Shawna the truth. Jake and Margot face a crossroads in their relationship. Anna meets a new man.

  • E3
    Happy, Now?
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 57m

    Anna receives a threatening message. Mary Ann tries to make peace with Brian. Jake and Margot negotiate a family gender-reveal party and its aftermath.

  • E4
    The Price of Oil
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 58m

    Mary Ann rallies the crew to save Barbary Lane and tries to connect with Shawna. A night with Michael's old pals stirs up drama between him and Ben.

  • E5
    Not Today, Satan
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 52m

    Mary Ann and Shawna team up to uncover what's going on with Anna. Michael searches for a new place to live. Shawna opens up to Claire.

  • E6
    A Touch O' Butch
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 58m

    Everyone looks after Anna following a medical incident. The twins fill DeDe's house with social influencers. Mary Ann and Brian have a heart-to-heart.

  • E7
    Next Level Sh*t
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 52m

    Shawna digs into her history. Mary Ann helps Sam track down information on Anna's past. Ben has a change of heart about Michael's housing situation.

  • E8
    Days of Small Surrenders
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 60m

    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.

  • E9
    Rainbow Warriors
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 46m

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

  • E10
    Three of Cups
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 56m

    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.