Tales of the City

1994 • PBS
4.9
28 reviews
TV-UNRATED
Rating
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Series 1 episodes (6)

1 Episode 1
1/10/94
Season-only
When Clevelander Mary Ann Singleton visits her friend Connie in San Francisco, she decides to move to the city permanently. Her apartment search ends at 28 Barbary Lane, home to bohemian landlady Anna Madrigal and new friend Mona Ramsey.
2 Episode 2
1/10/94
Season-only
Mary Ann’s affair with Beauchamp heats up as DeDe’s relationship with her husband cools. While Brain sleeps around, Michael “Mouse” Tolliver searches for Mr. Right—and bumps into dreamy gynecologist Jon Fielden at the roller rink. Anna and Edgar bond during a walk on the beach.
3 Episode 3
1/11/94
Season-only
Mary Ann volunteers at a suicide hotline and meets her odd upstairs neighbor, Norman. DeDe confronts Mary Ann and then checks in to a fat farm. Mouse enters the Mr. Endup contest but jeopardizes his chances with Jon. Edgar confesses his troubles to Anna, and Mona gets a call from D’orothea.
4 Episode 4
1/11/94
Season-only
After a tragedy at the suicide hotline, Mary Ann turns to Brian for comfort and a joint. DeDe receives news that threatens her reconciliation with Beauchamp, while Mona’s reunion with D’orothea takes off. Edgar romances Anna, and Mouse’s parents come to visit.
5 Episode 5
1/12/94
Season-only
DeDe broaches the idea of having a baby with Beauchamp. Brian and Mouse hang out together, while Jon defends Mouse to his friends and later gets a surprise at the bathhouse. Mary Ann celebrates Norman’s birthday with him, and Anna reveals her secret to Edgar.
6 Episode 6
1/12/94
Season-only
Anna throws a Christmas party for her Barbary Lane family, and Mona invites D’orothea’s parents to dinner. Mary Ann uncovers the truth about Norman, and Edgar says goodbye to Anna and DeDe.

About this show

Based on Armistead Maupin’s beloved novel, this Peabody Award-winning miniseries deftly chronicles the quest for love and connection across a spectrum of sexual experiences.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
28 reviews
Conspiracy of Truth!
August 23, 2019
I love this movie because it shows how gay and straight people can and do live together and they can be very good friends without caring who they want to have sex with. Isn't that a noble concept? It's more than just a concept and some of my best friends are straight and if one just allows those people around them to be their true selves I think that we'd all lead much more fulfilling lives, have many more great friends and we'd all feel much more connected to those around us. Aloha, Kevin
Liam RBG
May 24, 2019
This story is one that you should definitely watch, read the book. Find yourself.
Courtney Peaser
June 13, 2019
Saved My Life & gave me HOPE ❤