Tales of the City
“Naivety and mystery, hilarity and sobriety, grass and arse!”
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About
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.
Cast
Olympia Dukakis
as Anna Madrigal
Donald Moffat
as Edgar Halcyon
Chloe Webb
as Mona Ramsey
Laura Linney
as Mary Ann Singleton
Marcus D'Amico
as Michael "Mouse" Tolliver
Thomas Gibson
as Beauchamp Day
Paul Gross
as Brian Hawkins
Barbara Garrick
as DeDe Halcyon Day
Billy Campbell
as Jon Fielding
Nina Foch
as Frannie Halcyon
Seasons
Episodes
Season 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.
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
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.
Episode 4
DeDe is blackmailed by a journalist to save her family honour, while Mrs Madrigal's secret is slowly being uncovered.
Episode 5
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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About Tales of the City
“Naivety and mystery, hilarity and sobriety, grass and arse!”
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. Across 1 season and 5 episodes, originally airing on PBS.
Tales of the City Cast and Characters
The cast features Olympia Dukakis (as Anna Madrigal), Donald Moffat (as Edgar Halcyon), Chloe Webb (as Mona Ramsey), Laura Linney (as Mary Ann Singleton), and Marcus D'Amico (as Michael "Mouse" Tolliver). Their performances are a major reason Tales of the City has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Tales of the City keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tales of the City
Where can I watch Tales of the City online for free?
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How many episodes does Tales of the City have?
Tales of the City has 5 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Tales of the City good? What's the rating?
Tales of the City holds a 7.6/10 rating based on 34 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Tales of the City?
The main cast includes Olympia Dukakis, Donald Moffat, Chloe Webb, and Laura Linney, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Tales of the City available in English?
Yes — Tales of the City was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Tales of the City released?
Tales of the City first aired in 1993.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tales of the City for free?
You can watch Tales of the City online for free on Bowood.TV. All 5 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Tales of the City have?
Tales of the City currently has 1 season and a total of 5 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Tales of the City about?
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. It belongs to the Drama, Mystery genres.
In which language is Tales of the City originally available?
Tales of the City was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Tales of the City first released?
Tales of the City first premiered on September 28, 1993 (1993). The series has since concluded its run.
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