The BEST episodes of Treme season 1
Every episode of Treme season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Treme season 1!
Life after Hurricane Katrina as the residents of New Orleans try to rebuild their lives, their homes, and their unique culture in the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in the USA.
#1 - Shame, Shame, Shame
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/9/2010
As the city celebrates the return of many displaced residents with another second line parade, Albert presses a Councilman to reopen housing projects and Davis recruits some local musicians to put out a campaign CD.
#2 - I'll Fly Away
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/20/2010
Toni's (Melissa Leo) concerns about Creighton turn to anger; Albert and the Indians suit up for St. Joseph's night; Antoine gambles away a big payday; Davis tries to convince Janette to stay put; Annie weighs her future options. A funeral procession offers its mourners a chance to reflect on the events of the last year in New Orleans.
#3 - Smoke My Peace Pipe
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/23/2010
While Janette hits the road with her cooking skills, LaDonna and Toni are given hope by a judge's sudden ultimatum and Antoine loses a mentor but gains a job.
#4 - All on a Mardi Gras Day
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/6/2010
As New Orleans gears up for its first Fat Tuesday since Katrina, Albert (Clarke Peters) is sent a less-than-celebratory message by the NOPD. Sonny (Michael Huisman) leaves Annie (Lucia Micarelli) to her own devices; LaDonna (Khandi Alexander) puts her bad news on hold; the Bernettes make a Mardi Gras appearance, though Creighton’s (John Goodman) heart isn’t really in it.
#5 - Wish Someone Would Care
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/13/2010
Davis (Steve Zahn) concocts a remedy for the post-Mardi Gras blues; Annie makes a decision that Sonny takes personally; Janette’s (Kim Dickens) latest chef’s gig gets bogged down; Antoine (Wendell Pierce) becomes LaDonna’s unexpected benefactor; Colson (David Morse) warns Albert to avoid trouble on St. Joseph’s night; Creighton is inspired by a classic novel set in old New Orleans.
#6 - Shallow Water, Oh Mama
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/16/2010
Toni seeks help from a former cop in helping her figure out Daymo. Albert is angry about the lack of lodging, while Davis raises his profile with a television appearance.
#7 - Meet De Boys on the Battlefront
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/18/2010
LaDonna finally receives news about her brother, who is missing. Albert is forced to take the law into his own hands.
#8 - Right Place, Wrong Time
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/25/2010
While Davis trades piano lessons for his freedom, Albert makes an unnerving discovery and Annie gets a gig on her birthday.
#9 - Do You Know What It Means?
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/11/2010
In the small New Orleans neighborhood of Treme, they are about to celebrate the first "second-line parade" since the town was struck by Katrina and many of the local musicians and residents are reunited, but even more have not yet returned.
#10 - At the Foot of Canal Street
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/2/2010
Antoine holidays with his kids in Baton Rouge while LaDonna and Toni look into a local case of mistaken identity. Davis and Creighton decide to take their pain to the masses, while Sonnie leaves Annie for a gig in Texas and Albert accepts an invitation for dinner.