Pretend It's a City(2021)
New York City. New York icon.
Overview
Wander the New York City streets and fascinating mind of wry writer, humorist and raconteur Fran Lebowitz as she sits down with Martin Scorsese.
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Season 1
7 episodes • 2021Avg: 8.0
Season 1
7 episodes • 2021Avg: 8.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pretend It's a City | Jan 8, 2021 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Cultural Affairs | Jan 8, 2021 | 8.0 |
| 3 | Metropolitan Transit | Jan 8, 2021 | 8.2 |
| 4 | Board of Estimate | Jan 8, 2021 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Department of Sports & Health | Jan 8, 2021 | 8.0 |
| 6 | Hall of Records | Jan 8, 2021 | 7.8 |
| 7 | Library Services | Jan 8, 2021 | 8.3 |
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