Treme — Season 1
Wrap your troubles in dreams.
About this season
Tremé takes its name from a neighborhood of New Orleans and portrays life in the aftermath of the 2005 hurricane. Beginning three months after Hurricane Katrina, the residents of New Orleans, including musicians, chefs, Mardi Gras Indians, and other New Orleanians struggle to rebuild their lives, their homes and their unique culture.
Episodes (10)
1. Do You Know What It Means
7.9Aired 11 April 2010 • 76 min
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.
2. Meet De Boys on the Battlefront
8.1Aired 18 April 2010 • 60 min
LaDonna finally receives news about her brother, who is missing. Albert is forced to take the law into his own hands.
3. Right Place, Wrong Time
8.0Aired 25 April 2010 • 60 min
While Davis trades piano lessons for his freedom, Albert makes an unnerving discovery and Annie gets a gig on her birthday.
4. At the Foot of Canal Street
8.2Aired 2 May 2010 • 60 min
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.
5. Shame, Shame, Shame
8.2Aired 9 May 2010 • 60 min
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.
6. Shallow Water, Oh Mama
8.0Aired 16 May 2010 • 60 min
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. Smoke My Peace Pipe
8.2Aired 23 May 2010 • 60 min
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.
8. All on a Mardi Gras Day
8.7Aired 6 June 2010 • 60 min
As New Orleans gears up for its first Fat Tuesday since Katrina, Albert is sent a less-than-celebratory message by the NOPD. Sonny leaves Annie to her own devices; LaDonna puts her bad news on hold; the Bernettes make a Mardi Gras appearance, though Creighton’s heart isn’t really in it.
9. Wish Someone Would Care
8.7Aired 13 June 2010 • 60 min
Davis concocts a remedy for the post-Mardi Gras blues; Annie makes a decision that Sonny takes personally; Janette’s latest chef’s gig gets bogged down; Antoine becomes LaDonna’s unexpected benefactor; Colson warns Albert to avoid trouble on St. Joseph’s night; Creighton is inspired by a classic novel set in old New Orleans.
10. I'll Fly Away
6.9Aired 20 June 2010 • 60 min
Toni's 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.