The BEST episodes of Mr. Mayor

Every episode of Mr. Mayor ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Mr. Mayor!

The series follows a wealthy retired businessman who runs for mayor of Los Angeles for all the wrong reasons. Once he wins, he has to figure out what he stands for, gain the respect of his staff and connect with his teenage daughter, all while controlling the coyote population.

Last Updated: 10/14/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
Venus on the Moon
star
7.28
113 votes

#1 - Venus on the Moon

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/19/2022

Neil is forced to burst Orly's bubble about her "perfect mother." Arpi uses the office's high school interns to help get a bill passed. A freshly rejected Mikaela tries to prove that she has plenty of time in her life for things besides work.

Directors: Linda Mendoza
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Sister Cities
star
7.25
120 votes

#2 - Sister Cities

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/12/2022

Neil can't wait to show off his deal-making skills with the visiting mayors of L.A.'s sister cities, but chaos ensues when he mistakes a group of film extras for the real mayors. Mikaela, with Arpi's encouragement, decides to finally ask out James.

Directors: Heather Jack
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Trampage
star
7.23
121 votes

#3 - Trampage

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/29/2022

In the midst of a heat wave, Neil has a fling with Angelica, a prominent commercial actress. Tommy accidentally ruins the joy of Arpi's scratch-off lottery habit and helps her by revealing a secret hobby of his own.

Directors: Brennan Shroff
Writer: Lesley Wake
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The Illusion of Choice
star
7.19
118 votes

#4 - The Illusion of Choice

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/5/2022

Mikaela and Tommy help Jayden transform into a Scorpio after he learns that his dream apartment has astrological-sign requirements. Neil attempts to raise mayoral awareness by putting his face on trash cans in the city.

Directors: Brennan Shroff
Writer: Matt Roller
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The Recall
star
7.19
113 votes

#5 - The Recall

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/10/2022

Tensions rise as Titi B.'s petition to recall Mayor Bremer gains traction. Jayden panics over having to side with Arpi against Neil. Mikaela and James' first kiss leaves something to be desired.

Directors: Natalie Morales
Writer: Amina Munir
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Move Fast and Break Things
star
7.17
132 votes

#6 - Move Fast and Break Things

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/15/2022

Neil is excited to work with his new innovation team but gets sidetracked when he has to take Orly to the DMV for her permit test. Tommy and Mikaela become concerned about the I-Team's new presence and fight to keep Jayden off the chopping block.

Directors: Maggie Carey
Writer: Tina Fey
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Titi B.
star
7.15
117 votes

#7 - Titi B.

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/3/2022

Neil accidentally angers mega-influencer Titi B. and must apologize or deal with the wrath of her followers. Jayden coaches Arpi on how to be less abrasive at personal appearances.

Directors: David J. Miller
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Brentwood Trash
star
7.12
241 votes

#8 - Brentwood Trash

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/14/2021

Jayden interviews candidates for an opening on the team. Neil gets sidetracked during a town hall and Orly has a shocking realization.

Directors: Christine Gernon
Writer: Sam Means
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Murder in the Old West
star
7.10
110 votes

#9 - Murder in the Old West

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/26/2022

Jayden hosts a Western-themed murder mystery party where Mikaela tries to figure out what's going on between her and James. Arpi and Neil clash over how to spend the city's newly acquired budget surplus.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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Dodger Day
star
7.10
202 votes

#10 - Dodger Day

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/28/2021

Mayor Neil rolls out a new safety initiative as Arpi trains him for his most challenging task yet. Mikaela and Tommy realize the clock is ticking for them to find love.

Directors: Maggie Carey
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Hearts Before Parts
star
7.09
157 votes

#11 - Hearts Before Parts

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/18/2021

Neil tries to convince Orly that a casual fling is more serious than it is. A trivia competition threatens to tear the staff apart.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: Amina Munir
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The Debate
star
7.09
105 votes

#12 - The Debate

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/17/2022

Arpi and Neil square off in the televised mayoral recall debate. James reveals information that may change the course of his and Mikaela's relationship.

Directors: Heather Jack
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Respect in the Workplace
star
7.08
190 votes

#13 - Respect in the Workplace

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/4/2021

A mandatory staff meeting derails plans for the team’s favorite day of the month.

Writer: Tina Fey
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Mayor's Day Out
star
7.08
279 votes

#14 - Mayor's Day Out

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/7/2021

After visiting a marijuana dispensary in support of his legalization plan, things go awry for Mayor Neil Bremer. Neil puts Mikaela in charge of the mayor’s office for the day.

Directors: Christine Gernon
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Pilot
star
7.05
355 votes

#15 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2021

Neil Bremer starts his first day as mayor of Los Angeles, where he faces new challenges on the job and at home.

Directors: Todd Holland
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Mayor Daddy
star
7.04
112 votes

#16 - Mayor Daddy

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/22/2022

Mikaela learns that her award for flattening the homelessness curve is based on a lie. Neil's excitement about the I-Team causes his original staff to act out like children, so he attempts to appease them.

Directors: Maggie Carey
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Avocado Crisis
star
7.04
168 votes

#17 - Avocado Crisis

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/11/2021

An avocado shortage brings the city of L.A. to its knees. An exhausted Mikaela discovers the only thing that can put her to sleep is one of Arpi's boring presentations.

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#PalmTreeReform
star
7.03
156 votes

#18 - #PalmTreeReform

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/25/2021

Neil's plan to save the city money on palm tree maintenance meets unexpected resistance. Tommy and Mikaela don't believe Jayden when he announces he's going to be a father.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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The SAC
star
7.00
212 votes

#19 - The SAC

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/21/2021

A special assignment forces Jayden and Arpi to get to know each other. Neil sets out on a mission to reconnect with Orly after she gets into a little trouble.

Directors: Anya Adams
Writer: Tina Fey
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