The BEST episodes of Superior Donuts season 1

Every episode of Superior Donuts season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Superior Donuts season 1!

Based on the play by Tracy Letts, Superior Donuts, chronicles the relationship between the gruff owner of a small donut shop, his enterprising new young employee and their loyal patrons, in a quickly gentrifying Chicago neighborhood.

Last Updated: 3/29/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
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Get It, Arthur!
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7.68
461 votes

#1 - Get It, Arthur!

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/27/2017

When Randy's mom comes to town, Franco encourages Arthur to go out on his first date in years with her.

Directors: Gail Mancuso
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Arthur's Day Off
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7.64
524 votes

#2 - Arthur's Day Off

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/6/2017

When Arthur reluctantly takes a day off, Randy and Fawz try to show him there's more to life than work. Also, Franco tries to prove he has what it takes to run the donut shop while Arthur is away.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Emily Wilson
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Wage Against The Machine
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7.60
435 votes

#3 - Wage Against The Machine

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/17/2017

Franco moonlights as Fawz's assistant to make extra money. Randy and James compete against each other to see who can win the coveted prize at work.

Directors: James Burrows
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Art for Art's Sake
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7.59
419 votes

#4 - Art for Art's Sake

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/1/2017

Franco is shocked when his estranged father, suddenly shows up at the donut shop for his first art show.

Directors: Phill Lewis
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Painted Love
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7.53
427 votes

#5 - Painted Love

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/10/2017

Arthur encourages Franco to pursue his art but is caught off guard when Franco paints a mural on the side of the donut shop that sparks controversy in the neighborhood. Also, Fawz decides to run for president of the Uptown Business Council.

Directors: Betsy Thomas
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Secrets and Spies
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7.52
397 votes

#6 - Secrets and Spies

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/8/2017

In the season finale, When Maya momentarily leaves her open laptop unattended, the gang discovers she’s been studying them all year for her dissertation. Also, Franco and Randy become determined to learn the truth about where a tight-lipped Arthur really spends each Sunday.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Bob Daily
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Pilot
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7.52
815 votes

#7 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/2/2017

In the series opener, Emmy Award winner Judd Hirsch and comedian Jermaine Fowler star in a new comedy about the relationship between Arthur, the gruff owner of a small donut shop, his enterprising new young employee, Franco, and their loyal patrons in a quickly gentrifying Chicago neighborhood.

Directors: James Burrows
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Takin' It to the Streets
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7.51
526 votes

#8 - Takin' It to the Streets

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/27/2017

When Franco and Sweatpants discover their new landlord, Fawz, wants to convert their apartment building into luxury condos, they decide to organize a protest. Also, Randy realizes she needs to be nicer to James in order to get a good recommendation.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Cindy Appel
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The Amazing Racists
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7.49
453 votes

#9 - The Amazing Racists

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/13/2017

Franco is subjected to a stop-and-frisk for no reason, Randy invites her fellow cops to a community outreach meeting to discuss profiling. Also, Arthur must consider his own unconscious bias when a piece of his sports memorabilia goes missing.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Robb Chavis
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Trust Me
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7.48
553 votes

#10 - Trust Me

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/20/2017

When Arthur is reluctant to let Franco make the shop's bank deposit, Franco accuses his boss of not trusting him. Also, James regrets confiding in Randy after she shares an embarrassing secret about him with other cops at the station.

Directors: James Burrows
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What's the Big Idea?
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7.47
702 votes

#11 - What's the Big Idea?

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/6/2017

When Franco's creative new donut flavours become bestsellers, Arthur tries to prove he's still relevant by coming up with a unique one of his own. Also, Fawz works to dream up an inventive password in order to keep Maya and James from stealing his WiFi.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Betsy Thomas
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Man Without a Health Plan
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7.47
471 votes

#12 - Man Without a Health Plan

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/20/2017

The group decides to take up a collection to pay for Franco's medical expenses when he's hurt at work and doesn't have insurance. Also, Tush experiences unusual side effects when he participates in an experimental drug trial.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Hugh Moore
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Crime Time
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7.47
655 votes

#13 - Crime Time

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/13/2017

Arthur considers increasing his security after Fawz's dry cleaning store is robbed; Tush talks to Maya about protecting herself.

Directors: James Burrows
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