The BEST episodes of Undercover Boss (US) season 1

Every episode of Undercover Boss (US) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Undercover Boss (US) season 1!

In this hidden camera show, high-level corporate execs leave the comfort of their offices and secretly take low-level jobs within their companies to find out how things really work and what their employees truly think of them. In the process of this undercover mission, they learn of the perceptions about their companies, the spirit of their work forces and maybe, something about themselves as well. Based on the UK series of the same name.

Last Updated: 11/6/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
7-Eleven
star
7.65
136 votes

#1 - 7-Eleven

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/21/2010

While undercover within the company, the CEO of 7-Eleven discovers one of his corporate policies is not being implemented on the front lines; a delivery driver's approach to life inspires the executive.

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Herschend Family Entertainment
star
7.58
143 votes

#2 - Herschend Family Entertainment

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/28/2010

Joel Manby, President and CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment goes undercover in his own company where he meets a young man aspiring for his job, and finds that it might be easier to run a boardroom than to captain a boat full of kids.

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Waste Management
star
7.41
208 votes

#3 - Waste Management

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/7/2010

Larry O'Donnell, President and C.O.O. of Waste Management, works alongside his employees, cleaning porta-potties, sorting waste, collecting garbage from a landfill and even being fired for the first time in his life.

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Hooters
star
7.26
207 votes

#4 - Hooters

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/14/2010

When Cory G. Brooks, the president and CEO of Hooters goes undercover, he struggles to keep up in a fast-paced kitchen and is forced to take action when a restaurant manager steps out of line.

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Churchill Downs
star
7.19
124 votes

#5 - Churchill Downs

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/14/2010

Bill Carstanjen, President & COO of Churchill Downs, goes undercover at his own racetracks. This however proves difficult as he is afraid of horses.

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GSI Commerce
star
7.11
116 votes

#6 - GSI Commerce

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/21/2010

Michael G. Rubin, Chairman, President and CEO of GSI Commerce, the e-commerce giant behind numerous top U.S. retailers, goes undercover in his own company, where he discovers that rushing through a task can result in injury to others, and that his packing and shipping skills are not up to company standards.

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Roto-Rooter
star
7.10
112 votes

#7 - Roto-Rooter

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/4/2010

The president of Roto-Rooter works under cover with several employees who force him to reflect on his past and his legacy.

White Castle
star
6.68
151 votes

#8 - White Castle

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/28/2010

While under cover in the company, White Castle owner Dave Rife mishandles bakery equipment.

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1-800-Flowers
star
6.41
115 votes

#9 - 1-800-Flowers

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/11/2010

Chris McCann, President and COO of 1-800-FLOWERS, America's largest florist and online gift shop, goes undercover and is later forced to reveal his true identity on the season finale of Undercover Boss.

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