In a small Michigan town where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry, the McClusky family are the power brokers between the police, criminals, inmates, prison guards and politicians in a city completely dependent on prisons and the prisoners they contain.
The best episode of "Mayor of Kingstown" season 1 is "The Mayor of Kingstown", rated 8.1/10 from 2247 user votes. It was directed by Taylor Sheridan and written by N/A. "The Mayor of Kingstown" aired on 11/14/2021 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The End Begins".
Brothers Mitch and Mike McLusky navigate Kingstown, home to multiple prisons, as they act as the liaisons between prisoners and the community. When a young guard, Sam, is set up to deliver a letter for a prisoner, Mike works to get him off the hook.
Director: Taylor Sheridan
Writer: N/A
Local gang leader, Bunny is upset when one of his guys gets taken off the yard. Mike brokers a deal, and is later visited by two FBI agents whom Mitch worked for. Milo has instructions for Josef on how to get closer to Mike.
Director: Ben Richardson
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
After a tragic accident has deadly consequences, an all-out manhunt ensues. Meanwhile, Mike reaches out to a former prison contact.
Director: Taylor Sheridan
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
Everyone wants something from Mike, who reminds them who is in control. Iris visits Mike’s office. Mariam and Mike discuss Kyle’s future.
Director: Ben Richardson
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
Kyle and Ian are questioned by internal affairs in the wake of the shootout. Bunny asks Mike for help with a close family member.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
When a fight breaks out on the yard, Sam finds himself in trouble again. Milo goes to extreme lengths to get what he wants. Mike sends a message.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
Mike pays Milo a visit, looking for answers. Tensions at the men’s prison reach a boiling point. Mike makes a disturbing discovery.
Director: Clark Johnson
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
Kyle and Kingstown PD try to make sense of the crime scene. Mike takes matters into his own hands. Sam makes a costly mistake.
Director: Clark Johnson
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
Tracy has good news for Kyle. Mike and Iris spend a peaceful day at the cabin, unaware of the trouble escalating back in town.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
Kingstown Prison descends into total chaos. Mike desperately works to help stop a riot that will have serious consequences for all involved.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan