7.6/10120 votesLoading...#1 - 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's attempt to raise mayoral awareness takes a turn when James nudges him to put his face on trash cans all over the city.
Director: Brennan Shroff
Writer: Matt Roller
7.4/10303 votesLoading...#2 - 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.
Director: Tristram Shapeero
Writer: Tina Fey
7.4/10119 votesLoading...#3 - 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.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Vanessa Ramos
7.4/10119 votesLoading...#4 - 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.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: N/A
7.3/10113 votesLoading...#5 - 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.
Director: Heather Jack
Writer: N/A
7.2/10250 votesLoading...#6 - Avocado Crisis
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/11/2021
An avocado shortage brings the city of L.A. to its knees and an exhausted Mikaela discovers the only thing that can put her to sleep is one of Arpi's boring presentations.
Director: Tristram Shapeero
Writer: Matt Whitaker
7.2/10223 votesLoading...#7 - 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 and a trivia competition threatens to tear the staff apart.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: Amina Munir
7.2/10127 votesLoading...#8 - 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, but helps her by revealing a secret hobby of his own.
Director: Brennan Shroff
Writer: Lesley Wake Webster
7.2/10118 votesLoading...#9 - 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.
Director: Heather Jack
Writer: Jeremy Bronson
7.2/10108 votesLoading...#10 - 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.
Director: Natalie Morales
Writer: Amina Munir
7.1/10120 votesLoading...#11 - 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, and, with James and Arpi's help, grows determined to make a change for real. Neil realizes that his excitement about the I-Team has caused his original staff to act out like children, so he attempts to appease them.
Director: Maggie Carey
Writer: Matt Whitaker
7.0/10442 votesLoading...#12 - 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. While out, he puts Mikaela in charge of the mayor's office for the day.
Director: Christine Gernon
Writer: Robert Carlock
7.0/10364 votesLoading...#13 - 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.
Director: Christine Gernon
Writer: Sam Means
7.0/10313 votesLoading...#14 - The Sac
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/21/2021
A special assignment forces Jayden and Arpi to get to know each other. Meanwhile, Neil sets out on a mission to reconnect with Orly after she gets into a little trouble.
Director: Anya Adams
Writer: Tina Fey
7.0/10126 votesLoading...#15 - 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.
Director: David J. Miller
Writer: Meredith Scardino, Lauren Gurganous
6.9/10211 votesLoading...#16 - #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.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: Robert Carlock
6.8/10276 votesLoading...#17 - 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.
Director: Maggie Carey
Writer: Meredith Scardino
6.8/10135 votesLoading...#18 - 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 (and Arpi) to the DMV for her permit test. Tommy and Mikaela become increasingly concerned about the I-Team’s new presence and fight to keep Jayden off the chopping block.
Director: Maggie Carey
Writer: Tina Fey
6.7/10524 votesLoading...#19 - 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.
Director: Todd Holland
Writer: Tina Fey, Robert Carlock
The Best Episodes of Mr. Mayor
Every episode of Mr. Mayor ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Mr. Mayor!
A retired businessman runs for mayor of Los Angeles to prove he's "still got it." Once he wins, he has to figure out what he...
Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC
Best Episodes Summary
"The Illusion of Choice" is the best rated episode of "Mr. Mayor". It scored 7.6/10 based on 120 votes. Directed by Brennan Shroff and written by Matt Roller, it aired on 4/5/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Respect in the Workplace".