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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".

  • The Illusion of Choice
    7.6/10120 votes
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    #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

  • Respect in the Workplace
    7.4/10302 votes
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    #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

  • Venus on the Moon
    7.4/10119 votes
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    #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

  • Murder in the Old West
    7.4/10119 votes
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    #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

  • The Debate
    7.3/10113 votes
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    #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

  • Avocado Crisis
    7.2/10249 votes
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    #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

  • Hearts Before Parts
    7.2/10222 votes
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    #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

  • Trampage
    7.2/10127 votes
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    #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

  • Sister Cities
    7.2/10118 votes
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    #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

  • The Recall
    7.2/10108 votes
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    #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

  • Mayor Daddy
    7.1/10120 votes
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    #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

  • Mayor's Day Out
    7.0/10442 votes
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    #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

  • Brentwood Trash
    7.0/10363 votes
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    #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

  • The Sac
    7.0/10312 votes
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    #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

  • Titi B.
    7.0/10126 votes
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    #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

  • #Palmtreereform
    6.9/10210 votes
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    #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

  • Dodger Day
    6.8/10275 votes
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    #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

  • Move Fast and Break Things
    6.8/10135 votes
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    #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

  • Pilot
    6.7/10525 votes
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    #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