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The Best Episodes of Pearson Season 1

Every episode of Pearson Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pearson Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Pearson Season 1

Powerhouse lawyer Jessica Pearson adjusts to the dirty world of Chicago politics.

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  1. Background image for The Alderman
    7.1/10(265 votes)

    #1 - The Alderman

    S1:E1

    Jessica starts her new job in the mayor's office. It's a new world, and a whole new power struggle.

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    Director:Kevin Bray
  2. Background image for The Superintendent
    7.4/10(193 votes)

    #2 - The Superintendent

    S1:E2

    Jessica's reputation in the press puts the police contract in jeopardy.

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    Director:Silver Tree
  3. Background image for The Union Leader
    7.5/10(174 votes)

    #3 - The Union Leader

    S1:E3

    Jessica goes head to head with McGann, who doesn't like her challenging his alderman appointee.

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  4. Background image for The Deputy Mayor
    7.5/10(162 votes)

    #4 - The Deputy Mayor

    S1:E4

    With Bobby out, the Deputy Mayor pushes his own agenda. Jessica digs into a murder from North Park.

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  5. Background image for The Former City Attorney
    7.5/10(159 votes)

    #5 - The Former City Attorney

    S1:E5

    Keri's past comes back to haunt her. Yoli and Derrick give a CEO the Chicago tour.

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  6. Background image for The Donor
    7.7/10(149 votes)

    #6 - The Donor

    S1:E6

    Construction starts on North Park. Jessica finds new financial backers for Bobby's campaign.

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  8. Background image for The Immigration Lawyer
    7.7/10(150 votes)

    #7 - The Immigration Lawyer

    S1:E7

    Jessica tries to square a debt. Nick reels from McGann's bombshell. Yoli deals with personal news.

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  9. Background image for The Political Wife
    7.6/10(144 votes)

    #8 - The Political Wife

    S1:E8

    Keri goes on a trip with Stephanie. Angela helps her neighbors. Jessica deals with Yoli's problem.

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    Director:Kevin Bray
  10. Background image for The Rival
    7.8/10(133 votes)

    #9 - The Rival

    S1:E9

    Angela leads a tent city outside City Hall; Keri thinks about her future, and McGann finds Nick.

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  11. Background image for The Fixer
    8.2/10(156 votes)

    #10 - The Fixer

    S1:E10

    Jessica is split between her personal and professional life. Keri comes to a decision about her future.

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    Director:Kevin Bray

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Alderman" is the best rated episode of "Pearson" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 265 votes. Directed by Kevin Bray and written by Daniel Arkin, it aired on 7/17/2019. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Superintendent".