7.1/10257 votesLoading...#1 - The Alderman
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/17/2019
Jessica starts her new job in the mayor's office. It's a new world, and a whole new power struggle.
Director: Kevin Bray
Writer: Daniel Arkin
7.5/10188 votesLoading...#2 - The Superintendent
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/24/2019
Jessica's reputation in the press puts the police contract in jeopardy.
Director: Silver Tree
Writer: Jameal Turner
7.5/10156 votesLoading...#3 - The Deputy Mayor
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/7/2019
With Bobby out, the Deputy Mayor pushes his own agenda. Jessica digs into a murder from North Park.
Director: Alexis Ostrander
Writer: Chris Downey
7.6/10171 votesLoading...#4 - The Union Leader
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/31/2019
Jessica goes head to head with McGann, who doesn't like her challenging his alderman appointee.
Director: Stefan Schwartz
Writer: Sonay Hoffman
7.6/10153 votesLoading...#5 - The Former City Attorney
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/14/2019
Keri's past comes back to haunt her. Yoli and Derrick give a CEO the Chicago tour.
Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Writer: Lauren Herstik
7.7/10139 votesLoading...#6 - The Political Wife
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/4/2019
Keri goes on a trip with Stephanie. Angela helps her neighbors. Jessica deals with Yoli's problem.
Director: Kevin Bray
Writer: Sonay Hoffman
7.8/10144 votesLoading...#7 - The Donor
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/21/2019
Construction starts on North Park. Jessica finds new financial backers for Bobby's campaign.
Director: Mark Polish
Writer: Sylvia L. Jones
7.8/10145 votesLoading...#8 - The Immigration Lawyer
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/28/2019
Jessica tries to square a debt. Nick reels from McGann's bombshell. Yoli deals with personal news.
Director: Emile B. Levisetti
Writer: Jameal Turner
7.8/10129 votesLoading...#9 - The Rival
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/11/2019
Angela leads a tent city outside City Hall; Keri thinks about her future, and McGann finds Nick.
Director: Mark Tonderai
Writer: Chris Downey
8.2/10151 votesLoading...#10 - The Fixer
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/18/2019
Jessica is split between her personal and professional life. Keri comes to a decision about her future.
Director: Kevin Bray
Writer: Daniel Arkin
The Worst Episodes of Pearson
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Powerhouse lawyer Jessica Pearson adjusts to the dirty world of Chicago politics.
Genres:War & PoliticsDrama
Network:USA Network
Worst Episodes Summary
"The Alderman" is the worst rated episode of "Pearson". It scored 7.1/10 based on 257 votes. Directed by Kevin Bray and written by Daniel Arkin, it aired on 7/17/2019. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Superintendent".