- 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
- 7.5/10157 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
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#4 - 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
- 7.6/10171 votesLoading...
#5 - 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
- 7.7/10146 votesLoading...
#6 - 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
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#7 - 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
- 7.8/10145 votesLoading...
#8 - 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
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#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
- 8.2/10152 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
Every episode of Pearson ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Pearson!
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".