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The relationship between Arthur, the gruff owner of a small donut shop, his enterprising new young employee, Franco, and their loyal patrons in a quickly gentrifying Chicago neighborhood.

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    Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 6 - Arthur's Day Off
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Arthur's Day Off

    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 8 - Man Without a Health Plan
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Man Without a Health Plan

    S1:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 13 - Secrets and Spies
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Secrets and Spies

    S1:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 18 - Pedal to the Meddle
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Pedal to the Meddle

    S2:E18

    Arthur’s offer to teach Franco to drive hits a speed bump when a cop catches Arthur with an expired license. Also, Tush prepares to attend a princely wedding for his friend Harry.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 2 - What’s the Big Idea?
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - What’s the Big Idea?

    S1:E2

    When Franco’s creative new donut flavors become bestsellers, Arthur tries to prove he’s still relevant by coming up with a unique one of his own. Also, Fawz works to dream up an inventive password in order to keep Maya and James from stealing his store’s WiFi.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Betsy Thomas

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  6. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 4 - Trust Me
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Trust Me

    S1:E4

    Arthur is reluctant to allow Franco to make the shop's bank deposit; James regrets confiding in Randy after she shares an embarrassing secret about him with other cops at the station.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 5 - Takin' It to the Streets
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Takin' It to the Streets

    S1:E5

    Franco and Sweatpants discover their new landlord, Fawz, wants to convert their apartment building into luxury condos; Randy realizes she needs to be nicer to James to get a good recommendation for her sergeant's exam.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Cindy Appel

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  8. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 7 - The Amazing Racists
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - The Amazing Racists

    S1:E7

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    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 9 - Get It, Arthur
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Get It, Arthur

    S1:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 11 - Wage Against the Machine
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Wage Against the Machine

    S1:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 19 - The ICEMen Cometh
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - The ICEMen Cometh

    S2:E19

    With U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducting raids in Uptown, Sofia turns to Franco for help hiding her undocumented brother, Rafael, who faces deportation to Colombia. Also, Tush decides it's time to give up his daily sugar rush.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 3 - Crime Time
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Crime Time

    S1:E3

    Franco encourages Arthur to increase his security when Fawz’s dry-cleaning store is robbed, but becomes concerned when Arthur buys a gun. Also, Tush offers Maya his personal approach to protecting herself.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Peter Murrieta

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  13. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Arthur refuses to sell newfangled cronuts and macchiatos or renovate his dated shop that hasn’t changed since it opened in 1969. That all changes when enterprising go-getter Franco fast-talks his way into Arthur’s life as his new (and only) employee, and convinces him that he can bring the shop – and Arthur – into the 21st century.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Neil Goldman, Bob Daily, Garrett Donovan

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  14. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 10 - Painted Love
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Painted Love

    S1:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 12 - Art for Art's Sake
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Art for Art's Sake

    S1:E12

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 1 - What the Truck?
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - What the Truck?

    S2:E1

    Arthur's business is threatened when Sofia (Diane Guerrero), an ambitious young entrepreneur, parks her organic food truck in front of the donut shop, becoming a hit with his customers and catching Franco's eye. Also, Franco grows frustrated trying to follow his dream of going to college.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 2 - Is There a Problem, Officer?
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Is There a Problem, Officer?

    S2:E2

    When a video surfaces of Randy being aggressive during a traffic stop, Franco begins to question her capabilities as a police officer. To prove that Randy is a good cop, Arthur agrees to Franco's request to tail her while she's on duty, and the night takes a dramatic turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 3 - Brotégé
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Brotégé

    S2:E3

    Franco signs up to be a Big Brother but is disappointed when the kid, Andre, bonds more with Arthur than him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 4 - Thanks for Nothing
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Thanks for Nothing

    S2:E4

    When Franco decides to host an orphans' Thanksgiving at the donut shop, he encourages Arthur to invite his daughter, Lucy, but Arthur will only agree if Franco invites his own estranged family member, his father, Reggie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 5 - Flour Power
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Flour Power

    S2:E5

    After a fed-up Franco fires Arthur's longtime flour supplier for making offensive comments, Franco vows to find a more principled replacement, but the task proves more challenging than expected. Also, Randy reluctantly agrees to let Tush crash at her place when he rents his apartment during Pride Weekend to make extra cash.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 6 - Error of Admission
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Error of Admission

    S2:E6

    Franco considers giving up admission to his dream school after he learns Arthur included his ethnicity on the application, despite Franco's desire to be accepted solely on the merits of his art.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 7 - Homeless for the Holidays
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Homeless for the Holidays

    S2:E7

    In the spirit of the season, Franco convinces Arthur and the rest of the gang to help John, a homeless man who falls ill at the donut shop, get back on his feet. Also, Tush and Sweatpants compete to be the more popular Santa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 8 - Electile Dysfunction
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Electile Dysfunction

    S2:E8

    When Arthur suddenly decides to run against Fawz in a local election, his campaign manager, Franco, tries to help his boss bring home a win. Also, Tush and Randy realize they crossed paths long before the donut shop, and the encounter was hardly sweet.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 9 - Sofia’s Choice
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Sofia’s Choice

    S2:E9

    An admission from Franco and Sofia on the eve of her first big catering gig shocks Arthur and the gang. Also, Randy and Tush take temp jobs as security guards, leading to an unexpected revelation about Fawz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 10 - Labor Pains
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Labor Pains

    S2:E10

    Faced with art school expenses, Franco gives Sweatpants a choice: find a job to help pay their rent or find a new place to live. Also, Tush and Fawz go to great lengths to help Randy build a social media presence that will inspire envy in her ex.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Arthur's Day Off" is the best rated episode of "Superior Donuts". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/6/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Man Without a Health Plan".