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The Best Episodes of Superior Donuts Season 1

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

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.0/10(1 votes)

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

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

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

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

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

    #6 - Arthur's Day Off

    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #7 - The Amazing Racists

    S1:E7

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    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #8 - Man Without a Health Plan

    S1:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    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

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #10 - Painted Love

    S1:E10

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #11 - Wage Against the Machine

    S1:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #12 - Art for Art's Sake

    S1:E12

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #13 - Secrets and Spies

    S1:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Superior Donuts" season 1. It scored 6/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by Neil Goldman, Bob Daily, Garrett Donovan, it aired on 2/2/2017. This episode is rated 2.0 points higher than the second-best, "What’s the Big Idea?".