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The Worst Episodes of Superior Donuts

Every episode of Superior Donuts ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Superior Donuts!

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.

Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Superior Donuts" is "The ICEMen Cometh", rated 6.2/10 from 72 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "The ICEMen Cometh" aired on 4/30/2018 and is rated 0.6 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "What’s the Big Idea?".

  • The ICEMen Cometh
    6.2/10 72 votes

    #1 - The ICEMen Cometh

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 4/30/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What’s the Big Idea?
    6.8/10 164 votes

    #2 - What’s the Big Idea?

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/6/2017

    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

  • Crime Time
    6.8/10 149 votes

    #3 - Crime Time

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/13/2017

    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

  • Takin' It to the Streets
    6.8/10 119 votes

    #4 - Takin' It to the Streets

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/27/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What the Truck?
    6.8/10 99 votes

    #5 - What the Truck?

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/30/2017

    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: N/A

  • Donut Day Afternoon
    6.8/10 68 votes

    #6 - Donut Day Afternoon

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/14/2018

    An armed robbery at the donut shop prompts Arthur, Franco and Sofia to make life-changing decisions about their futures.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Trust Me
    6.9/10 126 votes

    #7 - Trust Me

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/20/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Amazing Racists
    6.9/10 126 votes

    #8 - The Amazing Racists

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/13/2017

    No description available

    Director: Ken Whittingham

    Writer: N/A

  • Sofia’s Choice
    6.9/10 69 votes

    #9 - Sofia’s Choice

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 1/15/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Father, Son, and Holy Goats
    6.9/10 68 votes

    #10 - Father, Son, and Holy Goats

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/26/2018

    When Arthur hires Fawz's son, Abe, at the shop, Franco encourages the aspiring DJ to skip college and follow his dream - even though that's Fawz's worst nightmare. Also, Sofia must contend with unruly goats and other unexpected challenges while organizing the Uptown Winter Carnival, her first big event as the business council's new president.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Broken Art
    6.9/10 59 votes

    #11 - Broken Art

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 5/7/2018

    Fresh off making the Dean's List, Franco decides to apply for a prestigious art fellowship, but in order to win a semester studying in Italy, he must compete with his girlfriend, Tavi. Also, Randy gets more than she bargains for when she hires Tush as her personal assistant.

    Director: Phill Lewis

    Writer: N/A

  • Pilot
    7.0/10 210 votes

    #12 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/2/2017

    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

    Writer: Garrett Donovan, Bob Daily, Neil Goldman

  • Painted Love
    7.0/10 98 votes

    #13 - Painted Love

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/10/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Is There A Problem, Officer?
    7.0/10 102 votes

    #14 - Is There A Problem, Officer?

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/6/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Friends Without Benefits
    7.0/10 64 votes

    #15 - Friends Without Benefits

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 3/26/2018

    Franco's girlfriend begins to wonder if he still has feelings for Sofia when he turns to her for advice. Also, Fawz dons a disguise and goes undercover to try and catch the culprit who's been stealing from one of his restaurants.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Secrets and Spies
    7.1/10 96 votes

    #16 - Secrets and Spies

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 5/8/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Labor Pains
    7.1/10 71 votes

    #17 - Labor Pains

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/22/2018

    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: N/A

  • Pedal to the Meddle
    7.1/10 66 votes

    #18 - Pedal to the Meddle

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 4/16/2018

    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: N/A

  • Arthur's Day Off
    7.2/10 108 votes

    #19 - Arthur's Day Off

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/6/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Man Without a Health Plan
    7.2/10 106 votes

    #20 - Man Without a Health Plan

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/20/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Get It, Arthur
    7.2/10 106 votes

    #21 - Get It, Arthur

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/27/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wage Against the Machine
    7.2/10 94 votes

    #22 - Wage Against the Machine

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/17/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Art for Art's Sake
    7.2/10 100 votes

    #23 - Art for Art's Sake

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 5/1/2017

    No description available

    Director: Phill Lewis

    Writer: N/A

  • Thanks for Nothing
    7.2/10 85 votes

    #24 - Thanks for Nothing

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/20/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Flour Power
    7.2/10 87 votes

    #25 - Flour Power

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/27/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A