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Superstore S6E1 — Essential

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Superstore•Season 6•Episode 1

Essential

8.0/10 · 1,181 votesOct 28, 202021 min

Ranked #5 of 15 in Season 6•+0.1 vs season avg

During the coronavirus pandemic, Amy and Jonah try to bring order to the chaos in Cloud 9 while being pulled in multiple directions. The employees learn what it means to be "heroes," while Amy and Jonah's impending move to California looms large.

Directed byVictor Nelli, Jr.

Written byBridget Kyle, Vicky Luu

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Ben Feldman

Ben Feldman

Jonah Simms

Lauren Ash

Lauren Ash

Dina Fox

Colton Dunn

Colton Dunn

Garrett McNeill

Nico Santos

Nico Santos

Mateo Liwanag

Nichole Sakura

Nichole Sakura

Cheyenne Thompson

Mark McKinney

Mark McKinney

Glenn Sturgis

Kaliko Kauahi

Kaliko Kauahi

Sandra Kaluiokalani

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Bridget Kyle

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Vicky Luu

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Victor Nelli, Jr.

Victor Nelli, Jr.

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Episode Summary

"Essential" is episode 1 of Superstore season 6. It scored 8.0/10 from 1,181 votes, ranking #5 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr. and written by Bridget Kyle, Vicky Luu, it aired on October 28, 2020.

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