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The Best Episodes of Undercover Boss Season 1

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

Reality series that follows high-level executives as they slip anonymously into the rank-and-file of their own organizations. Each week, a different leader will sacrifice the...
Genres:DocumentaryRealityComedy
Network:CBS

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Waste Management" is the best rated episode of "Undercover Boss" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 111 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/7/2010. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Hooters".

  • Waste Management
    7.5/10111 votes

    #1 - Waste Management

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/7/2010

    Larry O'Donnell, President and C.O.O. of Waste Management, works alongside his employees, cleaning porta-potties, sorting waste, collecting garbage from a landfill and even being fired for the first time in his life.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hooters
    6.7/10109 votes

    #2 - Hooters

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/14/2010

    When Cory G. Brooks, the president and CEO of Hooters goes undercover, he struggles to keep up in a fast-paced kitchen and is forced to take action when a restaurant manager steps out of line.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 7-Eleven
    7.5/1076 votes

    #3 - 7-Eleven

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/21/2010

    The CEO and President of 7-Eleven, Joe DePinto, goes undercover in his own company where he discovers that one of his corporate policies has not been implemented on the frontlines and later finds himself inspired by one of his delivery driver's approach to life.

    Director: Roger Ross Williams

    Writer: N/A

  • White Castle
    7.2/1071 votes

    #4 - White Castle

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/28/2010

    Dave Rife goes under cover in one of his White Castle restaurants. However, things don't go as easy as planned when he accidentally mishandles some of the bakery equipment.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Churchill Downs
    6.6/1057 votes

    #5 - Churchill Downs

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/14/2010

    Bill Carstanjen, President & COO of Churchill Downs, goes undercover at his own racetracks. This however proves difficult as he is afraid of horses.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • GSI Commerce
    7.1/1054 votes

    #6 - GSI Commerce

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/21/2010

    Michael G. Rubin, Chairman, President and CEO of GSI Commerce, the e-commerce giant behind numerous top U.S. retailers, goes undercover in his own company, where he discovers that rushing through a task can result in injury to others, and that his packing and shipping skills are not up to company standards.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Herschend Family Entertainment
    7.4/1051 votes

    #7 - Herschend Family Entertainment

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/28/2010

    Joel Manby, President and CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment goes undercover in his own company where he meets a young man aspiring for his job, and finds that it might be easier to run a boardroom than to captain a boat full of kids.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Roto-Rooter
    7.2/1061 votes

    #8 - Roto-Rooter

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/4/2010

    President and COO of Roto-Rooter Rick L. Arquilla goes undercover in his own company and finds himself overwhelmed with emotion while working alongside several employees who force him to reflect on his past as well as his future legacy as the boss of their company.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 1-800-Flowers
    6.4/1053 votes

    #9 - 1-800-Flowers

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/11/2010

    Chris McCann, President and COO of 1-800-FLOWERS, America's largest florist and online gift shop, goes undercover and is later forced to reveal his true identity on the season finale of Undercover Boss.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A