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The Best Episodes of Mr. Mayor

Every episode of Mr. Mayor ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Mr. Mayor!

Best episode
S2E4 The Illusion of Choice
7.6127 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 Pilot
6.7537 votes
Top season
Season 2
7.2avg
Binge time
6h 57m
19 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Mr. Mayor Season 2 Episode 4 - The Illusion of Choice
    7.6/10(127 votes)

    S2:E4

    Mikaela and Tommy help Jayden transform into a Scorpio after he learns that his dream apartment has astrological sign requirements. Neil's attempt to raise mayoral awareness takes a turn when James nudges him to put his face on trash cans all over the city.

    Director:Brennan Shroff
    Writer:Matt Roller

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  2. Mr. Mayor Season 1 Episode 6 - Respect in the Workplace
    7.5/10(305 votes)

    S1:E6

    A mandatory staff meeting derails plans for the team’s favorite day of the month.

    Director:Tristram Shapeero
    Writer:Tina Fey

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  3. Mr. Mayor Season 2 Episode 7 - Murder in the Old West
    7.5/10(125 votes)

    S2:E7

    Jayden hosts a Western-themed murder mystery party where Mikaela tries to figure out what's going on between her and James. Arpi and Neil clash over how to spend the city's newly acquired budget surplus.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mr. Mayor Season 2 Episode 6 - Venus on the Moon
    7.4/10(127 votes)

    S2:E6

    Neil is forced to burst Orly's bubble about her "perfect mother." Arpi uses the office's high school interns to help get a bill passed. A freshly rejected Mikaela tries to prove that she has plenty of time in her life for things besides work.

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writer:Vanessa Ramos

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  5. Mr. Mayor Season 1 Episode 8 - Hearts Before Parts
    7.3/10(224 votes)

    S1:E8

    Neil tries to convince Orly that a casual fling is more serious than it is and a trivia competition threatens to tear the staff apart.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Amina Munir

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  6. Mr. Mayor Season 2 Episode 3 - Trampage
    7.3/10(133 votes)

    S2:E3

    In the midst of a heat wave, Neil has a fling with Angelica, a prominent commercial actress. Tommy accidentally ruins the joy of Arpi's scratch-off lottery habit, but helps her by revealing a secret hobby of his own.

    Director:Brennan Shroff
    Writer:Lesley Wake Webster

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  7. Mr. Mayor Season 1 Episode 7 - Avocado Crisis
    7.2/10(252 votes)

    S1:E7

    An avocado shortage brings the city of L.A. to its knees and an exhausted Mikaela discovers the only thing that can put her to sleep is one of Arpi's boring presentations.

    Director:Tristram Shapeero
    Writer:Matt Whitaker

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  8. Mr. Mayor Season 2 Episode 5 - Sister Cities
    7.2/10(126 votes)

    S2:E5

    Neil can't wait to show off his deal-making skills with the visiting mayors of L.A.'s sister cities, but chaos ensues when he mistakes a group of film extras for the real mayors. Mikaela, with Arpi's encouragement, decides to finally ask out James.

    Director:Heather Jack
    Writer:Jeremy Bronson

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  9. Mr. Mayor Season 2 Episode 10 - The Debate
    7.2/10(117 votes)

    S2:E10

    Arpi and Neil square off in the televised mayoral recall debate; James reveals information that may change the course of his and Mikaela's relationship.

    Director:Heather Jack
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mr. Mayor Season 2 Episode 9 - The Recall
    7.1/10(114 votes)

    S2:E9

    Tensions rise as Titi B.’s petition to recall Mayor Bremer gains traction. Jayden panics over having to side with Arpi against Neil. Mikaela and James’ first kiss leaves something to be desired.

    Director:Natalie Morales
    Writer:Amina Munir

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  11. Mr. Mayor Season 2 Episode 2 - Mayor Daddy
    7.1/10(127 votes)

    S2:E2

    Mikaela learns that her award for flattening the homelessness curve is based on a lie, and, with James and Arpi's help, grows determined to make a change for real. Neil realizes that his excitement about the I-Team has caused his original staff to act out like children, so he attempts to appease them.

    Director:Maggie Carey
    Writer:Matt Whitaker

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  12. Mr. Mayor Season 1 Episode 4 - The Sac
    7.1/10(315 votes)

    S1:E4

    A special assignment forces Jayden and Arpi to get to know each other. Meanwhile, Neil sets out on a mission to reconnect with Orly after she gets into a little trouble.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Tina Fey

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  13. Mr. Mayor Season 1 Episode 3 - Brentwood Trash
    7.1/10(368 votes)

    S1:E3

    Jayden interviews candidates for an opening on the team. Neil gets sidetracked during a town hall, and Orly has a shocking realization.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Sam Means

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  14. Mr. Mayor Season 1 Episode 9 - #Palmtreereform
    7.0/10(214 votes)

    S1:E9

    Neil's plan to save the city money on palm tree maintenance meets unexpected resistance. Tommy and Mikaela don't believe Jayden when he announces he's going to be a father.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Robert Carlock

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  15. Mr. Mayor Season 1 Episode 2 - Mayor's Day Out
    7.0/10(448 votes)

    S1:E2

    After visiting a marijuana dispensary in support of his legalization plan, things go awry for Mayor Neil Bremer. While out, he puts Mikaela in charge of the mayor's office for the day.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Robert Carlock

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  16. Mr. Mayor Season 1 Episode 5 - Dodger Day
    6.9/10(278 votes)

    S1:E5

    Mayor Neil rolls out a new safety initiative as Arpi trains him for his most challenging task yet. Mikaela and Tommy realize the clock is ticking for them to find love.

    Director:Maggie Carey
    Writer:Meredith Scardino

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  17. Mr. Mayor Season 2 Episode 8 - Titi B.
    6.8/10(134 votes)

    S2:E8

    Neil accidentally angers mega-influencer Titi B. and must apologize or deal with the wrath of her followers. Jayden coaches Arpi on how to be less abrasive at personal appearances.

    Director:David J. Miller
    Writers:Meredith Scardino, Lauren Gurganous

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  18. Mr. Mayor Season 2 Episode 1 - Move Fast and Break Things
    6.8/10(142 votes)

    S2:E1

    Neil is excited to work with his new Innovation Team but gets sidetracked when he has to take Orly (and Arpi) to the DMV for her permit test. Tommy and Mikaela become increasingly concerned about the I-Team’s new presence and fight to keep Jayden off the chopping block.

    Director:Maggie Carey
    Writer:Tina Fey

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  19. Mr. Mayor Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.7/10(537 votes)

    S1:E1

    Neil Bremer starts his first day as mayor of Los Angeles, where he faces new challenges on the job and at home.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writers:Robert Carlock, Tina Fey

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Illusion of Choice" is the best rated episode of Mr. Mayor. It scored 7.6/10 from 127 votes. Directed by Brennan Shroff and written by Matt Roller, it aired on April 5, 2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Respect in the Workplace".

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