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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
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    Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 3 - Brotégé
    7.8/10(97 votes)

    S2:E3

    Franco signs up to be a Big Brother but is disappointed when the kid, Andre, bonds more with Arthur than him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 8 - Electile Dysfunction
    7.8/10(75 votes)

    S2:E8

    When Arthur suddenly decides to run against Fawz in a local election, his campaign manager, Franco, tries to help his boss bring home a win. Also, Tush and Randy realize they crossed paths long before the donut shop, and the encounter was hardly sweet.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 15 - The Chicago Way
    7.8/10(70 votes)

    S2:E15

    Randy, who just passed the detective's exam, is asked by her former supervisor, Ted, to talk to a female rookie who has filed a sexual harassment complaint against him. Also, Arthur's usual arrangement with a city health inspector to ignore violations in the shop goes awry when a new by-the-book inspector shows up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 6 - Error of Admission
    7.6/10(75 votes)

    S2:E6

    Franco considers giving up admission to his dream school after he learns Arthur included his ethnicity on the application, despite Franco's desire to be accepted solely on the merits of his art.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 7 - Homeless for the Holidays
    7.6/10(85 votes)

    S2:E7

    In the spirit of the season, Franco convinces Arthur and the rest of the gang to help John, a homeless man who falls ill at the donut shop, get back on his feet. Also, Tush and Sweatpants compete to be the more popular Santa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 12 - Always Bet on Black
    7.6/10(78 votes)

    S2:E12

    Frustrated by Fawz's willingness to exploit Black History Month to make a buck, Franco invites Wheels Langdon, a former Negro League baseball player, to the shop to share his unsung story. Also, a suspicious Randy decides to investigate a mysterious woman Tush meets through an online dating site.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 11 - Grades of Wrath
    7.5/10(73 votes)

    S2:E11

    Convinced his first art-school assignment is a masterpiece, Franco is shocked when he receives a below-average grade and his unimpressed professor asks for a do-over. Also, Arthur becomes determined to discover the true identity of the customer who dared give his shop’s coffee a negative online review.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 14 - High Class Problems
    7.5/10(69 votes)

    S2:E14

    When Franco discovers that his new girlfriend is rich, he questions her true reasons for dating him; Arthur significantly raises the price of his donuts to help pay for a new boat motor and winds up attracting the hipster crowd he once rejected.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 18 - Pedal to the Meddle
    7.5/10(64 votes)

    S2:E18

    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:Unknown

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  10. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 8 - Man Without a Health Plan
    7.4/10(109 votes)

    S1:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 9 - Get It, Arthur
    7.4/10(111 votes)

    S1:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 11 - Wage Against the Machine
    7.4/10(96 votes)

    S1:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 4 - Thanks for Nothing
    7.4/10(86 votes)

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 5 - Flour Power
    7.4/10(88 votes)

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 10 - Labor Pains
    7.4/10(71 votes)

    S2:E10

    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:Unknown

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  16. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 17 - Balls and Streaks
    7.4/10(60 votes)

    S2:E17

    Arthur, a Cubs super-fan, is determined to break the consecutive attendance record for Opening Day games, but when he finds himself without a ticket, he’s left scrambling for a way into Wrigley Field for the first time in 43 years.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 6 - Arthur's Day Off
    7.3/10(112 votes)

    S1:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 12 - Art for Art's Sake
    7.3/10(101 votes)

    S1:E12

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 16 - Friends Without Benefits
    7.3/10(63 votes)

    S2:E16

    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:Unknown
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  20. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 2 - Is There a Problem, Officer?
    7.2/10(104 votes)

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown
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  21. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 9 - Sofia’s Choice
    7.2/10(69 votes)

    S2:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 20 - Broken Art
    7.2/10(58 votes)

    S2:E20

    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:Unknown

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  23. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 5 - Takin' It to the Streets
    7.1/10(123 votes)

    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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  24. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 10 - Painted Love
    7.1/10(100 votes)

    S1:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 13 - Secrets and Spies
    7.1/10(97 votes)

    S1:E13

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Brotégé" is the best rated episode of "Superior Donuts". It scored 7.8/10 based on 97 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/13/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Electile Dysfunction".