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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 Worst Episode
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    Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 19 - The ICEMen Cometh
    6.4/10(70 votes)

    S2:E19

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 2 - What’s the Big Idea?
    6.8/10(167 votes)

    S1:E2

    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

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  3. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.9/10(211 votes)

    S1:E1

    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
    Writers:Neil Goldman, Bob Daily, Garrett Donovan

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  4. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 3 - Crime Time
    6.9/10(152 votes)

    S1:E3

    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

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  5. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 4 - Trust Me
    6.9/10(130 votes)

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 1 - What the Truck?
    6.9/10(101 votes)

    S2:E1

    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:Unknown

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  7. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 21 - Donut Day Afternoon
    6.9/10(67 votes)

    S2:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 7 - The Amazing Racists
    7.0/10(132 votes)

    S1:E7

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    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Superior Donuts Season 2 Episode 13 - Father, Son, and Holy Goats
    7.0/10(69 votes)

    S2:E13

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    S1:E10

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    S1:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. Superior Donuts Season 1 Episode 6 - Arthur's Day Off
    7.3/10(112 votes)

    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    S1:E12

    No description available

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. 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
    Writer:Unknown

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

    S1:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    S1:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    S1:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"The ICEMen Cometh" is the worst rated episode of "Superior Donuts". It scored 6.4/10 based on 70 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/30/2018. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "What’s the Big Idea?".