Superior Donuts — Season 1

Superior Donuts

201713 episodes8.1/10 (12 votes)

About this season

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.

Episodes (13)

1. Pilot

6.0

Aired 2 February 2017 • 22 min

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.

2. What’s the Big Idea?

8.0

Aired 6 February 2017 • 22 min

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.

3. Crime Time

7.0

Aired 13 February 2017 • 22 min

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.

4. Trust Me

8.0

Aired 20 February 2017 • 22 min

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.

5. Takin' It to the Streets

8.0

Aired 27 February 2017 • 22 min

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.