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Season 1 – Superior Donuts

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Donut shop owner Arthur is a gruff Chicagoan who refuses to move into the 20th century by updating the menu with trendy items or renovating the space -- which has remained unchanged since it's opening in 1969. Things start to change when enterprising go-getter Franco talks his way into a job at the shop and convinces Arthur that he can modernize the business, allowing it to remain competitive in the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. The two get support from Arthur's loyal customers, as they work to remain profitable and fend off the efforts of aspiring real estate capitalist Fawz, who is constantly pressuring Arthur to sell him the building.

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Superior Donuts — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

While Superior Donuts' talented cast impressively delivers, the annoying laugh track and stale jokes leave a hole in the middle of a crusty -- albeit topical -- narrative.

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Emily St. James Vox 02/02/2017
3/5
It's a useful example of when it's worth sticking with a troubled show that has promising elements. Go to Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 02/02/2017
There's upside to Superior Donuts, though whether that upside matches its lofty literary pedigree or whether its progression along its learning curve is coming fast enough is less clear. Go to Full Review Meredith Blake Los Angeles Times 02/02/2017
As with so many sitcoms, the protagonists of Superior Donuts don't yet feel like living, breathing humans who've spent decades on the planet acquiring experiences and points of view. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 02/06/2017
3/5
The messages are positive and relevant, but Superior Donuts also features your typical sitcom fare, including some quick punch lines and a reliance on some tired stereotypes for laughs. Go to Full Review Ken Tucker Yahoo! TV 02/02/2017
Superior Donuts feels like the kind of sitcom that would have struck audiences as a cozy place to visit every week if it had premiered in the days before cable and streaming. As it is, it feels at once odd and stale. Go to Full Review Jon Negroni We Got This Covered 02/02/2017
6/10
Despite some clumsy execution, Superior Donuts has enough heart to keep your eyes from glazing over. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/19/2019 I loved this show. Funny, cute, with a great cast that worked off each other very well. Sorry to see it go. There's too much bad tv & too little that can just brighten your viewing schedule! See more 02/05/2018 This show started out strong with a great cast. The second season has progressively gone downhill. It’s heavy on political correctness and social commentary, but the humor has been lost. The writers showcase the young black male lead, while largely ignoring the biggest talents in the cast. See more 05/29/2017 This show is fun to watch. The characters make great comedy. See more 05/25/2017 Caught 5 minutes of this show and feel sorry for the actors involved. Judd Hirsch, Katey Segal, and David Koechner can't save this show with 2 broke girls quality jokes and bad laugh track. See more 05/16/2017 Love it, it's a treat to see a sitcom like this on the air again. Critical reviews will unfortunatly sour many viewers opinions, but if you like 30 minutes of laughs and you enjoyed the Fresh Prince, The Facts of Life, Steve Urkel, The Growing Pains, Balki Bartokomous, or Get a Life.......You should give this gem a try. See more 04/24/2017 Its a nice mix between that 70s show and brooklyn nine nine plus delicious looking donuts, one of the best shows i've watched this year. Also diversity I love maz jobrani and his hilarious comedy skills. please dont cancel this show i hope it goes on See more Read all reviews
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Judd Hirsch

Arthur Przybyszewski

Jermaine Fowler

Franco Wicks

Katey Sagal

Randy DeLuca

David Koechner

Carl "Tush" Tushinski

Maz Jobrani

Fawz

Anna Baryshnikov

Maya

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 2, 2017 Pilot Enterprising go-getter Franco fast-talks his way into becoming the one and only employee of an old donut shop run by set-in-his-ways owner Arthur; Franco promises that he can modernize the shop. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 6, 2017 What's the Big Idea? Arthur tries to prove he's still relevant by coming up with a unique donut flavor after Franco's creative new flavors become bestsellers; Fawz tries to come up with an password for the store's WiFi. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 13, 2017 Crime Time Arthur considers increasing his security after Fawz's dry cleaning store is robbed; Tush talks to Maya about protecting herself. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 20, 2017 Trust Me 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 27, 2017 Takin' It to the Streets 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 6, 2017 Arthur's Day Off When Arthur grudgingly takes a vacation day, Randy and Fawz try to show him there's more to life than work; Franco tries to prove he can run the donut shop in Arthur's absence. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 13, 2017 The Amazing Racists When Franco is subjected to a stop-and-frisk for no reason, Randy invites her fellow cops to a community outreach meeting to discuss profiling; Arthur must consider his own unconscious bias when a piece of his sports memorabilia goes missing. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 20, 2017 Man Without a Health Plan The group decides to take up a collection to pay for Franco's medical expenses when he gets hurt at work and doesn't have insurance; Tush experiences unusual side effects when he participates in an experimental drug trial. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 27, 2017 Get It, Arthur When Randy's mother comes to town, Franco sees an opportunity for Arthur to go out on his first date in years. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 10, 2017 Painted Love Arthur encourages Franco to pursue his art but is caught off guard when Franco paints a mural on the side of the donut shop, which sparks controversy in the neighborhood. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 17, 2017 Wage Against the Machine Franco moonlights as Fawz's assistant to make extra money; Randy and James compete against each other to see who can win a coveted cash prize at work. Details Episode 12 Aired May 1, 2017 Art for Art's Sake Franco is shocked when his estranged father shows up at the donut shop for his son's first art show. Details Episode 13 Aired May 8, 2017 Secrets and Spies When Maya leaves her open laptop unattended, the gang discover she's been studying them all year for her dissertation; Franco and Randy attempt to find out where Arthur really spends each Sunday. Details

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Superior Donuts — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
James Burrows, Mark Cendrowski, Phill Lewis
Executive Producer
Bob Daily, Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan, Mark Teitelbaum, John Montgomery, Michael Rotenberg, Josh Lieberman, Jermaine Fowler
Screenwriter
Bob Daily, Dan St. Germain, Dan O'Shannon, Hugh Moore, Emily R. Wilson, Peter Murrieta, Neil Goldman, Mark Melara, Garrett Donovan
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 2, 2017