TV Show

Superior Donuts

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.

TV Show Stats +8%

2 seasons

34 episodes total

Status

Canceled

First Aired

2017

Rating

TV Show

6.2/10

46 votes • HD

Season 1

13 episodes
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Pilot
Episode 1

Pilot

Episode 1 • Feb 02, 2017

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.

6.0
22m
What’s the Big Idea?
Episode 2

What’s the Big Idea?

Episode 2 • Feb 06, 2017

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.

8.0
22m
Crime Time
Episode 3

Crime Time

Episode 3 • Feb 13, 2017

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.

7.0
22m
Trust Me
Episode 4

Trust Me

Episode 4 • Feb 20, 2017

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.

8.0
22m
Takin' It to the Streets
Episode 5

Takin' It to the Streets

Episode 5 • Feb 27, 2017

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.

8.0
22m
Arthur's Day Off
Episode 6

Arthur's Day Off

Episode 6 • Mar 06, 2017

10.0
22m
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Season 2

21 episodes
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What the Truck?
Episode 1

What the Truck?

Episode 1 • Oct 30, 2017

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.

0.0
22m
Is There A Problem, Officer?
Episode 2

Is There A Problem, Officer?

Episode 2 • Nov 06, 2017

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.

0.0
22m
Brotégé
Episode 3

Brotégé

Episode 3 • Nov 13, 2017

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

0.0
22m
Thanks for Nothing
Episode 4

Thanks for Nothing

Episode 4 • Nov 20, 2017

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.

0.0
22m
Flour Power
Episode 5

Flour Power

Episode 5 • Nov 27, 2017

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.

0.0
22m
Error of Admission
Episode 6

Error of Admission

Episode 6 • Dec 04, 2017

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.

0.0
22m
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