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Superior Donuts (2017)

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.

Writing:
  • Bob Daily
  • Garrett Donovan
  • Neil Goldman
Stars:
Release Date: Thu, Feb 02, 2017

Country: US
Language: En
Runtime: 22

Jermaine Fowler
Franco Wicks
Judd Hirsch
Arthur Przybyszewski
Katey Sagal
Randy DeLuca
David Koechner
Carl “Tush” Tushinski
Rell Battle
Sweatpants

Season 2:

What the Truck?
Episode 1: What the Truck? (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.
Is There A Problem, Officer?
Episode 2: Is There A Problem, Officer? (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.
Brotégé
Episode 3: Brotégé (Nov 13, 2017)
Franco signs up to be a Big Brother but is disappointed when the kid, Andre, bonds more with Arthur than him.
Thanks for Nothing
Episode 4: Thanks for Nothing (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.
Flour Power
Episode 5: Flour Power (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.
Error of Admission
Episode 6: Error of Admission (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.
Homeless for the Holidays
Episode 7: Homeless for the Holidays (Dec 11, 2017)
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.
Electile Dysfunction
Episode 8: Electile Dysfunction (Dec 18, 2017)
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.
Sofia’s Choice
Episode 9: Sofia’s Choice (Jan 15, 2018)
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.
Labor Pains
Episode 10: Labor Pains (Jan 22, 2018)
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.
Grades of Wrath
Episode 11: Grades of Wrath (Jan 29, 2018)
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.
Always Bet on Black
Episode 12: Always Bet on Black (Feb 05, 2018)
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.
Father, Son, and Holy Goats
Episode 13: Father, Son, and Holy Goats (Feb 26, 2018)
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.
High Class Problems
Episode 14: High Class Problems (Mar 05, 2018)
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.
The Chicago Way
Episode 15: The Chicago Way (Mar 19, 2018)
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.
Friends Without Benefits
Episode 16: Friends Without Benefits (Mar 26, 2018)
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.
Balls and Streaks
Episode 17: Balls and Streaks (Apr 09, 2018)
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.
Pedal to the Meddle
Episode 18: Pedal to the Meddle (Apr 16, 2018)
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.
The ICEMen Cometh
Episode 19: The ICEMen Cometh (Apr 30, 2018)
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.
Broken Art
Episode 20: Broken Art (May 07, 2018)
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.
Donut Day Afternoon
Episode 21: Donut Day Afternoon (May 14, 2018)
An armed robbery at the donut shop prompts Arthur, Franco and Sofia to make life-changing decisions about their futures.

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