Superior Donuts (TV series)

Superior Donuts is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from February 2, 2017, to May 14, 2018. The series was produced by CBS Television Studios and was created by Bob Daily, Garrett Donovan, and Neil Goldman.

Premise

Superior Donuts revolves around the relationship between the gruff owner of a small donut shop, Arthur Przybyszewski, and his enterprising new young employee, Franco Wicks, in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. The series explores the challenges faced by small businesses and the changing dynamics of diverse neighborhoods in Chicago.

Cast and Characters

• Judd Hirsch as Arthur Przybyszewski, the owner of Superior Donuts.
• Jermaine Fowler as Franco Wicks, a young employee at the donut shop.
• Katey Sagal as Randy DeLuca, a Chicago police officer who frequents the donut shop.
• David Koechner as Carl “Tush” Tushinski, a regular customer at the donut shop.
• Maz Jobrani as Fawz, a real estate developer and a regular customer at the donut shop.

Episodes

The series consists of two seasons with a total of 34 episodes. The first season premiered on February 2, 2017, and concluded on May 8, 2017, with 13 episodes. The second season premiered on October 30, 2017, and concluded on May 14, 2018, with 21 episodes.

Reception

Superior Donuts received mixed reviews from critics. The series was praised for its diverse cast and the performances of Hirsch and Fowler, but criticized for its lack of originality and humor.

See Also

• List of Superior Donuts episodes
• List of American television programs