Ep 2. The Superintendent

In Pearson season 1 episode 2, entitled "The Superintendent," the tensions between Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres) and Bobby Novak (Morgan Spector) continue to boil over in their battle for control of the Chicago mayor's office. Pearson's next challenge arises in the form of a city superintendent who is putting a high school in a predominantly African American neighborhood at risk of closure. As a result, Jessica finds herself in conflict with the superintendent’s leadership while attempting to win over the community.

Meanwhile, Keri Allen (Bethany Joy Lenz), Pearson's campaign manager, is dealing with the aftermath of a scandalous photo that has gone viral, causing damage to the campaign. And Yoli (Isabel Arraiza) is finding it hard to balance her job on the mayor's security team with her admiration for Pearson's approach to politics.

The episode is characteristically sharp and politically charged, touching on issues of race, class, and corruption as its cast of complicated characters navigate their way through the murky waters of Chicago politics. With its nuanced writing and complex characters, "The Superintendent" is a compelling addition to the series that promises to keep viewers hooked and invested as Pearson's story continues to unfold.