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TV-PG
2017
1 Season
5.7 (1,740)

The Mayor was a television show on ABC that aired from 2017 to 2018. The show starred Brandon Micheal Hall, Lea Michele, and Marcel Spears. This show was created by Jeremy Bronson and produced by Daveed Diggs, James Griffiths, and Jamie Tarses. The premise of the show revolves around a struggling hip-hop artist named Courtney Rose (played by Brandon Micheal Hall) who runs for mayor of his hometown, Fort Grey, California, as a publicity stunt to boost his career. However, to everyone's surprise, he ends up winning the election and becomes the unlikely mayor of the town. The sudden change in his life puts him in a difficult position as he tries to navigate the responsibilities of being a mayor while still pursuing his dreams of becoming a successful rapper.

Lea Michele plays Courtney's chief of staff, Valentina Barella, who helps him with his duties as mayor. Valentina is a smart and ambitious political strategist who has worked on several political campaigns, but she finds it challenging to work with Courtney, who has no experience in politics. Marcel Spears plays T.K. Clifton, Courtney's best friend since childhood, who serves as his senior advisor. T.K. is a charismatic and street-smart guy who often brings a fresh perspective to Courtney's ideas.

The show was praised for its diverse cast, with the majority of the main cast being people of color. The Mayor tackled various social issues such as police brutality, gentrification, and immigration. It also showed the struggles of working-class citizens who were affected by the decisions made by the government.

Throughout the show, Courtney tries to balance his newfound responsibility as mayor with his passion for music. He often uses his platform as a mayor to inform the youth about important issues and encourages them to participate in local politics. He also uses his music to shed light on social issues and to unite the community.

The Mayor was widely acclaimed for its sharp writing and witty humor. The show's creators were able to balance the underlying message of the show with the humor and managed to keep the audience engaged throughout the show's short run. The actors' performances were highly praised, with many critics noting Brandon Micheal Hall's excellent portrayal of Courtney Rose.

Although The Mayor only ran for one season and was canceled due to low ratings, it received critical acclaim and had a strong fan base. The show is still highly regarded as an example of quality television with a diverse cast and an engaging storyline. The Mayor still remains relevant today, as it addressed many of the issues that are still prevalent in society.

In conclusion, The Mayor was a television show on ABC that aired from 2017 to 2018. The show starred Brandon Micheal Hall, Lea Michele, and Marcel Spears. The show revolved around a struggling hip-hop artist who becomes the mayor of his hometown as a publicity stunt but ends up taking the job seriously. The show tackled various social issues while maintaining a balance between underlying messages and humor. Although The Mayor only ran for one season, it received critical acclaim and remains a shining example of quality television with a diverse cast and an engaging storyline.

The Mayor is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on October 3, 2017.

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Seasons

13. Death of a Councilman

January 25, 2018

When a councilman dies, Courtney convinces TK to run for the position. When he learns that Dina is also running, he can't decide who to endorse.

12. The Pitch

January 23, 2018

Courtney attempts to prove his strength after a botched ceremonial first pitch at the high school baseball game endangers a deal he is trying to make to boost Fort Grey's economy.

11. Lockdown

January 16, 2018

A mysterious package turns up at City Hall.

10. Mama Rose Best

November 7, 2017

Courtney's image suffers from a smear campaign.

9. Grey Christmas

December 12, 2017

After visiting a homeless shelter on Christmas Eve, Courtney realizes things for the needy could be improved and pledges to make it a joyous Christmas that every family deserves. But when he learns he doesn't have the budget to deliver on his promise, Courtney loses hope and his holiday spirit which leads to a magical "It's A Wonderful Life" moment that makes him realize he has the gift needed to pull off a Christmas miracle.

8. Monuments Man

December 5, 2017

After Courtney and his crew discover the historic music venue in Fort Grey, Tito's Ballroom, is closing down for good due to increased rent costs, he attempts to save the club by sponsoring a music festival and enlists Bay Area rap legend E-40 to headline the event. However, Ed Gunt opposes keeping Tito's open which leads Courtney to an unexpected way of winning him over. Meanwhile, Dina agrees to become choir director and realizes her teaching style might be preventing her group from singing in perfect harmony.

7. Here Comes the Governor

November 14, 2017

As the mayor's office plans a tour for the governor of California's official visit to Fort Grey, an old rap video of Courtney resurfaces that puts potential funding for their city in jeopardy, leaving Courtney and his staff to make a decision to stay true to himself or issue an apology. Meanwhile, Dina finds herself in an unwanted competition with her friend Krystal.

6. Will You Accept This Rose?

November 7, 2017

After going on a date with an old flame with ulterior motives, Courtney realizes that hidden agendas also apply to dating now that he's a public figure; now he will need T.K. and Jermaine's help to recreate a throwback prom-posal to hopefully get a second chance with someone he truly likes. Meanwhile, Reverend Ocho Okoye tries to get a hesitant Dina to join the church choir which leads to a soulful result.

5. The Strike

October 31, 2017

When Fort Grey's public transportation comes to a crippling halt due to the bus driver's union strike, Courtney also finds himself striking out when he's outmatched by Amber, the fierce Transit Union lawyer who makes him realize he'll need more than his charm and Val's advice to reach a new deal. T.K. and Jermaine attempt to solve the issue by employing a focus group which quickly turns unruly. Meanwhile, Dina and her two best friends are excited about their annual tradition of taking a sick day to pamper themselves, but their plans get derailed by an unforeseen chain of events.

4. City Hall-oween

October 24, 2017

As Halloween approaches, Mayor Courtney Rose and Police Chief Fox find themselves at odds on how to handle the community's first annual spook-tacular celebration at City Hall. During the night of the bash, it dawns on Courtney that throwing a party to keep kids safe doesn't address the bigger issues in Fort Grey and plans to work with Chief Fox going forward. Meanwhile, Dina gets into the spirit by dressing up as Congresswoman Maxine Waters, while Jermaine and T.K. set out to prank Val who has the last laugh when she outsmarts the guys at their own game.

3. Buyer's Remorse

October 17, 2017

As Courtney settles into his new role as mayor, he's faced with a dismal approval rating as the citizens of Fort Grey express their lack of confidence in his ability to lead, as well as those on his own staff. He realizes that he needs to take an unconventional approach when dealing with Councilman Ed Gunt (David Spade) and comes up with a plan to quickly turn public opinion in his favor.

2. The Filibuster

October 10, 2017

Courtney makes his first mayoral appearance at his old elementary school and discovers that their music program, which helped changed his life, is in danger of being eliminated. Val educates Courtney about how he needs to "work the system" in order to provide the school with appropriate funding, and they work together to outsmart Councilman Ed Gunt. Meanwhile, Jermaine proudly embraces his new role as communications director, as Dina pushes T.K. to realize the significance of his job as director of Constituent Services.

1. Pilot

October 3, 2017

Young rapper Courtney Rose needs his big break. For years he's toiled away in a small inner-city apartment, making music in his junk-filled bedroom closet. Tired of waiting for opportunity to knock, Courtney cooks up the publicity stunt of the century – running for mayor of his California hometown, Fort Grey, to generate buzz for his music career. But his master plan goes wildly awry, ending in the most terrifying of outcomes: an election victory.

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Where to Watch The Mayor

The Mayor is available for streaming on the ABC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Mayor on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Google Play and Apple TV.