Welcome to L.A.… where dreams sometimes come true!
A retired businessman runs for mayor of Los Angeles to prove he's "still got it." Once he wins, he has to figure out what he stands for, gain the respect of his biggest critic and connect with his teenage daughter, all while trying to get anything right for America's second weirdest city.
Mr. Mayor is available to stream on Prime Video in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, AppleTV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
A retired businessman runs for mayor of Los Angeles to prove he's "still got it." Once he wins, he has to figure out what he stands for, gain the respect of his biggest critic and connect with his teenage daughter, all while trying to get anything right for America's second weirdest city.
Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, Meredith Scardino, Matt Whitaker, Amina Munir, Sam Means, Jeremy Bronson, Matt Roller, Vanessa Ramos, Lauren Gurganous, Lesley Wake Webster, Robert Carlock, Matt Roller, Matt Roller
Production details
Status
Canceled
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
19
Original language
English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States
3 Arts EntertainmentUnited States
Bevel GearsUnited States
Little StrangerUnited States
Universal TelevisionUnited States
Themes
los angeles, californiapoliticssitcomworkplace comedy
Season 2 episodes
Watch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Neil is excited to work with his new Innovation Team but gets sidetracked when he has to take Orly (and Arpi) to the DMV for her permit test. Tommy and Mikaela become increasingly concerned about the I-Team’s new presence and fight to keep Jayden off the chopping block.
Directed by Maggie CareyWritten by Tina FeyGuest stars Ralph Cole Jr., Forte Rodriguez, Andrew Hawtrey, Paloma Esparza Rabinov, Sean Sekino, Josh Sussman, Garrett Bales, Yedoye Travis
Mikaela learns that her award for flattening the homelessness curve is based on a lie, and, with James and Arpi's help, grows determined to make a change for real. Neil realizes that his excitement about the I-Team has caused his original staff to act out like children, so he attempts to appease them.
Directed by Maggie CareyWritten by Matt WhitakerGuest stars Betsy Sodaro, Jennifer DeFilippo, Paloma Esparza Rabinov, Sean Sekino, Roy Lee Jones, Heidi Mendez, Garrett Bales, Ray Reynaga
In the midst of a heat wave, Neil has a fling with Angelica, a prominent commercial actress. Tommy accidentally ruins the joy of Arpi's scratch-off lottery habit, but helps her by revealing a secret hobby of his own.
Directed by Brennan ShroffWritten by Lesley Wake WebsterGuest stars Fran Drescher, Lombardo Boyar, Dennis W. Hall, Michael Canetty, Tensaye Yosef, Orvalle Williams, Emily Berry, Emily Churchill
Mikaela and Tommy help Jayden transform into a Scorpio after he learns that his dream apartment has astrological sign requirements. Neil's attempt to raise mayoral awareness takes a turn when James nudges him to put his face on trash cans all over the city.
Directed by Brennan ShroffWritten by Matt RollerGuest stars Maria Bamford, Josh Sussman, Joe Lorenzo, Talia Tabin, Adam J. Jefferis, Jameel Shivji, Michelle Way, Jaden Betts
Neil can't wait to show off his deal-making skills with the visiting mayors of L.A.'s sister cities, but chaos ensues when he mistakes a group of film extras for the real mayors. Mikaela, with Arpi's encouragement, decides to finally ask out James.
Directed by Heather JackWritten by Jeremy BronsonGuest stars Natalie Morales, Julie Zhan, John Ales, Mia Hunt, Sunit Gupta, Harry Yi, Bernadette Balagtas, Maz Siam
Neil is forced to burst Orly's bubble about her "perfect mother." Arpi uses the office's high school interns to help get a bill passed. A freshly rejected Mikaela tries to prove that she has plenty of time in her life for things besides work.
Directed by Linda MendozaWritten by Vanessa RamosGuest stars Anna Camp, Rodney J. Hobbs, Jeff Austin, Lidia Porto, Marcus Bailey, Taylar Hollomon, Melany Ochoa, Christopher Wolfe
Jayden hosts a Western-themed murder mystery party where Mikaela tries to figure out what's going on between her and James. Arpi and Neil clash over how to spend the city's newly acquired budget surplus.
Directed by Jaffar MahmoodWritten by Matt Roller, Robert CarlockGuest stars Mary Steenburgen, Martin Garcia, Ray Reynaga, Yedoye Travis
Neil accidentally angers mega-influencer Titi B. and must apologize or deal with the wrath of her followers. Jayden coaches Arpi on how to be less abrasive at personal appearances.
Directed by David J. MillerWritten by Meredith Scardino, Lauren GurganousGuest stars Darrell Dennis, Tess Aubert, Martin Garcia, Mercy Malick, Ryan Barker, Dre Hay, Josie Totah, Prague Robert
Tensions rise as Titi B.’s petition to recall Mayor Bremer gains traction. Jayden panics over having to side with Arpi against Neil. Mikaela and James’ first kiss leaves something to be desired.
Directed by Natalie MoralesWritten by Amina MunirGuest stars Keeshan Giles, Garrett Bales, Jill Basey, Cal Bartlett, Haley Pullos, Ray Reynaga, Mercy Malick, Polli Mt.Agnew
Arpi and Neil square off in the televised mayoral recall debate; James reveals information that may change the course of his and Mikaela's relationship.
Directed by Heather JackWritten by Matt Roller, Robert Carlock, Matt RollerGuest stars Ed Begley Jr., Yedoye Travis, Josie Totah, Scott Adsit, Hal Williams, Dean Sharpe, Lauren Weedman, Benito Martinez
