Ep 7. Avocado Crisis

In Mr. Mayor season 1 episode 7 titled "Avocado Crisis," the newly elected mayor, Neil Bremer, faces a sticky situation when a shortage of avocados threatens to ruin the annual Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival. With the festival's reputation on the line, Neil must find a way to get his hands on a shipment of avocados in time for the event.

Meanwhile, his daughter, Orly, is with her mom in New York but makes a surprise visit to Los Angeles to see her dad. Neil is excited to see her but struggles to balance his responsibilities as mayor with spending time with his daughter.

As Neil works to solve the avocado crisis, he comes up against the city council members who are resistant to his plans. He must navigate the world of politics with humor and intelligence, relying on his assistant Mikaela to keep him on track and his chief of staff Arpi to negotiate deals.

In the midst of the chaos, Neil finds himself attracted to a potential love interest, the festival's head chef. As he grapples with his feelings and his duties as mayor, he must also confront the realities of being a father and how that affects his decision-making.

As the clock ticks down to the festival, Neil must call on all his resources and creativity to save the event and restore his reputation as a successful mayor. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about leadership, love, and the power of community.

Filled with fast-paced action, witty dialogue, and sharp social commentary, "Avocado Crisis" is a standout episode in the first season of Mr. Mayor. With Ted Danson at the helm as the affable but flawed Neil Bremer, and a talented ensemble cast supporting him, this show is a delightful and thought-provoking look at the inner workings of local government and the people who run it.