COURTNEY'S APPROVAL RATING TAKES A HIT WHICH MAKES HIM REALIZE HE WILL NEED TO WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER WHEN IT COMES TO DIRTY POLITICS, ON ABC'S 'THE MAYOR'

"Buyer's Remorse" - 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, on "The Mayor," TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 (9:30-10:00 p.m. EDT).

The series stars Brandon Micheal Hall as Courtney Rose, Lea Michele as Valentina Barella, Bernard David Jones as Jermaine Leforge, Marcel Spears as T.K. Clifton and Yvette Nicole Brown as Dina Rose.

"Buyer's Remorse" was written by Jeremy Bronson and directed by John Fortenberry.

Guest starring David Spade as Ed Gunt.

"The Mayor" was created by Jeremy Bronson ("Speechless," "The Mindy Project," "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon"). Jeremy Bronson, Daveed Diggs (Tony(R) winner for Broadway's "Hamilton"), Jamie Tarses ("Happy Endings") and James Griffiths ("black-ish") also serve as executive producers. The series is produced by ABC Studios.