The BEST episodes of A Man on the Inside

Every episode of A Man on the Inside ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of A Man on the Inside!

A retired professor gets a new lease on life when a private investigator hires him to go undercover inside a San Francisco retirement home.

Last Updated: 2/16/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing

8.05

416 votes

#1 - The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2024

When the pieces click into place, Charles faces the difficult task of revealing his true purpose at Pacific View. Emily helps him unpack the past.

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7.74

389 votes

#2 - From Russian Hill with Love

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2024

On a tour of San Francisco's historic sites, Charles and Calbert bond while talking about the past, present and future. Didi and Julie lock horns.

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7.64

402 votes

#3 - Our Man in Sacramento

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2024

As the Pacific View community reels from a sudden loss, Charles goes on an emotional journey with Emily. Didi weighs an intriguing offer from corporate.

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7.42

390 votes

#4 - Presents and Clear Danger

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/21/2024

While Julie uses a lavish gift as bait, Charles tries to connect with Gladys. Virginia encourages Florence to splurge on something she's always wanted.

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7.35

421 votes

#5 - The Emily Always Rings Twice

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/21/2024

Charles has some explaining to do when Emily unexpectedly arrives in town — and another missing item lands him in Elliott's cranky crosshairs.

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Painting Class

7.32

414 votes

#6 - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Painting Class

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/21/2024

Pacific View's group activities give Charles the perfect opportunity to narrow down his list of suspects, but his chumminess raises concerns for Julie.

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7.23

467 votes

#7 - The Man Who Knew Too Much About Bridges

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/21/2024

Charles charms his fellow residents at happy hour while finding his footing as a sleuth. But will a mysterious warning end the case before it even begins?

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7.14

570 votes

#8 - Tinker Tailor Older Spy

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/21/2024

Encouraged by his daughter to try something new, widower Charles Nieuwendyk answers an ad from a private eye seeking a mole at a retirement community.

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