The WORST episodes of A Man on the Inside

Every episode of A Man on the Inside ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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: 2/19/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing

7.05

376 votes

#1 - Orientation

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/20/2025

When a college president's secrets fall into the wrong hands, Charles poses as a visiting lecturer on campus to sniff out an anonymous blackmailer.

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7.07

290 votes

#2 - Extracurriculars

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/2025

Out of leads, Charles and Julie wonder if they've been searching in the wrong direction all along. Work takes a backseat when Mona and Emily play hooky.

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7.07

306 votes

#3 - Spirit Week

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/20/2025

The blackmailer's pressure escalates, a new suspect emerges and a cherished school tradition forces Charles to navigate a glittering gauntlet.

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7.08

321 votes

#4 - Family Weekend

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/20/2025

A briefing with Brad turns into a chaotic brainstorming session. Emily gets called in as backup when her dad has lingering doubts about Mona.

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7.08

335 votes

#5 - Major Declaration

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/20/2025

While Julie enlists an unlikely expert to dig into new evidence, Charles finds himself on thin ice when his professional and personal lives intersect.

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7.11

825 votes

#6 - 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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7.19

668 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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7.20

305 votes

#8 - Group Project

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2025

Charles turns a class reunion into a high-stakes heist, complete with code names, sleight-of-hand and a crew of operatives with more heart than skill.

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Painting Class

7.25

596 votes

#9 - 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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7.28

607 votes

#10 - 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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7.35

314 votes

#11 - Final Exams

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2025

As the final puzzle pieces of the Wheeler case fall into place, new doors open for everyone — detectives and suspects alike.

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7.38

569 votes

#12 - 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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7.38

302 votes

#13 - Thanksgiving Break

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/20/2025

The Nieuwendyks' Thanksgiving dinner comes with a side of commotion as an overstuffed table and a pie-related crisis test everyone's holiday spirit.

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7.58

575 votes

#14 - 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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7.68

574 votes

#15 - 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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7.97

606 votes

#16 - 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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