The BEST episodes of The Residence

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

A brilliant, eccentric detective must solve a murder in the White House residence — where the staff and guests at a state dinner are all suspects.

Last Updated: 5/9/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
The Mystery of the Yellow Room
star
7.85
322 votes

#1 - The Mystery of the Yellow Room

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/20/2025

As the clock ticks down on her investigation, Cordelia is ready to reveal the murderer in the residence — even if she has to do it on the fly.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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The Third Man
star
7.64
305 votes

#2 - The Third Man

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/20/2025

As dawn breaks, Cordelia faces pressure to end the residence's lockdown. Meanwhile, in the present day, a fresh testimony upends the Senate hearing.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb
star
7.55
298 votes

#3 - The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/20/2025

Elsyie, a housekeeper, is the most-liked employee in the residence. But Cordelia suspects there's more to her than meets the eye.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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The Trouble with Harry
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7.48
307 votes

#4 - The Trouble with Harry

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/20/2025

A surprise tip points Cordelia to three of the President's lesser-known housemates: his brother Tripp, his mother-in-law Nan and his top advisor, Harry.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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The Last of Sheila
star
7.40
316 votes

#5 - The Last of Sheila

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/20/2025

Irrepressible butler Sheila has risen from Waffle House to the White House. But her misbehavior at the state dinner arouses Cordelia's suspicions.

Directors: Liza Johnson
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Knives Out
star
7.37
338 votes

#6 - Knives Out

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2025

Simmering conflicts in the White House kitchen offer Cordelia a delicious opportunity to uncover clues.

Directors: Liza Johnson
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Dial M for Murder
star
7.35
388 votes

#7 - Dial M for Murder

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/20/2025

From celebrities and Cabinet members to plumbers and pastry chefs, everyone is in the hot seat as Cordelia conducts interviews.

Directors: Liza Johnson
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The Fall of the House of Usher
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7.27
458 votes

#8 - The Fall of the House of Usher

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/20/2025

At a Congressional hearing, the story of a mysterious death at the White House, and the brilliant detective hired to crack the case, begins to unfold.

Directors: Liza Johnson
Watch Now:Amazon