Show Guide: 'A Man On The Inside'

Synopsis: Retired professor Charles (Ted Danson) feels life has nothing new in store for him. A year after his wife’s passing, he’s become stuck in his routine and grown distant from his daughter Emily (Mary Elizabeth Ellis). But when he spies a classified ad from private investigator Julie (Lilah Richcreek Estrada), he’s inspired to roll the dice on a new adventure. Charles’ mission: to go undercover inside the Pacific View Retirement Home in San Francisco and solve the mystery of a stolen family heirloom.

Everyone, residents and staff alike, is a potential suspect, and it’s up to Charles to solve the case without landing on the radar of Didi (Stephanie Beatriz), the all-seeing, all-knowing director of Pacific View. But keeping a low profile proves difficult as the affable Charles quickly endears himself to his fellow residents. Being a "man on the inside" sends Charles on an exciting journey that makes him realize there’s a lot more life left to be had — and allows him to reconnect with Emily in the process. (Courtesy Netflix, 2024)

The Cast:
Ted Danson as Charles
Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Emily
Stephanie Beatriz as Didi
Lilah Richcreek Estrada as Julie

Production Credits:
From creator Mike Schur, A Man On The Inside is based on the documentary The Mole Agent, a 2021 Oscar nominee for Best Documentary feature.

The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (Netflix)
1-01 Tinker Tailor Older Spy--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.

1-02 The Man Who Know Too Much About
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 begins?

1-03 The Emily Always Rings Twice--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.

1-04 The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The
Pacific View's group activities give Charles the perfect opportunity to narrow down his list of subjects, but his chumminess raises concerns for Julie.

1-05 Presents And Clear Danger--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.

1-06 Our Man In Sacramento--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.

1-07 From Russian Hill With Love--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.

1-08 The Spy Who Came In From The Cold--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 unlock his past.