A Man on the Inside (2024–present)
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Plot
A retired man gets a new lease on life when he answers an ad from a PI and becomes a mole in a secret investigation.
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Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
OrientationWhen a college president's secrets fall into the wrong hands, Charles poses as a visiting lecturer on campus to sniff out an anonymous blackmailer. - 02
Thanksgiving BreakThe Nieuwendyks' Thanksgiving dinner comes with a side of commotion as an overstuffed table and a pie-related crisis test everyone's holiday spirit. - 03
Group ProjectCharles 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.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Tinker Tailor Older SpyNovember 21, 2024Encouraged by his daughter to try something new, widower Charles Nieuwendyk answers an ad from a private eye seeking a mole at a retirement - S01E02
The Man Who Knew Too Much About BridgesNovember 21, 2024Charles charms his fellow residents at happy hour while finding his footing as a sleuth. But will a mysterious warning end the case before i - S01E03
The Emily Always Rings TwiceNovember 21, 2024Charles has some explaining to do when Emily unexpectedly arrives in town — and another missing item lands him in Elliott's cranky crosshair - S01E04
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Painting ClassNovember 21, 2024Pacific View's group activities give Charles the perfect opportunity to narrow down his list of suspects, but his chumminess raises concerns - S01E05
Season's bestPresents and Clear DangerNovember 21, 2024While Julie uses a lavish gift as bait, Charles tries to connect with Gladys. Virginia encourages Florence to splurge on something she's alw - S01E06
Our Man in SacramentoNovember 21, 2024As the Pacific View community reels from a sudden loss, Charles goes on an emotional journey with Emily. Didi weighs an intriguing offer fro - S01E07
From Russian Hill with LoveNovember 21, 2024On a tour of San Francisco's historic sites, Charles and Calbert bond while talking about the past, present and future. Didi and Julie lock - S01E08
The Spy Who Came In from the ColdNovember 21, 2024When the pieces click into place, Charles faces the difficult task of revealing his true purpose at Pacific View. Emily helps him unpack the
Season02Best season
- S02E01Season's bestOrientationNovember 20, 2025When a college president's secrets fall into the wrong hands, Charles poses as a visiting lecturer on campus to sniff out an anonymous black
- S02E02
Major DeclarationNovember 20, 2025While Julie enlists an unlikely expert to dig into new evidence, Charles finds himself on thin ice when his professional and personal lives - S02E03
Family WeekendNovember 20, 2025A briefing with Brad turns into a chaotic brainstorming session. Emily gets called in as backup when her dad has lingering doubts about Mona - S02E04
Spirit WeekNovember 20, 2025The blackmailer's pressure escalates, a new suspect emerges and a cherished school tradition forces Charles to navigate a glittering gauntle - S02E05Thanksgiving BreakNovember 20, 2025The Nieuwendyks' Thanksgiving dinner comes with a side of commotion as an overstuffed table and a pie-related crisis test everyone's holiday
- S02E06
ExtracurricularsNovember 20, 2025Out 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 - S02E07Group ProjectNovember 20, 2025Charles turns a class reunion into a high-stakes heist, complete with code names, sleight-of-hand and a crew of operatives with more heart t
- S02E08
Final ExamsNovember 20, 2025As the final puzzle pieces of the Wheeler case fall into place, new doors open for everyone — detectives and suspects alike.
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