The Residence (2025–2025)
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The Residence is a screwball whodunnit set in the upstairs, downstairs, and backstairs of the White House, among the eclectic staff of the world's most famous mansion. 132 rooms. 157 suspects. One dead body. One wildly eccentric detective. One disastrous State Dinner.
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Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
Dial M for MurderFrom celebrities and Cabinet members to plumbers and pastry chefs, everyone is in the hot seat as Cordelia conducts interviews. - 02
The Third ManAs dawn breaks, Cordelia faces pressure to end the residence's lockdown. Meanwhile, in the present day, a fresh testimony upends the Senate hearing. - 03
The Adventure of the Engineer's ThumbElsyie, a housekeeper, is the most-liked employee in the residence. But Cordelia suspects there's more to her than meets the eye.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
The Fall of the House of UsherMarch 20, 2025At a Congressional hearing, the story of a mysterious death at the White House, and the brilliant detective hired to crack the case, begins - S01E02Season's bestDial M for MurderMarch 20, 2025From celebrities and Cabinet members to plumbers and pastry chefs, everyone is in the hot seat as Cordelia conducts interviews.
- S01E03
Knives OutMarch 20, 2025Simmering conflicts in the White House kitchen offer Cordelia a delicious opportunity to uncover clues. - S01E04
The Last of SheilaMarch 20, 2025Irrepressible butler Sheila has risen from Waffle House to the White House. But her misbehavior at the state dinner arouses Cordelia's suspi - S01E05
The Trouble with HarryMarch 20, 2025A surprise tip points Cordelia to three of the President's lesser-known housemates: his brother Tripp, his mother-in-law Nan and his top adv - S01E06The Third ManMarch 20, 2025As dawn breaks, Cordelia faces pressure to end the residence's lockdown. Meanwhile, in the present day, a fresh testimony upends the Senate
- S01E07The Adventure of the Engineer's ThumbMarch 20, 2025Elsyie, a housekeeper, is the most-liked employee in the residence. But Cordelia suspects there's more to her than meets the eye.
- S01E08
The Mystery of the Yellow RoomMarch 20, 2025As 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 fl
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