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How he got here is kind of a mystery.
A retired professor with a knack for snooping gets a new lease on life when a private investigator recruits him to go undercover and crack a case.
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A retired professor with a knack for snooping gets a new lease on life when a private investigator recruits him to go undercover and crack a case.
Cast, crew and production details
Ted DansonCharles Nieuwendyk
Mary Elizabeth EllisEmily Nieuwendyk-Piñero
Lilah Richcreek EstradaJulie Kovalenko
Stephanie BeatrizDidi Santos Cordero
Mary SteenburgenMona Margadoff
Max GreenfieldJack Berenger
Gary ColeBrad Vinick
Eugene CorderoJoel Piñero
Netflix
FremulonUnited States
3 Arts EntertainmentUnited States
MicromundoChile
Motto PicturesUnited States
Universal TelevisionUnited StatesWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
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.
Directed by Michael SchurWritten by Michael SchurGuest stars Eugene Cordero, Sally Struthers, Marc Evan Jackson, Kerry O'Malley, Megan Amram, Deuce Basco, Evan Gaustad, Lincoln Lambert
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Episode 2
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?
Directed by Morgan SackettWritten by Sylvia Batey AlcaláGuest stars Eugene Cordero, Sally Struthers, Deuce Basco, Lincoln Lambert, Wyatt Yang, Margaret Avery, John Getz, Susan Ruttan
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Episode 3
Charles has some explaining to do when Emily unexpectedly arrives in town — and another missing item lands him in Elliott's cranky crosshairs.
Directed by Rebecca AsherWritten by Hayley Frazier, Emalee BurdittGuest stars Eugene Cordero, Sally Struthers, Wyatt Yang, Margaret Avery, John Getz, Susan Ruttan, Veronica Cartwright, Miles Fowler
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Episode 4
Pacific View's group activities give Charles the perfect opportunity to narrow down his list of suspects, but his chumminess raises concerns for Julie.
Directed by Rebecca AsherWritten by Bridget StinsonGuest stars Sally Struthers, Kerry O'Malley, Margaret Avery, John Getz, Susan Ruttan, Veronica Cartwright, Clyde Kusatsu, Danielle Kennedy
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Episode 5
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.
Directed by Anu ValiaWritten by Janet Leahy, Alex FarberGuest stars Sally Struthers, Kerry O'Malley, Margaret Avery, John Getz, Susan Ruttan, Veronica Cartwright, Miles Fowler, Danielle Kennedy
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Episode 6
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.
Directed by Anu ValiaWritten by Karen CheeGuest stars Eugene Cordero, Sally Struthers, Deuce Basco, Lincoln Lambert, Wyatt Yang, John Getz, Miles Fowler, Clyde Kusatsu
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Episode 7
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.
Directed by Morgan SackettWritten by Lisa Muse BryantGuest stars Sally Struthers, Marc Evan Jackson, Kerry O'Malley, John Getz, Miles Fowler, Clyde Kusatsu, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Lori Tan Chinn
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Episode 8
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.
Directed by Michael SchurWritten by Daniel SchofieldGuest stars Sally Struthers, Marc Evan Jackson, Kerry O'Malley, Deuce Basco, Lincoln Lambert, Wyatt Yang, John Getz, Susan Ruttan
Where to watch A Man on the InsideEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
