TV series
132 rooms. 157 suspects. 1 dead body.
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Liza JohnsonWritten by Paul William DaviesGuest stars Eliza Coupe, Jane Curtin, Izzy Diaz, Paul Fitzgerald, Barrett Foa, Al Franken, Andrew Friedman, Spencer Garrett
Episode 2
From celebrities and Cabinet members to plumbers and pastry chefs, everyone is in the hot seat as Cordelia conducts interviews.
Directed by Liza JohnsonWritten by Paul William DaviesGuest stars Eliza Coupe, Jane Curtin, Izzy Diaz, Paul Fitzgerald, Barrett Foa, Al Franken, Andrew Friedman, Spencer Garrett
Episode 3
Simmering conflicts in the White House kitchen offer Cordelia a delicious opportunity to uncover clues.
Directed by Liza JohnsonWritten by Paul William DaviesGuest stars Eliza Coupe, Izzy Diaz, Barrett Foa, Al Franken, Spencer Garrett, Juliette Jeffers, Kylie Minogue, Sumalee Montano
Episode 4
Irrepressible butler Sheila has risen from Waffle House to the White House. But her misbehavior at the state dinner arouses Cordelia's suspicions.
Directed by Liza JohnsonWritten by Paul William DaviesGuest stars Eliza Coupe, Jane Curtin, Izzy Diaz, Paul Fitzgerald, Barrett Foa, Al Franken, Andrew Friedman, Spencer Garrett
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Jaffar MahmoodWritten by Paul William DaviesGuest stars Eliza Coupe, Jane Curtin, Paul Fitzgerald, Barrett Foa, Al Franken, Spencer Garrett, Juliette Jeffers, Julian McMahon
Episode 6
As dawn breaks, Cordelia faces pressure to end the residence's lockdown. Meanwhile, in the present day, a fresh testimony upends the Senate hearing.
Directed by Jaffar MahmoodWritten by Paul William DaviesGuest stars Eliza Coupe, Paul Fitzgerald, Barrett Foa, Al Franken, Andrew Friedman, Spencer Garrett, Timothy Hornor, Juliette Jeffers
Episode 7
Elsyie, a housekeeper, is the most-liked employee in the residence. But Cordelia suspects there's more to her than meets the eye.
Directed by Jaffar MahmoodWritten by Paul William DaviesGuest stars Jane Curtin, Izzy Diaz, Paul Fitzgerald, Barrett Foa, Juliette Jeffers, James Babson, Soledad Campos, Justin Ellis-Johnson
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Jaffar MahmoodWritten by Paul William DaviesGuest stars Eliza Coupe, Jane Curtin, Izzy Diaz, Paul Fitzgerald, Barrett Foa, Al Franken, Andrew Friedman, Spencer Garrett
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
Uzo AdubaCordelia Cupp
Giancarlo EspositoA.B. Wynter
Molly GriggsLilly Schumacher
Ken MarinoHarry Hollinger
Randall ParkEdwin Park
Susan Kelechi WatsonJasmine Haney
Isiah Whitlock Jr.Larry Dokes
Jason LeeTripp Morgan
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