Ted Danson
Charles Nieuwendyk
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TV SERIES · Comedy / Crime
A Man on the Inside.
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.
Created by Michael Schur
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Season 1.
01Tinker Tailor Older Spy
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.
02The Man Who Knew Too Much About Bridges
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?
03The Emily Always Rings Twice
Charles has some explaining to do when Emily unexpectedly arrives in town — and another missing item lands him in Elliott's cranky crosshairs.
04The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Painting Class
Pacific View's group activities give Charles the perfect opportunity to narrow down his list of suspects, but his chumminess raises concerns for Julie.
05Presents and Clear Danger
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.
06Our Man in Sacramento
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.
07From Russian Hill with Love
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.
08The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
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.
Cast.
Mary Elizabeth Ellis
Emily Nieuwendyk-Piñero
Lilah Richcreek Estrada
Julie Kovalenko
Mary Steenburgen
Mona Margadoff
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