The Residence
132 rooms. 157 suspects. One dead body. One wildly eccentric detective. One disastrous State Dinner. 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.
- Metascore67
- 2025-2025
- 1 season
- Netflix
- Comedy, Suspense, Drama
- TV-MA
132 rooms. 157 suspects. One dead body. One wildly eccentric detective. One disastrous State Dinner. 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.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
The Fall of the House of Usher
Thu, Mar 20, 2025 51 mins
At a Congressional hearing, the story of a mysterious White House death begins to unfold--as does the brilliant detective hired to crack the case.
Episode 2
Dial M for Murder
Thu, Mar 20, 2025 50 mins
From celebrities and Cabinet members to plumbers and pastry chefs, everyone is in the hot seat as Cordelia conducts interviews.
Episode 3
Knives Out
Thu, Mar 20, 2025 51 mins
Simmering conflicts in the White House kitchen offer Cordelia a delicious opportunity to uncover clues.
Episode 4
The Last of Sheila
Thu, Mar 20, 2025 54 mins
Irrepressible butler Sheila has risen from the Waffle House to the White House, but her misbehavior at the state dinner arouses Cordelia's suspicions.
Episode 5
The Trouble with Harry
Thu, Mar 20, 2025 47 mins
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.
Episode 6
The Third Man
Thu, Mar 20, 2025 53 mins
As dawn breaks, Cordelia faces pressure to end the residence's lockdown. Meanwhile, in the present day, a fresh testimony upends the Senate hearing.
Episode 7
The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb
Thu, Mar 20, 2025 67 mins
Elsyie, a housekeeper, is the most-liked employee in the residence. But Cordelia suspects there's more to her than meets the eye.
Episode 8
The Mystery of the Yellow Room
Thu, Mar 20, 2025 87 mins
As the clock ticks down on her investigation, Cordelia is ready to reveal the murderer in the residence--even if she must do so on the fly.
