The Best Episodes Directed By John Hoffman

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.7/10(185 votes)

   #1 - Nail in the Coffin

   S5:E19/9/2025

   While investigating Lester’s mysterious "accidental" death, the clues lure Charles, Oliver, and Mabel out of Manhattan — and straight into some dangerous new "old" territory.

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   9.7/10(186 votes)

   #2 - After You

   S5:E29/9/2025

   A look back at Lester's early days at the Arconia reveals how a young dreamer became a steadfast doorman — sacrificing his future to protect the residents from the building’s secrets.

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   9.6/10(106 votes)

   #3 - Gates of Heaven

   S4:E29/3/2024

   Mabel & Oliver begin investigating Arconia's West Tower and get trapped inside an ominous game. Meanwhile, Charles is visited by two individuals from his complex past.

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   9.3/10(115 votes)

   #4 - Once Upon a Time in the West

   S4:E18/27/2024

   Charles, Oliver & Mabel are whisked to Los Angeles where a legendary film studio intends to adapt their podcast. However, Hollywood's glitz is overshadowed by a stunning clue about Charles' stunt double & friend Sazz Pataki.

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   9.3/10(267 votes)

   #5 - Persons of Interest

   S2:E16/28/2022

   Welcome home, Arconiacs! Minutes after Season 1’s finale, Charles, Oliver and Mabel are now implicated in the murder of Board President, Bunny Folger. They must choose whether to lay low or risk their safety by catching the killer themselves.

   Director:John Hoffman

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   9.3/10(116 votes)

   #6 - The Show Must...

   S3:E18/8/2023

   Curtain up on Season 3! And Leading Man down! After Ben Glenroy's collapse on stage, Charles, Oliver & Mabel piece together the show’s first days with a suspicious cast & crew to determine if foul play was involved. Spoiler alert...

   Director:John Hoffman

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   9.2/10(274 votes)

   #7 - Framed

   S2:E26/28/2022

   A memorial for Bunny provides an opportunity for our trio to question their neighbors, while they also try to get rid of a very implicating piece of evidence. One of Bunny’s relatives makes an appearance and if you thought Bunny was a force, get ready...

   Director:John Hoffman

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   9.2/10(113 votes)

   #8 - The Beat Goes On

   S3:E28/8/2023

   Mabel, Oliver & Charles attend Ben’s lavish memorial full of fans and those with more dubious motives. As the actor's sudden death is mourned, Oliver works to revive his shaky Broadway show.

   Director:John Hoffman

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   8.6/10(5 votes)

   #9 - The Crosswalk

   S5:E41/18/2019

   Grace and Brianna clash at work as Grace faces a tough day. With Joan-Margaret's help, Frankie fights ageism. Peter's casting decision shocks Robert.

   Director:John Hoffman

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    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #10 - The Funky Walnut

    S6:E41/15/2020

    Robert and Sol grapple with a health scare, while Grace's bad knee sparks a new business idea. Coyote connects with Bud's ex-girlfriend.

    Director:John Hoffman

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