The Best Episodes of The Residence Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   5.5/10(2152 votes)

   #1 - The Fall of the House of Usher

   S1:E13/20/2025

   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.

   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Paul William Davies

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   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Paul William Davies
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   5.7/10(1718 votes)

   #2 - Dial M for Murder

   S1:E23/20/2025

   From celebrities and Cabinet members to plumbers and pastry chefs, everyone is in the hot seat as Cordelia conducts interviews.

   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Paul William Davies

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   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Paul William Davies
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   5.5/10(1574 votes)

   #3 - Knives Out

   S1:E33/20/2025

   Simmering conflicts in the White House kitchen offer Cordelia a delicious opportunity to uncover clues.

   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Paul William Davies

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   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Paul William Davies
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   5.4/10(1526 votes)

   #4 - The Last of Sheila

   S1:E43/20/2025

   Irrepressible butler Sheila has risen from Waffle House to the White House. But her misbehavior at the state dinner arouses Cordelia's suspicions.

   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Paul William Davies

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   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Paul William Davies
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   5.2/10(1445 votes)

   #5 - The Trouble with Harry

   S1:E53/20/2025

   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.

   Director:Jaffar Mahmood

   Writer:Paul William Davies

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   Director:Jaffar Mahmood

   Writer:Paul William Davies
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   5.6/10(1455 votes)

   #6 - The Third Man

   S1:E63/20/2025

   As dawn breaks, Cordelia faces pressure to end the residence's lockdown. Meanwhile, in the present day, a fresh testimony upends the Senate hearing.

   Director:Jaffar Mahmood

   Writer:Paul William Davies

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   Director:Jaffar Mahmood

   Writer:Paul William Davies
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7. 

   5.6/10(1402 votes)

   #7 - The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb

   S1:E73/20/2025

   Elsyie, a housekeeper, is the most-liked employee in the residence. But Cordelia suspects there's more to her than meets the eye.

   Director:Jaffar Mahmood

   Writer:Paul William Davies

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   Director:Jaffar Mahmood

   Writer:Paul William Davies
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   5.4/10(1608 votes)

   #8 - The Mystery of the Yellow Room

   S1:E83/20/2025

   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.

   Director:Jaffar Mahmood

   Writer:Paul William Davies

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   Director:Jaffar Mahmood

   Writer:Paul William Davies