The Best Episodes Written By Ben Smith

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.6/10(191 votes)

   #1 - 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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   9.4/10(96 votes)

   #2 - Escape from Planet Klongo

   S4:E910/22/2024

   Seeking a critical clue, Charles, Oliver & Mabel must infiltrate a film set to get the real "background" on why Sazz was killed.

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   9.3/10(267 votes)

   #3 - Performance Review

   S2:E67/26/2022

   Charles, Oliver and Mabel collide with their podcasting mentor-turned-competitor, Cinda Canning. Subsequently, a key clue requires the trio to orchestrate a classic stakeout — Brazzos-style. New York has never been more glittering.

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   9.3/10(256 votes)

   #4 - The Last Day of Bunny Folger

   S2:E37/5/2022

   A foul-mouthed parrot becomes a critical window into Bunny Folger’s last day on Earth. Some of the individuals with whom Bunny crossed paths will surprise both you and our trio... Along the way, a reveal deepens our trio's need to solve Bunny's case.

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   9.3/10(110 votes)

   #5 - Opening Night

   S3:E1010/3/2023

   Curtain call on Season 3! Charles, Mabel & Oliver race to entrap the killer on Opening Night. As the musical thrills its Broadway audience, the trio brave further twists & turns from behind, above and all around the stage.

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   9.3/10(101 votes)

   #6 - Two for the Road

   S4:E39/10/2024

   Charles, Oliver & Mabel begrudgingly pair off with new investigators... actors Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis & Eva Longoria.

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   9.3/10(89 votes)

   #7 - The House Always...

   S5:E1010/28/2025

   With the clock ticking, the trio doubles down to bring "new" and "old" forces together to bring down a killer — ending in one explosive showdown and the reveals they've been chasing all season.

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   9.1/10(120 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.

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   9.1/10(180 votes)

   #9 - How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?

   S1:E38/31/2021

   Oliver employs his theater director skills to analyze the case. Charles & Mabel question an obsessive cat lover.

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    7.8/10(61 votes)

    #10 - Chapter Five: Do Your Job

    S1:E54/22/2018

    Barry looks to hit the reset button with Sally, and finds himself paired with a reckless acquaintance named Taylor.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - The Minutes

    S1:E194/8/2014

    After Kate saves Diane from choking, she takes over the PTA and finds it harder to navigate than she thought. When faced with blackmail, she turns to Diane to make sure “it’s handled.” Meanwhile, Pete and Jackie confront their former neighbors after they forbid their son to go to the school dance with Hillary, and Warren tries to get Vanessa Hudgens to be his date.

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    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #12 - More of a Cat Person

    S3:E43/29/2019

    Joel's feeling pressured to join the undead club. Meanwhile, Ramona wants Eric, the FBI wants answers, and poor Mr. Ball Legs wants some attention.

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    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Going Pre-med

    S2:E53/23/2018

    A snarky online review comes back to haunt Joel. Meanwhile, Sheila's new friendship proves problematic, and Abby leans into her new persona.

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