The Best Episodes Written By John Hoffman

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.7/10(170 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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   9.4/10(134 votes)

   #2 - Open and Shut

   S1:E1010/19/2021

   In the season finale, the trio races toward a resolution while their own lives are put in danger.

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   9.4/10(245 votes)

   #3 - I Know Who Did It

   S2:E108/23/2022

   One question remains: Who did it??? Oh, who are we kidding -- there's a few more questions raised, too.

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   9.4/10(89 votes)

   #4 - 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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   9.4/10(74 votes)

   #5 - My Best Friend's Wedding

   S4:E1010/29/2024

   The final answers to our season are revealed - but not before the trio faces mortal danger and an Arconia wedding.

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   9.3/10(130 votes)

   #6 - Double Time

   S1:E910/12/2021

   With the residents growing upset at the building’s negative publicity, the trio faces a revolt. Charles is visited by an old colleague who sheds light on his past.

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   9.3/10(250 votes)

   #7 - 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.

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   9.2/10(100 votes)

   #8 - 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...

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   9.2/10(100 votes)

   #9 - 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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    9.0/10(340 votes)

    #10 - True Crime

    S1:E18/31/2021

    Upper West Side neighbors Charles, Oliver & Mabel bond over a shared love of true crime. When a fellow resident dies in their building, the trio determine to solve the mystery and record an accompanying podcast.

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    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Looking for a Plus-One

    S1:E73/2/2014

    Patrick is nervous about Richie meeting his family at his sister's wedding. Unsure of himself, Agustín pulls out of an art exhibition and fights with Frank, while Dom ignores Lynn's advice as they prepare for the restaurant pop-up. opening.

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    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #14 - The Expiration Date

    S4:E41/19/2018

    Grace fears her relationship has reached its expiration date. Frankie faces an existential crisis when she learns she's been declared legally dead.

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    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #15 - The Test

    S2:E55/6/2016

    Frankie has difficulty passing the test to renew her driver's license. Grace attempts to amp up her social life by reconnecting with old friends.

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    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #16 - 92nd Academy Awards

    S68:E12/9/2020

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    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #17 - The Alert

    S3:E83/24/2017

    Grace and Frankie launch their business, and Bud brings gifts they're reluctant to accept. Sol is upset that Bud wants to fire a longtime employee.

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    6.2/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Looking Top to Bottom

    S2:E31/25/2015

    Patrick gets ready for his first official overnight stay with Kevin. Kevin does not want Patrick's friends to know they are seeing one another. Agustin goes to see Richie to sort things out.

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    5.0/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Looking for Home

    S2:E103/22/2015

    In the season two finale, Patrick makes a discovery that leads him to question what he wants in a relationship. Malik encourages Dom to try to patch things up with Doris. Agustin's nerves come out at the shelter's mural-unveiling event.

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