Series synopsis
A Man on the Inside is an American comedy crime television series that premiered on Netflix on November 21, 2024. It was created by Michael Schur. It stars Ted Danson, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Lilah Richcreek Estrada and Stephanie Beatriz.
A retired professor with a knack for snooping gets a new lease on life when a private investigator recruits him to go undercover and crack a case.
Premise
A retired professor with a knack for snooping gets a new lease on life when a private investigator recruits him to go undercover and crack a case.
Premise: How he got here is kind of a mystery.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ted Danson as Charles Nieuwendyk
- Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Emily Nieuwendyk-Piñero
- Lilah Richcreek Estrada as Julie Kovalenko
- Stephanie Beatriz as Didi Santos Cordero
- Mary Steenburgen as Mona Margadoff
- Max Greenfield as Jack Berenger
- Gary Cole as Brad Vinick
- Eugene Cordero as Joel Piñero
Supporting cast
- Sally Struthers as Virginia Foldau
- Marc Evan Jackson as Evan Cubbler
- Kerry O'Malley as Megan Chagughlaight-Accourse
- Megan Amram as Jessica Lady
- Deuce Basco as Jace Nieuwendyk-Piñero
- Evan Gaustad as Steve Autumnal-Stojakovic
- Lincoln Lambert as Nico Nieuwendyk-Piñero
- Jimmy Walker Jr. as Roger Overnowt
- Wyatt Yang as Wyatt Nieuwendyk-Piñero
- Margaret Avery as Florence Joanne Whistbrook
- John Getz as Elliott Haverhill
- Susan Ruttan as Gladys Montrose
Guest cast
- Max Greenfield as Jack Berenger
- Gary Cole as Brad Vinick
- Eugene Cordero as Joel Piñero
- Sally Struthers as Virginia Foldau
- Marc Evan Jackson as Evan Cubbler
- Kerry O'Malley as Megan Chagughlaight-Accourse
- Megan Amram as Jessica Lady
- Deuce Basco as Jace Nieuwendyk-Piñero
- Evan Gaustad as Steve Autumnal-Stojakovic
- Lincoln Lambert as Nico Nieuwendyk-Piñero
- Jimmy Walker Jr. as Roger Overnowt
- Wyatt Yang as Wyatt Nieuwendyk-Piñero
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 21, 2024 | November 21, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 8 | November 20, 2025 | November 20, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tinker Tailor Older Spy Encouraged by his daughter to try something new, widower Charles Nieuwendyk answers an ad from a private eye seeking a mole at a retirement community. |
November 21, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Man Who Knew Too Much About Bridges Charles charms his fellow residents at happy hour while finding his footing as a sleuth. But will a mysterious warning end the case before it even begins? |
November 21, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Emily Always Rings Twice Charles has some explaining to do when Emily unexpectedly arrives in town — and another missing item lands him in Elliott's cranky crosshairs. |
November 21, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Orientation When a college president's secrets fall into the wrong hands, Charles poses as a visiting lecturer on campus to sniff out an anonymous blackmailer. |
November 20, 2025 |
| 2 |
Major Declaration While Julie enlists an unlikely expert to dig into new evidence, Charles finds himself on thin ice when his professional and personal lives intersect. |
November 20, 2025 |
| 3 |
Family Weekend A briefing with Brad turns into a chaotic brainstorming session. Emily gets called in as backup when her dad has lingering doubts about Mona. |
November 20, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 21, 2024 |
| Last aired | November 20, 2025 |
| Status | continue |