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The Best Episodes of The Residence

Every episode of The Residence ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Residence!

Best episode
S1E8 The Mystery of the Yellow Room
8.11,669 votes
Worst episode
S1E3 Knives Out
7.51,636 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.7avg
Binge time
7h 44m
8 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Residence Season 1 Episode 8 - The Mystery of the Yellow Room
    8.1/10(1669 votes)

    S1:E8

    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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  2. The Residence Season 1 Episode 6 - The Third Man
    7.9/10(1516 votes)

    S1:E6

    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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  3. The Residence Season 1 Episode 7 - The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb
    7.9/10(1460 votes)

    S1:E7

    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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  4. The Residence Season 1 Episode 5 - The Trouble with Harry
    7.6/10(1506 votes)

    S1:E5

    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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  5. The Residence Season 1 Episode 4 - The Last of Sheila
    7.6/10(1588 votes)

    S1:E4

    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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  6. The Residence Season 1 Episode 2 - Dial M for Murder
    7.6/10(1778 votes)

    S1:E2

    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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  7. The Residence Season 1 Episode 1 - The Fall of the House of Usher
    7.6/10(2236 votes)

    S1:E1

    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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  8. The Residence Season 1 Episode 3 - Knives Out
    7.5/10(1636 votes)

    S1:E3

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"The Mystery of the Yellow Room" is the best rated episode of The Residence. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,669 votes. Directed by Jaffar Mahmood and written by Paul William Davies, it aired on March 20, 2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Third Man".

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