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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Nail in the Coffin
    9.6/10(192 votes)

    S5:E1

    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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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - My Best Friend's Wedding
    9.4/10(96 votes)

    S4:E10

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

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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Double Time
    9.3/10(152 votes)

    S1:E9

    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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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Open and Shut
    9.3/10(156 votes)

    S1:E10

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

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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - I Know Who Did It
    9.3/10(268 votes)

    S2:E10

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

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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Opening Night
    9.3/10(110 votes)

    S3:E10

    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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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Once Upon a Time in the West
    9.3/10(120 votes)

    S4:E1

    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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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Persons of Interest
    9.2/10(274 votes)

    S2:E1

    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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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Show Must...
    9.2/10(123 votes)

    S3:E1

    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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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - True Crime
    9.0/10(364 votes)

    S1:E1

    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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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Looking for a Plus-One
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S1:E7

    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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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - The Crosswalk
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    S5:E4

    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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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - The Funky Walnut
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    S6:E4

    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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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - The Expiration Date
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    S4:E4

    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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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - The Test
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    S2:E5

    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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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  16. undefined Season 68 Episode 1 - 92nd Academy Awards
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    S68:E1

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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - The Alert
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    S3:E8

    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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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Looking Top to Bottom
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    S2:E3

    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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    Writer:John Hoffman

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Looking for Home
    5.0/10(8 votes)

    S2:E10

    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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    Writer:John Hoffman

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John Hoffman Ratings Summary

"Nail in the Coffin" is the best rated episode written by John Hoffman. It scored 9.6/10 from 192 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on September 9, 2025. It is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "My Best Friend's Wedding".