Storyline
Discover the story behind the screen.
A brilliant, eccentric detective must solve a murder in the White House residence — where the staff and guests at a state dinner are all suspects.
Top Billed Cast
Uzo Aduba
Cordelia Cupp
Giancarlo Esposito
A.B. Wynter
Molly Griggs
Lilly Schumacher
Ken Marino
Harry Hollinger
Randall Park
Edwin Park
Susan Kelechi Watson
Jasmine Haney
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Larry Dokes
Jason Lee
Tripp Morgan
Edwina Findley
Sheila Cannon
Al Mitchell
Rollie Bridgewater
Dan Perrault
Colin Trask
Bronson Pinchot
Didier Gotthard
Julieth Restrepo
Elsyie Chayle
Mel Rodriguez
Bruce Geller
Episodes
Episode 1 · The Fall of the House of Usher
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.
Episode 2 · Dial M for Murder
From celebrities and Cabinet members to plumbers and pastry chefs, everyone is in the hot seat as Cordelia conducts interviews.
Episode 3 · Knives Out
Simmering conflicts in the White House kitchen offer Cordelia a delicious opportunity to uncover clues.
Episode 4 · The Last of Sheila
Irrepressible butler Sheila has risen from Waffle House to the White House. But her misbehavior at the state dinner arouses Cordelia's suspicions.
Episode 5 · The Trouble with Harry
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.
Episode 6 · The Third Man
As dawn breaks, Cordelia faces pressure to end the residence's lockdown. Meanwhile, in the present day, a fresh testimony upends the Senate hearing.
Episode 7 · The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb
Elsyie, a housekeeper, is the most-liked employee in the residence. But Cordelia suspects there's more to her than meets the eye.
Episode 8 · The Mystery of the Yellow Room
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.
