History of A Man on the Inside in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 22, 2025

A Man on the Inside is an American comedy television series created by Michael Schur starring Ted Danson as a retiree who becomes an amateur private investigator. The show is based on the 2020 documentary film, The Mole Agent by Maite Alberdi.

1989: Field of Dreams Adaptation

In 1989, Michael Schur and Morgan Sackett had been adapting the 1989 film Field of Dreams for Peacock, before moving on to adapt The Mole Agent.

2020: Based on The Mole Agent

In 2020, the American comedy television series A Man on the Inside, created by Michael Schur and starring Ted Danson, was based on the 2020 documentary film The Mole Agent by Maite Alberdi.

March 2023: Danson to Star

In March 2023, it was announced that Ted Danson would star in A Man on the Inside.

February 2024: Cast Announcement

In February 2024, the rest of the cast was announced, and the series was titled A Classic Spy at the time.

November 21, 2024: Series Premiere

On November 21, 2024, A Man on the Inside premiered and received critical acclaim.

December 16, 2024: Renewal for Season 2

On December 16, 2024, it was announced that A Man on the Inside had been renewed for a second season.

2024: Top 10 Television Programs

In 2024, the first season of A Man on the Inside was recognized as one of the top 10 television programs of the year by the American Film Institute. Ted Danson was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his role in the first season.

March 2025: Mary Steenburgen Cast

In March 2025, it was announced that Ted Danson's real-life wife, Mary Steenburgen, was cast in a lead role for the second season of A Man on the Inside.

May 2025: Filming Begins for Season 2

In May 2025, filming for the second season of A Man on the Inside began, with first season cast members returning and Mary Steenburgen joining the cast.