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Season 5 – Only Murders in the Building

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Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth. Perhaps even more explosive are the lies they tell one another. Soon, the endangered trio comes to realize a killer might be living among them as they race to decipher the mounting clues before it's too late.

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Critics Consensus

Putting the very fate of the Arconia on the line, Only Murders in the Building's fifth season goes back to the series' fundamentals — its core trio — and reaffirms that their charm hasn't waned one bit.

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Clarisse Loughrey Flicks (AU, NZ, UK) Jan 8
It’s a more canny show than we give it credit for, considering it was first birthed out of the craze for true crime podcasts (there’s talk this time of how everyone’s pivoting to video). Go to Full Review Ed Power Daily Telegraph (UK) Sep 11
Yet far from turning stale, this is one of the strongest series yet, largely because show runners Martin and John Hoffmann lean further into the murder-mystery side of things with deadly intent. Go to Full Review G. Allen Johnson San Francisco Chronicle Sep 10
3/4
The series likely will never reach the heights of the Broadway-set Season 3, which introduced Streep to the main cast. This season, like last year’s Hollywood-set Season 4, operates more like comfort food. Go to Full Review Julia Swift My Champlain Valley Apr 12
6/10
This season skates around attacking something with real depth. We are getting to the point where I am not sure we need further seasons. I would hope in future seasons they cut down on guest stars and focus on one person. Go to Full Review Tara Ariano Cracked Mar 7
C
One wonders if the reality encroaching on the aging characters reflects the reality behind the scenes at the show’s production, and the necessity for an exit strategy. Go to Full Review James Croot The Post NZ Jan 1
A series built on chemistry and charm, Only Murders is showing no signs of running out of either, Waltz and Zellweger’s addition injecting a fresh shot of menace and brio to an already impressive ensemble of characters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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VALENTINA P @RT45909350 Apr 24 Only Murders in the Building is a comedy-mystery series that perfectly balances comedy and suspense with every case the main characters, Oliver, Charles and Mabel, solve per season. To my point of view, the 5ft season wasn't an exception of all these, despite starting off with a plot that, I personally found predictable, it ended up with a plot twist that I never expected hooking me even more into the series. The characters are amusing and every one of them has their own touch, one thing that I will complain is Charles character, I personally found him obnoxious across the season. Aside from that, many of the scenes related to the main murder case and the past they show about the victim was very emotive and involved characters from past seasons who weren't just "thrown into" the plot, they all connected coherently into the plot, the same with the new characters involved. FInally, I would recommend it because it is an easy to watch and engaging series. See more Ma'ark T @RT57514104 Apr 7 Only Murders in the Building Season 5 falls into the category of comfort viewing now. It's really easy and enjoyable to watch, but I am not enraptured by it. Still a great murder mystery series. See more Tom F @RT55173143 Mar 27 Still worth watching, but if it stops now I’d be fine with that. See more Kyler H @Kylerherrin41124 Mar 18 Only Murders in the Building Season 5 feels like the weakest in the series, with a less engaging mystery and slower pacing that doesn’t quite match the sharp writing and charm of earlier seasons. See more Juliett A @julietta Mar 11 There’s a maturity this season that hits differently. See more joaquin b @joaquinb1 Feb 22 The mystery pulled me in instantly. See more Read all reviews
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Steve Martin

Creator

John Hoffman

Creator

Steve Martin

Charles-Haden Savage

Martin Short

Oliver Putnam

Selena Gomez

Mabel Mora

Michael Cyril Creighton

Howard Morris

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 9, 2025 Nail in the Coffin While investigating Lester's mysterious and accidental death, the clues lure Charles, Oliver and Mabel out of Manhattan and straight into some dangerous new, old territory. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 9, 2025 After You A look back at Lester's early days at the Arconia reveals how a young dreamer became a steadfast doorman, sacrificing his future to protect the residents from the building's secrets. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 8, 2025 Rigor The trio stumbles upon a crucial piece of evidence and promptly compromises it; with time running out, they scramble to solve the mystery before the police close in on them. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 16, 2025 Dirty Birds Snooping goes sideways when three billionaire suspects catch the trio and invite themselves over for an evening at Oliver's. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 23, 2025 Tongue Tied Thwarted in their investigative podcast plans, Mabel and Oliver look for help from the Arconia support staff; Charles dines with another suspect and gets caught up in catching more than he bargained for. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 30, 2025 Flatbush The investigation takes Oliver and Loretta back to the streets of his childhood, where buried memories surface and secrets about Lester and Nicky's widows emerge; Mabel and Charles follow leads after a break-in. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 7, 2025 Silver Alert The mayor warns the trio about the billionaires, sending them to investigate further at a villainous lair upstate. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 13, 2025 Cuckoo Chicks Mabel gathers a ragtag group to crash an exclusive ladies night; while trying to save the Arconia from being sold, Charles and Oliver accidentally end up in couples' therapy. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 21, 2025 LESTR The Arconia hosts a final party as residents learn a killer may remain in the building; an irritating robot potentially holds more secrets than expected. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 27, 2025 The House Always... With the clock ticking, the trio doubles down to bring new and old forces together to bring down a killer, ending in one explosive showdown and the reveals they've been chasing. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Steve Martin, John Hoffman
Executive Producer
Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Jamie Babbitt, Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, Steve Martin, John Hoffman
Screenwriter
Ben Smith
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy, Drama, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 9, 2025