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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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Only Murders in the Building — Season 5

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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
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Augusta Z @Augie243 1d I enjoyed it but just feel it’s running on empty and they’re shoehorning people in to the detriment of the show. See more Trisha B @trishabar 5d As much as I enjoy this show, I do wonder how much longer they can keep this going. I do think they're running on empty now. See more Dovid C @DaveCob613 Aug 24 The writing is as good as ever in this season. And once again this shows brilliance blows my mind. See more Crystal C @CharlieCrys Aug 19 Nice that it's short episodes of around 30 mins plus and the 3 main characters are working well together. Enjoying it! See more Jacquelyn L @RT567909204211 Aug 18 What a great comfort show. See more Raquel E @raquelea Aug 13 Another entertaining mystery that keeps the formula fresh by allowing the investigation to genuinely challenge the trio. The killer was difficult to predict but still satisfying once revealed, and I loved that the victim had more agency in his own story. The season also uses its larger-than-life characters to reflect some very real concerns about wealth and power, with great performances behind them. The mafia storyline and some of the broader comedy didn’t work as well for me, but the mystery, social commentary, and trio remain strong. See more Read all reviews
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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
Comedy, Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 9, 2025
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