The BEST episodes of Only Murders in the Building season 1

Every episode of Only Murders in the Building season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Only Murders in the Building season 1!

Three strangers who share an obsession with true crime suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.

Last Updated: 5/6/2024Network: HuluStatus: Continuing
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Open and Shut
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8.13
1780 votes

#1 - Open and Shut

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/19/2021

The trio races toward a resolution while their own lives are put in danger.

Directors: Jamie Babbit
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Fan Fiction
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7.78
1710 votes

#2 - Fan Fiction

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/5/2021

Hitting a dead end, the group calls for reinforcements in the form of their podcast’s Superfans.

Directors: Cherien Dabis
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Double Time
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7.77
1760 votes

#3 - Double Time

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/12/2021

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.

Directors: Jamie Babbit
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The Boy from 6B
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7.77
1812 votes

#4 - The Boy from 6B

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/28/2021

With the investigation scratching at a web of old crimes originating inside the building, a mysterious young man turns the tables to spy on Charles, Oliver & Mabel.

Directors: Cherien Dabis
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The Sting
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7.60
1894 votes

#5 - The Sting

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/7/2021

Believing the murderer might be a famous resident whom is difficult to access, the group seeks advice from a renowned podcasting host.

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Twist
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7.52
1823 votes

#6 - Twist

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/14/2021

Mabel slips away on a solo mission tracking the victim’s final days. Suspicious, Charles & Oliver follow her.

Directors: Don Scardino
Writer: Thembi Banks
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To Protect and Serve
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7.49
1790 votes

#7 - To Protect and Serve

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/21/2021

Mabel brings her new friends (and an old one) to her childhood home to meet her mother. Meanwhile, Detective Williams starts to have her own doubts about the case as she prepares for motherhood.

Directors: Don Scardino
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How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?
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7.44
2022 votes

#8 - How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/31/2021

Oliver employs his theater director skills to analyze the case. Charles & Mabel question an obsessive cat lover.

Writer: Ben Smith
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Who Is Tim Kono?
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7.40
2278 votes

#9 - Who Is Tim Kono?

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/31/2021

The group begins researching the victim. Meanwhile, Mabel’s secretive past starts to be unraveled.

Directors: Jamie Babbit
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True Crime
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7.38
2619 votes

#10 - True Crime

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/31/2021

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.

Directors: Jamie Babbit
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