The BEST episodes of Only Murders in the Building season 5

Every episode of Only Murders in the Building season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Only Murders in the Building season 5!

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

Last Updated: 10/7/2025Network: HuluStatus: Continuing
Silver Alert
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8.00
1 votes

#1 - Silver Alert

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/7/2025

The mayor warns the trio about the billionaires, sending them to investigate further at a villainous lair upstate — as Oliver boots it in an attempted escape.

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After You
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7.76
570 votes

#2 - After You

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/9/2025

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.

Directors: John Hoffman
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Nail in the Coffin
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7.65
592 votes

#3 - Nail in the Coffin

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2025

While investigating Lester's mysterious "accidental" death, the clues lure Charles, Oliver and Mabel out of Manhattan — and straight into some dangerous new "old" territory.

Directors: John Hoffman
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Rigor
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7.64
521 votes

#4 - Rigor

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/9/2025

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.

Directors: Chris Koch
Writer: Max Searle
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Dirty Birds
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7.64
483 votes

#5 - Dirty Birds

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/16/2025

Snooping goes sideways when three billionaire suspects catch the trio and invite themselves over for an evening at Oliver's.

Directors: Chris Koch
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Tongue Tied
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7.44
450 votes

#6 - Tongue Tied

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/23/2025

Thwarted in their investigative podcast plans, Mabel and Oliver look for help from the Arconia support staff — as Charles dines with another suspect and gets caught up in "catching" more than he bargained for.

Writer: J.J. Philbin
Flatbush
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7.28
373 votes

#7 - Flatbush

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/30/2025

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.