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The Best Episodes of Only Murders in the Building

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The Best Episodes of Only Murders in the Building

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

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  1. Background image for Gates of Heaven
    9.6/10(57 votes)

    #1 - Gates of Heaven

    S4:E2

    Mabel & Oliver begin investigating Arconia's West Tower and get trapped inside an ominous game. Meanwhile, Charles is visited by two individuals from his complex past.

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  2. Background image for Sitzprobe
    9.4/10(56 votes)

    #2 - Sitzprobe

    S3:E8

    On the day of the show’s most critical rehearsal, the pressure mounts. A familiar official returns to upend the case, Loretta’s complex past threatens to upend all else and Charles must finally sing his number without losing his marbles.

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  3. Background image for Thirty
    9.4/10(59 votes)

    #3 - Thirty

    S3:E9

    The trio have amassed a plethora (oh yes, a plethora) of clues, suspects & theories but find no concrete answers about Ben’s murder. They devise a peculiar method of throwing themselves into the actual case to recreate the final moments of Ben’s life.

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    Director:Cherien Dabis
    Writer:Elaine Ko
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    9.4/10(53 votes)

    #4 - Opening Night

    S3:E10

    Curtain call on Season 3! Charles, Mabel & Oliver race to entrap the killer on Opening Night. As the musical thrills its Broadway audience, the trio brave further twists & turns from behind, above and all around the stage.

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  5. Background image for Escape from Planet Klongo
    9.4/10(42 votes)

    #5 - Escape from Planet Klongo

    S4:E9

    Seeking a critical clue, Charles, Oliver & Mabel must infiltrate a film set to get the real "background" on why Sazz was killed.

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  6. Background image for My Best Friend's Wedding
    9.4/10(39 votes)

    #6 - My Best Friend's Wedding

    S4:E10

    The final answers to our season are revealed - but not before the trio faces mortal danger and an Arconia wedding.

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    9.3/10(55 votes)

    #7 - CoBro

    S3:E7

    Charles finds an unexpected source for a major clue. A Broadway icon comes knocking at Oliver’s door. And Mabel forms an alternate trio to pursue a lead that sheds light on Ben’s bro and CoBro history.

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  9. Background image for Two for the Road
    9.3/10(47 votes)

    #8 - Two for the Road

    S4:E3

    Charles, Oliver & Mabel begrudgingly pair off with new investigators... actors Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis & Eva Longoria.

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  10. Background image for Adaptation
    9.3/10(43 votes)

    #9 - Adaptation

    S4:E5

    The trio face off against a collection of individuals who deceive, manipulate, and threaten as second nature - a Hollywood cast & crew.

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  11. Background image for Blow-Up
    9.3/10(46 votes)

    #10 - Blow-Up

    S4:E6

    A documentary film is made by The Brothers Sisters.

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  12. Background image for Valley of the Dolls
    9.3/10(43 votes)

    #11 - Valley of the Dolls

    S4:E7

    Terrified by a threat inside the Arconia, the trio race out of the city. A member of Charles' family provides refuge and yet, this safe house proves to be anything but.

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    9.3/10(43 votes)

    #12 - Lifeboat

    S4:E8

    Charles, Oliver & Mabel combine forces with the film actors in an epic showdown against the Westies. You can't handle the truth.

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  14. Background image for The Show Must...
    9.2/10(64 votes)

    #13 - The Show Must...

    S3:E1

    Curtain up on Season 3! And Leading Man down! After Ben Glenroy's collapse on stage, Charles, Oliver & Mabel piece together the show’s first days with a suspicious cast & crew to determine if foul play was involved. Spoiler alert...

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  15. Background image for Grab Your Hankies
    9.2/10(59 votes)

    #14 - Grab Your Hankies

    S3:E3

    Oliver races to bring new life to his show as Mabel’s investigation into the actual murder collides with a surprising ally. Charles bonds with the cast, and Loretta proves her voice is invaluable.

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  16. Background image for The White Room
    9.2/10(58 votes)

    #15 - The White Room

    S3:E4

    Charles’s stage fright reaches unimaginable heights, involving a break from reality and multiple baby dolls. Mabel is confronted by a mysterious individual from her past with a pivotal proposal.

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  17. Background image for Once Upon a Time in the West
    9.2/10(66 votes)

    #16 - Once Upon a Time in the West

    S4:E1

    Charles, Oliver & Mabel are whisked to Los Angeles where a legendary film studio intends to adapt their podcast. However, Hollywood's glitz is overshadowed by a stunning clue about Charles' stunt double & friend Sazz Pataki.

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  18. Background image for The Stunt Man
    9.2/10(45 votes)

    #17 - The Stunt Man

    S4:E4

    Charles, Oliver & Mabel delve into the particular universe of stunt people. They encounter a suspect with an incredibly... familiar... face.

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  19. Background image for The Beat Goes On
    9.1/10(60 votes)

    #18 - The Beat Goes On

    S3:E2

    Mabel, Oliver & Charles attend Ben’s lavish memorial full of fans and those with more dubious motives. As the actor's sudden death is mourned, Oliver works to revive his shaky Broadway show.

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  20. Background image for Ah, Love!
    9.1/10(62 votes)

    #19 - Ah, Love!

    S3:E5

    Date night! New York proves itself both a jewel box and a fish tank of romance as Charles, Mabel & Oliver take their relationships to the next stage. And dating can reveal many hidden secrets, too...

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  21. Background image for Ghost Light
    9.1/10(58 votes)

    #20 - Ghost Light

    S3:E6

    All roads lead the trio back to the Goosebury Theater during a nerve-rattling thunderstorm. With Howard as their jittery guide, they track a legendary ghost who’s haunted the theater for generations. Boo.

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  22. Background image for I Know Who Did It
    8.9/10(5.3k votes)

    #21 - I Know Who Did It

    S2:E10

    One question remains: Who did it??? Oh, who are we kidding -- there's a few more questions raised, too.

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  23. Background image for Open and Shut
    8.8/10(5.7k votes)

    #22 - Open and Shut

    S1:E10

    In the season finale, the trio races toward a resolution while their own lives are put in danger.

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  24. Background image for The Boy from 6B
    8.6/10(7.2k votes)

    #23 - The Boy from 6B

    S1:E7

    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.

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  25. Background image for Double Time
    8.3/10(4.9k votes)

    #24 - Double Time

    S1:E9

    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.

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  26. Background image for Sparring Partners
    8.3/10(3.8k votes)

    #25 - Sparring Partners

    S2:E9

    Closing in on the killer, Mabel takes her investigative talents into the ring. Oliver and Charles duke it out over a birdcage only to end up confronting their deepest paternal struggles.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Gates of Heaven" is the best rated episode of "Only Murders in the Building". It scored 9.6/10 based on 57 votes. Directed by John Hoffman and written by Kristin Newman, it aired on 9/3/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sitzprobe".