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The Best Episodes of 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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 1 - Nail in the Coffin
    9.7/10(185 votes)

    #1 - Nail in the Coffin

    S5:E1

    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.

    Director:John Hoffman
    Writers:John Hoffman, Taylor Cox

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  2. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 2 - After You
    9.7/10(186 votes)

    #2 - After You

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:John Hoffman
    Writers:Ben Smith, Ella Robinson Brooks

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  3. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 3 - Rigor
    9.7/10(183 votes)

    #3 - Rigor

    S5:E3

    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.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Max Searle

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  4. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 4 - Dirty Birds
    9.7/10(183 votes)

    #4 - Dirty Birds

    S5:E4

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

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Kristin Newman

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  5. Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Episode 2 - Gates of Heaven
    9.6/10(106 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:John Hoffman
    Writer:Kristin Newman

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  6. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 5 - Tongue Tied
    9.6/10(155 votes)

    #6 - Tongue Tied

    S5:E5

    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.

    Directors:Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
    Writer:J. J. Philbin

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  7. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 6 - Flatbush
    9.6/10(142 votes)

    #7 - Flatbush

    S5:E6

    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.

    Directors:Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
    Writers:Jake Schnesel, John Enbom

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  8. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 7 - Silver Alert
    9.6/10(129 votes)

    #8 - Silver Alert

    S5:E7

    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.

    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writers:Pete Swanson, Taylor Cox

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  9. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 8 - Cuckoo Chicks
    9.6/10(112 votes)

    #9 - Cuckoo Chicks

    S5:E8

    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.

    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writers:Kristin Newman, McKenna Thurber

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  10. Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Episode 8 - Sitzprobe
    9.5/10(106 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Directors:Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
    Writers:Pete Swanson, Siena Streiber

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  11. Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Episode 9 - Escape from Planet Klongo
    9.5/10(91 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writers:Ben Smith, Alex Bigelow

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  12. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 9 - LESTR
    9.5/10(96 votes)

    #12 - LESTR

    S5:E9

    Told through the lens of one annoying robot who may hold the keys to more secrets than anyone realized — the Arconia throws one last party as the residents discover that a killer may still be in their building.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writers:Alex Bigelow, Max Searle

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  13. Only Murders in the Building Season 1 Episode 9 - Double Time
    9.4/10(146 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writers:John Hoffman, Kristin Newman

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  14. Only Murders in the Building Season 1 Episode 10 - Open and Shut
    9.4/10(150 votes)

    #14 - Open and Shut

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writers:John Hoffman, Rachel Burger

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  15. Only Murders in the Building Season 2 Episode 10 - I Know Who Did It
    9.4/10(262 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writers:John Hoffman, Rob Turbovsky, Matteo Borghese

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  16. Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Episode 9 - Thirty
    9.4/10(110 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Cherien Dabis
    Writer:Elaine Ko

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  17. Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Episode 10 - Opening Night
    9.4/10(105 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writers:John Hoffman, Ben Smith

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  18. Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Episode 4 - The Stunt Man
    9.4/10(93 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Madeleine George

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  19. Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Episode 5 - Adaptation
    9.4/10(91 votes)

    #19 - Adaptation

    S4:E5

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

    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writers:J. J. Philbin, Ella Robinson Brooks

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  20. Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Episode 7 - Valley of the Dolls
    9.4/10(92 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Directors:Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
    Writers:Rob Turbovsky, Matteo Borghese

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  21. Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Episode 10 - My Best Friend's Wedding
    9.4/10(91 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writers:John Hoffman, J. J. Philbin

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  22. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 10 - The House Always...
    9.4/10(84 votes)

    #22 - The House Always...

    S5:E10

    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 all season.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writers:Ben Smith, J. J. Philbin

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  23. Only Murders in the Building Season 1 Episode 7 - The Boy from 6B
    9.3/10(160 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.

    Director:Cherien Dabis
    Writers:Stephen Markley, Ben Philippe

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  24. Only Murders in the Building Season 1 Episode 8 - Fan Fiction
    9.3/10(149 votes)

    #24 - Fan Fiction

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Cherien Dabis
    Writers:Rob Turbovsky, Matteo Borghese

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  25. Only Murders in the Building Season 2 Episode 1 - Persons of Interest
    9.3/10(267 votes)

    #25 - Persons of Interest

    S2:E1

    Welcome home, Arconiacs! Minutes after Season 1’s finale, Charles, Oliver and Mabel are now implicated in the murder of Board President, Bunny Folger. They must choose whether to lay low or risk their safety by catching the killer themselves.

    Directors:John Hoffman, Jesse Peretz
    Writers:John Hoffman, Noah Levine

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Best Episodes Summary

"Nail in the Coffin" is the best rated episode of "Only Murders in the Building". It scored 9.7/10 based on 185 votes. Directed by John Hoffman and written by John Hoffman, Taylor Cox, it aired on 9/9/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "After You".