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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. Discover the Best Episodes of Only Murders in the Building Season 5!

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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
    Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 1 - Nail in the Coffin
    8.0/10(2415 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
    8.5/10(2505 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
    7.9/10(2125 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
    7.9/10(1960 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 5 Episode 5 - Tongue Tied
    7.7/10(1819 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 6 - Flatbush
    7.5/10(1762 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 7 - Silver Alert
    7.4/10(1736 votes)

    #7 - 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:Peter Swanson, Taylor Cox

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  8. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 8 - Cuckoo Chicks
    7.8/10(1623 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 9 - LESTR
    7.5/10(1540 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 10 - The House Always...
    7.8/10(1603 votes)

    #10 - 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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Nail in the Coffin" is the best rated episode of "Only Murders in the Building" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 2415 votes. Directed by John Hoffman and written by John Hoffman, Taylor Cox, it aired on 9/9/2025. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "After You".