What to Expect from Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 5: Tongue Tied

Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 5, “Tongue Tied,” finds our trio planning out their next move now that their new podcasting company, Wondify, is preventing them from mentioning the billionaire trio in their podcast.

It’s a tough hurdle to overcome, but Charles, Oliver, and Mabel have faced worse. The billionaire trio may have won that battle, but the investigation is far from over.

Based on the photos, it looks like our trio is turning to an old friend for help: Detective Williams. Aside from cracking some jokes at our trio’s expense, she’s sure to have some ideas on where the investigation should go next.

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5 Episode 5 STEVE MARTIN, DA’VINE JOY RANDOLPH, SELENA GOMEZ — ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING – “Tongue Tied” – Disney/Patrick Harbron. STEVE MARTIN, DA’VINE JOY RANDOLPH, SELENA GOMEZ

Meanwhile, Howard is helping his new best friend, L.E.S.T.R., get into the swing of things at the Arconia, much to the dismay of some of the residents and the building’s staff.

Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.

Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 5 Details

Title: “Tongue Tied”
Air Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Network: Hulu
Writer: JJ Philbin
Directors: Shari Berman and Robert Pulcini

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5 Episode 5 KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY, STEVE MARTIN — ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING – “Tongue Tied” – Disney/Patrick Harbron. KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY, STEVE MARTIN

How to Watch Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 5

Streaming: Available on Hulu

Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 5 Description

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.

Guest Stars & Returning Characters

Main Cast: Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez
Guest Stars: Téa Leoni and Keegan-Michael Key
Notable Returns: Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Richard Kind

Photos

Check out the photos from Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 5:

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5 Episode 5 STEVE MARTIN — ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING – “Tongue Tied” – Disney/Patrick Harbron.

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5 Episode 5 JERMAINE FOWLER — ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING – “Tongue Tied” – Disney/Patrick Harbron. JERMAINE FOWLER

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5 Episode 5 MICHAEL CYRIL CREIGHTON — ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING – “Tongue Tied” – Disney/Patrick Harbron. MICHAEL CYRIL CREIGHTON

What are your hopes for this episode of Only Murders in the Building? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and be sure to catch up with our review of Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 4, “Dirty Birds,” right here.

New episodes of Only Murders in the Building air Tuesdays on Hulu.

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