What to Expect from Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episodes 1-3: A New Case Awaits Our Trio
Our trio are back and are ready to take a swing at solving yet another murder. This season, the victim is none other than the Arconia’s beloved doorman, Lester.
Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 1, “Nail in the Coffin,” kicks off the three-episode premiere. During it, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel begin to piece together clues about what happened to Lester, even after the police rule his death an accident.
They aren’t willing to write off Lester’s death that quickly, especially once they start looking into Lester’s life a bit more closely.

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 Episodes 1-3 Details
- Season 5 Episode 1: “Nail in the Coffin”
- Season 5 Episode 2: “After You”
- Season 5 Episode 3: “Rigor”
- Air Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
- Network: Hulu

How to Watch Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episodes 1-3
- Streaming: Hulu
Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episodes 1-3 Descriptions
Season 5 Episode 1: 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.
Season 5 Episode 2: 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.
Season 5 Episode 3: 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
Guest Stars & Returning Characters
- Main Cast: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez
- Guest Stars: Téa Leoni, Keegan-Michael Key, Bobby Cannavale, Beanie Feldstein, Dianne Wiest, Renée Zellweger, Logan Lerman, and Christoph Waltz
- Notable Returns: Nathan Lane
Promo & Photos
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What Happened on the Previous Episode?
Previously on Only Murders in the Building, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel solved Sazz’s murder. Jan helped save Mabel from Sazz’s killer — the dorky writer, Marshall, who had a darker side that no one saw coming.
Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Episode 10, “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” ended with Oliver and Loretta getting married at the Arconia. It’s was a sweet note to end the season on, but naturally the show had to throw one final twist our way by revealing that yet another person had died in the building: Lester.
What are your hopes for the premiere of Only Murders in the Building Season 5? 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 4 Episode 10, “My Best Friend’s Wedding.”
Only Murders in the Building Season 5 premieres on Tuesday, September 9 on Hulu.
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