‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 5 Debuts with Triple-Episode Premiere

A brand-new season of the hit murder-mystery series “Only Murders in the Building” premiered on Hulu and Disney+ on September 9, with the first three episodes of Season 5 available immediately. The comedy-podcast trio reconvenes at the storied Arconia to investigate the suspicious death of doorman Lester.

The fifth season picks up as Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) refuse to believe Lester’s demise was accidental, plunging them into a sprawling whodunit that entwines New York’s old-guard mob families with its latest billionaires.

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Season 5 returns to the Arconia’s internal mysteries, spotlighting the building itself and its staff after guest locations dominated recent installments. Co-creator John Hoffman says the new plot “dips our toe into a New York City ripped from the headlines,” honoring the legacy of the Arconia’s veteran doorman while unveiling a conspiracy far beyond its fountain courtyard.

Premiere Details

  • Launch date: September 9, 2025
  • Platform: Hulu (U.S.) and Disney+ (international)
  • Initial drop: Episodes 1-3 (“Nail in the Coffin,” “After You,” “Rigor”)
  • Weekly schedule: Subsequent episodes arrive Tuesdays at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET

Cast and Guest Stars

Alongside the core trio, Season 5 introduces high-profile faces including Christoph Waltz, Bobby Cannavale, Téa Leoni, Renée Zellweger, Keegan-Michael Key, Beanie Feldstein, and Jermaine Fowler. Teddy Coluca’s doorman, Lester, and his mysterious ties to tenant secrets propel the narrative.

What to Expect

Following the triple premiere, Charles, Oliver and Mabel will unravel clandestine poker games, severed warnings, and concealed fortunes. Each weekly installment promises fresh leads and red herrings as they race to expose the killer before law enforcement closes in.

Full Release Schedule

  • Sept. 9: Episodes 1-3
  • Sept. 16: Episode 4 “Dirty Birds”
  • Sept. 23: Episode 5 “Tongue Tied”
  • Sept. 30: Episode 6 “Flatbrush”
  • Oct. 7: Episode 7 “Silver Alert”
  • Oct. 14: Episode 8 “Cuckoo Chicks”
  • Oct. 21: Episode 9 “LESTR”
  • Oct. 28: Episode 10 (Finale)

Fans can stream the new season now and follow the weekly rollout through October’s finale.