Only Murders in the Building

10 Best Episodes of Only Murders in the Building

Three strangers who share an obsession with true crime suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.

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#1 - I Know Who Did It (Season 2 - Episode 10)

One question remains: Who did it??? Oh, who are we kidding -- there's a few more questions raised, too.

The episode was rated 8.21 from 1197 votes.

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#2 - Open and Shut (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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

The episode was rated 8.15 from 1559 votes.

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#3 - Sparring Partners (Season 2 - Episode 9)

Closing in on the killer, Mabel takes her investigative talents into the ring. Oliver and Charles duke it out over a birdcage only to end up confronting their deepest paternal struggles.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 1162 votes.

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#4 - Double Time (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 1544 votes.

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#5 - Here's Looking at You (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Charles, Oliver and Mabel welcome an unexpected young visitor who reveals hidden secrets about the inner workings of the Arconia. We also discover Charles once recorded a hit single that was huge in Germany.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 1216 votes.

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#6 - Fan Fiction (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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

The episode was rated 7.78 from 1494 votes.

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#7 - The Boy from 6B (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 1594 votes.

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#8 - The Tell (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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Mabel hosts a party for an electric art crowd which also serves a double purpose for smoking on a liar in the trios’s midst.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 1192 votes.

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#9 - The Last Day of Bunny Folger (Season 2 - Episode 3)

A foul-mouthed parrot becomes a critical window into Bunny Folger’s last day on Earth. Some of the individuals with whom Bunny crossed paths will surprise both you and our trio... Along the way, a reveal deepens our trio's need to solve Bunny's case.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 1242 votes.

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#10 - Flipping the Pieces (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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Mabel’s incident on the subway leads her to gain help from an unlikely ally. Their journey takes them to a legendary amusement park which turns out to be full of terror — while amusements and evidence reside back in the Arconia with Charles and Oliver.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 1185 votes.

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#11 - Hello, Darkness (Season 2 - Episode 8)

A blackout throws the city into chaos. As the trio races to save a loved one from the killer, other Arconia residents begin to explore unexpected connections in the midst of darkness — all enhanced by Gut Milk and a yodel or two.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 1151 votes.

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#12 - Grab Your Hankies (Season 3 - Episode 3)

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Oliver races to bring new life to his show as Mabel’s investigation into the actual murder collides with a surprising ally. Charles bonds with the cast, and Loretta proves her voice is invaluable.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 396 votes.

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#13 - The Show Must... (Season 3 - Episode 1)

Curtain up on Season 3! And Leading Man down! After Ben Glenroy’s collapse on stage, Charles, Oliver & Mabel piece together the show’s first days with a suspicious cast & crew to determine if foul play was involved. Spoiler alert…

The episode was rated 7.61 from 555 votes.

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#14 - The Sting (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Believing the murderer might be a famous resident whom is difficult to access, the group seeks advice from a renowned podcasting host.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 1653 votes.

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#15 - Performance Review (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Charles, Oliver and Mabel collide with their podcasting mentor-turned-competitor, Cinda Canning. Subsequently, a key clue requires the trio to orchestrate a classic stakeout — Brazzos-style. New York has never been more glittering.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 1193 votes.

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#16 - The Beat Goes On (Season 3 - Episode 2)

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Mabel, Oliver & Charles attend Ben’s lavish memorial full of fans and those with more dubious motives. As the actor’s sudden death is mourned, Oliver works to revive his shaky Broadway show.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 501 votes.

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#17 - Persons of Interest (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 1360 votes.

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#18 - Framed (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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A memorial for Bunny provides an opportunity for our trio to question their neighbors, while they also try to get rid of a very implicating piece of evidence. One of Bunny’s relatives makes an appearance and if you thought Bunny was a force, get ready...

The episode was rated 7.54 from 1233 votes.

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#19 - Twist (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Mabel slips away on a solo mission tracking the victim's final days. Suspicious, Charles & Oliver follow her.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 1607 votes.

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#20 - To Protect and Serve (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Mabel brings her new friends (and an old one) to her childhood home to meet her mother. Meanwhile, Detective Williams starts to have her own doubts about the case as she prepares for motherhood.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 1568 votes.

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Last updated: aug 22, 2023

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