Only Murders in the Building returns for season five, and Hulu has locked in the full release schedule for fans eager to solve another Arconia mystery. The beloved trio—Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez—are back as Charles-Haden Savage, Oliver Putnam, and Mabel Mora, diving into a fresh case that begins with the shocking death of doorman Lester.
Season 5 Premiere Date and Time
The highly anticipated premiere kicks off on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The first three episodes will drop simultaneously, with new episodes arriving at 9 p.m. PT (technically late Monday for West Coast viewers) and 12 a.m. ET.
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Episode Count and Weekly Rollout
Season 5 continues the show’s tradition with a 10-episode run. After the three-episode premiere, Hulu will release one new episode every Tuesday through the finale on October 28, 2025. Here’s the Only Murders in the Building season 5 release schedule:
- September 9: Episodes 1, 2 & 3
- September 16: Episode 4
- September 23: Episode 5
- September 30: Episode 6
- October 7: Episode 7
- October 14: Episode 8
- October 21: Episode 9
- October 28: Episode 10 (Finale)
What to Expect in Season 5
The new mystery revolves around Lester’s untimely death, which ties into a mob storyline hinted at in the trailer. Bobby Cannavale’s character, three billionaires, and a slew of Arconia secrets complicate the trio’s investigation.
Season 4 ended with Hollywood dramatizing the trio’s podcast, featuring star-studded cameos from Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria. That chapter closed with Lester’s tragic fate, setting the stage for the suspense ahead.
Returning and New Cast Members
Alongside Martin, Short, and Gomez, fan favorites are back:
- Michael Cyril Creighton (Howard),
- Jackie Hoffman (Uma),
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph (Detective Donna Williams),
- Meryl Streep (Loretta),
- Richard Kind (Vince Fish),
- and Nathan Lane (Teddy Dimas).
Tea Leoni reprises her role as Sofia after her brief Season 4 appearance.
The newcomers joining Season 5 are just as exciting:
- Keegan-Michael Key,
- Renée Zellweger,
- Christoph Waltz,
- Logan Lerman,
- Jermaine Fowler,
- Beanie Feldstein,
- Bobby Cannavale,
- and Dianne Wiest.
Conclusion
With its carefully timed rollout, a star-packed ensemble, and a gripping new mystery, Only Murders in the Building season 5 promises to keep fans on edge from its September 9 premiere through the October 28 finale. If you’ve been waiting for the series’ return, mark your calendar—weekly Tuesdays at midnight ET are about to be murderously fun.
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