List of episodes

The following is a list of all episodes of Only Murders in the Building.

Season 1[]

True Crime[]

Charles-Haden Savage, a misanthropic former television actor; Oliver Putnam, a struggling Broadway director; and Mabel Mora, an apartment renovator, live in the Arconia. By chance, the three of them meet on an elevator, joined by Tim Kono on the phone. Later, after evacuating the building for an alarm, they bond over their shared love of a certain true-crime podcast. They learn that there was a death in the Arconia and sneak back inside to see Tim dead. The investigators believe it was suicide, but the three think otherwise; they find more and more evidence, such as Tim's frantic phone call on the elevator and a package addressed to him that contained an engagement ring. Meanwhile, Oliver struggles with his relationship with his son, Charles discusses his need for solitude, and Mabel expresses her fear of getting personal with people. They start a podcast titled Only Murders in the Building as they continue to investigate. An old photo is shown of Mabel and the friends she dubbed "My Hardy Boys", which unexpectedly includes Tim. The episode begins with a flashforward set two months after the trio's first meeting in which Charles and Oliver find Mabel kneeling over a dead body.

Who Is Tim Kono?[]

Charles and Oliver try to learn more about who Tim was, and along with Mabel, they attend a memorial service for him. It is revealed that he was unpopular among many Arconia residents and had several complaints filed against him, with the most prominent emotion expressed being relief that the death of the asthmatic Tim allows the building to reopen the apartments' fireplaces. The trio goes into Tim's apartment to find more clues, but their lack of trust in one another makes things tense. Mabel privately records a video that reveals that she has known Tim since they were children, bonding over The Hardy Boys books and solving pretend mysteries together. As they grew older, they added new friends Oscar and Zoe. One night, 10 years earlier, the four attended a New Year's Eve party on the roof of the building, and Zoe was later found dead. As he and Zoe had been arguing earlier in the evening, Oscar was arrested for her murder, but Tim told Mabel that he had seen someone else fighting with Zoe before she died. He did not disclose this to the police, causing a rift between him and Mabel. Later, Mabel revisits Tim's apartment and finds a cache of jewelry and some of her old drawings.

How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?[]

Charles, Oliver, and Mabel all think Howard is a prime suspect, as they found his cat's paw prints in Tim's blood. Bunny threatens to evict Oliver if he does not pay his building fees. He goes to his old associate Teddy, begging for money; after initially refusing, Teddy agrees to sponsor the podcast. Later, Oliver sees Sting in the elevator and thinks he may also be a suspect. Mabel comes across a note from Tim detailing a meeting in one week with somebody identified only as "G.M." Oliver discovers a threatening note on his door and that Winnie, his bulldog, has been poisoned, presumably by the same perpetrator.

The Sting[]

Oliver suspects that Sting poisoned Winnie and enlists the help of Charles and Mabel to prove he is guilty of both Winnie's poisoning and Tim's murder. After consulting Cinda Canning, the host of their favorite podcast, the trio presents Sting with a turkey and question him about Tim, revealed to be Sting's former stockbroker. Sting guiltily confesses that, after Tim lost a substantial sum of his money, he angrily fired Tim and told him to kill himself, but is relieved when the trio announces that they believe Tim's death was murder, not suicide. Meanwhile, Charles goes on a date with Jan. It is a disaster, but she agrees to a second date when Charles later shares a personal story with her. Mabel finds a connection to the jewelry she found in Tim's apartment and Oliver's son, Will, reveals that he remembers Mabel from their youth and her connection to Tim. A flash forward to a few months later reveals that Charles, Oliver, and Mabel are the subject of Cinda Canning's new podcast, Only Murderers in the Building.

Twist[]

Mabel is being followed by "Tie-Dye Guy", who turns out to be her old friend Oscar, recently released from prison for Zoe's murder. He offers to drive her wherever she is going, which turns out to be Bayport, New York, on Long Island. Charles and Oliver see Mabel leaving the Arconia, so they follow her to Bayport. They end up in a tattoo parlor there, where Mabel finally admits that she knew Tim. Oscar admits that he is "Tie-Dye Guy", but says he did not murder Tim; he was, however, outside Tim's door when he heard a gunshot.

To Protect and Serve[]

Oscar and Mabel appear to have feelings for each other. Mabel's mother does not want her involved in Tim's murder investigation, but Mabel asserts her independence on this matter. Detective Williams starts having second thoughts about closing Tim's case too quickly, so she surreptitiously gives Mabel Tim's phone. Teddy is thrilled that his business is mentioned on Jimmy Fallon's show, and writes Charles and Oliver a check for $50,000. Charles notices that the check is drawn from an "Angel" account, which is the name of the person that Tim had been dealing with for jewelry.

The Boy from 6B[]

(editor note: the episode has no dialogue as it is from the perspective of a deaf man)

Teddy's son Theo spies on the trio and breaks in to take photos of their suspect board, relaying to his father that the podcast is on to them, but Teddy dismisses the concerns. Charles and Mabel break into Teddy's apartment and discover a secret room of urns from a funeral home. They narrowly avoid Theo, who later notices a rubber glove they left behind. While Oliver and Mabel leave to investigate the funeral home, Charles has a date with Jan. At the funeral home, the two discover a secret room with jewelry. Theo is working there and stealing items off the bodies, and soon notices Oliver and Mabel. Flashbacks reveal that Theo had a crush on Zoe, who noticed and communicated back in ASL. Another flashback reveals Theo spying as Zoe takes a ring from Teddy's apartment, which Teddy notices during the New Year's Eve party. After an argument, Theo accidentally pushes Zoe off the roof. Tim is the only witness, but an implied death threat from Teddy silences him. Theo has kidnapped Oliver and Mabel back in the present, driving them to an unknown location, but not before they send texts to Charles telling him the password to Tim's phone might be "THEO".

Fan Fiction[]

Teddy returns Mabel and Oliver to the Arconia on the condition that they end the podcast and absolve the Dimas family of suspicion. Back at the building, Mabel and Oliver are swarmed by the "superfans" of the podcast. Detective Williams suggests the trio release all their evidence on the podcast. Oscar shares that Tim already had Zoe's green ring when he died, although its whereabouts are unknown. Desperate for a new perspective on the case, Oliver invites the podcast's superfans to help the group solve Tim's murder in time for their abrupt series finale. Charles is distracted by Jan, and Mabel and Oliver force her out of the investigation. Jan returns to her apartment, where she finds a warning note on the door that reads: "I'M WATCHING YOU". The podcast finale premieres, complete with evidence of the Dimases' crimes. Williams doubts the Dimases' involvement in the murder when Tim's autopsy reveals death by poisoning. Security footage from the fire alarm proves Teddy and Theo were not in the building. Charles visits Jan's apartment, where he finds her unconscious and bleeding.

Double Time[]

On their podcast, the trio retracts their accusation of Teddy and Theo in Tim's murder. Jan survives her stabbing and Charles helps with her recovery. Charles's former stunt double, Sazz Pataki, shows up and immediately jumps into helping the trio investigate, much to the dismay of Charles and Jan. Later, a building meeting is called to address the podcast, and the building votes to evict the trio, even after Charles says the podcast is done. Oliver and Mabel try to find a new leader to convince Charles to stay on the investigation and speculate that Tim might have had a secret girlfriend, a theory seemingly confirmed by Tim's neighbor. Charles goes to Jan's concert at Sazz's urging and sees a young female bassoonist who has replaced Jan at first chair. At the same time, Oliver and Mabel find a bassoon cleaner among Tim's stash of sex toys.

Open and Shut[]

The trio discovers that Jan is the murderer. She was romantically involved with Tim but killed him a day after they broke up. As Charles confronts Jan, he realizes she has poisoned him. Mabel and Oliver break into Jan's apartment and find a poison bottle and a box labeled "Jan's Lil' Toxins". Jan tries to gas the whole building via the newly open fireplaces, but the trio runs to the basement and stops it. In the basement, they see Jan again, who threatens to shoot them. A scuffle ensues, and Mabel knocks Jan out with the emerald ring. Jan is arrested. Later, as the trio celebrates, Mabel goes to get more champagne, and Oliver and Charles receive a mysterious text message telling them to leave the building immediately. The scene that opened the series is repeated, as Oliver and Charles run to Mabel and find her hunched over Bunny's dead body, covered in blood. The trio is led out of the Arconia in handcuffs while the Arconia tenants and others, including Detective Williams, Oscar, and Cinda, watch.

Season 2[]

Persons of Interest[]

Following the shocking death of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger, Charles, Oliver & Mabel race to unmask her killer. However, three (unfortunate) complications ensue - the trio is publicly implicated in Bunny's homicide, they are now the subjects of a competing podcast, and they have to deal with a bunch of New York neighbors who all think they committed murder.

Framed[]

A memorial for Bunny Folger provides an opportunity for our trio to question their neighbors, while they also try to get rid of a very implicating piece of evidence.

The Last Day of Bunny Folger[]

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.

Here's Looking at You[]

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 Tell[]

Mabel hosts a party for an eclectic art crowd which also serves a double purpose for smoking out a liar in the trio's midst.

Performance Review[]

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.

Flipping the Pieces[]

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.

Hello, Darkness[]

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.

Sparring Partners[]

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.

I Know Who Did It[]

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

Season 3[]

The Show Must...[]

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 Beat Goes On[]

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.

Grab Your Hankies[]

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

The White Room[]

Charles's stage fright reaches unimaginable heights, involving a break from reality and multiple baby dolls. Mabel is confronted by a mysterious individual from her past with a pivotal proposal.

Ah, Love![]

Date night! New York proves itself both a jewel box and a fish tank of romance as Charles, Mabel & Oliver take their relationship to the next stage. And dating can reveal many hidden secrets, too...

Ghost Light[]

All roads lead the trio back to the Goosebury Theater during a nerve-rattling thunderstorm. With Howard as their jittery guide, they track a legendary ghost who's haunted the theater for generations. Boo.

CoBro[]

Charles finds an unexpected source for a major clue. A Broadway icon comes knocking at Oliver's door. And Mabel forms an alternative trio to pursue a lead that sheds light on Ben's bro and CoBro history.

Sitzprobe[]

On the day of the show's most critical rehearsal, the pressure mounts. A family official returns to upend the case, Loretta's complex past threatens to upend all else and Charles must finally sing his number without losing his marbles.

Thirty[]

The trio have amassed a plethora (oh yes, a plethora) of clues, suspects & theories but find no concrete answers about Ben's murder. They devise a peculiar method of throwing themselves into the actual case to recreate the final moments of Ben's life.

Opening Night[]

Curtain call on Season 3! Charles, Mabel & Oliver race to entrap the killer on Opening Night. As the musical thrills its Broadway audience, the trio brave further twists & turns from behind, above and all around the stage.