Season 1

Only Murders in the Building
Season 1

Promotional poster

"Every body has a secret."
– Season 1 tagline

Starring

No. of episodes

10

Original network

Hulu

Original release

August 31, 2021 –October 19, 2021

Season chronology
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Season 1 of the American mystery-comedy television series Only Murders in the Building premiered exclusively via Hulu's streaming service on August 31, 2021, and concluded on October 19, 2021, with a total of 10 episodes. The series was created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. In September 2021, the show was renewed by Hulu for a second season.

The first season stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Aaron Dominguez, and Amy Ryan, with Julian Cihi, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Nathan Lane, Jayne Houdyshell, Olivia Reis, and Tina Fey in recurring roles. The first season of Only Murders in the Building received largely positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for the comedic approach to crime fiction and the lead actors' performances.

Cast and characters

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code
1	1	"True Crime"	Jamie Babbit	Steve Martin & John Hoffman	August 31, 2021	1DWB01
		Upper West Side neighbors Charles, Oliver and Mabel bond over a shared love of true crime. When a fellow resident dies in their building, the trio determine to solve the mystery and record an accompanying podcast.
2	2	"Who Is Tim Kono?"	Jamie Babbit	Kirker Butler	August 31, 2021	1DWB02
		The group begins researching the victim. Meanwhile, Mabel's secretive past starts to be unraveled.
3	3	"How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?"	Gillian Robespierre	Ben Smith	August 31, 2021	1DWB03
		Oliver employs his theater director skills to analyze the case. Charles and Mabel question an obsessive cat lover.
4	4	"The Sting"	Gillian Robespierre	Kristin Newman	September 7, 2021	1DWB04
		Believing the murderer might be a famous resident who is difficult to access, the group seeks advice from a renowned podcasting host.
5	5	"Twist"	Don Scardino	Thembi L. Banks	September 14, 2021	1DWB05
		Mabel slips away on a solo mission tracking the victim's final days. Suspicious, Charles and Oliver follow her.
6	6	"To Protect and Serve"	Don Scardino	Madeleine George & Kim Rosenstock	September 21, 2021	1DWB06
		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.
7	7	"The Boy from 6B"	Cherien Dabis	Stephen Markley & Ben Philippe	September 28, 2021	1DWB07
		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 and Mabel.
8	8	"Fan Fiction"	Cherien Dabis	Matteo Borghese & Rob Turbovsky	October 5, 2021	1DWB08
		Hitting a dead end, the group calls for reinforcements in the form of their podcast's Superfans.
9	9	"Double Time"	Jamie Babbit	John Hoffman & Kristin Newman	October 12, 2021	1DWB09
		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.
10	10	"Open and Shut"	Jamie Babbit	John Hoffman & Rachel Burger	October 19, 2021	1DWB10
		In the season finale, the trio races toward a resolution while their own lives are put in danger.

Production

Principal photography began in New York City on December 3rd, 2020.^[1] Shooting lasted four months and concluded on April 15th, 2021.^[2] The series had four directors, who directed blocks of two episodes. Jamie Babbit directed both the first two and last two episodes of the series.