Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 5: Release Date, Exact Drop Time, And Where To Watch

If you like your murder mysteries with a side of podcast chaos, the next Only Murders in the Building drop is almost here. Here is when to hit play, what Episode 5 is titled, and what our trio is up to this week.

Quick hits

• Episode: Season 5, Episode 5
• Title: Tongue Tied
• Release date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
• Release time: 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET
• Where to watch: Hulu

What to expect in Tongue Tied

Mabel and Oliver take their case to the Arconia support staff after their latest plan for the investigative podcast goes sideways. Meanwhile, Charles sits down to dinner with another suspect and turns up something sensitive mid-meal. That is very Charles of him.

Who is in Season 5

The core trio is back: Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. This season is also stacked with names like Keegan-Michael Key, Logan Lerman, and Renee Zellweger, among others. Feels like the guest-star budget is thriving.

When and where to watch

Episode 5 lands on Hulu at 12:00 a.m. PT (3:00 a.m. ET) on Tuesday, September 23. If you are already on Hulu, you know the drill. If not, it is the same service with a deep bench of TV comfort food and buzzy hits: The Bear, The Handmaid's Tale, Gilmore Girls, American Horror Story, and plenty more.

A quick brag for the show

Only Murders in the Building just notched its fourth Emmy nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series. Not exactly shocking if you have been watching, but still worth a victory lap.

The official logline

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