Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 9: Release Date, Drop Time, and Where to Watch
Only Murders in the Building barrels toward its endgame: Season 5 Episode 9, LESTR., lands soon as the Arconia hosts one last party and residents fear a killer is still at large. Here’s the release date, time, and where to watch.
Only Murders in the Building is teeing up its next chapter, and yes, the title is delightfully cryptic: episode 9 is called 'LESTR.' The Arconia is throwing one last party, which is exactly the kind of bad idea this building specializes in, especially now that residents are starting to realize a killer might still be roaming the halls.
When it drops
Episode 9 lands on Hulu on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. It goes live right at midnight on the West Coast.
- 12:00 a.m. PT (Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025)
- 3:00 a.m. ET (Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025)
What to expect from 'LESTR.'
We get one more Arconia bash before things (presumably) go sideways. The party vibe sits alongside the growing realization that the murderer might still be in play, which is a very this-show way to raise the stakes late in the season.
The series in one line
"Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one."
Who is behind it
The mystery-comedy comes from creators Steve Martin and John Hoffman. The core trio is still the show: Steve Martin as Charles, Martin Short as Oliver, and Selena Gomez as Mabel. Regulars Michael Cyril Creighton, Jackie Hoffman, and Teddy Coluca are in the mix too.
Where to watch
You can stream Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 9 on Hulu. If you are new to the service, there is typically a free trial available before you commit, depending on eligibility.