How to watch Only Murders in the Building season 5 online - stream the sleuthing trio's return from anywhere

How to watch Only Murders in the Building season 5

Everyone’s favourite cosy crime trio are back, and this time the Arconia residents are solving a murder right on their front door… literally. Read on, as we explain how to watch Only Murders in the Building season 5 online from anywhere.

After last season’s jaw-dropping cliffhanger saw the swanky apartment complex’s beloved doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca) drop dead at the feet of Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez), season 5 picks up with the group refusing to believe it was an accident. Meanwhile, Téa Leoni’s new character Sofia asks the sleuths to look into the mysterious disappearance of her husband.

As the three begin to tug on various threads, they start to unravel a web of secrets, finding themselves in the shadowy corners of New York and grappling with the old school customs of the storied city and the modern metropolis evolving around them. Discovering the involvement of old-school mafioso, modern mobsters and powerful billionaires, the trio even face threats from within the Arconia.

With Meryl Streep set to return and new additions to the cast including Logan Lerman, Christoph Waltz, Renée Zellweger and Keegan-Michael Key, season 5 is be OMITB's most thrilling season yet.

Ready to crack another case with the stylish super sleuths? Here's our guide on how to watch Only Murders in the Building season 5 online and from anywhere.

How to watch Only Murders in the Building S5 in the US

Only Murders in the Building season 5 will stream on Hulu (30-day FREE trial) in the US, with the first three episodes set to drop on Tuesday, September 9, followed by a further 7 weekly episodes.

New subscribers can make the most of a Hulu free trial for 30 days on its With Ads or No Ads plan. The Hulu price starts from $9.99 a month thereafter. Or, for better value, you can get a Disney Plus bundle with Hulu thrown in from just $10.99 a month.

Traveling outside the US? Use a VPN to watch Only Murders in the Building on Hulu from abroad.

How to watch Only Murders in the Building season 5 from anywhere

For those away from home looking to watch Only Murders in the Building season 5, you’ll be unable to watch the show as normal due to regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.

Downloading a VPN allows you to stream geo-blocked services safely and securely online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home. Our favorite is NordVPN.

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How to watch Only Murders in the Building season 5 in the UK, Canada or Australia

Disney Plus is the international home of brand new episodes from Only Murders in the Building season 5.

In the UK, Canada, Australia and beyond, a trio of episodes will drop on Tuesday, September 9, with 7 more episodes following weekly.

American away from home? You can still connect to your usual VOD services by downloading a VPN and pointing your location back to the US.

What you need to know about Only Murders in the Building season 5

Only Murders in the Building season 5 release date & schedule

The first three episodes of only Murders in the Building season 5 will land on Tuesday, September 9, with the remaining episodes streaming weekly. The full schedule is as follows:

• Episode 1: "Nail in the Coffin" — Tuesday, September 9
• Episode 2: "After You" — Tuesday, September 9
• Episode 3: "Rigor" — Tuesday, September 9
• Episode 4: "Dirty Birds" — Tuesday, September 16
• Episode 5: "Tongue Tied" — Tuesday, September 23
• Episode 6: "Flatbrush" — Tuesday, September 30
• Episode 7: "Silver Alert" — Tuesday, October 7
• Episode 8: "Cuckoo Chicks" — Tuesday, October 14
• Episode 9: "LESTR" — Tuesday, October 21
• Episode 10: TBA — Tuesday, October 28

Only Murders in the Building season 5 cast

• Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage
• Martin Short as Oliver Putnam
• Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora
• Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin
• Michael Cyril Creighton as Howard
• Jackie Hoffman as Uma
• Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Detective Donna Williams
• Logan Lerman as Jay Pflug
• Christoph Waltz as Bash Steed
• Renée Zellweger as Camilla White
• Keegan-Michael Key as Mayor Tillman
• Téa Leoni as Sofia Caccimelio