In just a few weeks, we’ll return to our adventures at the Arconia with Only Murders in the Building, the series that so brilliantly mixes comedy, mystery, and meta-storytelling. Before that, it’s worth revisiting the 10 most memorable episodes so far — the ones that won over fans with twists, humor, and a narrative creativity like no other.

1 – Season 1, Episode 7 – The Boy From 6B

With the investigation focused on a web of old crimes rooted within the building, a mysterious young man turns the tables and spies on Charles, Oliver, and Mabel.

For me, this episode remains legendary for its narrative boldness. Told almost entirely without dialogue, it gives center stage to Theo (Teddy Dimas’s son) and shows the investigation from a completely new perspective. It was praised internationally for its authentic representation of a deaf character and even received the Ruderman Foundation’s Seal of Authentic Representation. It’s a perfect example of how the show dares to experiment within the traditional comedy-crime format.

2 – Season 4, Episode 6 – Blow-Up

A documentary is filmed by The Brothers Sisters.

This episode is “sens-sa-ci-o-nal” precisely because of its narrative device: the entire plot unfolds through multiple lenses — cell phones, Super 8, security cameras, drones. It’s a visual game that refreshes the show’s language, bringing it closer to the world of true crime and modern documentaries, while keeping the humor razor-sharp.

3 – Season 2, Episode 5 – The Tell

Mabel throws a party for an eclectic crowd of artists, which also serves the double purpose of unmasking a liar within the trio. Oliver turns to a party game and a bygone era that, in his view, always brought out his best, to discover the truth and any possible murderous psychopath.

The real triumph of this episode is its use of the Son of Sam party game. What begins as an innocent diversion becomes a narrative thread that stretches across time, connecting past and present with remarkable skill. We don’t just follow hypotheses about the current crime; we also uncover one of Oliver’s deepest secrets — something that reshapes how we understand his choices and his relationships. The episode balances emotion and humor, delivering an experience that’s moving and incredibly fun at the same time.

4 – Season 3, Episode 8 – Sitzprobe

On the most critical rehearsal day of the show, the pressure mounts. A familiar officer returns to close the case, Loretta’s complicated past threatens to ruin everything, and Charles must finally sing his number without falling apart.

The episode blends Charles’s tension during a sitzprobe with the unfolding investigation. A sitzprobe is a classic stage rehearsal in musicals, when actors sing with the orchestra for the first time. There’s no choreography or staging — everyone just sits, focused on the meeting of voice and music. It’s a decisive moment because it exposes any fragility, with no stage tricks to hide behind. At the same time, Loretta’s secret is revealed in a showcase of theatricality and humor. And it’s a real tour de force for Steve Martin, who faces the musical challenge head-on and turns a technical rehearsal into an emotional performance. Once again, the narrative shines brilliantly.

5 – Season 4, Episode 3 – Two for the Road
Charles, Oliver, and Mabel reluctantly join forces with new investigators… played by Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria.

Here, it’s nearly impossible not to laugh: the three stars of the OMITB movie use “breaking character” methods with even greater precision than psychologists, which is why they’re able to “investigate” as well as any detective, professional, or amateur.

6 – Season 3, Episode 9 – Thirty
The trio gathers a mountain (yes, a mountain) of clues, suspects, and theories, but no concrete answers about Ben’s murder. They devise a peculiar method to dig into the real case by recreating the final moments of his life.

It’s an episode where it seems everyone wanted to kill Glenroy, but it’s also particularly tense, meta in every scene, and a brilliant showcase for Paul Rudd and Meryl Streep.

7 – Season 1, Episode 3 – How Well Do You Know Your Neighbor?

Oliver uses his theater director skills to analyze the case, while Charles and Mabel interrogate a cat-obsessed lover.

Another flashback opens the episode, and we get more familiar with Oliver’s unusual style. If Mabel excels at puzzles and Charles brings the experience of a TV crime actor, it’s Oliver’s eccentric, theatrical mind that steals the spotlight. After all, when can Sting — yes, the man himself — become a murder suspect in Manhattan? Hilarious!

8 – Season 3, Episode 6 – Ghost Light

All roads lead the trio back to the Goosebury Theater during a breathtaking storm. With Howard as a nervous guide, they track down a legendary ghost that has haunted the theater for generations. Boo.

If there’s one thing that’s both real — and fun — it’s theater superstitions. And of course, ghosts are part of it. Telling it all clearly, playfully, and with context is a hallmark of OMITB.

9 – Season 3, Episode 4 – The White Room

Charles’s stage fright reaches unimaginable levels, triggering a break from reality and an army of dolls. Meanwhile, Mabel is confronted by a mysterious figure from her past with a crucial proposal.

The so-called White Room is a theater term for the moment an actor completely blanks onstage. The mind goes empty, as if transported to a void — the body continues on autopilot, without the performer realizing what they’re doing. It’s one of the greatest nightmares for any stage actor, because unlike TV or film, there’s no option to “cut and redo.”

In the episode, this phenomenon gets a literal and surreal depiction: Charles finds himself in an all-white room, dressed in white, trying to orient himself in a space without references. The sequence is brilliant, mixing absurd comedy — with Charles reappearing onstage without his pants, in the middle of chaos — and a painful reflection on vulnerability. The White Room isn’t just a theatrical gag; it’s a turning point for Charles, exposing his limits, fears, and the pressure of being exposed to an audience (or to life itself). That balance between humor and fragility makes the episode unforgettable.

10 – Season 2, Episode 7 – Flipping the Pieces
Mabel’s incident on the subway leads her to an unlikely ally. Their journey takes them to a legendary amusement park that turns out to be full of terror — while fun and evidence remain back at the Arconia with Charles and Oliver.

In a surprising twist, with playful narrative echoes of Season 1’s Episode 7, Theo reappears and helps Mabel overcome her difficulty communicating with him (since she doesn’t know sign language). Together, they manage to connect key pieces of the puzzle.

Every single episode is enriched by one of the most original and versatile scores on television, composed by Siddhartha Khosla. I adore this series!

These 10 episodes show how Only Murders in the Building can balance aesthetic innovation, humor, and mystery in a way that’s entirely its own. Here’s to the next season — and to more moments as memorable as these. Which are your favorites?