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S5·E1 Nail in the Coffin

Name: Nail in the Coffin
Released: 2025-09-09
Duration: 39 min
Cast: Jackie Hoffman, Vanessa Aspillaga, Teddy Coluca, Russell G. Jones, Téa Leoni

Episode: Season 5, Episode 1
Air Date: September 9, 2025
Runtime: 39 minutes
Director: John Hoffman
Writers: John Hoffman, Taylor Cox
Score: 9.6/10 (191 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Main Arc (Crucial)

Mytharc Aired September 9, 2025 39 min ★ 9.6/10 · 191 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.

Synopsis

While investigating Lester’s mysterious "accidental" death, the clues lure Charles, Oliver, and Mabel out of Manhattan — and straight into some dangerous new "old" territory.

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Director & writers

John HoffmanWriterJohn HoffmanDirectorTaylor CoxWriter

Guest stars

Jackie HoffmanUma Heller

Vanessa AspillagaUrsula

Teddy ColucaLester

Russell G. JonesGrover Stanley

Téa LeoniSofia Caccimelio

Bobby CannavaleNicky Caccimelio

Dane DiLiegroJohnny Caccimelio

Jermaine FowlerRandall

Keegan-Michael KeyMayor Tillman

Dianne WiestLorraine

Shea BucknerTony Caccimelio

Elizabeth D'OnofrioNonna

Aaron Dean EisenbergBraden Caccimelio

Caitlin HoulahanRomy

Cory JeacomaMikey Caccimelio

Evan MulrooneyVinny Caccimelio

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 1 of Only Murders in the Building air?

Season 5, Episode 1 ('Nail in the Coffin') originally aired on September 9, 2025.

How long is Season 5 Episode 1 ('Nail in the Coffin')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 39 minutes.

What happens in Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 1?

While investigating Lester’s mysterious "accidental" death, the clues lure Charles, Oliver, and Mabel out of Manhattan — and straight into some dangerous new "old" territory....

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