Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez are back as the investigative trio in the fifth season of Only Murders In The Building.
Created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, the comedy-drama follows semi-retired actor Charles, struggling Broadway director Oliver and young artist Mabel, who are united by their love of true crime podcasts and a series of murders in their apartment building.
The first four seasons received critical acclaim, picking up 49 Emmy nominations in total, including Outstanding Comedy Series. The show has won seven Emmys in total so far, including Outstanding Guest Actor for Nathan Lane.
Along with the lead trio, the show is known for its guest stars, with the fifth season featuring the likes of Bobby Cannavale, Logan Lerman and Renée Zellweger.
Who composed the soundtrack for Only Murders In The Building season 5?
Like the previous seasons, the show’s score is by Siddhartha Khosla, whose previous credits include Love, Victor and Welcome To Chippendales.
For his work on Only Murders In The Building, Khosla won an Emmy for Outstanding Music Composition For A Series in 2024.
What other songs appear in season 5?
The show features a number of songs by other artists and some original tracks, including the theme to the in-universe ‘Ey I’m Talking Here’ podcast. You can check out an episode-by-episode breakdown below, with new episodes set to air weekly from September 9, 2025.
Episode one – Nail In The Coffin
‘Ey I’m Talking Here’ podcast theme song – performed by Johnny and his brothers
Episode two – After You
‘It’s A Hap, Hap, Happy Day’ – Eddy Duchin
‘Sleigh Ride’ – Brett Eldredge
‘There Will Never Be Another You’ – Frances Faye
Episode three – Rigor
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