Only Murders in the Building season 4 complete guide: how to watch, recaps, cast and everything to know about the TV show

Steve Martin, Selena Gomez and Martin Short in Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin, Selena Gomez and Martin Short in Only Murders in the Building (Image credit: Disney/Eric McCandless)

The mystery of who killed Sazz was the heart of Only Murders in the Building season 4. The critically-acclaimed comedy/mystery series starring Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short returned for another season, much to the delight of its fans.

Hulu did not wait long to make the news official, announcing that Only Murders in the Building season 4 was officially renewed just hours after the season 3 finale. As the tweet sharing the news says, "let the investigation begin."

Find out who the killer was and everything else you need to know about the latest season right here. Also check out what we know about Only Murders in the Building season 5.

How to watch Only Murders in the Building season 4

All episodes of Only Murders in the Building season 4 are now streaming on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in the UK.

In order to watch the show on either platform, you must be a subscriber. In the US, Hulu is available as a standalone service, combined with live TV in Hulu with Live TV or bundled with Disney Plus via the Disney Bundle.

Only Murders in the Building season 4 plot

The Only Murders in the Building season 3 ending gave us the central mystery that the podcast trio is going to be investigating: who killed Sazz (Jane Lynch), Charles' long-time stunt double.

Here is the official synopsis for Only Murders in the Building season 4:

"In season four of Only Murders in the Building, Charles, Oliver and Mabel wrestle with the shocking events at the end of season three surrounding Charles' stunt double and friend Sazz Pataki. Questioning whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim, our trio's investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the Only Murders podcast. As our amateur sleuths race back to New York, they embark on an even more epic journey — traversing their building's courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of the Arconia's West Tower residents."

Only Murders in the Building season 4 recaps

Check out our Only Murders in the Building season 4 recaps to keep up with everything happening on the show this season:

Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 1, "Once Upon a Time in the West"
"Charles, Oliver and Mabel are whisked to Los Angeles where a legendary film studio intends to adapt their podcast. However, Hollywood's glitz is overshadowed by a stunning club about Charles' stunt double and friend Sazz Pataki." Read WTW's Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 1 recap.

Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 2, "Gates of Heaven"
"Mabel & Oliver begin investigating Arconia's West Tower and get trapped inside an ominous game. Meanwhile, Charles is visited by two individuals from his complex past." Read WTW's Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 2 recap.

Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 3, "Two for the Road"
"Charles, Oliver & Mabel begrudgingly pair off with new investigators... actors Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis and Eva Longoria." Read WTW's Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 3 recap.

Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 4, "The Stunt Man"
"Charles, Oliver and Mabel delve into the peculiar universe of stunt people. They encounter a suspect with an incredibly familiar face." Read WTW's Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 4 recap.

Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 5, "Adaptation"
"The trio face off against a collection of individuals who deceive, manipulate and threaten as second nature - a Hollywood cast and crew." Read WTW's Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 5 recap.

Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 6, "Blow-Up"
"A documentary film is made by the Brothers Sisters." Read WTW's Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 6 recap.

Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 7, "Valley of the Dolls"
"Terrified by a threat inside the Arconia, the trio race out of the city. A member of Charles' family provides refuge and yet, this safe house proves to be anything but." Read WTW's Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 7 recap.

Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 8, "Lifeboat"
"Charles, Oliver and Mabel combine forces with the film actors in an epic showdown against the Westies. You can't handle the truth." Read WTW's Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 8 recap.

Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 9, "Escape from Planet Klongo"
" Seeking a critical clue, Charles, Oliver and Mabel must infiltrate a film set to get the real 'background' on why Sazz was killed." Read WTW's Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 9 recap.

Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 10, "My Best Friend's Wedding"
" The final answers to our season are revealed, but not before the trio faces mortal danger and an Arconia wedding." Read WTW's Only Murders in the Building season 4 ending explained.

Only Murders in the Building season 4 cast

It can't be Only Murders in the Building without Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short, as the trio of actors have proven to be a great on-screen team. A critically-acclaimed one too, as all three have earned Emmy nominations for their performances (Short three times, Martin twice and Gomez once).

Other familiar faces are also set to return, including Meryl Streep, who played Loretta Durkin in season 3, at least for a guest spot, and Jane Lynch, will pop up in flashbacks as Sazz.

Meanwhile, long-time fan favorites Detective Williams, played by Oscar-winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Howard (Michael Cyril Creighton) are definitely coming back. It's unclear if we're going to see other Arconia residents like Uma (Jackie Hoffman) and Jonathan (Jason Veasey), as well as Ryan Broussard as Oliver's son Will, as they haven't been officially confirmed.

New cast members set to appear in Only Murders in the Building season 4 include Eva Longoria, Molly Shannon, Eugene Levy and Kumail Nanjiani, Zack Galifianakis, Richard Kind and Melissa McCarthy as guest stars. Some new series regulars include Desmin Borges (You're The Worst), Siena Werber (Brand New Cherry Flavor), Lilian Rebelo (Our Dear Drug Lord), Daphne Rubin-Vega (In the Heights), Catherine Cohen (The Lovebirds) and Jin Ha (Pachinko).

It was recently confirmed that one season 3 cast member will not be back: Jesse Williams confirmed he is not on the show this season. As for other familiar faces, we haven't heard if Andrea Martin's Joy, Charles' jilted former fiance, is returning, or anything about Amy Ryan as Jan, who was referenced to still having a relationship with Sazz in season 3.

Only Murders in the Building season 4 trailer

You can watch the trailers for Only Murders in the Building season 4 below.

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Michael Balderston is a DC-based entertainment and assistant managing editor for What to Watch, who has previously written about the TV and movies with TV Technology, Awards Circuit and regional publications. Spending most of his time watching new movies at the theater or classics on TCM, some of Michael's favorite movies include Casablanca, Moulin Rouge!, Silence of the Lambs, Children of Men, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and Star Wars. On the TV side he enjoys Only Murders in the Building, Yellowstone, The Boys, Game of Thrones and is always up for a Seinfeld rerun. Follow on Letterboxd.