The mystery in the Arconia is taking our favorite amateur detectives far from home. The upcoming eighth episode of Only Murders in the Building Season 5, titled Cuckoo Chicks, is set to raise the stakes as Charles, Oliver, and Mabel leave their familiar New York City neighborhood to follow a dangerous lead connected to the Caputo crime family.
When and Where to Watch
Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 8 will be released on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The episode will be available to stream exclusively on Hulu at midnight Eastern Time / 9 PM Pacific Time on Monday night. For viewers with a Disney Bundle, the episode will also be accessible on Disney+. This release pattern follows the show’s weekly schedule, with one new episode dropping each Tuesday until the season finale on October 28.
The series continues to be a major hit for Hulu, blending mystery, comedy, and the charming chemistry between its three lead stars. Season 5 has centered on the murder of the Arconia’s beloved doorman, Lester, and the subsequent investigation that has uncovered a web of secrets involving powerful billionaires and New York’s criminal underworld.
What Happens Next in Cuckoo Chicks
The plot of Episode 8 takes a significant turn as the investigation expands beyond the Arconia’s walls. The official episode description reveals that Mabel gathers a ragtag group to crash an exclusive ladies’ night. Meanwhile, Charles and Oliver, while trying to save the Arconia from being sold, accidentally end up in couples’ therapy. This promises the classic mix of suspense and the show’s signature humor.
The episode will see the trio journey into unfamiliar territory linked to the dangerous Caputo crime family. This expansion of the investigation opens up new risks and clues, pushing the podcasters into a more perilous situation than they have faced inside their own building. The episode will also feature Téa Leoni as Sofia Caccimelio, who holds vital information connecting the Caputo family to Lester’s murder.
A Look Back at the Suspense
The seventh episode, “Silver Alert,” set the stage for this new direction. It ended with a major cliffhanger that left the trio’s trust in question. Mabel discovered that one of them might have been withholding crucial information about the case, leaving Oliver to wonder if they have been pursuing the wrong suspect all along. Episode 8 will likely continue directly from this revelation, with the group split over whom to believe.
The season has also revealed a larger conspiracy involving a plan to turn the Arconia into New York City’s first legal casino, a scheme that now appears deeply connected to Lester’s death. As the layers of deception are peeled back, the podcasters have found that the crime’s motivation is far deeper than they initially thought.
Mabel’s Evolving Style
This season, viewers have also seen an evolution in Selena Gomez’s character, Mabel Mora. The character’s wardrobe has undergone a deliberate transformation. The show’s costume designer, Dana Covarrubias, explained the shift.
“Watching back Season 3 and Season 4, I felt like the palette got away from me a little bit, and I wanted to hone it all in,” Covarrubias said. She described Mabel’s new style as more “classic and elegant,” using sleek suiting as a tool to confront the powerful and dangerous people she now faces.
This sartorial change reflects Mabel’s personal growth and her new financial independence after the trio sold the movie rights to their lives at the end of the last season. Her powerful, minimalist outfits are a far cry from the brightly colored coats and prints of earlier seasons, showing a character who is more confident and defined.
With only three episodes remaining after “Cuckoo Chicks,” the tension is building towards what promises to be a dramatic and revealing finale on October 28.
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