The latest episode of Only Murders in the Building delivered a twist that changes everything. Just when Charles, Oliver, and Mabel thought they were hunting a person, they discovered the real secret behind Tommy the Tongue is a company worth millions, and it might connect two unexpected suspects: the victims’ wives.
In “Tongue Tied,” the investigation into the murders of doorman Lester and mobster Nicky takes a sharp turn away from the building’s billionaires and toward a financial scheme. The episode ends with the trio making a shocking connection between Sofia, Nicky’s wife, and Lorraine, Lester’s widow, suggesting the real conspiracy may have been hiding in plain sight all along.
The Big Reveal: Tommy the Tongue Is a Company
For most of the episode, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel were stuck. They spent their time trying to uncover the identity of “Tommy the Tongue,” a name given to them by building manager Ursula as someone who handled all the service work. The search led them through the Arconia’s staff quarters and even to a threatening message carved into a table.
The breakthrough came from an unexpected source. Detective Donna Williams called the trio with crucial information she had uncovered. She revealed that Tommy the Tongue is not a person, but a company. This company held a significant amount of money, and all of its funds were withdrawn on the very morning of the investigation. The only lead was an address: 4712 Empire Boulevard.
This discovery turned the case upside down, shifting the focus from finding a potential killer to uncovering a possible financial motive behind the murders.
A Portrait from the Trash
Another major clue came from Miller, the Arconia’s garbage man. After the chaotic building meeting, he gave Oliver a unusual gift: a portrait of the late Lester made from the trash he left behind on the night he died. This strange piece of art turned out to be a treasure trove of evidence.
As Charles and Mabel sifted through the portrait, they found invoices from the night of the murders. These invoices were all made out to “Tommy” and listed the same address Detective Williams had just provided: 4712 Empire Boulevard. This coincidence was too strong to ignore, firmly linking the company to the night Lester and Nicky were killed.
The Chase for a Missing Phone
The investigation became personal for Charles. After a date with suspect Sofia Caccimelio, he realized his phone was missing. The situation was critical because the phone contained sensitive pictures from their investigation, including photos of Nicky’s dead body. To make matters worse, Charles had told Sofia his phone passcode during their dinner.
Using a tracking app, the trio discovered the phone was on the move and heading toward the same address on Empire Boulevard. They immediately set off in pursuit, now with two reasons to go to Flatbush: to find Charles’s phone and to uncover the truth about Tommy the Tongue.
The Final Scene: A Widows’ Meeting
The episode ended on a cliffhanger. Charles, Oliver, and Mabel arrived at 4712 Empire Boulevard and watched from their car as Sofia knocked on the door. To their complete shock, the door was opened by Lorraine, Lester’s wife. The two widows, who had just lost their husbands under mysterious circumstances, were meeting secretly at the address linked to the Tommy the Tongue company.
This final moment created a compelling new theory for the trio. Mabel voiced what they were all thinking: the people behind the murders could be the wives. The episode leaves viewers wondering if Sofia and Lorraine conspired to kill their husbands for the money in the Tommy the Tongue company.
Chaos at the Arconia
While the Tommy the Tongue mystery deepened, the Arconia itself was in turmoil. The building’s staff, led by Randall, were revolting against LESTR, the new robot doorman that was replacing their jobs. The tension exploded during a building meeting organized by Oliver, where the residents made it clear they preferred the robot to the human staff.
In the chaos, LESTR was kidnapped and later thrown from the roof of the building, smashing to pieces in the courtyard. The robot’s destruction mirrored the death of the human Lester, creating a darkly humorous parallel. Howard, who had grown attached to the robot, was devastated, but he quickly announced that a new LESTR was already on its way.
Charles’s Risky Romance
Charles’s personal life also became a complication for the case. He went on a date with Sofia to gather information but found himself genuinely drawn to her. Their flirtatious hibachi dinner ended with them leaving together. Charles later discovered his phone was missing, leading the group to believe Sofia may have stolen it to learn what they knew about her husband’s death.
His behavior was also influenced by the fact that he is participating in an experimental drug trial. It was revealed that the mysterious pills he’s been taking are testosterone, which explains his recent energetic and impulsive behavior.
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