Only Murders in the Building awards

Last Modified Feb 4, 2025 01:29 EST
Only Murders in the Building Awards
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Only Murders in the Building is a hit mystery-comedy show that premiered on August 31, 2021, on Hulu. The show is created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. It follows three true-crime enthusiasts—Charles-Haden Savage, Oliver Putnam, and Mabel Mora— played by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, respectively. They team up to investigate a suspicious death in their upscale New York apartment building, the Arconia.


Each season introduces a new murder case that the trio investigates together and solves the crime while dealing with their evolving friendships and individual struggles. Over the seasons, the show has featured many guest stars, including Paul Rudd, Meryl Streep, Tina Fey, and Nathan Lane. The show has received critical acclaim for its storytelling and the performances of the cast. Let’s take a look at the awards Only Murders in the Building has won over the years.


Only Murders in the Building Awards


Only Murders in the Building Awards
Only Murders in the Building (Source: Instagram)


Only Murders in the Building has received many awards over the seasons for its blend of mystery, comedy, and standout performances. It has received nominations from many prestigious awards, including 15 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, 7 Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, and 16 Golden Globe Award nominations. It has won many awards like 4 People's Choice Awards and 8 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.


YearAwardCategoryRecipient
2022Primetime Creative Arts Emmy AwardsOutstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy SeriesNathan Lane (for "The Boy From 6B")
2022Primetime Creative Arts Emmy AwardsOutstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour)Curt Beech, Jordan Jacobs, and Rich Murray (for "True Crime")
2022Primetime Creative Arts Emmy AwardsOutstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and AnimationLindsey Alvarez, Mathew Waters, Joseph White Jr., and Alan Demoss (for "The Boy from 6B")
2023Primetime Creative Arts Emmy AwardsOutstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour)Patrick Howe, Jordan Jacobs, and Rich Murray (for "Sparring Partners" / "I Know Who Did It")
2024Primetime Creative Arts Emmy AwardsOutstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety SeriesOnly Murders in the Building: One Killer Question
2024Primetime Creative Arts Emmy AwardsOutstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour)Patrick Howe, Casey Smith, and Rich Murray (for "Opening Night")
2024Primetime Creative Arts Emmy AwardsOutstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)Siddhartha Khosla (for "Sitzprobe")
2024Primetime Creative Arts Emmy AwardsOutstanding Original Music and LyricsBenj Pasek, Justin Paul, Marc Shaiman, and Scott Wittman (for "Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?" / "Sitzprobe")
2021People's Choice AwardsThe Comedy TV Star of 2021Selena Gomez
2022People's Choice AwardsThe Comedy TV Star of 2022Selena Gomez
2024People's Choice AwardsThe Comedy Show of the YearOnly Murders in the Building
2024People's Choice AwardsThe Female TV Star of the YearSelena Gomez
2023Producers Guild of America AwardsOutstanding Short-Form ProgramOnly Murders in the Building: One Killer Question
2023Satellite AwardsBest Actress in a Television Series – Musical or ComedySelena Gomez
2024Satellite AwardsBest Television Series – Musical or ComedyOnly Murders in the Building
2022Golden Trailer AwardsBest Viral Campaign for a TV/Streaming SeriesOnly Murders in the Building
2023Golden Trailer AwardsBest Sound Editing for a TV/Streaming Series (Trailer/Teaser/TV Spot)Only Murders in the Building
2023Golden Trailer AwardsBest Comedy / Drama TrailerByte for a TV / Streaming SeriesOnly Murders in the Building
2023Golden Trailer AwardsBest Viral Campaign for a TV / Streaming SeriesOnly Murders in the Building
2023Golden Trailer AwardsBest Comedy Poster for a TV/Streaming SeriesOnly Murders in the Building
2024Golden Trailer AwardsMost Innovative Advertising for a TV/Streaming SeriesOnly Murders in the Building – Backstage at the Gooseberry Experience
2024Golden Trailer AwardsBest Comedy / Drama TrailerByte for a TV / Streaming SeriesOnly Murders in the Building
2024Critics' Choice Television AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesMeryl Streep
2024Astra Creative Arts TV AwardsBest Main Title DesignOnly Murders in the Building
2022Astra TV AwardsBest Actor in a Streaming Series, ComedyMartin Short
2022Astra TV AwardsBest Actress in a Streaming Series, ComedySelena Gomez
2024Astra TV Awards Best Short Form SeriesOnly Murders In The Building: One Killer Question


Also read: Cast of Only Murders in the building


Only Murders in the Building's upcoming season


Only Murders in the Building Awards
Only Murders in the Building (Source: Instagram)


The 5th season of Only Murders in the Building was announced on September 5, 2024, on the official Instagram handle of the show. In an interview with The Wrap, the executive producer of the show, Dan Fogelman, shared updates on the upcoming season. He shared that the production of the next season will start ‘relatively soon.’ The creator of the show, John Hoffman, told The Wrap that the Hulu comedy is planning to start production on the new season in March.


In the interview, Fogelman also hinted at guest stars in the upcoming season and said, “I was just texting with Steve Martin and Marty Short and John Hoffman this morning. We can expect more big guest stars that’ll probably be announced sooner rather than later.” He also teased about the storyline and shared that the next season will include “another big fun mystery the writers have been cooking up”. He added, “It would hit on some very current things going on within New York, specifically very relevant things that are happening in the city right now.”

FAQs about Only Murders in the Building

A. Currently, there are 4 seasons of Only Murders in the Building.

A. Yes, there will be a 5th season of Only Murders in the Building.

A. No, Only Murders in the Building is not available on Netflix.

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