Only Murders in the Building Trivia
Only Murders in the Building trivia explores the acclaimed mystery comedy-drama created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. The series follows three strangers in a Manhattan apartment building who bond over true crime, investigate suspicious deaths at the Arconia, and turn their cases into a podcast of the same name.
Easy Only Murders in the Building Trivia
13 questions
These easy Only Murders in the Building trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
In what year did Only Murders in the Building first premiere?
Answer: 2021
Only Murders in the Building premiered in 2021.
Question 2
Which co-creator of Only Murders in the Building is also one of its stars?
Answer: Steve Martin
The series was created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman.
Question 3
What kind of series is Only Murders in the Building?
Answer: An American mystery comedy-drama series
The show is described is an American mystery comedy-drama series.
Question 4
In the United States, which streaming service carries Only Murders in the Building?
Answer: Hulu
The series streams on Hulu in the United States.
Question 5
What project do the three main sleuths launch together?
Answer: A podcast
The story centers on three amateur sleuths who start a podcast.
Question 6
What is the name of the apartment building where much of the series takes place?
Answer: The Arconia
Much of the series takes place in an apartment building called the Arconia.
Question 7
On which part of Manhattan is the Arconia located?
Answer: The Upper West Side
The Arconia is located on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
Question 8
Steve Martin plays which character on the show?
Answer: Charles-Haden Savage
Steve Martin plays Charles-Haden Savage.
Question 9
Martin Short appears as which theatrical neighbor?
Answer: Oliver Putnam
Martin Short plays Oliver Putnam.
Question 10
Selena Gomez plays which member of the amateur sleuth trio?
Answer: Mabel Mora
Selena Gomez plays Mabel Mora.
Question 11
Before becoming an amateur investigator, Charles-Haden Savage was what kind of entertainer?
Answer: A former television actor
Charles-Haden Savage is a former television actor.
Question 12
What is Oliver Putnam's profession?
Answer: Theatre director
Oliver Putnam is a theatre director.
Question 13
What is the title of the trio's podcast?
Answer: Only Murders in the Building
The trio's podcast is titled Only Murders in the Building.
Only Murders in the Building Family Trivia
12 questions
These family Only Murders in the Building trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
What is the title of the very first episode of Only Murders in the Building?
- A.Persons of Interest
- B.True Crime
- C.Big City Mystery
- D.Open and Shut
Answer: True Crime
The series begins with an episode titled "True Crime.".
Question 2
Which title belongs to the Season 1 finale?
- A.True Crime
- B.Once Upon a Time in the West
- C.Open and Shut
- D.The Show Must...
Answer: Open and Shut
The final episode of Season 1 is titled "Open and Shut.".
Question 3
Season 2 kicks off with what episode title?
- A.Open and Shut
- B.True Crime
- C.Once Upon a Time in the West
- D.Persons of Interest
Answer: Persons of Interest
Season 2 begins with the episode "Persons of Interest.".
Question 4
What is the opening episode title for Season 3?
Answer: The Show Must...
Season 3 opens with the episode titled "The Show Must...".
Question 5
Season 4 starts with which episode title?
- A.The Show Must...
- B.Persons of Interest
- C.Open and Shut
- D.Once Upon a Time in the West
Answer: Once Upon a Time in the West
The first episode of Season 4 is "Once Upon a Time in the West.".
Question 6
Which famous musician appears in the series as a version of himself?
- A.Bono
- B.Sting
- C.Elton John
- D.Billy Joel
Answer: Sting
Sting appears in the series is a version of himself.
Question 7
Tina Fey plays which true-crime host on the show?
Answer: Cinda Canning
Tina Fey plays true-crime host Cinda Canning.
Question 8
Da'Vine Joy Randolph plays which detective in the series?
Answer: Detective Donna Williams
Da'Vine Joy Randolph plays Detective Donna Williams.
Question 9
Who does Jackie Hoffman play in Only Murders in the Building?
Answer: Uma Heller
Jackie Hoffman plays Uma Heller.
Question 10
Michael Cyril Creighton plays which resident?
Answer: Howard Morris
Michael Cyril Creighton plays Howard Morris.
Question 11
Adina Verson plays which character?
Answer: Poppy White
Adina Verson plays Poppy White.
Question 12
Cara Delevingne appears as which character on the show?
Answer: Alice Banks
Cara Delevingne plays Alice Banks.
Fun Only Murders in the Building Trivia
13 questions
These fun Only Murders in the Building trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
Who plays the gloriously prickly Bunny Folger on Only Murders in the Building?
Answer: Jayne Houdyshell plays Bunny Folger.
Bunny Folger is portrayed by Jayne Houdyshell.
Question 2
Which Arconia resident is played by Ryan Broussard?
Answer: Ryan Broussard plays Will Putnam.
Ryan Broussard's character is Arconia resident Will Putnam.
Question 3
Teddy Dimas's son Theo is played by which actor?
Answer: Theo is played by James Caverly.
James Caverly plays Theo, Teddy Dimas's son.
Question 4
Lucy, the young person from Charles's past, is played by whom?
Answer: Lucy is played by Zoe Colletti.
Zoe Colletti portrays Lucy.
Question 5
The amateur sleuthing trio records their podcast while investigating crimes in what location?
Answer: They record it as they investigate crimes in their building.
Their podcast is recorded is they investigate crimes in their building.
Question 6
Before podcasting, Charles-Haden Savage was famous for starring in which fictional detective show?
Answer: He starred in Brazzos.
Charles-Haden Savage's fictional detective series is called Brazzos.
Question 7
Jane Lynch shows up as Charles's stunt double and lookalike. What is that character's name?
Answer: Her character is Sazz Pataki.
Jane Lynch plays Sazz Pataki, Charles's stunt double and lookalike.
Question 8
Only Murders in the Building frequently uses arts and entertainment settings in which city?
Answer: New York.
The series frequently uses New York arts and entertainment settings.
Question 9
Season 3 puts Oliver in the orbit of what kind of production?
Answer: A Broadway production.
Season 3 centers on a Broadway production connected to Oliver.
Question 10
Which actor plays Ben Glenroy?
Answer: Paul Rudd plays Ben Glenroy.
Ben Glenroy is portrayed by Paul Rudd.
Question 11
Loretta Durkin is played by which acting legend?
Answer: Loretta Durkin is played by Meryl Streep.
Meryl Streep plays actress Loretta Durkin.
Question 12
Ashley Park appears as which performer in the series?
Answer: She plays Kimber Min.
Ashley Park plays performer Kimber Min.
Question 13
What is the name of the documentary filmmaker played by Jesse Williams?
Answer: The character is Tobert.
Jesse Williams plays documentary filmmaker Tobert.
Funny Only Murders in the Building Trivia
13 questions
These funny Only Murders in the Building trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
When Oliver Putnam spots real danger, what does he most reliably turn it into?
Answer: show-business drama
Oliver is known for treating genuine peril like material for a production, turning it into show-business drama.
Question 2
The podcast title draws a very specific line in the sand: the murders have to happen where?
- A.in the building
- B.on the subway
- C.in Central Park
- D.at the theater
Answer: in the building
The title itself limits the scope of the podcast to murders in the building.
Question 3
For laughs, the series often mines the trio's growing what?
Answer: podcast fame
A recurring comic thread is the attention and recognition that come with the trio's podcast fame.
Question 4
Sazz Pataki is best described as Charles's longtime what?
Answer: stunt double
Sazz Pataki works is Charles's longtime stunt double.
Question 5
Oliver's snap judgments often sound less like detective work and more like notes from a what?
Answer: director
Oliver's instincts often come off like a director calling a scene.
Question 6
Who usually serves as the driest voice in the central trio?
Answer: Mabel
Mabel is often the driest voice among the three leads.
Question 7
Which detective tends to greet the trio's amateur sleuthing with visible skepticism?
Answer: Detective Williams
Detective Williams often reacts skeptically to the trio's attempts at solving cases.
Question 8
Only Murders in the Building can make the most ordinary spaces feel suspicious. Which pair gets turned into clue scenes?
Answer: elevator rides and hallway chats
The show turns elevator rides and hallway chats into scenes where clues emerge.
Question 9
Even mid-investigation, Oliver would never pass up a good what?
Answer: theatrical entrance
Oliver lives for a good theatrical entrance, even during serious investigative moments.
Question 10
What first connects the trio before they become full-time hallway detectives?
Answer: They are all listening to the same true-crime story.
Their friendship begins because all three are listening to the same true-crime story.
Question 11
The show's tone loves a clash between deadly cases and what kind of homey normalcy?
Answer: cozy apartment-building routines
A regular contrast in the series is between homicide investigations and cozy apartment-building routines.
Question 12
True or false: the podcast title suggests the hosts will cover murders absolutely anywhere, as long as the snacks are good.?
Answer: False
The title specifically limits the scope to murders in the building.
Question 13
If Charles needed someone to take the pratfall with professional precision, which longtime role does Sazz Pataki fill?
Answer: stunt double
Sazz Pataki is Charles's longtime stunt double.
Hard Only Murders in the Building Trivia
14 questions
These hard Only Murders in the Building trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
How many episodes make up the first season of Only Murders in the Building?
Answer: 10 episodes
Season 1 consists of 10 episodes.
Question 2
Which episode title is the Theo Dimas-focused standout in Season 1?
- A.Framed
- B.Opening Night
- C.The Boy from 6B
- D.The Sting
Answer: The Boy from 6B
The episode that prominently follows Theo Dimas is titled "The Boy from 6B.".
Question 3
Which actor won an Emmy for guest-starring as Teddy Dimas?
Answer: Nathan Lane
Nathan Lane won an Emmy for his guest role is Teddy Dimas.
Question 4
At the Emmys, Only Murders in the Building was recognized in what series category?
Answer: Outstanding Comedy Series
The show received Emmy recognition in the Outstanding Comedy Series category.
Question 5
In which season does Cinda Canning first appear on the show’s timeline?
Answer: Season 1
Cinda Canning is first introduced in Season 1.
Question 6
What is the exact title of the Season 2 finale?
Answer: I Know Who Did It
The Season 2 finale is titled "I Know Who Did It.".
Question 7
Which title closes out Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building?
Answer: Opening Night
The Season 3 finale is titled "Opening Night.".
Question 8
Who co-created the series after already building a career as a television writer and producer?
Answer: John Hoffman
John Hoffman co-created the series and previously worked is a writer and producer in television.
Question 9
Which cast member also holds an executive producer credit on the series: Martin Short, Nathan Lane, or Julian Cihi?
- A.Nathan Lane
- B.Julian Cihi
- C.John Hoffman
- D.Martin Short
Answer: Martin Short
Martin Short is also an executive producer on the series.
Question 10
Besides starring in the series, which performer is also an executive producer?
Answer: Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez is also an executive producer on the series.
Question 11
Who plays Tim Kono, the show’s first murder victim?
Answer: Julian Cihi
Tim Kono is played by Julian Cihi.
Question 12
True or false: The Arconia is a real apartment building by that exact name in New York.?
Answer: False
The Arconia is fictional, though a real New York building is used for exterior shots.
Question 13
Name the Season 1 episode whose title nods to Sting.?
Answer: The Sting
Season 1 includes an episode titled "The Sting.".
Question 14
Which Season 2 episode title is a single word suggesting someone’s been set up?
Answer: Framed
Season 2 includes an episode titled "Framed.".
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