The gang’s back for ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3 — here are the best ways to watch
Ben Glenroy is dead.
The lead actor (played by Paul Rudd) in Oliver Putnam’s Broadway comeback show died on stage moments after the opening night performance at the end of Season 2, delivering a perfect storyline for Only Murders in the Building Season 3.
Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez are back to sleuth it up with “killer chemistry and superb wit,” as Mashable Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards put it, in a third season of the beloved Only Murders in the Building. Technically, Glenroy’s death is not in the building, but it is connected to it. Plus, “the extra focus on the theatrical provides refreshing new complications to the Charles-Oliver-Mabel dynamic, proving Only Murders in the Building still has some delightful tricks up its sleeve.”
If you’ve been counting down the days to return to the Arconia, the time has finally come. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the investigation unfold.
What is the release date of Only Murders in the Building Season 3?
The highly anticipated third season of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building premieres on August 8, 2023 with two episodes right off the bat. Hulu will drop new episodes every Tuesday after the initial premiere until the season ends.
Can you watch Only Murders in the Building Season 3 online for free?
If you’ve never subscribed to Hulu in the past, you can watch the majority of Only Murders in the Building Season 3 for free. The streamer offers a generous free trial period for newbies, but it won’t be quite long enough to complete the entire series, as there’s a week-long waiting period between each episode. If you can wait until the new season is almost over before starting your free trial, then you can binge watch all of Season 3 and cancel your trial before you’re charged.
Sprint customers and students also have a couple options to score a free subscription. Here’s what you need to know.
How to get Hulu for free
Best for most people: Hulu 30-day free trial
Hulu is one of the most generous streamers for newbies, offering a substantial 30-day free trial to test the waters. If you’ve never subscribed to Hulu in the past, you can take advantage of your free trial (which is valid for both the No Ads and Basic plans) right around the time of the Season 3 premiere on Aug. 8. That will allow you to watch the two-episode premiere and the following four week’s worth of episodes.
Unfortunately, that doesn’t get you through the entire season. You’ll have to dish out either $ 7.99/month ($ 79.99/year) for the Basic plan with ads or $ 14.99/month for the No Ads plan to see the final four episodes.
Best for Sprint customers: Hulu Basic (with ads) annual subscription
Good news, Sprint customers. Your Sprint Unlimited plan — as long as it’s active and in good standing — unlocks free access to Hulu Basic. (If you choose to switch plans or cancel, your subscription will be suspended.)
It’s as easy as going to the Sprint (which is now T-Mobile) website, choosing “activate now,” and signing into your Sprint account. From there, choose the phone you want to enjoy Hulu on, click “change service add-ons,” and choose Hulu. You’ll receive a text message to follow and complete your account setup. Then you’re free to enjoy Hulu on your phone and any other device.
Best for students: Spotify Premium for Students with Hulu
Students have a few great options for watching Only Murders in the Building on Hulu. First up, you can sign up for Spotify Premium for Students. This not only offers a generous one-month free trial, but also includes Hulu Basic at no extra charge. Following your free month trial, you’ll pay just $ 5.99 per month for both Spotify Premium and Hulu (insane, right?). The only catch: you’ll need a .edu email address to prove you’re actually a student in order to secure the deal.
Hulu also offers a student account on its own for only $ 1.99 per month. While there’s currently no free trial offered, at $ 1.99 per month, that’s A-OK. Of course, the same .edu email address rules apply.
Other ways to watch Only Murders in the Building on Hulu
If you don’t qualify for any of the free options above, listen up. There are still ways to save on a Hulu subscription. For those ready to commit to a full year of streaming beyond Only Murders in the Building, you can save 17% by choosing an annual subscription rather than a monthly subscription. You could also choose to only subscribe for a few months until you finish Season 3, then cancel immediately after. You won’t technically save any money this way, but you also won’t waste any.
For those looking to get more bang for your buck, the Disney Bundle (which includes both Hulu and Disney+ or Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+) is a stellar deal. Although you’ll pay more overall, you’ll end up saving up to 49% and getting access to two or three different streaming services for one low price. It all depends on your personal preferences in the age of streaming.
Best for long-term viewing: Hulu (with ads) annual subscription
Selecting an annual Hulu subscription, rather than a monthly subscription, will knock that $ 7.99/month cost down to just $ 6.67/month. Sure, $ 79.99/year is more up front, but in the long run, you’ll save 17%. If you’re a new or returning subscriber, you may even qualify for a free one-month trial, which would then knock the price down to just $ 6.15 per month for 13 months.
By paying for a year in advance, you’ll have plenty of time to rewatch seasons 1 and 2 of Only Murders, stream the new season, and even dive into other Hulu Originals we highly recommend — like The Bear, Tiny Beautiful Things, and The Great.
Best bundle deal: Hulu + Disney+ (with ads)
The Disney Duo Basic Bundle is truly a gem. You get access to all of the content on Disney+ as well as Hulu for only $ 9.99/month. That’s just $ 2 more than paying for Hulu on its own. The Trio Basic Bundle also throws ESPN+ in the mix for $ 12.99 per month, saving you a total of 49%.
It’s not the best choice if you’re only looking to watch Only Murders Season 3 and then move on, but if you’re all about getting more bang for your buck and streaming all the latest and greatest shows and films, the Disney bundle deal is one of the best around.
