Good evening, dear listeners! Storm clouds are gathering over the 'Only Murders in the Building' podcast, as now they are being seriously hunted not only by the police but also by competitors. This episode brings you glitter bombs, severed fingers, staged murders, and much more!

Previous recaps:

Episode 1

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This Is Just the Beginning. Recap of Episode 1 of Season 2 of 'Only Murders in the Building'

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Episode 2

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Sins of the Fathers. Recap of Episode 2 of Season 2 of 'Only Murders in the Building'

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Episode 3

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The Last Day of a Condemned Man. Recap of Episode 3 of Season 2 of 'Only Murders in the Building'

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Episode 4

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Familiar Faces. Recap of Episode 4 of Season 2 of 'Only Murders in the Building'

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Episode 5

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Everyone to the 70s Party! Recap of Episode 5 of Season 2 of 'Only Murders in the Building'

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Warning: The following text contains spoilers for the series 'Only Murders in the Building'

Part 1. The Daily Grind of Office Plankton

Today's episode puts the spotlight on Poppy (Adina Verson), the producer or assistant (it's unclear) of the already familiar podcaster Cinda Canning (Tina Fey). We are immediately made to feel Poppy's shoes, as she is not taken seriously and is dumped with even the most absurd tasks.

Oh, dear listeners, these inserts with Poppy in 'Only Murders in the Building' are like a knife to the heart, honestly. I think any office worker (including me) will find what's happening on screen very familiar. Just know that I love you and appreciate your work, a promotion awaits you someday, and Cinda's cruel lesson about not doing your job well if you want to move up the career ladder is a blatant lie. You needed to hear that today.

Cinda interviews Mabel Mora's (Selena Gomez) former colleague in an attempt to further tarnish the girl's reputation. Especially since the material turned out to be very advantageous for this purpose – the man claims that Mabel, out of the blue, cut off a piece of his middle finger. Mabel herself denies that it happened that way and says she was defending herself from workplace harassment.

Part 2. Trap for the Killer

As we remember from the end of the first season, someone warned the 'Only Murders in the Building' podcasters via SMS that they needed to leave the building. Charles Savage (Steve Martin) is adamant that it was Detective Williams (Da'Vine Joy Randolph), so he replies to that SMS saying he is ready to hand over all the evidence to the police through her. But there's one catch – it turns out Detective Williams has gone on maternity leave and moved to Denver. So it turns out they are texting with the killer.

Then our friends come up with the idea of setting a trap for the killer and planting a mini paint bomb to mark him. And with the help of the seasoned theater enthusiast Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), the paint is replaced with glitter. I agree with you, Oliver; getting rid of glitter is a hellish task. But 'Only Murders in the Building', hiding in ambush, got so distracted discussing Charles's personal life and his almost-romance with Jan (Amy Ryan) that they missed the villain. Alas.

Part 3. 'Only Murders in the Building' in the Spotlight

In today's episode, Mabel takes center stage – but that doesn't mean Charles or Oliver are left out. Charles hilariously makes his stunt double, Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch), break up with Jan on his behalf. And Oliver, who can't imagine life without Greek snacks, is forced, while waiting for DNA test results, to discover new sauces like salsa, because he's unlikely to enjoy anything Greek again (see previous episode).

But Mabel got the worst of it. Spontaneously visiting her girlfriend Alice's (Cara Delevingne) studio, she finds preparations for an art reconstruction of Bunny Folger's murder scene. Mabel tried so hard to escape her past that she missed the moment when people started shamelessly digging into it. Since we know how painful memories are for Mabel, we are not surprised by her emotional reaction. This is a fiasco, Alice.

The episode ends with three important events. First – Poppy takes the side of the 'Only Murders in the Building' podcast and wants to help them fight against Cinda Canning. Second – Mabel, still conflicted, suddenly finds herself in the same subway car as a person covered in glitter. Third – phone cameras capture the moment Mabel attacks this person and runs away, confirming her nickname 'Bloody Mabel'.

Oh, they left us with such a juicy cliffhanger! We'll be eagerly awaiting the next episode all the while wondering when 'Only Murders in the Building' will finally start suspecting Howard.