Murder in a Small Town Episode 5: Release date and time, what to expect and more

Murder in a Small Town is streaming on Hulu / (Image via Fox)
Murder in a Small Town is streaming on Hulu / (Image via Fox)

Murder in a Small Town, the new Fox show that premiered on September 24, 2024, is half romance, half crime procedural and also has all the elements of a small town cozy mystery.

Based on L.R. Wright’s Karl Alberg series of books, Murder in a Small Town follows Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland) moving to a quiet and small coastal town to soothe his mind that has been too stressed by his big city police job.

However, things are not what they appear to be in this town and despite looking peaceful on the surface, the town has its own share of secrets. These secrets compress Karl to use his outstanding detective skills to solve the murders that keep washing up the shore.

With new episodes coming out every Tuesday, let us now look when the next episode of Murder in a Small Town will release.

This article constraints spoilers.


Murder in a Small Town Episode 5 Release Date

Murder in a Small Town episode 5 will air on October 22, 2024 / (Image via FOX)
Murder in a Small Town episode 5 will air on October 22, 2024 / (Image via FOX)

A Touch of Panic, the fifth episode of Murder in a Small Town will be released on October 22, 2024 on Fox. The episode will be available to stream online on Hulu the next day.

For a better understanding of the release schedule, here is a table mentioning the release time in different timezones.

EpisodeEpisode Name
Release Date
Release Time
5 A Touch of Panic October 22, 20249 pm ET
5 A Touch of Panic October 22, 20246 pm PT

What happened in Murder in a Small Town episode 4?

Murder in a Small Town episode 4 was emotinally charged / (Image via Fox)
Murder in a Small Town episode 4 was emotinally charged / (Image via Fox)

The fourth episode of Murder in a Small Town, named Prized Possessions, is centered on Emma O'Brea (Erica Durance). Her life takes a drastic turn when Charlie, her husband, goes missing under uncanny circumstances.

Despite the initial suspicion falling on Emma, it gradually gets revealed how their marriage is built on lies and secrets.

It comes to light that being tired of a loveless marriage, Charlie orchestrated his own disappearance and death, in order to start a new life with his girlfriend.

This episode also sheds a shining light on Corporal Yen, who proves her worth by making great observations at the crime scene. She is the one to notice Charlie’s office’s cold nature and the isolated splatter of blood.

Karl, on the other hand, grapples with parental challenges of bringing up his teenage daughter. As Holly moves in with him after being expelled from school, the episode shows Karl trying to balance his fatherly duties with his professional life.


What to expect from Murder in a Small Town Episode 5?

Murder in a Small Town episode 5 is going to be intense / (Image via Fox)
Murder in a Small Town episode 5 is going to be intense / (Image via Fox)

Murder in a Small Town, episode 4 had a lot of shocking revelations and emotional turmoil. Given the kind of storyline that the fourth episode dealt with, episode 5 is very likely to intensify the drama.

Looking at the preview of episode 5, it can be assumed that in this episode, the protagonists will have to face both, their personal demons and professional setbacks, while trying to strike a work-life balance.

The show has already won the viewers over with its tight narrative and suspenseful qualities. With the stakes getting higher with every episode - A Touch of Panic is sure to continue that pattern.

Episodes 1-4 of Murder in a Small Town are streaming on Hulu.


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Edited by Mudeet Arora