Only Murders in the Building Season 2, Episode 9: “Sparring Partners”

Recap of “Sparring Partners”

In the penultimate episode of Only Murders in the Building Season 2, “Sparring Partners,” the trio continues to investigate the Rose Cooper case and uncovers new clues. Mabel meets with Detective Williams to discuss Jan's involvement in the case. She reveals that Teddy Dimas paid Jan to kill Bunny Folger, and that Jan confessed everything to Mabel before leaving town. Charles and Oliver confront Teddy about Jan's confession, but he denies knowing anything about it.

Uncovering the Truth

As the trio delves deeper into the investigation, they stumble upon an old boxing gym, connected to Teddy's past. They discover that Teddy was once a boxer, and that he had a falling out with his former sparring partner, Lester. Meanwhile, Mabel and Charles grow closer, but their relationship is strained by their differing views on Bunny's murder.

Confronting the Past

In a dramatic showdown at the boxing gym, Charles confronts Teddy about Bunny's murder. Teddy admits to killing Bunny, but claims it was an accident. He reveals that he had gone to Bunny's apartment to confront her about blackmailing him, but the confrontation turned physical. In the ensuing struggle, Teddy accidentally pushed Bunny, causing her to fall and hit her head.

The Aftermath

With Teddy's confession, the trio is left grappling with the truth. Mabel confronts Jan about her involvement in the murder, but is met with silence. Charles and Oliver are torn between their desire for justice and their sympathy for Teddy. As the episode ends, the trio is left facing an uncertain future, as they must decide how to proceed with their investigation.