Oliver Putnam is a real person portrayed by Martin Short in the TV series Only Murders in the Building (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled True Crime (season 1), they were 71 years old.
They appear in all 30 aired episodes so far and have accumulated 107895 positive votes.
The character of Oliver Putnam is mainly associated with Charles-Haden Savage, Mabel Mora and Oscar Torres.
Episodes30
True Crime
episode S1.E1 august 2021Upper West Side neighbors Charles, Oliver and Mabel bond over a shared love of true crime. When a fellow resident dies in their building, the trio determine to solve the mystery and record an accompanying podcast.
Who Is Tim Kono?
episode S1.E2 august 2021The group begins researching the victim. Meanwhile, Mabel's secretive past starts to be unraveled.
How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?
episode S1.E3 august 2021Oliver employs his theater director skills to analyze the case. Charles and Mabel question an obsessive cat lover.
The Sting
episode S1.E4 september 2021Believing the murderer might be a famous resident who is difficult to access, the group seeks advice from a renowned podcasting host.
Twist
episode S1.E5 september 2021Mabel slips away on a solo mission tracking the victim's final days. Suspicious, Charles and Oliver follow her.
To Protect and Serve
episode S1.E6 september 2021Mabel brings her new friends (and an old one) to her childhood home to meet her mother. Meanwhile, Detective Williams starts to have her own doubts about the case as she prepares for motherhood.
The Boy from 6B
episode S1.E7 september 2021With the investigation scratching at a web of old crimes originating inside the building, a mysterious young man turns the tables to spy on Charles, Oliver and Mabel.
Fan Fiction
episode S1.E8 october 2021Hitting a dead end, the group calls for reinforcements in the form of their podcast's Superfans.
Double Time
episode S1.E9 october 2021With the residents growing upset at the building's negative publicity, the trio faces a revolt. Charles is visited by an old colleague who sheds light on his past.
Open and Shut
episode S1.E10 october 2021In the season finale, the trio races toward a resolution while their own lives are put in danger.
Persons of Interest
episode S2.E1 june 2022Charles, Oliver and Mabel are implicated in the murder of Bunny Folger and must decide whether to lay low or risk their lives to catch the killer.
Framed
episode S2.E2 june 2022The trio question their neighbors at a memorial for Bunny as they attempt to get rid of evidence that could further implicate them. A relative of Bunny's shows up and proves to be more of a force than she was.
The Last Day of Bunny Folger
episode S2.E3 july 2022A foul-mouthed parrot becomes the key to Bunny's last day on Earth, which reveals surprising people who crossed her path, further heightening the need for our trio to solve her murder.
Here's Looking at You
episode S2.E4 july 2022An unexpected visitor reveals hidden secrets about the inner workings of the Arconia. Charles reveals that he once recorded a hit single that was huge in Germany.
The Tell
episode S2.E5 july 2022Mabel hosts a party for an eclectic art crowd which also serves a double purpose for smoking out a liar in the trio's midst.
Performance Review
episode S2.E6 july 2022Charles, Oliver and Mabel collide with their podcasting mentor-turned-competitor, Cinda Canning. Subsequently, a key clue requires the trio to orchestrate a stakeout -- Brazzos-style.
Flipping the Pieces
episode S2.E7 august 2022Following her incident on the subway, Mabel receives help from an unlikely ally who takes her to a legendary amusement park full of terror. Back at the Arconia, Charles and Oliver find amusement of their own - and new evidence.
Hello, Darkness
episode S2.E8 august 2022The trio tries to save a loved one from the killer during a blackout, while the other Arconia residents explore unexpected connections.
Sparring Partners
episode S2.E9 august 2022Closing in on the killer, Mabel takes her investigative talents into the ring. Oliver and Charles duke it out over a birdcage only to end up confronting their deepest paternal struggles.
I Know Who Did It
episode S2.E10 august 2022The question of who killed Bunny is finally answered, while a few others are raised.
The Show Must...
episode S3.E1 august 2023After Ben Glenroy's collapse on stage, Charles, Oliver and Mabel piece together the show's first days with a suspicious cast and crew to determine if foul play was involved.
The Beat Goes On
episode S3.E2 august 2023Mabel, Oliver and Charles attend Ben's lavish memorial full of fans and those with more dubious motives. As the actor's sudden death is mourned, Oliver works to revive his shaky Broadway show.
Grab Your Hankies
episode S3.E3 august 2023Oliver races to bring new life to his show as Mabel's investigation into the actual murder collides with a surprising ally. Charles bonds with the cast and Loretta proves her voice is invaluable.
The White Room
episode S3.E4 august 2023Charles' stage fright reaches unimaginable heights, involving a break from reality and multiple baby dolls. Mabel is confronted by a mysterious individual from her past with a pivotal proposal.
Ah, Love!
episode S3.E5 august 2023Charles, Mabel and Oliver take their relationships to the next stage on a date night that reveals many hidden secrets.
Ghost Light
episode S3.E6 september 2023All roads lead the trio back to the Goosebury Theater during a nerve-rattling thunderstorm. With Howard as their jittery guide, they track a legendary ghost who's haunted the theater for generations.
CoBro
episode S3.E7 september 2023Charles finds an unexpected source for a major clue. A Broadway icon comes knocking at Oliver's door. And Mabel forms an alternate trio to pursue a lead that sheds light on Ben's bro and CoBro history.
Sitzprobe
episode S3.E8 september 2023Pressure mounts on the show's most critical rehearsal day. A familiar official upends the case, Loretta's complex past threatens to upend everything else and Charles must perform his number without going crazy.
Thirty
episode S3.E9 september 2023Having amassed a plethora of clues, suspects and theories but no concrete answers about Ben's murder, the trio devise a peculiar method of recreating the final moments of his life.
Opening Night
episode S3.E10 october 2023Charles, Mabel and Oliver race to entrap the killer on opening night. As the musical thrills its Broadway audience, the trio brave further twists and turns from behind, above and all around the stage.
- True Crime
- Who Is Tim Kono?
- How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?
- The Sting
- Twist
- To Protect and Serve
- The Boy from 6B
- Fan Fiction
- Double Time
- Open and Shut
- Persons of Interest
- Framed
- The Last Day of Bunny Folger
- Here's Looking at You
- The Tell
- Performance Review
- Flipping the Pieces
- Hello, Darkness
- Sparring Partners
- I Know Who Did It
- The Show Must...
- The Beat Goes On
- Grab Your Hankies
- The White Room
- Ah, Love!
- Ghost Light
- CoBro
- Sitzprobe
- Thirty
- Opening Night
Best moments10
- Mabel hosts a party for an eclectic art crowd which also serves a double purpose for smoking out a liar in the trio's midst.
- Oliver employs his theater director skills to analyze the case. Charles and Mabel question an obsessive cat lover.
- Hitting a dead end, the group calls for reinforcements in the form of their podcast's Superfans.
- Charles, Mabel and Oliver take their relationships to the next stage on a date night that reveals many hidden secrets.
- After Ben Glenroy's collapse on stage, Charles, Oliver and Mabel piece together the show's first days with a suspicious cast and crew to determine if foul play was involved.
- Closing in on the killer, Mabel takes her investigative talents into the ring. Oliver and Charles duke it out over a birdcage only to end up confronting their deepest paternal struggles.
- The trio tries to save a loved one from the killer during a blackout, while the other Arconia residents explore unexpected connections.
- Mabel, Oliver and Charles attend Ben's lavish memorial full of fans and those with more dubious motives. As the actor's sudden death is mourned, Oliver works to revive his shaky Broadway show.
- Mabel slips away on a solo mission tracking the victim's final days. Suspicious, Charles and Oliver follow her.
- Charles, Mabel and Oliver race to entrap the killer on opening night. As the musical thrills its Broadway audience, the trio brave further twists and turns from behind, above and all around the stage.
- The Tell
- How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?
- Fan Fiction
- Ah, Love!
- The Show Must...
- Sparring Partners
- Hello, Darkness
- The Beat Goes On
- Twist
- Opening Night