Blue Murder Motel Episode 6, titled “Cat Among the Pigeons,” premiered on Acorn TV on September 28, 2026. The murder mystery series has eight episodes in its first season, with the finale, “A Cop and a Gentleman,” arriving on Monday, October 12, 2026.
The New Zealand crime drama follows retired detectives Vinny and Cole, played by Michala Banas and Brett Tucker, who move from Sydney to run a seaside motel. However, their plans for a peaceful retirement quickly fall apart as mysterious deaths keep drawing them back into investigations.
When Did Blue Murder Motel Episode 6 Release?
Blue Murder Motel Episode 6 became available to US viewers on Acorn TV on Monday, September 28, 2026, following the show’s weekly release schedule.
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The episode originally aired in New Zealand on February 22, 2026, before reaching international audiences. According to the official ITVX episode listing, the sixth installment runs approximately 44 minutes.
In “Cat Among the Pigeons,” local councillor Gordon is discovered stabbed to death inside his home. His designer cat appears to be the only witness, but the animal has disappeared, leaving investigators with another unusual mystery.
As Vinny and Cole investigate, a homicide detective arrives from the city and attempts to remove them from the case. The disagreement adds another complication as the couple searches for answers surrounding Gordon’s death.
When Is the Blue Murder Motel Season 1 Finale?
The Blue Murder Motel Season 1 finale, Episode 8, premieres on Monday, October 12, 2026, exclusively on Acorn TV in the United States and Canada.
The official Acorn TV premiere schedule confirms the finale date, while TVLine lists its streaming release at 3 a.m. ET.
The finale is titled “A Cop and a Gentleman” and introduces a particularly personal investigation for the retired detectives.
A local merchant dies in what initially appears to be a freak accident at a summer market. However, Vinny and Cole soon discover evidence suggesting murder, with the investigation bringing them closer to a case that directly affects their lives.
The official synopsis leaves the nature of that personal connection unexplained, making it one of the central questions heading into the season’s conclusion.
Where Can You Watch Blue Murder Motel?
All eight episodes of Blue Murder Motel Season 1 are available through Acorn TV in the US, including access through supported Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV channel subscriptions.
Viewers in the UK can find the series on ITVX, which lists the complete eight-episode season.
As Deadline reported, Acorn TV acquired the New Zealand mystery drama for the US and Canada, while ITV secured the UK rights.
With the first season concluding on October 12, viewers can now follow Vinny and Cole’s investigations from the opening murder through the final case without waiting for another weekly episode.
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