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On Monday, Acorn TV announced the January 2026 premiere schedule of My Life Is Murder Season 5 starring Lucy Lawless. The first episode will drop on Monday, January 5. There are many guest stars and even a double episode in Fiji.
Lucy Lawless portrays former police officer Alexa Crowe who is now a police consultant solving impossible cases. She has a close-knit team who help this bread-baking guru solve impossible to crack cases!
In this season, Lucy Lawless will be reuniting with her Xena: Warrior Princess co-star Craig Parker, as well as the return of Virgin River star Martin Henderson, who portrays Alexa’s charming but sketchy brother Will. Also, Academy Award nominee Keisha Castle-Hughes will also guest star.
There are many more familiar guest stars including two Brokenwood Mysteries stars Fern Sutherland and Johnny Barker. In addition, Dean O’Gorman and Kirk Torrance from Acorn’s Under The Vines are guest start, as well Nicole Whippy from Xena: Warrior Princess.
Don’t worry! The show’s regulars have returned as well. Ebony Vagulans is back as tech wiz Madison, Joe Naufahu as Reuben, Rawirri Jobe as Detective Harry.
Best of all purrfect roommate Chowder is back and could be guilty of a crime or two.
‘My Life Is Murder’ Season 5 Episodes & Premiere Dates
My Life is Murder Season 5 includes 8 episodes, including a two-part season finale. Here are the episodes and the premiere dates.
“Gimme An M” premieres on Monday, January 5. When an influencer dies while live-streaming, Alexa finds herself in the competitive cheerleading world as she tries to solve this impossible case.
“Catfish” premieres on Monday, January 12. When a woman is found dead in an aquarium due to a rare jellyfish bite, Alexa has to figure out who in a trio of suspects committed this horrific murder.
“For The Love Of A Dog” premieres on Monday, January 19. A pet custody battle turns into murder as Alexa has her own personal problems to deal with as her brother is possibly mixed up in some big trouble.
“The Top Two Inches” premieres on Monday, January 26. Trivia night turns deadly as Alexa and Madison have one evening to solve a murder.
“Thirteen O’Clock” premieres on Monday, February 2. When a life-size talking doll is the prime suspect in a murder at a toy mogul’s mansion, Alexa uncovers twisted family secrets and danger!
“Bad Chemistry” premieres on Monday, February 9. When Alexa and Madison go undercover in academia to solve the death of a chemistry student, they uncover more than they expected. This includes some hidden secrets from someone in their inner circle.
“The One That Got Away–Part 1” premieres on Monday, February 16.While on vacation in Fiji, Alexa teams up with her former partner Jesse to a case from the past.
“The One That Got Away-Part 2” premieres on Monday, February 23. Alexa uncovers secrets about an old case that now puts her into danger!
Currently, Acorn TV is premiering Midsomer Murders Season 25, the Harry Wild holiday special, as well as the Madam Blanc two-part holiday special that drops December 15 and 22.
