: Charles, Mabel, and Oliver discover the painting (or a very good forgery) has mysteriously appeared in Charles's apartment.
: Bunny’s mother (played by Shirley MacLaine) arrives at the Arconia, not necessarily to mourn, but to reclaim the valuable painting. Her sharp wit and keen nose for "the real thing" put the trio on edge. [S2E2] Framed
"Framed" masterfully balances the series' trademark humor with deep-seated personal stakes for Charles. By linking the murder to a piece of his father's hidden history, the show elevates the mystery from a "whodunnit" to a personal journey of discovery. As Leonora observes, "the painting is the key," and by the end of the episode, it's clear that Bunny’s death is tied to secrets far older than the trio realized. "Only Murders in the Building" Framed (TV Episode 2022) : Charles, Mabel, and Oliver discover the painting