List of Murder, She Wrote episodes

List of Murder, She Wrote episodes

This is a list of Murder, She Wrote episodes in the order that they originally aired on CBS. Most of the episodes took place either in Jessica Fletcher's fictional hometown of Cabot Cove, Maine, or in New York City, but her travels promoting books or visiting relatives and friends led to cases throughout the United States and around the world.

List of Murder, She Wrote episodes

After the final episode of the television series aired in 1996, Angela Lansbury sporadically reprised the character of Jessica Fletcher in a handful of feature-length Murder, She Wrote specials starting in 1997. The last TV movie aired in May 2003. In February 2007, on the ABC daytime talk show The View, Lansbury announced that she hoped to make another Murder, She Wrote TV movie in the near future but only if her son, director Anthony Shaw, could find a suitable story.

Season 1 (1984–85)

<table><thead><tr><th>No. overall</th><th>No. in season</th><th>Title</th><th>Directed by</th><th>Written by</th><th>Original release date</th><th>Prod. code</th><th>Rating/share (households)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>"The Murder of Sherlock Holmes"</td><td>Corey Allen</td><td>Story by : Richard Levinson and William Link & Peter S. Fischer Teleplay by : Peter S. Fischer</td><td>September 30, 1984 (1984-09-30)</td><td>59274</td><td>18.9/29</td></tr><tr><td>Jessica attends a costume party where "Sherlock Holmes" is murdered. Guest stars: Eddie Barth, Ned Beatty, Bert Convy, Ellen Crawford, Richard Erdman, Anne Francis, Arthur Hill, Brian Keith, Dennis Patrick, Raymond St. Jacques, Danny Wells Note: As a two-hour series premiere, the episode is split into two parts for syndication.</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>"Deadly Lady"</td><td>Corey Allen</td><td>Peter S. Fischer</td><td>October 7, 1984 (1984-10-07)</td><td>59206</td><td>20.3/31</td></tr><tr><td>A multimillionaire appears to have drowned during a hurricane. Guest stars: Doran Clark, Howard Duff, Marilyn Hassett, Richard Hatch, Anne Lockhart, Dack Rambo, Cassie Yates Note: The first episode set in Cabot Cove.</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>"Birds of a Feather"</td><td>John Llewellyn Moxey</td><td>Robert Swanson</td><td>October 14, 1984 (1984-10-14)</td><td>59203</td><td>19.4/29</td></tr><tr><td>Jessica helps a groom charged with murder. Guest stars: Bart Braverman, Jeff Conaway, Genie Francis, Dick Gautier, Harry Guardino, Gabe Kaplan, Martin Landau, Carol Lawrence, Barbara Rhoades</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>"Hooray for Homicide"</td><td>Richard Colla</td><td>Robert Van Scoyck</td><td>October 28, 1984 (1984-10-28)</td><td>59201</td><td>19.7/29</td></tr><tr><td>Jessica is suspected of murdering a movie producer who wanted to turn her novel into a trashy film. Guest stars: Melissa Sue Anderson, John Astin, Samantha Eggar, James MacArthur, Virginia Mayo, Ron Palillo, Jose Perez, John Saxon, Morgan Stevens, Lyle Waggoner</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>5</td><td>"It's a Dog's Life"</td><td>Seymour Robbie</td><td>Mark Giles & Linda Shank</td><td>November 4, 1984 (1984-11-04)</td><td>59208</td><td>16.9/24</td></tr><tr><td>In the deaths of a wealthy Southern eccentric and his daughter, the man's dog is the prime suspect. Guest stars: Cathryn Damon, Dean Jones, Lenore Kasdorf, Jared Martin, Dan O'Herlihy, Lynn Redgrave, Forrest Tucker, Gregory Walcott, Sandy Ward</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>6</td><td>"Lovers and Other Killers"</td><td>Allen Reisner</td><td>Peter S. Fischer</td><td>November 18, 1984 (1984-11-18)</td><td>59207</td><td>19.1/27</td></tr><tr><td>Jessica sets out to prove her secretary isn't a murder suspect. Guest stars: Grant Goodeve, Peter Graves, Greg Morris, Lois Nettleton, Andrew Prine, Andrew Stevens</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>7</td><td>"Hit, Run and Homicide"</td><td>Alan Cooke</td><td>Gerald K. Siegel</td><td>November 25, 1984 (1984-11-25)</td><td>59216</td><td>19.7/29</td></tr><tr><td>An eccentric inventor is accused of murdering his former partner. Guest stars: Edward Albert, June Allyson, Patti D'Arbanville, Van Johnson, Stuart Whitman</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>8</td><td>"We're Off to Kill the Wizard"</td><td>Walter Grauman</td><td>Story by : Peter S. Fischer & Gerald K. Siegel Teleplay by : Peter S. Fischer</td><td>December 9, 1984 (1984-12-09)</td><td>59204</td><td>22.3/32</td></tr><tr><td>A tycoon's theme-park plans end in murder. Guest stars: Christine Belford, James Coco, Kim Darby, George DiCenzo, Gene Evans, Vince Howard, Richard Sanders, John Schuck, James Stephens, Kristoffer Tabori</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>9</td><td>"Death Takes a Curtain Call"</td><td>Allen Reisner</td><td>Paul W. Cooper</td><td>December 16, 1984 (1984-12-16)</td><td>59219</td><td>16.2/24</td></tr><tr><td>A special night at the ballet turns grisly when Jessica encounters murder. Guest stars: Kerry Armstrong, Dane Clark, William Conrad, George De La Peña, Hurd Hatfield, Paul Ryan Rudd</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>10</td><td>"Death Casts a Spell"</td><td>Allen Reisner</td><td>J. Miyoko Hensley & Steven Hensley</td><td>December 30, 1984 (1984-12-30)</td><td>59211</td><td>22.3/34</td></tr><tr><td>A flamboyant hypnotist is murdered in front of several journalists who are in a trance. Guest stars: Diana Canova, José Ferrer, Murray Hamilton, Robert Hogan, Conrad Janis, Elaine Joyce, Brian Kerwin, Robert Loggia, Michelle Phillips</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>11</td><td>"Capitol Offense"</td><td>John Llewellyn Moxey</td><td>Peter S. Fischer</td><td>January 6, 1985 (1985-01-06)</td><td>59220</td><td>22.4/31</td></tr><tr><td>Jessica is assigned to replace a deceased congressman in Washington. Guest stars: Edie Adams, Herschel Bernardi, Linda Kelsey, Stephen Macht, Nicholas Pryor, Mitchell Ryan, Gary Sandy, Mark Shera</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>12</td><td>"Broadway Malady"</td><td>Hy Averback</td><td>Tom B. Sawyer</td><td>January 13, 1985 (1985-01-13)</td><td>59209</td><td>21.8/31</td></tr><tr><td>Assault and murder could end the comeback of a stage actress in a play with her daughter. Guest stars: Milton Berle, Vivian Blaine, Elaine Giftos, Gregg Henry, Lorna Luft, Robert Morse, Patrick O'Neal, Barbara Whinnery</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>13</td><td>"Murder to a Jazz Beat"</td><td>Walter Grauman</td><td>Story by : Paul Savage & David Abramowitz Teleplay by : Paul Savage</td><td>February 3, 1985 (1985-02-03)</td><td>59212</td><td>22.0/30</td></tr><tr><td>Jessica searches for clues when a famous musician drops dead onstage. Guest stars: Olivia Cole, Bradford Dillman, George Kirby, Cameron Mitchell, Garrett Morris, Ed Nelson, Clive Revill, Stan Shaw, Bobby Sherman, Glynn Turman</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>"My Johnny Lies Over the Ocean"</td><td>Seymour Robbie</td><td>Peter S. Fischer</td><td>February 10, 1985 (1985-02-10)</td><td>59210</td><td>19.9/31</td></tr><tr><td>Jessica's niece, recovering from her husband's suicide, is terrorized on a cruise. Guest stars: Paul Carafotes, Jason Evers, Rosemary Forsyth, Lynda Day George, Vicki Lawrence, Belinda Montgomery, Leslie Nielsen, Andrew Parks, Lawrence Pressman, JoAnne Worley</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>"Paint Me a Murder"</td><td>John Llewellyn Moxey</td><td>Peter S. Fischer</td><td>February 17, 1985 (1985-02-17)</td><td>59215</td><td>20.5/30</td></tr><tr><td>A famous artist's birthday celebration ends tragically when he is murdered at his island villa. Guest stars: Fernando Allende, Capucine, Judy Geeson, Robert Goulet, Stewart Granger, Steven Keats, Ron Moody, Cristina Raines, Cesar Romero</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>16</td><td>"Tough Guys Don't Die"</td><td>Seymour Robbie</td><td>Peter S. Fischer</td><td>February 24, 1985 (1985-02-24)</td><td>59223</td><td>21.7/30</td></tr><tr><td>Jessica investigates the murder of private eye Harry McGraw's partner. Guest stars: John Furey, Nancy Lee Grahn, Barbara Babcock, John McMartin, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Alex Rocco, Fritz Weaver, Paul Winfield</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>17</td><td>"Sudden Death"</td><td>Edward M. Abroms</td><td>Robert Swanson</td><td>March 3, 1985 (1985-03-03)</td><td>59217</td><td>21.6/31</td></tr><tr><td>Jessica inherits part of a pro-football team. Guest stars: John Beck, Warren Berlinger, Dick Butkus, David Doyle, Bruce Jenner, Gary Lockwood, James McEachin, Allan Miller, Jan Smithers, Tim Thomerson</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>18</td><td>"Footnote to Murder"</td><td>Peter Crane</td><td>Robert Swanson</td><td>March 10, 1985 (1985-03-10)</td><td>59221</td><td>19.7/29</td></tr><tr><td>Jessica sets out to clear the name of a friend who is a prime suspect in a murder case. Guest stars: Vincent Baggetta, Talia Balsam, Morgan Brittany, Constance Forslund, Pat Harrington, Kenneth Mars, Diana Muldaur, Robert Reed, Paul Sand</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>19</td><td>"Murder Takes the Bus"</td><td>Walter Grauman</td><td>Michael Scheff & Mary Ann Kasica</td><td>March 17, 1985 (1985-03-17)</td><td>59231</td><td>22.4/34</td></tr><tr><td>Jessica's bus trip to Portland, Maine, takes a dismal turn when a passenger is murdered. Guest stars: Linda Blair, John Davis Chandler, Michael Constantine, Terence Knox, Larry Linville, Rue McClanahan, Albert Salmi, Don Stroud, Mills Watson, David Wayne</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>20</td><td>"Armed Response"</td><td>Charles S. Dubin</td><td>Gerald K. Siegel</td><td>March 31, 1985 (1985-03-31)</td><td>59228</td><td>21.2/30</td></tr><tr><td>Jessica, hospitalized with a fractured leg, investigates the murder of a fellow patient. Guest stars: Eddie Bracken, Victoria Carroll, Stephen Elliott, James Gammon, Sam Groom, Bo Hopkins, Martin Kove, Kay Lenz, Kevin McCarthy, Susan Oliver, Martha Raye</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>21</td><td>"Murder at the Oasis"</td><td>Arthur Allan Seidelman</td><td>Robert Van Scoyk</td><td>April 7, 1985 (1985-04-07)</td><td>59222</td><td>20.4/33</td></tr><tr><td>Jessica investigates the death of her college roommate's husband. Guest stars: Ed Ames, Joey Bishop, Joseph Bottoms, Joseph Cali, Ken Howard, Piper Laurie, Jack O'Halloran, Linda Purl</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>22</td><td>"Funeral at Fifty-Mile"</td><td>Seymour Robbie</td><td>Dick Nelson</td><td>April 21, 1985 (1985-04-21)</td><td>59226</td><td>24.5/39</td></tr><tr><td>Jessica attends a funeral and solves another mourner's murder. Guest stars: Noah Beery Jr., Kathleen Beller, J.D. Cannon, Clu Gulager, Donald Moffat, Jeff Osterhage, Cliff Potts, Stella Stevens Note: This episode features the first appearance of William Windom, who plays a different role in this (Sam Breen) than he did starting in Season 2 (Seth Hazlitt), the latter of whom made recurring appearances.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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