Episodes
S4 E1 - A Fashionable Way to Die
September 19, 198748minMurder is around the corner when Jessica (Angela Lansbury) travels to Paris to attend the premiere of an old friend's fashion collection. With Barbara Rush, Juliet Prowse.Available to buyS4 E2 - When Thieves Fall Out
September 26, 198748minA retiring high-school coach and a mysterious stranger (Kenneth McMillan, John Glover) provide Jessica (Angela Lansbury) with new leads in a 20-year-old case.Available to buyS4 E3 - Witness for the Defense
October 3, 198748minJessica (Angela Lansbury) travels to Canada to testify at the trial of a colleague (Christopher Allport) accused of murdering his wife. Claire Trevor, Patrick McGoohan and Juliet Mills guest star.Available to buyS4 E4 - Old Habits Die Hard
October 10, 198748minThe investigation of an elderly nun's apparent suicide reveals long-hidden secrets during Jessica's (Angela Lansbury) reunion with an old friend (Jane Powell), now a Mother Superior. With Eileen Brennan and Audrey Totter.Available to buyS4 E5 - The Way to Dusty Death
October 24, 198748minMurder is on the agenda when top executives and their wives meet at a powerful tycoon's (Cornel Wilde) country estate. With Nancy Dussault, Jenilee Harrison and Richard Jaeckel.Available to buyS4 E6 - It Runs in the Family
October 31, 198748minAngela Lansbury reprises her role as Jessica's British cousin Emma Macgill, who is charged with an old flame's (Richard Johnson) murder. With Anthony Newley and Mark Lindsay Chapman.Available to buyS4 E7 - If it's Thursday, it Must Be Beverly
November 7, 198748minJessica (Angela Lansbury) helps Sheriff Tupper (Tom Bosley) when his seemingly harmless deputy (Rick Lenz) is accused of murder. Guest stars: Kathryn Grayson, Gloria DeHaven, Ruth Gordon and Dody Goodman.Available to buyS4 E8 - Steal Me a Story
November 14, 198748minIn Los Angeles to promote her new novel, Jessica (Angela Lansbury) learns her latest mystery has been appropriated by an unscrupulous Hollywood producer. Doug McClure, Gail Strickland and Ken Swofford guest star.Available to buyS4 E9 - Trouble in Eden
November 21, 198748minJessica's friend (Joan Caulfield) is hit by a car shortly after being notified of her sister's death. With Angela Lansbury, Tricia O'Neil.Available to buyS4 E10 - Indian Giver
November 28, 198748minThe descendant (Bernie White) of an American Indian tribe that once lived in the Cabot Cove area brandishes a land grant that seems to prove his claim to the territory. Theodore Bikel, Gary Lockwood and Charles Siebert also guest star.Available to buyS4 E11 - Doom With a View
December 12, 198748minJessica's (Angela Lansbury) nephew, Grady (Michael Horton), is a suspect when their stay at a luxury hotel is interrupted by murder. Janet Leigh and Charlotte Rae guest star.Available to buyS4 E12 - Who Threw the Barbitals in Mrs. Fletcher's Chowder?
January 2, 198848minShortly after Sheriff Tupper's sister (Anne Meara) leaves her husband and seeks refuge in Cabot Cove, a murder occurs. With Tom Bosley.Available to buyS4 E13 - Harbinger of Death
January 23, 198848minAn unhappy wife, a government official, a lovesick assistant and a self-centered astronomer (Dean Jones) are suspects in the murder of a young executive (Steven Ford). With Angela Lansbury.Available to buyS4 E14 - Curse of the Daanav
February 6, 198848minA man presents his new wife with a priceless cursed ruby, but he is later found strangled, with the gem missing. Larry Linville and Clive Revill guest star.Available to buyS4 E15 - Mourning Among Wisterias
February 13, 198848minWhen Jessica (Angela Lansbury) visits a celebrated playwright friend, she encounters murder and an unexpected marriage proposal. Guest stars: Barry Nelson, Lois Nettleton, Rene Auberjonois and Frank Gorshin.Available to buyS4 E16 - Murder Through the Looking Glass
February 20, 198848minJessica (Angela Lansbury) hears the confession of a dying hit man who has just completed an assignment, only to find the victim isn't dead. Karen Valentine and Cliff DeYoung guest star.Available to buyS4 E17 - A Very Good Year for Murder
February 27, 198848minA vintner's (Eli Wallach) heirs become suspects when a body is found in a wine cellar. Kristian Alfonso and John Saxon also guest star.Available to buyS4 E18 - Benedict Arnold Slipped Here
March 12, 198848minA Cabot Cove home, now fallen into disrepair and reputedly once frequented by Benedict Arnold, becomes the scene of deadly competition and murder.Available to buyS4 E19 - Just Another Fish Story
March 26, 198848minJessica (Angela Lansbury) invests in a trendy New York restaurant where murder is apparently on the menu. Guest stars: Brenda Vaccaro, Sonny Bono and Norman Fell.Available to buyS4 E20 - Showdown in Saskatchewan
April 9, 198848minJessica (Angela Lansbury) travels to Canada to visit her niece (Kristy McNichol) and winds up investigating a murder on the rodeo circuit. Paul Le Mat also guest stars.Available to buyS4 E21 - Deadpan
April 30, 198848minJessica (Angela Lansbury) investigates the murder of a drama critic who reviewed a play based on one of her novels. Guest stars: Dean Stockwell, Rich Little, Lloyd Bochner.Available to buyS4 E22 - The Body Politic
May 7, 198847minJessica moonlights as campaign speech writer for her friend Kathleen Lane, only to become involved in clearing Kathleen of the murder charge in her campaign manager's death which has devastating effects on her political career.Available to buy
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- Violence substance use alcohol use smoking foul language sexual content
Subtitles
- None available
Producers
- Peter S. FischerRobert F. O'Neill
Cast
- Angela Lansbury
Studio
- NBCUniversal
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