Murder, She Wrote

Mystery writer Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) continues solving murders in her spare time in the wildly popular television series.
198822 episodesX-RayNR
Available to buy

Episodes

  1. S4 E1 - A Fashionable Way to Die
    September 19, 1987
    48min
    13+
    Murder 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 buy
  2. S4 E2 - When Thieves Fall Out
    September 26, 1987
    48min
    13+
    A 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 buy
  3. S4 E3 - Witness for the Defense
    October 3, 1987
    48min
    13+
    Jessica (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 buy
  4. S4 E4 - Old Habits Die Hard
    October 10, 1987
    48min
    7+
    The 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 buy
  5. S4 E5 - The Way to Dusty Death
    October 24, 1987
    48min
    13+
    Murder 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 buy
  6. S4 E6 - It Runs in the Family
    October 31, 1987
    48min
    13+
    Angela 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 buy
  7. S4 E7 - If it's Thursday, it Must Be Beverly
    November 7, 1987
    48min
    13+
    Jessica (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 buy
  8. S4 E8 - Steal Me a Story
    November 14, 1987
    48min
    13+
    In 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 buy
  9. S4 E9 - Trouble in Eden
    November 21, 1987
    48min
    13+
    Jessica'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 buy
  10. S4 E10 - Indian Giver
    November 28, 1987
    48min
    13+
    The 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 buy
  11. S4 E11 - Doom With a View
    December 12, 1987
    48min
    13+
    Jessica'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 buy
  12. S4 E12 - Who Threw the Barbitals in Mrs. Fletcher's Chowder?
    January 2, 1988
    48min
    13+
    Shortly after Sheriff Tupper's sister (Anne Meara) leaves her husband and seeks refuge in Cabot Cove, a murder occurs. With Tom Bosley.
    Available to buy
  13. S4 E13 - Harbinger of Death
    January 23, 1988
    48min
    13+
    An 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 buy
  14. S4 E14 - Curse of the Daanav
    February 6, 1988
    48min
    13+
    A 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 buy
  15. S4 E15 - Mourning Among Wisterias
    February 13, 1988
    48min
    13+
    When 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 buy
  16. S4 E16 - Murder Through the Looking Glass
    February 20, 1988
    48min
    13+
    Jessica (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 buy
  17. S4 E17 - A Very Good Year for Murder
    February 27, 1988
    48min
    13+
    A 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 buy
  18. S4 E18 - Benedict Arnold Slipped Here
    March 12, 1988
    48min
    7+
    A Cabot Cove home, now fallen into disrepair and reputedly once frequented by Benedict Arnold, becomes the scene of deadly competition and murder.
    Available to buy
  19. S4 E19 - Just Another Fish Story
    March 26, 1988
    48min
    13+
    Jessica (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 buy
  20. S4 E20 - Showdown in Saskatchewan
    April 9, 1988
    48min
    13+
    Jessica (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 buy
  21. S4 E21 - Deadpan
    April 30, 1988
    48min
    13+
    Jessica (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 buy
  22. S4 E22 - The Body Politic
    May 7, 1988
    47min
    13+
    Jessica 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

Details

More info

Content advisory
Violencesubstance usealcohol usesmokingfoul languagesexual content
Subtitles
None available
Producers
Peter S. FischerRobert F. O'Neill
Cast
Angela Lansbury
Studio
NBCUniversal
By clicking play, you agree to our Terms of Use.