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Cozy mystery series - 12 Emmy noms in 12 years for Angela Lansbury
Mystery writer Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) continues solving murders in her spare time in the wildly popular television series.
IMDb 7.3/10198712 seasons
DramaSuspensefulDark
TV-G
22 episodes
  • 1. A Fashionable Way to Die

    1. A Fashionable Way to Die

    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.
    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.
    TV-G
    48min
    Sep 19, 1987
  • 2. When Thieves Fall Out

    2. When Thieves Fall Out

    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.
    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.
    13+
    48min
    Sep 26, 1987
  • 3. Witness for the Defense

    3. Witness for the Defense

    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.
    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.
    13+
    48min
    Oct 3, 1987
  • 4. Old Habits Die Hard

    4. Old Habits Die Hard

    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.
    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.
    13+
    48min
    Oct 10, 1987
  • 5. The Way to Dusty Death

    5. The Way to Dusty Death

    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.
    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.
    TV-G
    48min
    Oct 24, 1987
  • 6. It Runs in the Family

    6. It Runs in the Family

    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.
    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.
    13+
    48min
    Oct 31, 1987
  • 7. If it's Thursday, it Must Be Beverly

    7. If it's Thursday, it Must Be Beverly

    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.
    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.
    13+
    48min
    Nov 7, 1987
  • 8. Steal Me a Story

    8. Steal Me a Story

    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.
    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.
    13+
    48min
    Nov 14, 1987
  • 9. Trouble in Eden

    9. Trouble in Eden

    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.
    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.
    TV-G
    48min
    Nov 21, 1987
  • 10. Indian Giver

    10. Indian Giver

    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.
    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.
    13+
    48min
    Nov 28, 1987
  • 11. Doom With a View

    11. Doom With a View

    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.
    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.
    TV-G
    48min
    Dec 12, 1987
  • 12. Who Threw the Barbitals in Mrs. Fletcher's Chowder?

    12. Who Threw the Barbitals in Mrs. Fletcher's Chowder?

    Shortly after Sheriff Tupper's sister (Anne Meara) leaves her husband and seeks refuge in Cabot Cove, a murder occurs. With Tom Bosley.
    Shortly after Sheriff Tupper's sister (Anne Meara) leaves her husband and seeks refuge in Cabot Cove, a murder occurs. With Tom Bosley.
    13+
    48min
    Jan 2, 1988
  • 13. Harbinger of Death

    13. Harbinger of Death

    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.
    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.
    13+
    48min
    Jan 23, 1988
  • 14. Curse of the Daanav

    14. Curse of the Daanav

    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.
    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.
    TV-G
    48min
    Feb 6, 1988
  • 15. Mourning Among Wisterias

    15. Mourning Among Wisterias

    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.
    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.
    TV-G
    48min
    Feb 13, 1988
  • 16. Murder Through the Looking Glass

    16. Murder Through the Looking Glass

    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.
    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.
    TV-G
    48min
    Feb 20, 1988
  • 17. A Very Good Year for Murder

    17. A Very Good Year for Murder

    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.
    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.
    TV-G
    48min
    Feb 27, 1988
  • 18. Benedict Arnold Slipped Here

    18. Benedict Arnold Slipped Here

    A Cabot Cove home, now fallen into disrepair and reputedly once frequented by Benedict Arnold, becomes the scene of deadly competition and murder.
    A Cabot Cove home, now fallen into disrepair and reputedly once frequented by Benedict Arnold, becomes the scene of deadly competition and murder.
    13+
    48min
    Mar 12, 1988
  • 19. Just Another Fish Story

    19. Just Another Fish Story

    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.
    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.
    TV-G
    48min
    Mar 26, 1988
  • 20. Showdown in Saskatchewan

    20. Showdown in Saskatchewan

    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.
    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.
    TV-G
    48min
    Apr 9, 1988
  • 21. Deadpan

    21. Deadpan

    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.
    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.
    TV-G
    48min
    Apr 30, 1988
  • 22. The Body Politic

    22. The Body Politic

    Jessica (Angela Lansbury) is caught in a game of deadly politics when a close friend's campaign is threatened by scandal. Shirley Jones and Eddie Albert guest star.
    Jessica (Angela Lansbury) is caught in a game of deadly politics when a close friend's campaign is threatened by scandal. Shirley Jones and Eddie Albert guest star.
    13+
    47min
    May 7, 1988
  • Murder, She Wrote
    DramaSuspensefulDark
    IMDb 7.3/10198712 seasons
    Mystery writer Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) continues solving murders in her spare time in the wildly popular television series.
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