Professional writer and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher uses her intellect, charm, and persistence to get to the bottom of every crime she encounters.
Stars: Angela Lansbury, William Windom and Ron Masak
Full Cast: Louis Herthum, Tom Bosley, Will Nye, Michael Horton, Ken Swofford, Julie Adams, Herb Edelman, Keith Michell, Bradford Dillman, Richard Paul, Len Cariou, Gregg Henry
Episode Guide
Season 12
May 19, 1996Episode 24 Death by Demographics
May 12, 1996Episode 23 Mrs. Parker's Revenge
May 5, 1996Episode 22 What You Don't Know Can Kill You
April 28, 1996Episode 21 Race To Death
April 4, 1996Episode 20 Southern Double-Cross
March 28, 1996Episode 19 Evidence of Malice
February 25, 1996Episode 18 Track of a Soldier
February 15, 1996Episode 17 Something Foul in Flappieville
February 8, 1996Episode 16 Murder Among Friends
February 1, 1996Episode 15 The Dark Side of the Door
January 11, 1996Episode 14 Murder in Tempo
January 7, 1996Episode 13 Death Goes Double Platinum
January 4, 1996Episode 12 Kendo Killing
December 14, 1995Episode 11 Unwilling Witness
November 30, 1995Episode 10 Frozen Stiff
November 23, 1995Episode 9 Deadly Bidding
November 16, 1995Episode 8 Shooting in Rome
November 9, 1995Episode 7 Nan's Ghost (2)
November 2, 1995Episode 6 Nan's Ghost (1)
October 12, 1995Episode 4 Big Easy Murder
October 5, 1995Episode 3 The Secret of Gila Junction
September 28, 1995Episode 2 A Quaking in Aspen
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Top 20 (Ranked)
March 10, 1985
8.7 567 votesS1E18 Footnote to Murder
8.7 567 votesS1E18 Footnote to Murder January 12, 19858.6 434 votesS2E13 Trial by Error
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8.6 395 votesS3E12 The Corpse Flew First Class April 19, 19878.5 399 votesS3E21 The Days Dwindle Down
8.5 399 votesS3E21 The Days Dwindle Down May 14, 19898.5 331 votesS5E21 Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall (1)
8.5 331 votesS5E21 Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall (1) February 10, 19918.5 319 votesS7E14 Who Killed J.B. Fletcher?
8.5 319 votesS7E14 Who Killed J.B. Fletcher? May 21, 19898.5 293 votesS5E22 Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall (2)
8.5 293 votesS5E22 Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall (2) November 8, 19878.4 390 votesS4E7 If It's Thursday, It Must Be Beverly
8.4 390 votesS4E7 If It's Thursday, It Must Be Beverly November 6, 19888.4 377 votesS5E3 Mr. Penroy's Vacation
8.4 377 votesS5E3 Mr. Penroy's Vacation January 19, 19868.3 392 votesS2E14 Keep the Home Fries Burning
8.3 392 votesS2E14 Keep the Home Fries Burning December 15, 19858.3 378 votesS2E10 Sticks and Stones
8.3 378 votesS2E10 Sticks and Stones April 9, 19898.3 334 votesS5E17 The Sins of Castle Cove
8.3 334 votesS5E17 The Sins of Castle Cove December 17, 19898.3 269 votesS6E11 Town Father
8.3 269 votesS6E11 Town Father January 8, 19898.2 341 votesS5E9 Something Borrowed, Someone Blue
8.2 341 votesS5E9 Something Borrowed, Someone Blue November 18, 19908.2 266 votesS7E7 The Return of Preston Giles
8.2 266 votesS7E7 The Return of Preston Giles January 12, 19928.2 257 votesS8E12 The Witch's Curse
8.2 257 votesS8E12 The Witch's Curse September 15, 19918.2 250 votesS8E1 Bite the Big Apple
8.2 250 votesS8E1 Bite the Big Apple December 1, 19918.2 234 votesS8E9 The Committee
8.2 234 votesS8E9 The Committee November 10, 19858.1 383 votesS2E7 A Lady in the Lake
8.1 383 votesS2E7 A Lady in the Lake November 3, 19858.1 376 votesS2E6 Reflections of the Mind
8.1 376 votesS2E6 Reflections of the Mind Murder, She Wrote Trailer
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User Reviews
Watchseries; I usually don't like watching TV, and I'm a filmmaker myself and only care to put all my attention in films. But Murder, She Wrote is one exceptional excellent TV show that has captured one of the top five spots of my all time favourites.
Every episode was seriously made like a feature film, nice set decorations (- I extremely adore Mrs. Fletcher's cozy and homey house and dream to have one exactly like that one day), and even the numerous extras in restaurant scenes, hotel scenes, party scenes did a professional job. I never actually fancy any lives in films, but Mrs. Fletcher's. Living in a quiet small town, bicycling for groceries, travelling to big cities all expenses paid to solve mysteries, writing in spare time making good money, famous and respectful...
I found the stories all very interesting. After watching a few seasons, I have really developed an eye for details. Now when I watch any suspense / thriller movies, I barely got out-beat by those scriptwriters and can always guess correctly where a film's going and who's the guilty one.
Jessica Lansbury is the perfect cast for Mrs. Fletcher. I love her and this character she portrayed. I couldn't find more information on how she's doing now but wish her all healthy and happy somewhere in the world.
I usually don't like watching TV, and I'm a filmmaker myself and only care to put all my attention in films. But Murder, She Wrote is one exceptional excellent TV show that has captured one of the top five spots of my all time favourites.
Every episode was seriously made like a feature film, nice set decorations (- I extremely adore Mrs. Fletcher's cozy and homey house and dream to have one exactly like that one day), and even the numerous extras in restaurant scenes, hotel scenes, party scenes did a professional job. I never actually fancy any lives in films, but Mrs. Fletcher's. Living in a quiet small town, bicycling for groceries, travelling to big cities all expenses paid to solve mysteries, writing in spare time making good money, famous and respectful...
I found the stories all very interesting. After watching a few seasons, I have really developed an eye for details. Now when I watch any suspense / thriller movies, I barely got out-beat by those scriptwriters and can always guess correctly where a film's going and who's the guilty one.
Jessica Lansbury is the perfect cast for Mrs. Fletcher. I love her and this character she portrayed. I couldn't find more information on how she's doing now but wish her all healthy and happy somewhere in the world.
Murder, She Wrote watchseries. I like the series! Jessica Fletcher, played by Angela Lansbury (The Picture of Dorian Gray ) is adorable, refined, well read, has a sixth sense, insightful, witty, elegant and fun. I love the fact that she bikes everywhere she goes on her cute bike with a wicker basket, I have a basket on my bike just like hers and I also write. I have not resolved a murder case yet but I love forensic medicine, the legal issues. She is always outsmarting the sheriff. I like to see shows that portray that type of woman. It is good for women. Angela Lansbury is so talented: she can sing, dance, produce, yet she looks so vulnerable. I have probably watched the entire series because I made a point in hanging around the house when it was on. I have heard people say that the plot is repetitive. I do not care, I always have fun watching it. Things got more interesting when she befriended the doctor. He loves to eat. Although there is always a murder, there are no gory scenes. Just the mystery. Too bad they stopped making the series, but still runs in syndication. I love Angela Lansbury.
This has to be one of the best shows that ever came out. Angela Lansbury truly created one of the great detectives that ever graced the small screen. However, the best episodes actually took place in her hometown of Cabot Cove where she had a fine supporting cast. Doc Hazlett proved to be the Watson to Jessica's Holmes and Sheriffs Tupper and Metzger couldn't get along without her. This show is truly a classic.
Murder, She Wrote ranks #1 in the drama series category, and around #4 in the greatest shows of all time, right behind M*A*S*H*, All in the Family and Maude. I liked Jessica Fletcher, but also the antics of her crusty doctor friend, Seth Hazlitt, and the Sheriff. The sheer greatness of this show explains its long TV life of 12 seasons.
Angela Lansbury and William Windom both play the part to a T. I still enjoy watching seemingly endless reruns daily of the show on A&E.
I love this show. Angela Lansbury shines in the role of her career as the delightful mystery novelist,Jessica Fletcher. She never recieved an Emmy for the role, but should have. The writing is top notch, and the mysteries are engrossing. This is one of my all-time favorite shows,and is so much fun to watch.The many guest stars are great too.A wonderful show.Catch the reruns!
If you haven't watched this please do. Angela Lansbury was amazing in this!