Murder, She Wrote 1984
“She may be wrong. But frankly, we doubt it.”
What is Murder, She Wrote?
Murder, She Wrote is a television series that originally aired from 1984 to 1996. The show was created by Peter S.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 264
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 30, 1984
- Last aired
- May 19, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Mystery, Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Murder, She Wrote is a television series that originally aired from 1984 to 1996. The show was created by Peter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson, and William Link. The narrative centers on Jessica Fletcher, who is a professional writer and an amateur sleuth. As an unassuming mystery writer turned investigator, she uses her professional insight, intellect, charm, and persistence to help solve real-life homicide cases. Throughout the series, she encounters various crimes and works to get to the bottom of each mystery. The television production features performances by Angela Lansbury, William Windom, Ron Masak, and Louis Herthum. The premise focuses on her ability to utilize her skills to resolve investigations into unlawful and unjustifiable killings. The program remains a well-known example of the mystery genre, highlighting the protagonist's role as a persistent investigator who applies her literary background to navigate complex criminal situations. The series is distinct from other media titles or games that share the word murder in their names.
Should you watch it?
“A mystery writer uses her professional expertise to solve real-life homicide cases.”
- engaging mystery plots
- intelligent protagonist
- formulaic structure
Watch it if you enjoy classic whodunit mysteries featuring a clever amateur sleuth.
The series focuses on the investigation of homicide cases.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Murder of Sherlock Holmes Sep 30, 1984
- E2 Deadly Lady Oct 7, 1984
- E3 Birds of a Feather Oct 14, 1984
- E4 Hooray for Homicide Oct 28, 1984
- E5 It's a Dog's Life Nov 4, 1984
- E6 Lovers and Other Killers Nov 18, 1984
- E7 Hit, Run and Homicide Nov 25, 1984
- E8 We're Off to Kill the Wizard Dec 9, 1984
- E9 Death Takes a Curtain Call Dec 16, 1984
- E10 Death Casts a Spell Dec 30, 1984
- E11 Capitol Offense Jan 6, 1985
- E12 Broadway Malady Jan 13, 1985
- E13 Murder to a Jazz Beat Feb 3, 1985
- E14 My Johnny Lies Over the Ocean Feb 10, 1985
- E15 Paint Me a Murder Feb 17, 1985
- E16 Tough Guys Don't Die Feb 24, 1985
- E17 Sudden Death Mar 3, 1985
- E18 Footnote to Murder Mar 10, 1985
- E19 Murder Takes the Bus Mar 17, 1985
- E20 Armed Response Mar 31, 1985
- E21 Murder at the Oasis Apr 7, 1985
- E22 Funeral at Fifty-Mile Apr 21, 1985
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Widow, Weep for Me Sep 29, 1985
- E2 Joshua Peabody Died Here ... Possibly Oct 6, 1985
- E3 Murder in the Afternoon Oct 13, 1985
- E4 School for Scandal Oct 20, 1985
- E5 Sing a Song of Murder Oct 27, 1985
- E6 Reflections of the Mind Nov 3, 1985
- E7 A Lady in the Lake Nov 10, 1985
- E8 Dead Heat Nov 24, 1985
- E9 Jessica Behind Bars Dec 1, 1985
- E10 Sticks and Stones Dec 15, 1985
- E11 Murder Digs Deep Dec 29, 1985
- E12 Murder by Appointment Only Jan 5, 1986
- E13 Trial by Error Jan 12, 1986
- E14 Keep the Home Fries Burning Jan 19, 1986
- E15 Powder Keg Feb 9, 1986
- E16 Murder in the Electric Cathedral Feb 16, 1986
- E17 One Good Bid Deserves a Murder Feb 23, 1986
- E18 If A Body Meet A Body Mar 9, 1986
- E19 Christopher Bundy -- Died On Sunday Mar 30, 1986
- E20 Menace, Anyone? Apr 6, 1986
- E21 The Perfect Foil Apr 13, 1986
- E22 If the Frame Fits May 18, 1986
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Death Stalks the Big Top (1) Sep 28, 1986
- E2 Death Stalks the Big Top (2) Oct 5, 1986
- E3 Unfinished Business Oct 12, 1986
- E4 One White Rose for Death Oct 19, 1986
- E5 Corned Beef And Carnage Nov 2, 1986
- E6 Dead Man's Gold Nov 9, 1986
- E7 Deadline for Murder Nov 16, 1986
- E8 Magnum on Ice (II) Nov 23, 1986
- E9 Obituary for a Dead Anchor Dec 7, 1986
- E10 Stage Struck Dec 14, 1986
- E11 Night of the Headless Horseman Jan 4, 1987
- E12 The Corpse Flew First Class Jan 18, 1987
- E13 Crossed Up Feb 1, 1987
- E14 Murder in a Minor Key Feb 8, 1987
- E15 The Bottom Line Is Murder Feb 15, 1987
- E16 Death Takes a Dive Feb 22, 1987
- E17 Simon Says, Color Me Dead Mar 1, 1987
- E18 No Laughing Murder Mar 15, 1987
- E19 No Accounting for Murder Mar 22, 1987
- E20 The Cemetery Vote Apr 5, 1987
- E21 The Days Dwindle Down Apr 19, 1987
- E22 Murder, She Spoke May 10, 1987
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 A Fashionable Way to Die Sep 20, 1987
- E2 When Thieves Fall Out Sep 27, 1987
- E3 Witness for the Defense Oct 4, 1987
- E4 Old Habits Die Hard Oct 11, 1987
- E5 The Way To Dusty Death Oct 25, 1987
- E6 It Runs In The Family Nov 1, 1987
- E7 If It's Thursday, It Must Be Beverly Nov 8, 1987
- E8 Steal Me a Story Nov 15, 1987
- E9 Trouble in Eden Nov 22, 1987
- E10 Indian Giver Nov 29, 1987
- E11 Doom with a View Dec 13, 1987
- E12 Who Threw the Barbitals in Mrs. Fletcher's Chowder? Jan 3, 1988
- E13 Harbinger of Death Jan 24, 1988
- E14 Curse of the Daanav Feb 7, 1988
- E15 Mourning Among the Wisterias Feb 14, 1988
- E16 Murder Through the Looking Glass Feb 21, 1988
- E17 A Very Good Year for Murder Feb 28, 1988
- E18 Benedict Arnold Slipped Here Mar 13, 1988
- E19 Just Another Fish Story Mar 27, 1988
- E20 Showdown in Saskatchewan Apr 10, 1988
- E21 Deadpan May 1, 1988
- E22 The Body Politic May 8, 1988
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 J.B. As in Jailbird Oct 23, 1988
- E2 A Little Night Work Oct 30, 1988
- E3 Mr. Penroy's Vacation Nov 6, 1988
- E4 Snow White, Blood Red Nov 13, 1988
- E5 Coal Miner's Slaughter Nov 20, 1988
- E6 Wearing of the Green Nov 27, 1988
- E7 The Last Flight of the Dixie Damsel Dec 18, 1988
- E8 Prediction: Murder Jan 1, 1989
- E9 Something Borrowed, Someone Blue Jan 8, 1989
- E10 Weave a Tangled Web Jan 15, 1989
- E11 The Search for Peter Kerry Feb 5, 1989
- E12 Smooth Operators Feb 12, 1989
- E13 Fire Burn, Cauldron Bubble Feb 19, 1989
- E14 From Russia ... With Blood Feb 26, 1989
- E15 Alma Murder Mar 12, 1989
- E16 Truck Stop Apr 2, 1989
- E17 The Sins of Castle Cove Apr 9, 1989
- E18 Trevor Hudson's Legacy Apr 16, 1989
- E19 Double Exposure Apr 30, 1989
- E20 Three Strikes, You're Out May 7, 1989
- E21 Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall (1) May 14, 1989
- E22 Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall (2) May 21, 1989
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise?
An unassuming mystery writer uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
What is the main character's role?
The protagonist is a mystery writer who acts as a sleuth.
Does the show feature crimes?
Yes, the series centers on the investigation of homicide cases.
Is the show a mystery?
Yes, it follows a mystery writer investigating real-life cases.
What kind of cases are solved?
The show focuses on solving homicide cases.