Murder, She Wrote: Season 4
Murder, She Wrote Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 22 episodes. The television and film archivist reference details that this season encompasses twenty-two episodes following the ongoing adventures of an unassuming mystery writer who uses her professional insight as a sleuth to solve crimes. Based on the provided materials, the narrative maintains the mystery, crime, and drama genres established by the
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- An unassuming mystery writer works as a sleuth.
- The protagonist uses professional insight to investigate crimes.
- The series is classified under mystery, crime, and drama.
- The overarching saga is broadcast across multiple seasons.
Season overview
Murder, She Wrote Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 22 episodes. The television and film archivist reference details that this season encompasses twenty-two episodes following the ongoing adventures of an unassuming mystery writer who uses her professional insight as a sleuth to solve crimes. Based on the provided materials, the narrative maintains the mystery, crime, and drama genres established by the series. As a television and film archive entry, the season is officially cataloged under the overarching saga of the program, continuing the broadcast run of the 1984 production. The source material documents that the broadcast contains twenty-two distinct episodes within this specific installment. No further narrative specifics, guest stars, or specific episode plot points are provided in the source text.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
A Fashionable Way to Die
Sep 20, 1987 · 45 min
Ooh la la! Jessica travels to gay Paris to spend some time with an old friend... and finds herself entangled in a case involving fashion, finance and murder.
When Thieves Fall Out
Sep 27, 1987 · 45 min
A walk down memory lane is anything but pleasant for Jessica when she re-examines a 20 year-old case involving her close friends and former students.
Witness for the Defense
Oct 4, 1987 · 45 min
Jessica goes to Quebec to testify at the trial of a friend who is accused of killing his wife and burning his house.
Old Habits Die Hard
Oct 11, 1987 · 45 min
A terminally ill nun seems to have committed suicide which would be an unacceptable sin.
The Way To Dusty Death
Oct 25, 1987 · 45 min
After the 'accidental' death of a tycoon, his associates battle for position to succeed him.
It Runs In The Family
Nov 1, 1987 · 45 min
Cousin Emma in London has a new problem when someone serves her lover poisoned herring.
If It's Thursday, It Must Be Beverly
Nov 8, 1987 · 45 min
When Deputy Martin becomes a widower by murder, the investigation turns up some surprising activity.
Steal Me a Story
Nov 15, 1987 · 45 min
The special effects used by a TV producer are a real bomb.
Trouble in Eden
Nov 22, 1987 · 45 min
Hostility and other surprises await Jessica in a town where she's posing as her friend to investigate the rumoured murder of the friend's sister.
Indian Giver
Nov 29, 1987 · 45 min
A resident of Cabot Cove threatens the Native American who claims to own the land, and later is found dead.
Doom with a View
Dec 13, 1987 · 45 min
Grady gets into a spot again when he is found with the body of woman known from college days and now had been dating a frat brother who was married.
Who Threw the Barbitals in Mrs. Fletcher's Chowder?
Jan 3, 1988 · 45 min
Somebody laced Mrs. Fletcher's chowder and Amos' brutish brother-in-law was in for the long sleep.
Harbinger of Death
Jan 24, 1988 · 45 min
Jessica is thrilled to be visiting her niece Carrie and her husband Leonard, an astronomer dreaming of seeing a long-lost comet, but when Carrie's ex-boyfriend Drake Eaton is murde
Curse of the Daanav
Feb 7, 1988 · 45 min
Seth's family is touched by an ancient curse attached to the history of a ruby.
Mourning Among the Wisterias
Feb 14, 1988 · 45 min
Jessica visits her old friend Eugene McClendon, who soon stands accused of the murder of an old friend, Jonathan Keeler. While helping clear Eugene's name, Jessica learns that her
Murder Through the Looking Glass
Feb 21, 1988 · 45 min
Jessica gets herself into a mess of trouble after overhearing the dying words of a professional hitman. When she investigates the murder of Adam Cosgrove, she soon discovers that n
A Very Good Year for Murder
Feb 28, 1988 · 45 min
The Gambini family gathers to celebrate the 75th birthday of the patriarch and a murder.
Benedict Arnold Slipped Here
Mar 13, 1988 · 45 min
Someone wants the old historic house enough to kill for it and its supposed hidden treasure AND Jessica is executor of the late owner's will.
Just Another Fish Story
Mar 27, 1988 · 45 min
Somebody put the maitre d' on ice. Jessica wonders if she has made a bad investment.
Showdown in Saskatchewan
Apr 10, 1988 · 45 min
Arson is intended to remove the Rodeo doctor and his patient permanently.
Deadpan
May 1, 1988 · 45 min
Two critics take opposite views of a play based on one of Jessica's novels, 'Mainly Murder'. One is suspected of the murder of the other.
The Body Politic
May 8, 1988 · 45 min
The suicide of a campaign manager who is suspected of having an affair with a married woman excites the press.