Murder, She Wrote Season 5 Episodes

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Season 5 Episode Guide

Episode 1 - J.B... As in Jailbird

When Jessica (Angela Lansbury) is arrested for murder, secret agent Michael Haggerty (Len Cariou) and her nephew Grady (Michael Horton) conspire to keep her safely in jail while they seek the real killer.
Episode 2 - A Little Night Work

Jessica (Angela Lansbury) attends a gala fund-raiser for a New York publisher, which is complicated by a robbery and murder. Guest stars: Jamie Farr, Keith Michell and Joe Santos.
Episode 3 - Mr. Penroy's Vacation

Jessica (Angela Lansbury) investigates when bodies start turning up in the Appletree sisters' house and garden. Teresa Wright and Joan Leslie guest star.
Episode 4 - Snow White, Blood Red

A jealous husband, an angry wife, a frustrated agent and a lodge full of competitors are suspects in a champion skier's death. With Angela Lansbury, Barry Newman, Emma Samms and Bo Svenson.
Episode 5 - Coal Miner's Slaughter

A much-put-upon wife (Barbara Bain), an overly protective teen-ager (Jared Rushton) and a tycoon (Chuck Connors) are prime murder suspects in a coal mining town.
Episode 6 - Wearing of the Green

Jessica (Angela Lansbury) meets a legendary actress (Jean Peters) during her investigation into a jewelry theft followed by a murder. With Lucie Arnaz and Barbara Bosson.
Episode 7 - The Last Flight of the Dixie Damsel

Jessica (Angela Lansbury) flies to a California air base to clear her deceased husband of a military murder committed in 1952. Jane Greer, Dale Robertson and Richard Roundtree guest star.
Episode 8 - Prediction: Murder

On a visit to a friend's Arizona ranch, Jessica (Angela Lansbury) faces a psychic's frightening predictions. Melody Anderson and David Birney guest star.
Episode 9 - Something Borrowed, Someone Blue

A murder occurs at Jessica's nephew's (Michael Horton) wedding. Bill Macy, Howard Morris and Gale Storm guest star.
Episode 10 - Weave a Tangled Web

While attending a New York party, Jessica (Angela Lansbury) discovers that a steadfast Cabot Cove resident is apparently leading a double life. George Chakiris and Mel Ferrer guest star.
Episode 11 - Search for Peter Kerry

The long-lost heir (Marc Singer) to a large fortune reappears, claiming to have had amnesia. Guest stars: Sam Bottoms, Michael Beck and Vanessa Brown. With Angela Lansbury.
Episode 12 - Smooth Operators

Jessica (Angela Lansbury) poses as a wealthy hypochondriac to investigate the murder of a hospital CPA. With Dirk Benedict, Nicolas Coster and Shirley Knight.
Episode 13 - Fire Burn, Cauldron Buble

A sighting of the ghost of a Pilgrim woman accused of witchcraft foreshadows a Cabot Cove murder. With Angela Lansbury. Guest stars: Roddy McDowall, Dee Wallace Stone and Christopher Stone.
Episode 14 - From Russia... with Blood

Jessica (Angela Lansbury) is accused of espionage while attending a writers conference in Moscow. Guest stars: David McCallum, Anthony Geary and Judy Parfitt.
Episode 15 - Alma Murder

A former sorority sister (Dinah Shore) asks Jessica's (Angela Lansbury) help in clearing the name of a respected college professor (E.G. Marshall) who has confessed to murder. Ralph Waite also guest stars.
Episode 16 - Truck Stop

Jessica (Angela Lansbury) encounters murder when car trouble strands her and a fellow writer (Mike Connors) at a run-down truck stop owned by a disillusioned woman (Elizabeth Ashley).
Episode 17 - The Sins of Castle Cove

A revealing novel published by a former student (Page Hannah) of Jessica's (Angela Lansbury) triggers a Cabot Cove murder. Kathryn Grayson, Gloria DeHaven, Ruth Roman and Julie Adams return as guest stars.
Episode 18 - Trevor Hudson's Legacy

The family of a deceased literary genius is suspected in the murder of a young writer who was editing the author's final manuscript. Guest stars: Michael Learned, Steve Forrest and Robert Klein. With Angela Lansbury.
Episode 19 - Double Exposure

Jessica (Angela Lansbury) employs private eye Harry McGraw (Jerry Orbach) to investigate the puzzling murder of an old friend (John Furlong). Guest stars: Andrew Stevens, Robert Hogan.
Episode 20 - Three Strikes, You're Out

Jessica (Angela Lansbury) investigates when her nephew's (Todd Bryant) friend (Tim Dunigan) is accused of murdering a female sportscaster. Guest stars: Paul Sorvino, Vince Edwards.
Episode 21 - Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall, Pt. 1

A fading mystery writer (Jean Simmons) who is jealous of Jessica's (Angela Lansbury) continued success becomes a prime murder suspect. Guest stars: Ken Howard, Shelley Fabares, David Hedison.
Episode 22 - Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall, Pt. 2

After Seth Hazlett (William Windom) eats a poisoned apple meant for Jessica (Angela Lansbury), she intensifies her efforts to clear Eudora (Jean Simmons) by finding the real killer. Guest stars: Ken Howard, Shelley Fabares.


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