Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote (1984-2003)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime, Mystery

Jessica Fletcher is a famous mystery writer who has a knack for solving murders on and off the page.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S12E24Death by DemographicsMay 19, 1996
S12E23Mrs. Parker's RevengeMay 12, 1996
S12E22What You Don't Know Can Kill YouMay 5, 1996
S12E21Race to DeathApr 28, 1996
S12E20Southern Double-CrossApr 4, 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Murder, She Wrote' first premiere on television?

'Murder, She Wrote' premiered on September 30, 1984.

Who starred as the main character in 'Murder, She Wrote'?

Angela Lansbury starred as the main character, Jessica Fletcher.

What was Jessica Fletcher's profession in the show 'Murder, She Wrote'?

Jessica Fletcher was a mystery writer and amateur detective.

In which fictional town did most of the 'Murder, She Wrote' episodes take place?

Most of the 'Murder, She Wrote' episodes took place in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine.

Who created the show 'Murder, She Wrote'?

William Link and Richard L. Levinson created the show 'Murder, She Wrote'.

How many episodes are there in total for 'Murder, She Wrote'?

'Murder, She Wrote' has a total of 264 episodes.

Which network originally aired 'Murder, She Wrote'?

'Murder, She Wrote' originally aired on CBS.

Was 'Murder, She Wrote' critically acclaimed during its original run?

Yes, 'Murder, She Wrote' was generally well-received by critics during its original run.

Did 'Murder, She Wrote' ever have any crossovers with other shows?

Yes, 'Murder, She Wrote' had crossover episodes with Magnum, P.I. and Diagnosis: Murder.

How many seasons did 'Murder, She Wrote' run for?

'Murder, She Wrote' ran for twelve seasons.

What was the theme music for 'Murder, She Wrote'?

The theme music for 'Murder, She Wrote' was composed by John Addison.

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Also known as

  • Arabesque (France)
  • Mord ist ihr Hobby (Germany)
  • Immer wenn sie Krimis schrieb (Germany)
  • Gyilkos sorok (Hungary)
  • Jessica Fletcher (Norway)
  • Verdict crimă (Romania)
  • Она написала убийство (Russian Federation)

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