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She may be wrong. But frankly, we doubt it.
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
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Episode 1
A trader working on a merger dies at a Chinese banquet in Hong Kong.
Directed by Vincent McEveetyWritten by Laurence HeathGuest stars Dustin Nguyen, David Warner, Barrie Ingham, Teri Austin, France Nuyen, Soon-Tek Oh, James Sutorius, Vivian Wu
Episode 2
One of the partners trying to raze a Brownstone where Hemmingway once wrote is erased--permanently.
Directed by Anthony Pullen ShawWritten by Donald RossGuest stars Leonard Lightfoot, Jeff Conaway, Susan Walters, Ray Abruzzo, Robert Pine, Kevin Kilner, Barbara Babcock, Herb Edelman
Episode 3
A new Victorian house owner is killed in the manner befitting a vampire -- a wooden stake in his chest.
Directed by Walter GraumanWritten by Danna DoyleGuest stars Ron Masak, Christopher Neame, William Windom, Louis Herthum, Donnie Jeffcoat, David Birney, Lawrence Pressman, Roy Dotrice
Episode 4
A media tycoon may have been killed by a literary agent who seems as substantial as smoke.
Directed by Anthony Pullen ShawWritten by Tom SawyerGuest stars Scott Valentine, Janet Julian, Leonard Lightfoot, Alan Thicke, Christian Bocher, Herb Edelman, Vanessa Angel, David Kriegel
Episode 5
Jessica is fascinated by a demo of a VR game based on her book, but, while playing it, she thinks she sees a real murder.
Guest stars Julia Campbell, William Windom, Kevin Sorbo, Kate McNeil, Allan Miller, Phil Morris, Shawn Phelan, Thomas Ryan
Episode 6
A racehorse trainer is murdered as he is on his way to expose a racing fraud and there is some friction concerning his daughter's permission to ride in the race.
Directed by Don MischerWritten by Robert HamnerGuest stars Shawnee Smith, Tippi Hedren, Stephen Macht, Sean O'Bryan, Don Murray, Mickey Rooney, Ami Dolenz, Blake Gibbons
Episode 7
An American nephew, out to get the family business, gets a different kind and the Irish widow's son is suspected.
Directed by Anthony Pullen ShawWritten by Bruce LansburyGuest stars Bridgette Wilson, Mark Rolston, Fionnula Flanagan, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Donnelly Rhodes, Wendy Benson-Landes, Gordon Currie, Dakin Matthews
Episode 8
There are three suspects in the murder of a crooked deputy: a CPA, an illegal casino owner and his daughter's jilted lover.
Directed by Anthony Pullen ShawGuest stars Ron Masak, William Windom, Louis Herthum, Carrie Snodgress, Wings Hauser, Liz Vassey, Richard Beymer, Matthew Flint
Episode 9
A man thinks he should get royalties from a book based on his case, written by Jessica.
Directed by Walter GraumanGuest stars George Segal, Julianna Margulies, Spencer Garrett, Leonard Lightfoot, Morgan Fairchild, Bruce Gray, Herb Edelman, Robert Rigamonti
Episode 10
A producer staging an adaptation of one of Jessica's novels finds no joy in London.
Directed by Vincent McEveetyGuest stars Jean Marsh, Norman Lloyd, Anne Meara, Davis Gaines, Ian Ogilvy, Michael Palance, Dedee Pfeiffer, Jim Piddock
Episode 11
In Canada, a land war breaks out between Native Americans and a mining company.
Directed by Anthony Pullen ShawGuest stars Scott Plank, Alan Fudge, Graham Greene, Ana Alicia, Brian Frejo, Jerry Hardin, Marilyn Jones, Ernie Lively
Episode 12
When the chef of a restaurant who recently had over half his stock bought up by a well-known mobster dies, suspicion turns to Jessica's young friend Lorna Thompson, but when the mobster himself dies, Jessica realises there is more than meets the eye to this case.
Directed by Jerry JamesonWritten by Lisa SeidmanGuest stars Bobby Di Cicco, Lew Saunders, Fran Bennett, Michael Brandon, Jsu Garcia, Tony Lo Bianco, John Saxon, Liza Snyder
Episode 13
A piece of sculpture does double duty as a murder weapon.
Directed by Vincent McEveetyWritten by Donald RossGuest stars Leonard Lightfoot, Loretta Swit, David Ackroyd, Herb Edelman, Denise Gentile, Edward Hibbert, Taylor Nichols, Lee Purcell
Episode 14
A mobster is upset when he learns that a petty thief has found an unexpected $900,000.
Directed by Anthony Pullen ShawWritten by Tom SawyerGuest stars Ron Masak, William Windom, Louis Herthum, Wayne Rogers, R. D. Call, Frederick Coffin, Rebecca Cross, Anthony Mangano
Episode 15
Jessica is shocked to learn that her editor has taken a flying leap from his high-rise office.
Directed by Walter GraumanGuest stars Jay Acovone, Bruce Gray, Dennis Boutsikaris, Robert Curtis Brown, Lisa Darr, Robert Desiderio, Lisa Wilcox, Michael Zelniker
Episode 16
A step-father may have been eliminated by his step-son, a graffiti artist.
Directed by Anthony Pullen ShawWritten by Laurence HeathGuest stars Stan Shaw, Robert Beltran, Bridgid Coulter, Marta DuBois, Billy Gallo, Gladise Jimenez, Ronald G. Joseph, Janet MacLachlan
Episode 17
An old established store has closed for the last time and its accountant won't have to find another job.
Directed by Jerry JamesonGuest stars Mimi Kuzyk, Martin Milner, Kate Mulgrew, Fred D. Scott, Michael Tolan, Peter Donat, Joel Fabiani, Andrew Lauer
Episode 18
Seth vanishes and every one is sure there was foul play.
Directed by Anthony Pullen ShawWritten by Tom SawyerGuest stars Ron Masak, William Windom, Paul Mantee, Jay Underwood, Louis Herthum, Ann Hearn, Steve Nevil, Ethan Embry
Episode 19
A truck hijacker comes to the end of the road.
Directed by Walter GraumanGuest stars Dirk Blocker, Whip Hubley, Robert O'Reilly, Patrick Cassidy, Beth Grant, Gary Lockwood, Joanna Cassidy, Melora Hardin
Episode 20
The strict mentor of a piano prodigy is found dead.
Directed by Anthony Pullen ShawGuest stars Eddie Barth, Jenny Lewis, Craig Wasson, Jon Polito, Pamela Bellwood, Robert Knepper, Ronald Guttman, Joseph Kell
Episode 21
It is no sleight of hand when the crooked carnival magician is murdered.
Directed by Walter GraumanGuest stars Judson Mills, Ron Masak, Cindy Pickett, William Windom, Maria Canals-Barrera, Louis Herthum, Charles Siebert, Bradford Dillman
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Angela LansburyJessica Fletcher
Tom BosleyAmos Tupper
Richard PaulSam Booth
Ron MasakMort Metzger
Julie AdamsEve Simpson
Leonard LightfootDetective Henderson
William WindomSeth Hazlitt
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