Name: Murder, She Wrote
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Crime
Released: 1984-09-30
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Angela Lansbury

Your sweet grandma could solve this murder before the credits roll.

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Latest Episode

45 min

Season 12 • Episode 24

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Death by Demographics

May 19, 1996

In San Francisco, a radio station's new manager is trying to change their image by firing every staff member who is past a certain age and playing music for teen-agers only.

Overview

Drama Mystery Crime

An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Angela Lansbury's side-eye could convict a man.

Writing

264 murders in Cabot Cove — statistically cursed.

Best for:Solo·Background

Creators

Richard Levinson, William Link, Peter S. Fischer

First AiredSep 30, 1984

StatusEnded

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Intensitylow

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Seasons12·Episodes264

Top Cast

Angela Lansbury

Jessica Fletcher

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Angela Lansbury never won an Emmy for this role despite 12 nominations — the biggest snub in television history.

Cultural

Cabot Cove's murder rate (5.3 per 1,000) made it statistically more dangerous than 1980s Detroit. The 'Cabot Cove Syndrome' became TV shorthand for disproportionate small-town crime.