Murder, She Wrote (1984)
The beloved CBS mystery series starring Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher, a small-town mystery writer with an uncanny talent for solving murders.
Murder, She Wrote - Series Information
- Original Title: Murder, She Wrote
- First Air Year: 1984
- Last Air Year: 2003
- Created by: Richard Levinson, William Link et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Mystery, Crime, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 45 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 12
- Number of Episodes: 268
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Japanese, English
- First Air Date: September 30, 1984 (United States - TV-14), September 30, 1984 (Canada - PG), September 30, 1984 (United Kingdom - 12), September 30, 1984 (Germany - 12), September 30, 1984 (France - 12), September 30, 1984 (Australia - M), September 30, 1984 (Spain - 7)
- Networks: CBS
- Alternative Titles: Immer wenn sie Krimis schrieb (DE)
- Production Companies: Universal Television, Corymore Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Murder, She Wrote - Plot
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
Murder, She Wrote - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and get a taste of Jessica Fletcher's world of mystery and intrigue:
She may be wrong. But frankly, we doubt it.
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Murder, She Wrote - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Richard Levinson
- William Link
- Peter S. Fischer
Main Cast
- Angela Lansbury
- William Windom
- Ron Masak
- Louis Herthum
- Tom Bosley
- Will Nye
- Michael Horton
- Ken Swofford
- Julie Adams
- Herb Edelman
Writers
- Peter S. Fischer
- Robert Swanson
- Tom Sawyer
- Donald Ross
- Laurence Heath
Executive Producers
- Richard Levinson
- Peter S. Fischer
- William Link
Murder, She Wrote - FAQs
Where can you stream Murder, She Wrote?
Murder, She Wrote is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Philo. It can also be streamed with ads via Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Digital purchase or rental options are available through Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Why did Murder, She Wrote end after Season 12?
CBS moved Murder, She Wrote to a less favorable Sunday night time slot in Season 12, which hurt ratings significantly. Angela Lansbury, who carried the show almost entirely on her own, chose not to continue under those conditions. The series concluded in 1996 after 12 seasons, though TV movies followed until 2003.
Who plays Jessica Fletcher in Murder, She Wrote?
Angela Lansbury portrays Jessica Fletcher, the central character of Murder, She Wrote. Lansbury appeared in all 268 episodes across 12 seasons, earning multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for the role. Her performance is widely regarded as one of television's most iconic and enduring lead performances.
Is Murder, She Wrote based on a true story?
Murder, She Wrote is not based on a true story. The character of Jessica Fletcher was inspired in part by Agatha Christie's fictional detective Miss Marple. Creators Richard Levinson, William Link, and Peter S. Fischer developed the concept of a sharp-minded female mystery writer who solves real crimes in a small Maine town.
How many seasons and episodes does Murder, She Wrote have?
Murder, She Wrote ran for 12 seasons and 268 episodes on CBS. Seasons 1 through 9 each contained 22 episodes, Seasons 10 and 11 had 21 episodes each, and Season 12 featured 28 episodes. The series aired from September 30, 1984, to May 19, 1996.
What is Murder, She Wrote rated?
Murder, She Wrote carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14 without parental guidance. The series deals with murder investigations and crime, though its tone remains relatively restrained and accessible compared to more graphic modern crime dramas.
Did Murder, She Wrote win any awards?
Murder, She Wrote earned numerous award nominations throughout its run. Angela Lansbury received Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series every year the show was eligible and won four Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Drama Series. The series itself was nominated for multiple Emmy Awards.
What shows are similar to Murder, She Wrote?
Fans of Murder, She Wrote often enjoy Diagnosis: Murder, which features a similarly warm amateur-detective format, as well as Agatha Christie's Marple, Jonathan Creek, Grantchester, and Cracker. These series share the cozy mystery or character-driven crime-solving tone that made Murder, She Wrote a beloved classic.
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