Season 1

01 The Murder of Sherlock Holmes Episode 130th September 1984 Former English teacher Jessica Fletcher travels to New York to celebrate the success of her debut novel, but when an unwanted guest is murdered at a costume party, she wishes she'd stayed home. 02 Deadly Lady Episode 27th October 1984 After a terrible storm, Stephen Earl's four daughters tell Sheriff Tupper that their father died while they were out on the boat. Jessica is only midly intrigued; she finds Ralph, the older gentleman who has offered to work for food, much more intriguing, especially since it is obvious he comes from money. The womens' stories about what happened on the boat change constantly, but once Ralph is found dead and later found to be Stephen Earl, Jessica has to help Amos wage through the inconsistencies in the four Earl daughters storylines to determine who killed their father and why. 03 Birds of a Feather Episode 314th October 1984 Jessica heads to San Francisco for the wedding of her niece, Victoria Brandon, only to learn that Victoria is having second thoughts because she suspects that her fiancé, Howard, is having an affair. Although Jessica and Victoria are relieved to learn that Howard isn't cheating but rather dressing up as a woman to perform at a nightclub, the relief is short lived when Howard is arrested for murdering his boss, Al Drake, who had been refusing to pay him. The police are convinced that Drake was shot during Freddy York's act, which doesn't leave a lot of time, but Jessica is determined to prove Howard's innocence. 04 Hooray for Homicide Episode 428th October 1984 Jessica's first book, The Corpse Danced at Midnight, is being made into a major Hollywood motion picture, backed by producer Jerry Lydecker. Jessica is furious to see how her book is being butchered by Lydecker and his crew. She heads out to Hollywood to confront Lydecker, but things take a turn when Lydecker is found dead on stage. Jessica ends up being the prime suspect in the murder, but luckily the officer in charge of the investigation believes she's too smart to be the killer and sets her up to find the real murderer. 05 It's a Dog's Life Episode 54th November 1984 While visiting her cousin at Langley Manor, a country estate in the South, a man dies during a fox-hunt under strange circumstances, and Jessica tries to find out what really happened. 06 Lovers and Other Killers Episode 618th November 1984 While in Seattle lecturing at the university, Jessica is convinced that the young man she hired as her secretary is not a killer. 07 Hit, Run and Homicide Episode 725th November 1984 Jessica helps a most unconventional neighbor who is accused of murdering his former partner with one of his inventions. 08 We're Off to Kill the Wizard Episode 89th December 1984 Jessica is asked to help solve the "impossible" murder of a wealthy, and much disliked, amusement park owner. 09 Death Takes a Curtain Call Episode 916th December 1984 While attending a special ballet performance, Jessica helps solve the backstage murder of a young dancer by a defecting ballerina. 10 Death Casts a Spell Episode 1030th December 1984 Jessica's deductive abilities are in demand when a flamboyant hypnotist turns up dead, behind locked doors, in front of an audience of journalists whom he had put into a trance. 11 Capitol Offense Episode 116th January 1985 Jessica is assigned to fill the empty seat of a deceased congressman for a brief period of time and finds a great deal of political game-playing in Washington. 12 Broadway Malady Episode 1213th January 1985 Broadway legend Rita Bristol and her daughter star in a musical produced by her son, not knowing that murder is lurking in the wings. 13 Murder to a Jazz Beat Episode 133rd February 1985 While in New Orleans, Jessica must solve the mysterious murder of a famous musician who died while performing onstage. 14 My Johnny Lies Over the Ocean Episode 1410th February 1985 Jessica's niece is terrorized on a cruise intended to take her mind off her husband's recent death...or is he dead? 15 Paint Me a Murder Episode 1517th February 1985 The life of a famous artist is threatened on what would be otherwise an idyllic Mediterranean island. 16 Tough Guys Don't Die Episode 1624th February 1985 Jessica meets Harry McGraw and they figure out which one of three cases may contain the motive for the death of a private detective. One dates back 25 years. 17 Sudden Death Episode 173rd March 1985 Jessica suddenly must learn all about football when she inherits an interest in a professional team. 18 Footnote to Murder Episode 1810th March 1985 An unpublished manuscript is stolen and its author murdered during an awards convention. 19 Murder Takes the Bus Episode 1917th March 1985 Bus trips are not always as relaxing as they should be. In this case, one passenger had a one-way ticket. 20 Armed Response Episode 2031st March 1985 Over Jessica's protests, she is taken to a hospital after a minor accident in the airport. 21 Murder at the Oasis Episode 217th April 1985 An unpopular show-business personality discovers that elaborate security systems are no guarantee of safety. 22 Funeral at Fifty-Mile Episode 2221st April 1985 A Wyoming rancher leaves all to an ill-fated stranger, to the disgust of his disinherited daughter.