Season 4

01 A Fashionable Way to Die Episode 120th September 1987 Ooh la la! Jessica travels to gay Paris to spend some time with an old friend... and finds herself entangled in a case involving fashion, finance and murder. 02 When Thieves Fall Out Episode 227th September 1987 A walk down memory lane is anything but pleasant for Jessica when she re-examines a 20 year-old case involving her close friends and former students. 03 Witness for the Defense Episode 34th October 1987 Jessica goes to Quebec to testify at the trial of a friend who is accused of killing his wife and burning his house. 04 Old Habits Die Hard Episode 411th October 1987 A terminally ill nun seems to have committed suicide which would be an unacceptable sin. 05 The Way To Dusty Death Episode 525th October 1987 After the 'accidental' death of a tycoon, his associates battle for position to succeed him. 06 It Runs In The Family Episode 61st November 1987 Cousin Emma in London has a new problem when someone serves her lover poisoned herring. 07 If It's Thursday, It Must Be Beverly Episode 78th November 1987 When Deputy Martin becomes a widower by murder, the investigation turns up some surprising activity. 08 Steal Me a Story Episode 815th November 1987 The special effects used by a TV producer are a real bomb. 09 Trouble in Eden Episode 922nd November 1987 Hostility and other surprises await Jessica in a town where she's posing as her friend to investigate the rumoured murder of the friend's sister. 10 Indian Giver Episode 1029th November 1987 A resident of Cabot Cove threatens the Native American who claims to own the land, and later is found dead. 11 Doom with a View Episode 1113th December 1987 Grady gets into a spot again when he is found with the body of woman known from college days and now had been dating a frat brother who was married. 12 Who Threw the Barbitals in Mrs. Fletcher's Chowder? Episode 123rd January 1988 Somebody laced Mrs. Fletcher's chowder and Amos' brutish brother-in-law was in for the long sleep. 13 Harbinger of Death Episode 1324th January 1988 Jessica is thrilled to be visiting her niece Carrie and her husband Leonard, an astronomer dreaming of seeing a long-lost comet, but when Carrie's ex-boyfriend Drake Eaton is murdered in the home she's been staying in, Jessica has to prove not only her niece but also her husband innocent of murder. 14 Curse of the Daanav Episode 147th February 1988 Seth's family is touched by an ancient curse attached to the history of a ruby. 15 Mourning Among the Wisterias Episode 1514th February 1988 Jessica visits her old friend Eugene McClendon, who soon stands accused of the murder of an old friend, Jonathan Keeler. While helping clear Eugene's name, Jessica learns that her friend believes he is dying, and is surprised when he asks her to marry him so that she can look after his affairs once he's gone. Jessica agrees, but only so that they can expose Jonathan's true killer. 16 Murder Through the Looking Glass Episode 1621st February 1988 Jessica gets herself into a mess of trouble after overhearing the dying words of a professional hitman. When she investigates the murder of Adam Cosgrove, she soon discovers that no one seems to want to admit he's missing, let alone dead. With the help of a prickly police sergeant and a priest who isn't quite what he seems, Jessica discovers that the man who was killed was in charge of leading a top-secret government mission to protect a foreign diplomat, and that someone in the safehouse has gone to the other side. 17 A Very Good Year for Murder Episode 1728th February 1988 The Gambini family gathers to celebrate the 75th birthday of the patriarch and a murder. 18 Benedict Arnold Slipped Here Episode 1813th March 1988 Someone wants the old historic house enough to kill for it and its supposed hidden treasure AND Jessica is executor of the late owner's will. 19 Just Another Fish Story Episode 1927th March 1988 Somebody put the maitre d' on ice. Jessica wonders if she has made a bad investment. 20 Showdown in Saskatchewan Episode 2010th April 1988 Arson is intended to remove the Rodeo doctor and his patient permanently. 21 Deadpan Episode 211st May 1988 Two critics take opposite views of a play based on one of Jessica's novels, 'Mainly Murder'. One is suspected of the murder of the other. 22 The Body Politic Episode 228th May 1988 The suicide of a campaign manager who is suspected of having an affair with a married woman excites the press.