A parishioner confesses murder to a pastor, who cannot divulge the truth when an innocent man is accused.

Jessica's former student publishes a tell-all novel with characters resembling Cabot Cove residents, but when a murder occurs that follows the book's plot, Jessica gets involved.

Jessica must find the truth when murder befalls a young writer she had recommended to edit a dead author's last novel.

Mark helps a radio host accused of murdering the woman who gave her up for adoption; Jesse is visited by his overbearing mother.

Dr. Sloan works with an international jewel thief (Stephanie Zimbalist) to solve the murder of a wealthy woman.

Dr. Sloan must clear a man convicted of murdering his wife 10 years earlier; then he puts together a barbershop quartet for the Christmas party.

While filling in as the ship's physician on a cruise, Dr. Sloan discovers a woman's plot to murder her husband.

A plastic surgeon is charged with the murder of his partner, but evidence later shows the doctor's twin brother may be the culprit.

Conrad and his fashion-model girlfriend ask Ben to defend a photographer who is accused of murdering a modeling agent.

A movie star's former bodyguard, now a rebellious biker, is the primary suspect in the actor's murder.

Julie suspects that a murder and the perpetrator's apparent suicide are really a double homicide and pursues her own investigation.

A boxing champ (Ken Foree) is accused of murdering a journalist (Christopher Allport) who wrote an unfavorable article about him.

The composer (Geoffrey Blake) of a Broadway-bound musical is accused of murdering its powerful critic (Tony Jay).

Alex McPherson investigates the long-ago disappearance of a childhood friend.

After a woman is murdered, her fiancé becomes the prime suspect; successful matchmaker Angie works to prove her client is innocent, much to the dismay of Kyle, the detective working the case.

Podcaster Alex McPherson investigates what happened to Tara Thurman whose body surfaces two years after she went missing; now, Tara's husband, Mike, demands answers while insisting he is not a murderer.

When a romance writer is murdered, matchmaker Angie Dove and Detective Kyle Cooper must read between the lines to find the killer.

The death of a venerable female mystery writer takes Jessica back to a 1947 murder aboard the Queen Mary.

Jessica can't make sense of clues surrounding a real-estate developer's murder and his wife's suicide.

Jessica's friend's (Ken Howard) dog-sitting assignment turns to mystery when the canine's owner doesn't return.

While visiting a friend in Jamaica, Jessica encounters voodoo and black magic when a family celebration is marred by murder.

An unsent letter turns up in an old bureau bought at a rummage sale the same day arson occurs in a furniture store; are these events connected?

Jessica becomes involved in a double-murder investigation when she attends an opera opening with old friend Dennis Stanton (Keith Michell) in San Francisco.

Jessica spends the weekend on a remote island with a tycoon (Gene Barry) who thinks his life is in danger.

Jessica's friend, a top-flight homicide detective (Barry Newman), investigates the cover-up of a young woman's murder.

The death of a venerable female mystery writer takes Jessica back to a 1947 murder aboard the Queen Mary.

Jessica can't make sense of clues surrounding a real-estate developer's murder and his wife's suicide.

Mark tries to save the life of an egotistical television star from the disgruntled crew of his series.

A famous chef is killed at a charity auction while eating one of his own creations, a dish poisoned by a competitor at a popular food network.

Mark investigates the death of a friend whom he soon discovers had not only two wives, but numerous girlfriends.

Mark investigates the murder of a woman who died due to a malfunction in the computer system in her home; Steve decides to find a place of his own.

Matlock defends a couple accused of murdering a new mother who changed her mind about giving up her baby for adoption.

On his way to a luncheon where he is to be honored as "Man of the Year," Ben and his housekeeper have car trouble, are robbed and then arrested.

Ben defends a man accused of murdering his business partner during a fight about hiring an arsonist to burn down their failing store.

Ben seeks the truth on behalf of a chemist accused of stealing a hair growth formula and murdering its inventor.

Matlock travels to London to conduct a mock retrial for a man convicted of killing his millionaire father.

Special Prosecutor Matlock faces a top defense attorney in his prosecution of two judges and a lawyer.

After a woman is murdered, her fiancé becomes the prime suspect; successful matchmaker Angie works to prove her client is innocent, much to the dismay of Kyle, the detective working the case.

When a romance writer is murdered, matchmaker Angie Dove and Detective Kyle Cooper must read between the lines to find the killer.

New to town, Heidi Wicks and her kids discover a Christmas mystery in their historic home. Local handyman and historian David helps along the way, finding his own surprising connection.

Jessica may be forced into public office when a woman arrives in town claiming Cabot Cove's bachelor mayor is the father of her five children.

The questionable identity of a body found by a railroad track leads to murder and becomes the inspiration for Jessica's latest novel.

Jessica befriends a Cabot Cove newcomer who is a murder suspect.

Jessica enters the world of high finance when she attempts to solve the murder of her stockbroker, a partner in a prestigious Wall Street firm.

Jessica is accused of false testimony and bribery in the death of an escaping murderer, and the man's daughter (Carrie Hamilton) takes Jessica to court.

Jessica attends a variety-show reunion to research the 25-year-old unsolved murder of TV host Richie King (Kim Strauss), and while she's investigating, a show writer (Gavin MacLeod) is shot backstage.

One of Jessica's former students, a scriptwriter for a TV show, must find the killer of a network executive or look for another job.

Jessica's old friend, NYPD Detective Lt. O'Malley (Pat Hingle), investigates the suspicious suicide of a wealthy New York developer's wife.

Jessica may be forced into public office when a woman arrives in town claiming Cabot Cove's bachelor mayor is the father of her five children.

The questionable identity of a body found by a railroad track leads to murder and becomes the inspiration for Jessica's latest novel.

A murder and attack at his beach house prompt Mark to investigate a hospital staff member who was having an affair with the deceased's young wife.

Steve wins a dream date on a game show, but the dream ends abruptly when Steve gets shot and his date is killed.

Mark (Dick Van Dyke) goes under cover as a nursing home patient to find out who is murdering the residents. With Barry Van Dyke and Victoria Rowell. Guest star: Charlotte Rae.

Mark battles the Marines to get to the truth behind an apparent suicide outside Steve and Jesse's restaurant.

Matlock defends a man charged with killing an ambulance-chasing lawyer who specialized in personal injury claims against a local water-slide park.

Ben defends a movie-queen turned cosmetics-mogul accused of murdering her former lover to prevent the publication of some revealing photos.

While back home for the town's bicentennial festivities, Ben is retained to defend a man for two homicides linked to a 15-year-old crime.

While back home for the town's bicentennial festivities, Ben is retained to defend a man for two homicides linked to a 15-year-old crime.

A serial killer (Richard Gilliland) whose eventual target is Ben embarrasses him in court by leaving false clues.

On his way to a dude ranch, Ben is knocked unconscious and dreams of himself as a frontier lawyer, with Conrad as a gunslinging client and Julie as the owner of a boardinghouse.

When Hannah discovers the dead body of her competitor, she finds herself the top suspect of their murder.

Angie Dove gets Detective Carter's attention by stumbling on a murder at an art museum. Angie's father, Nick, is on his own case, trying to solve a series of petty thefts at the museum.

The town sheriff is murdered during election time and Hannah teams up with the smitten town dentist to clear her brother-in-law of the crime.

New to town, Heidi Wicks and her kids discover a Christmas mystery in their historic home. Local handyman and historian David helps along the way, finding his own surprising connection.

Jessica's old friend, former jewel thief turned insurance agent Dennis Stanton (Keith Michell), becomes involved in a high-society murder.

While Jessica is in Texas to attend her cousin Ann's wedding, the bridegroom is murdered, as was Ann's first fiance 15 years earlier.

Jessica's nephew and his wife enjoy housesitting in Cabot Cove until they discover the body of a peg-legged murder victim on the living room floor.

Michael Haggerty (Len Cariou) falls for a widow (Deidre Hall) whose volatile brothers-in-law pose a threat.

Jessica is accused of false testimony and bribery in the death of an escaping murderer, and the man's daughter (Carrie Hamilton) takes Jessica to court.

When Jessica suffers a broken arm, she hires a typist to meet her deadline, but she must clear the woman of a murder charge.

Dennis Stanton (Keith Michell) tries to clear a man of charges he murdered an unscrupulous divorce attorney.

Jessica reopens a 16-year-old murder case at the urging of a dying author (Van Johnson) who felt injustice was done.

Jessica attends a political fundraiser with her friend Drew (Mike Farrell), but the focus turns to murder when another guest's chauffeur is murdered.

A physical-fitness instructor (Jason Beghe) who has captivated Cabot Cove's female population is linked to the murder of a con artist.

The presumed-dead perpetrator (Donnelly Rhodes) of a 20-year-old bank robbery resurfaces, then is murdered.

Mark competes on a popular television quiz show to find the final answer to a difficult question of life and death.

Insurance investigator Dennis Stanton becomes involved in a murder case while delving into the disappearance of a shy ventriloquist's (Grant Shaud) dummy.

Mark's friend, singer Danielle Law, goes to him for help after being attacked by an unidentified man and eventually reveals a stunning secret.

Jessica is pulled into a murder investigation by a woman (Vera Miles) who claims Jessica's husband fathered her son.

Dr. Sloan is concerned about Alex's relationship with a murder suspect; Madison enters into a torrid romance with a mysterious, wealthy man.

While traveling with her publisher's assistant in Amish country, Jessica's involvement in a traffic mishap leads her to a murder.

Dr. Sloan is concerned about Alex's relationship with a murder suspect; Madison enters into a torrid romance with a mysterious, wealthy man.

Jessica comes to the aid of a small-town diner's owner (Dee Wallace Stone), who becomes an outcast when she is blamed for three arsenic poisoning deaths.

Ben's insurance agent (Ron Fassler) is charged with murdering a deceitful marriage counselor (Bryan Cranston) after the police learn the adviser was having an affair with the agent's wife (Kim Johnston Ulrich).

A writer is murdered after sending Jessica a manuscript exposing a kidnapping scam, and Jessica's friend, private investigator Harry McGraw (Jerry Orbach) is caught near the body.

In a flashback case involving the young widow (Sheree J. Wilson) of a wealthy older man (Daniel Benzali), Ben recalls the investigative techniques his father taught him.

A baker in small-town Minnesota turns amateur sleuth after finding her friend and delivery driver shot to death behind her shop.

Evidence uncovered in Michelle's case may incriminate Ben's murder client (Brynn Thayer), but attorney/client privilege bars action.

Evidence uncovered in Michelle's case may incriminate Ben's murder client (Brynn Thayer), but attorney/client privilege bars action.

Hannah Swensen has her hands full with two romantic suitors, her baking business, a murdered customer, and the case to find her customer's killer.

A grandmother's testimony is vital to Ben's defense of a youth who is charged with murdering his abusive father to protect his mother.

Defending a game-show host (Peter Haskell) accused of killing his producer, Ben learns others had motives.

When Hannah's customer and Delores' theater rival is murdered, Hannah must find her killer in order to save her mother's reputation; Chad and Hannah's romance blossoms.

When Hannah discovers the dead body of her competitor, she finds herself the top suspect of their murder.

Hannah finds a body at the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn; when a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes.

The town sheriff is murdered during election time and Hannah teams up with the smitten town dentist to clear her brother-in-law of the crime.

Jessica's first publisher (Arthur Hill), imprisoned for murder, is paroled and requires her help when he is suspected of a similar crime.

Jessica's friend Dennis Stanton (Keith Michell) is called to investigate when a purported Mark Twain manuscript leads to murder.

Jessica becomes enmeshed in feuds, infidelity and murder in Nashville when visiting her friend, blues singer Patti Sue Diamond (Florence Henderson), whose country-singer husband, Bobby (Jimmy Dean) is having trouble with his manager.

Insurance investigator Dennis Stanton confronts murder and arson while on a case involving a famous pianist (Ricardo Montalban).

Jessica and Seth inadvertently get entangled in a crime family's power struggle after a sniper attack in Boston wounds a mob boss.

Dennis Stanton (Keith Michell) investigates when he is accused of murdering his girlfriend's estranged husband.

Sheriff Metzger (Ron Masak) defies political pressure and arrests an ambassador's son for murder, then is accused of the crime.

A member of Jessica's fan club mysteriously dies while impersonating her to investigate cheating at a dog show.

Jessica's old friend (Phyllis Newman) is accused of murder when $2 million in tax payments disappears and her ex-husband is found dead.

Jessica and detective Harry McGraw (Jerry Orbach) investigate the murder of a Thoroughbred owner whose prize horse has sired two unplanned foals.

The presumed-dead perpetrator (Donnelly Rhodes) of a 20-year-old bank robbery resurfaces, then is murdered.

Insurance investigator Dennis Stanton becomes involved in a murder case while delving into the disappearance of a shy ventriloquist's (Grant Shaud) dummy.

Jessica is pulled into a murder investigation by a woman (Vera Miles) who claims Jessica's husband fathered her son.

Jennifer Shannon must use her intuitive skills to investigate her friend's death in a multimillion-dollar home with a dark history.

While traveling with her publisher's assistant in Amish country, Jessica's involvement in a traffic mishap leads her to a murder.

Jennifer comes across a wedding dress with a mysterious past and vows to solve the mystery of the missing groom.

Jessica comes to the aid of a small-town diner's owner (Dee Wallace Stone), who becomes an outcast when she is blamed for three arsenic poisoning deaths.

A writer is murdered after sending Jessica a manuscript exposing a kidnapping scam, and Jessica's friend, private investigator Harry McGraw (Jerry Orbach) is caught near the body.

Antiques guru Jennifer Shannon investigates a murder after an old college friend becomes the prime suspect.

A baker in small-town Minnesota turns amateur sleuth after finding her friend and delivery driver shot to death behind her shop.

Antiques expert Jennifer Shannon thinks two clues found at the scene of a murder are really clues from a mystery novel.

Hannah Swensen has her hands full with two romantic suitors, her baking business, a murdered customer, and the case to find her customer's killer.

While setting up a charity garage sale, Jennifer Shannon discovers a body in the attic of a nearby home.

When Hannah's customer and Delores' theater rival is murdered, Hannah must find her killer in order to save her mother's reputation; Chad and Hannah's romance blossoms.

Jennifer helps a widow who suspects foul play when her husband, an avid surfer and swimmer, is found dead on an isolated beach.

Hannah finds a body at the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn; when a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes.

Jessica takes a teaching position in New York, gets an apartment and finds its previous tenant murdered.

A policeman-turned-professor challenges Jessica to solve a series of campus muggings that soon escalates to murder.

A friend (Bradford Dillman) is suspected of killing the author (Jessica Walter) who was writing an unauthorized biography of his wife.

Sheriff Metzger assumes his younger brother, the black sheep of the family, is guilty of murder, as charged.

New computer owner Jessica discovers hackers gathering information for blackmail, a crime that leads to murder.

Jessica probes a 20-year-old unsolved murder after attending the funeral of a New Orleans jazz great.

Matlock risks being disbarred when he accuses the deputy district attorney of misconduct in her case against his client.

Jessica attempts to prove a battered wife innocent of killing her husband after failing to convince the woman to defend herself.

Ben finds a photo that may solve a murder while looking for his cousin's (Christina Pickles) philandering husband.

Jessica tries to disprove charges against her friend's boyfriend, suspected of murdering a Las Vegas casino manager.

Ben uses evidence in an altered photo to uncover a murder plot designed to conceal a counterfeiting operation.

After Jessica speaks at an exclusive men's club, they ask her to investigate when one of their members is murdered and they are all suspects.

Jessica finds herself amid international espionage while attending a trade reception in Washington, D.C.

Jessica is convinced that a ballerina who died during her premiere performance in a new ballet was actually murdered.

Cabot Cove suspects a woman (Mary Crosby) playing a witch in a community play is the real thing; guest Robert Vaughn.

Jennifer Shannon must use her intuitive skills to investigate her friend's death in a multimillion-dollar home with a dark history.

Jennifer comes across a wedding dress with a mysterious past and vows to solve the mystery of the missing groom.

Antiques guru Jennifer Shannon investigates a murder after an old college friend becomes the prime suspect.

Antiques expert Jennifer Shannon thinks two clues found at the scene of a murder are really clues from a mystery novel.

While setting up a charity garage sale, Jennifer Shannon discovers a body in the attic of a nearby home.

Jennifer helps a widow who suspects foul play when her husband, an avid surfer and swimmer, is found dead on an isolated beach.

The would-be producer (Ron Leibman) of the movie adaptation of Jessica's latest book dies, leaving Jessica to identify possible suspects.

While visiting an old friend (Dina Merrill) who runs a Monte Carlo hotel, Jessica investigates the murder of a ruthless businessman with numerous enemies.

While in London, Jessica becomes involved in a murder cover-up by the British Intelligence Agency when she happens upon a disappearing corpse.

After her husband (Kevin McCarthy) is murdered, an actress neighbor (Kate Mulgrew) involves Jessica in the investigation into the crime.

Jessica suspects a setup when her Irish colleague is charged with murdering his longtime nemesis, who is killed shortly after moving to the United States.

Matlock risks being disbarred when he accuses the deputy district attorney of misconduct in her case against his client.

Ben finds a photo that may solve a murder while looking for his cousin's (Christina Pickles) philandering husband.

Ben uses evidence in an altered photo to uncover a murder plot designed to conceal a counterfeiting operation.