The defense of a mentally impaired farmhand accused of murder uncovers foul play involving a racehorse.

Jessica discovers a circus clown arrested for murder is actually her long-lost brother-in-law (Jackie Cooper).

Ben defends a famous journalist who is accused of murdering an internationally known model.

An attacker tries to stop Jessica when her investigation of two circus murders may clear Neil (Jackie Cooper).

Jessica and Boston private detective Harry McGraw (Jerry Orbach) seek a murderer and the thief of a dead sex-symbol's diary.

A man who attempted to rescue his son from a religious cult is framed for the murder of the cult leader.

A corpse, returned to Cabot Cove for burial, turns out to be misidentified.

Matlock attempts to clear a blues musician (Joe Seneca) framed for the murder of a rock star.

In an episode that elapses in real time, Mark and Steve must catch a serial killer in the hospital before the clock strikes nine.

While reluctantly defending a construction contractor accused of murdering a priest, Matlock finds another clergyman is a prime suspect.

When Jesse (Charlie Schlatter) rescues a beautiful woman (guest star Audie England), he inadvertently becomes the object of her deadly obsession. With Dick Van Dyke.

Defending a widow accused of murdering her second husband, Ben suspects her jealous son (Brian Bloom) of the crime.

A gunman leaves notes prior to committing crimes, baiting Steve (Barry Van Dyke) over and over again. With Dick Van Dyke.

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

Steve tries to clear the name of a misguided teenager who is a suspect in the death of a fellow boxer.

A retired soldier (Jeff Wincott) attempts to prove his late brother's death was not a hunting accident, but murder.

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.

Ben is asked to defend Spencer Hamilton who is accused of the murder of a member of his late brother's hunting party.

A district attorney matches wits with a much-despised author (Tricia O'Neil) after the writer's best friend dies.

When a man's body is discovered in a pond, his wife finds herself in a complex trial, which causes podcaster Alex and the Chronicle team to seek answers surrounding this unusual case.

When Ben and Julie go to Baltimore to defend a case, the prosecuting attorney turns out to be Julie's ex-husband.

Ben defends a circus clown accused of killing his partner; Conrad gets trapped in a tiger's cage.

"True Crime" podcast host Alex sets out to unravel another mystery alongside local newspaper editor Drew.

Ben defends a director accused of killing an aging actress (Anita Morris) during her horror-film death scene.

The Postables (Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe) explore the mysteries of true love when they deliver divorce papers to a couple on the same day that Oliver's missing wife reappears.

Jennifer Shannon puts the winning bid on a vintage Welte-Mignon player piano at the estate auction of a wealthy philanthropist, but she quickly realizes that the late owner may have led a less-than-charitable life before being murdered.

The Postables try to track down a boy who they fear may have been kidnapped. The discovery of unusual photographs sends the team across Colorado, and when they finally locate the boy and his despondent mother, they help them learn about forgiveness.

As Hannah and Mike balance their personal lives and busy careers, a murder at a 24-hour gym complicates their wedding plans.

Jessica and Boston private detective Harry McGraw (Jerry Orbach) seek a murderer and the thief of a dead sex-symbol's diary.

A corpse, returned to Cabot Cove for burial, turns out to be misidentified.

The ruthless new owner (Bert Convy) of a formerly classy periodical is murdered, and Jessica takes on the case.

Jessica trades passing shots with a murderer during a tennis-tournament fund-raiser hosted by one of Jessica's former students (Linda Hamilton).

Trying to clear a relative's (Peter Bonerz) name, Jessica unmasks murder suspects at a Mardi Gras celebration.

Jessica's old friend (Christopher Allport) faces charges of abetting a well-versed art thief and is suspected of having murdered his wife.

Jessica discovers a circus clown arrested for murder is actually her long-lost brother-in-law (Jackie Cooper).

An attacker tries to stop Jessica when her investigation of two circus murders may clear Neil (Jackie Cooper).

Jessica and Boston private detective Harry McGraw (Jerry Orbach) seek a murderer and the thief of a dead sex-symbol's diary.

A corpse, returned to Cabot Cove for burial, turns out to be misidentified.

In an episode that elapses in real time, Mark and Steve must catch a serial killer in the hospital before the clock strikes nine.

When Jesse (Charlie Schlatter) rescues a beautiful woman (guest star Audie England), he inadvertently becomes the object of her deadly obsession. With Dick Van Dyke.

A gunman leaves notes prior to committing crimes, baiting Steve (Barry Van Dyke) over and over again. With Dick Van Dyke.

Steve tries to clear the name of a misguided teenager who is a suspect in the death of a fellow boxer.

A retired soldier (Jeff Wincott) attempts to prove his late brother's death was not a hunting accident, but murder.

Ben is asked to defend Spencer Hamilton who is accused of the murder of a member of his late brother's hunting party.

A district attorney matches wits with a much-despised author (Tricia O'Neil) after the writer's best friend dies.

When Ben and Julie go to Baltimore to defend a case, the prosecuting attorney turns out to be Julie's ex-husband.

Ben defends a circus clown accused of killing his partner; Conrad gets trapped in a tiger's cage.

Ben defends a director accused of killing an aging actress (Anita Morris) during her horror-film death scene.

Billie Blessings is the number one suspect when a network executive dies of poisoning; she takes matters into her own hands to crack the case.

The Postables (Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe) explore the mysteries of true love when they deliver divorce papers to a couple on the same day that Oliver's missing wife reappears.

Beloved cooking show host Billie Blessings finds herself in hot water when a dead body turns up in the car of one of her guests, a temperamental celebrity chef harboring dark secrets.

The Postables try to track down a boy who they fear may have been kidnapped. The discovery of unusual photographs sends the team across Colorado, and when they finally locate the boy and his despondent mother, they help them learn about forgiveness.

A police retiree tries to solve a 10-year-old murder case reopened by a mistaken-identity shooting.

A mysterious man involves Jessica in the defection of two European musicians and the murder of a British intelligence agent.

With a corned beef sandwich as the only clue, Jessica works to clear her niece (Genie Francis) of an ad executive's murder.

An old beau of Jessica's (Leslie Nielsen) incites murder and greed when he seeks sunken treasure in Cabot Cove.

Jessica joins old friend Haskell Drake (Harry Guardino) to investigate a corrupt publisher's unexpected death.

Feeling professionally threatened, detective Magnum (Tom Selleck) resists Jessica's efforts to prove he was framed.

Jessica reluctantly agrees to a television interview for an old friend but is surprised when a different reporter arrives to conduct the taping; a boat explosion leads everyone to believe the journalist (Chad Everett) has been killed.

Jessica probes the murder by poison of an ex-colleague's understudy (Ann Turkel), after the leading lady (Eleanor Parker) is unable to go on at a small-town theater.

A police retiree tries to solve a 10-year-old murder case reopened by a mistaken-identity shooting.

A mysterious man involves Jessica in the defection of two European musicians and the murder of a British intelligence agent.

When the Masked Magician is killed on live television, Dr. Sloan uncovers a murderous plot to obtain high ratings.

When the Masked Magician is killed on live television, Dr. Sloan uncovers a murderous plot to obtain high ratings.

Mark and Steve get involved when rogue female police officers band together to rid the streets of criminals.

Mark wrestles with memories of his wife and grandmother's death when he is forced to testify against a new doctor who practices assisted suicide.

Ben defends an old friend accused of murdering a stock-market swindler (David Birney).

The attorney general asks Ben to vindicate a prison guard of murder charges in a mock trial held by mutinous inmates.

Ben gets a lesson about life in prison, while Conrad tries to get insider information on the real killer.

Ben has trouble with the defense of a brash, young client framed for the murder of a wealthy relative.

Ben is surprised to discover that a reopened, 35-year-old murder case reveals familiar suspects.

Ben defends his Scrooge-like neighbor, who has been framed for the murder of his business partner; Les goes overboard on Christmas gifts.

Billie Blessings is the number one suspect when a network executive dies of poisoning; she takes matters into her own hands to crack the case.

Beloved cooking show host Billie Blessings finds herself in hot water when a dead body turns up in the car of one of her guests, a temperamental celebrity chef harboring dark secrets.

Jessica comes to the aid of a shy poet (Thom Bray) who is the prime suspect when his tormentor (Barry Williams) is found dead.

A London-bound plane is the setting for the murder of an heiress's bodyguard and the theft of a valuable necklace.

While bedridden, Jessica overhears a telephone conversation between two men who are plotting a murder.

Jessica shares the plot of her new book, in which a law student (Shaun Cassidy) seeks the killer of an arrogant professor (George Grizzard) with many enemies.

Jessica pores through a long list of enemies and possible suspects when a janitor (George Takei) finds an obnoxious TV host dead in his office.

Jessica enters the world of boxing in order to help her friend Harry, who is arrested for the murder of a devious boxing manager.

Jessica investigates the murder of one of Cabot Cove's most illustrious citizens, a world-famous artist (Foster Brooks).

A 25-year comedy feud hampers Jessica's probe of a stabbing murder at her goddaughter's engagement party.

Jessica comes to the aid of a shy poet (Thom Bray) who is the prime suspect when his tormentor (Barry Williams) is found dead.

A London-bound plane is the setting for the murder of an heiress's bodyguard and the theft of a valuable necklace.

Two famous comics are murdered during a celebrity roast of Mark (Dick Van Dyke). Guest stars: Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Ruth Buzzi, Tim Conway, Norm Crosby, Dick Martin, Tom Poston, Julia Duffy and David Leisure.

Dr. Sloan's brother (Jerry Van Dyke) is admitted to the hospital and becomes a murder suspect when his roommate is found dead.

Dr. Sloan must baby-sit a 14-year-old girl when Steve's old Army buddy becomes involved with underworld figures.

Dr. Sloan tries to clear his colleague's (Joanna Cassidy) name after she is arrested for selling narcotics.

Michelle agrees to defend Ben's pal, framed for murder, until she learns her old law-school friend is also suspect.

Ben gets involved in the case of a coed (Debbie Barker) accused of murdering her professor lover.

Ben and Michelle defend a TV producer (Teri Austin) accused of murdering an obnoxious talk-show host.

The adulterous wife of a businessman is murdered, and an associate finds himself framed for the crime.

Michelle and Conrad search for Ben, who may have been kidnapped by vengeful ex-convicts.

A hotheaded professional tennis player (Vincent Van Patten) is accused of murdering his primary rival.

When Tess prepares for a crossword challenge against a supercomputer, the engineer behind it gets murdered, spurring her and Logan to seek answers before they become the next victims.

Cookbook author Billie Blessings is excited when friend Katie Sanders is given a spot guest hosting Billie's morning show, "Wake Up, West Coast," but being a TV star can't save Katie from falling under suspicion for murder.

A no-nonsense detective reluctantly teams up with a charismatic British dance star to solve a murder.

TV host Billie Blessings finds bones in the basement of an old friend's house, unearthing a dark secret that threatens to unravel the lives of the most powerful people in her city.

Grady Fletcher is in big trouble when his boss, a specialist in tax shelters, is found dead and he is the main suspect.

Jessica investigates when an old friend is killed in a car accident in Idaho -- the man's widow (Ellen Bry) believes it was an accident, but the victim's father (John McLiam) is sure it was murder.

Jessica looks into a 30-year-old murder in a continuation of the story from the 1949 film "Strange Bargain.".

A murder occurs while Jessica is recording one of her novels for the Mystery Books for the Blind series.

At a fashion premiere in Paris, Jessica gets involved in the murder investigation of a supper-club owner.

A coach's retirement, a stranger's arrival and deadly practical jokes cause Jessica to re-examine a 20-year-old murder.

An attorney (Patrick McGoohan) asks Jessica to testify for a colleague accused of murder on circumstantial evidence in Quebec.

Jessica visits a convent to see a former sorority sister (Jane Powell) and winds up searching for a nun's killer.

Murder is on the agenda when top executives and their wives meet at a powerful tycoon's country estate.

Jessica's cousin Emma MacGill, a colorful dance hall performer, must solve the murder of a wealthy friend.

Mark's (Dick Van Dyke) old flame (guest star Michelle Phillips) begs him to help clear her husband (guest star Ray Wise) on charges of murdering one of her many lovers. Joanna Cassidy also guest stars.

Mark tries to clear the name of a drug addict who is suspected of killing another addict with an overdose at a rehabilitation center.

Dr. Sloan becomes involved in a bloody gang war when a mobster who looks exactly like him moves nearby; Amanda is concerned that a child may be a victim of abuse.

Dr. Sloan becomes involved in a bloody gang war when a mobster who looks exactly like him moves nearby; Amanda is concerned that a child may be a victim of abuse.

Ben (Andy Griffith) defends a difficult lawyer (Richard Masur) who has been charged with murdering a mobster.

Ben treads on thin ice while continuing his defense of a fellow attorney (Richard Masur) framed for murder.

Conrad swings into action to determine who is harassing District Attorney March.

Ben defends a politician (Peter Haskell) framed for murdering a cartoonist (Ray Buktenica) who knew about his affair.

A baker friend (John Hancock) of Ben's is framed for the poisoning death of a rival bakery owner.

A legal secretary (Shirley Knight) is accused of murdering her boss, who was having an affair with her daughter.

When Tess prepares for a crossword challenge against a supercomputer, the engineer behind it gets murdered, spurring her and Logan to seek answers before they become the next victims.

A no-nonsense detective reluctantly teams up with a charismatic British dance star to solve a murder.

Jessica helps Sheriff Tupper (Tom Bosley) when his seemingly harmless deputy (Rick Lenz) is accused of murder.

A bomb kills a TV producer (Ken Swofford) who stole a plot from one of Jessica's books, making Jessica a suspect in his death.

Jessica's friend is hit by a car shortly after being notified of her sister's death.

The descendant of a tribe once inhabiting Cabot Cove has a land grant claiming the town as Indian territory.

Visiting her nephew Grady in New York, Jessica probes a murder involving the family of his college buddy.

Amos Tupper must entertain his sister who has left her husband, but complications arise when his brother-in-law is murdered.

An unhappy wife, a government official, a lovesick assistant and a self-centered astronomer are suspects in the murder of a young executive.

When Seth's estranged brother is murdered, Jessica must figure out if a cursed ruby from India is responsible.