Best “Murder, She Wrote” Episodes for Halloween
While all episodes of “Murder, She Wrote” feature a dead body, there are some episodes that are especially fitting for a Halloween viewing. These are the episodes we’ll be re-watching this October:
7. We’re Off to Kill the Wizard
Season 1, Episode 7
Set at a horror theme park, Jessica must solve the locked room mystery to uncover who is really behind the murder of Horrible Horatio.
Available on FreeVee (listed as episode 9)
6. Incident in Lot 7
Season 8, Episode 13
A movie adaptation of Jessica’s book sends her to Hollywood and to the sound-stage of the movie Psycho. Concern about a real killer arises when the movie producer is found dead.
Available on Peacock
5. Fire Burn, Cauldron Bubble
Season 5, Episode 13
The ghost of a witch from the Pilgrim era appears in Cabot Cove at the same time as a book is released on the very subject. It’s up to Jessica to solve the murder and arson that occurs after this specter is seen.
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4. Night of the Headless Horseman
Season 3, Episode 11
Called into town under false pretenses, Jessica must help her former student when he is accused of beheading a man in a manner similar to the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
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3. The Legacy of Borbey House
Season 10, Episode 3
A new neighbor steals Jessica’s home contractor and is accused of being a vampire before being stabbed through the heart. It is up to Jessica to uncover what is myth and what is murder.
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2. The Witch’s Curse
Season 8, Episode 12
The cast of a Cabot Cove community theater play about the witch trials begins to suspect an actress is actually a witch. Jessica must uncover who is really to blame when someone is murdered.
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Nan’s Ghost, Parts 1 & 2
Season 12, Episode 6 & 7
On a trip to Ireland, Jessica encounters a possible haunting, rumors of smuggling and a murder. She must be careful not to become a victim herself!
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