The Best “Murder, She Wrote” Joshua Peabody Episodes
Cabot Cove is proud of its Revolutionary War hero, Joshua Peabody!
These are our favorite episodes that prominently feature this local legend, as well as an exciting murder mystery that Jessica must solve:
To Kill a Legend
Season 11, Episode 3
A film crew visits Cabot Cove to film a documentary about Joshua Peabody, but the filming takes a twist when they discover a letter from George Washington accusing of treachery. When the director is murder, Jessica must stop her narration duties to focus on sleuthing.
2. Joshua Peabody Died Here… Possibly
Season 2, Episode 2
When a skeleton is found at the site of a shady tycoon’s new high-rise projects, residents of Cabot Cove are quick to wonder if they are the remains of local historical figure Joshua Peabody. When the tycoon is also found dead, Jessica must search for answers.
3. Keep the Home Fries Burning
Season 2, Episode 14
When the Revolutionary War themed restaurant, The Joshua Peabody Inn, seems to have an outbreak of botulism that results in a death, Jessica suspects foul play.