When Jessica is arrested for murder, secret agent Michael Haggerty (Len Cariou) and her nephew Grady conspire to keep her safely in jail while they seek the real killer.

Jessica attends a fund-raiser for a New York publisher, and he is found dead, and his wife's diamond necklace is missing from his safe.

Jessica investigates when bodies start turning up in the Appletree sisters' (Joan Leslie, Teresa Wright) house and garden.

Jessica investigates the murders of U.S. World Cup skiers while snowed in at a ski area holding tryouts.

Jessica is caught in a game of deadly politics when a close friend's campaign is threatened by scandal.

When Jessica is arrested for murder, secret agent Michael Haggerty (Len Cariou) and her nephew Grady conspire to keep her safely in jail while they seek the real killer.

Jessica attends a fund-raiser for a New York publisher, and he is found dead, and his wife's diamond necklace is missing from his safe.

A gospel singer kills his evangelist wife when she denies him more money and threatens blackmail.

Agents from the National Security Agency arrive at the hospital after Amanda is attacked by a man she was preparing to autopsy.

Jesse disappears from a mountain cabin for five days and resurfaces in Utah, claiming to have been abducted by aliens.

A mystery writer (guest star Shelley Long) uses Mark and Steve's (Dick Van Dyke, Barry Van Dyke) investigation for ideas for her new book. Adam West also guest stars.

A killer stalks Amanda (Victoria Rowell) via computer after she witnesses a murder over the Internet. Guest star: Jennifer Ringley.

A woman (Camilla More) who had a premonition of her boyfriend's death becomes a suspect in his murder.

Ben defends a rare-coin dealer accused of killing an employee who was stealing inventory.

Ben suspects that the people who killed his client's employee are blackmailing his private investigator.

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

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

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

Amy heads to Seattle to give a TEDTalk-style lecture; when a tech genius dies, Amy suspects foul play, but the local police shut her out of the investigation; Travis joins forces with Amy to solve the mystery.

A young writer's research prompts police to revisit a famous murder case that convicted Amy's colleague at Elmstead; Travis and Amy get a second chance at clearing the professor's name.

Jessica becomes embroiled in a town's tensions while investigating the shooting death of a coal mine owner.

Searching for a stolen tiara, Jessica meets the reclusive actress (Jean Peters) for whom it was designed.

A cargo plane abandoned on an Alaskan ice field in 1952 is the scene of a murder implicating Jessica's late husband.

A psychic's (David Birney) dire predictions disrupt Jessica's visit to a friend's (Dale Robertson) Arizona ranch.

Jessica investigates a murder committed at her nephew's wedding.

Jessica becomes embroiled in a town's tensions while investigating the shooting death of a coal mine owner.

Searching for a stolen tiara, Jessica meets the reclusive actress (Jean Peters) for whom it was designed.

A cargo plane abandoned on an Alaskan ice field in 1952 is the scene of a murder implicating Jessica's late husband.

A man murders his wife and has a friend cover up the act with a burglary, only to have the friend blackmail him into doing the same favor in return.

Steve and his new partner are locked away in a clinic after Steve's questionable shooting of a rape suspect.

Mark and Steve find a common thread within three seemingly random murders in the L.A. area and must solve the mystery before a fourth is committed.

Jesse and Susan break down in a small village and are accused of murdering a man whom Susan presumed was killed years ago.

Steve and a tabloid reporter go under cover to find out who has been killing the residents of an idyllic community.

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

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

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.

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

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

An escaped serial killer and an attempt on Travis' life make this their most dangerous case yet, as Amy and Travis team up with Travis' FBI agent ex to find the connection before it's too late.

Amy and Travis travel to New York to investigate after Amy's uncle goes missing, and the initial clues make them fear the worst.

Jessica poses as a New York jet setter to investigate the murder of Cabot Cove's notorious womanizer (George Chakiris).

Jessica investigates the reappearance of an heir who had been missing for over 20 years.

Jessica poses as a wealthy patient to probe the murder of a vagabond identified as the hospital's accountant.

Jessica investigates a murder which coincides with Doc Hazlitt's sighting of a 17th-century witch.

Jessica is detained and accused of espionage while attending an international writers conference in Moscow.

Jessica poses as a New York jet setter to investigate the murder of Cabot Cove's notorious womanizer (George Chakiris).

Jessica investigates the reappearance of an heir who had been missing for over 20 years.

Jessica poses as a wealthy patient to probe the murder of a vagabond identified as the hospital's accountant.

Lt. Columbo keeps a close watch on a physical-fitness fanatic suspected of murdering his business partner.

Mark helps an old nemesis escape a forced retirement by Capt. Newman by investigating a murder which resembles the work of the "Clown Killer.".

Mark, Jesse and Amanda are among the guests present at an elegant hotel that has been deliberately contaminated with a deadly microbe.

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.

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.

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.

A former Army surgeon moves back to her hometown and joins a practice of family doctors. However, her quiet life gets upended when she tries to solve the mysterious death of a patient.

After she finds a human skull in the basement of her current project, Shannon sets out to discover who is behind the mysterious death by piecing together clues left behind in the victim's hidden diary.

A former sorority sister asks Jessica's help in clearing the name of a respected college professor who has confessed to murder.

Jessica encounters murder when car trouble strands her and a fellow writer at a run-down truck stop owned by a disillusioned woman.

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.

In Boston Jessica calls on private detective Harry McGraw (Jerry Orbach) after running into an old friend who denies knowing her.

A former sorority sister asks Jessica's help in clearing the name of a respected college professor who has confessed to murder.

Jessica encounters murder when car trouble strands her and a fellow writer at a run-down truck stop owned by a disillusioned woman.

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.

A prominent photographer hatches a scheme to cover up his wife's murder with a phony kidnapping plot.

Jessica investigates when her the friend (Tim Dunigan) of her nephew (Todd Bryant) is accused of murdering a female sportscaster.

A jealous mystery-writer (Jean Simmons) creates havoc for Jessica when her own publisher tells her that her work is slipping.

With Seth ailing from the poison apple meant for her, Jessica steps up her efforts to find the New York detective's murderer.

Jessica becomes involved in a dangerous espionage case in Athens, Greece, after a chance encounter in Paris with British agent Michael Haggerty (Len Cariou).

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

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

After several of the clues in her recent puzzles are linked to the murder of an art gallery owner, a crossword puzzle editor is drawn into the investigation; while searching for answers, she clashes with the no-nonsense detective overseeing the case.

Tess dives into Logan's murder investigation of her friend who was about to propose with her help; as she grows closer to the truth, she fears it could ruin everyone's happily ever after.

During Tess' birthday celebration, the headlining magician at the Magic Manor winds up dead, and Tess and Logan find themselves swept up in a world where things aren't always what they appear to be.

When the owner of the diner where Aurora Teagarden works is suddenly killed, her new boyfriend becomes the primary suspect.

Tess gets invited to be part of a popular game show, but when the host is unexpectedly murdered, she and Detective Logan O'Connor try to discover who was behind it all.

Jessica investigates when her the friend (Tim Dunigan) of her nephew (Todd Bryant) is accused of murdering a female sportscaster.

A jealous mystery-writer (Jean Simmons) creates havoc for Jessica when her own publisher tells her that her work is slipping.

With Seth ailing from the poison apple meant for her, Jessica steps up her efforts to find the New York detective's murderer.

Jessica becomes involved in a dangerous espionage case in Athens, Greece, after a chance encounter in Paris with British agent Michael Haggerty (Len Cariou).

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

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 undelivered letter that Jessica finds in an antique bureau, purchased at a rummage sale, unleashes arson and murder.

When someone fleeing the scene of a murder damages Abby's car, she begins an investigation that leads her to a charming bartender.

Abby becomes the chief suspect when an old law school rival is found murdered; a hard-boiled detective and a relentless reporter hound her while she conducts her own investigation into the crime.

Abby Knight is not only serving as a reluctant bridesmaid, she is also responsible for solving the murder of a wedding crasher.

A retired Boston PD detective and the acting medical examiner in Martha's Vineyard, work together to solve the murder of a mysterious young man.

Former detective Jeff Jackson teams up with Dr. Zee Madieras to track down their friend's missing emerald brooch, a thief, and also - a murderer.

When an art gallery robbery leads to the death of the contemptible manager, a former Boston detective teams up with a local doctor - and an old flame - to catch the killer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When her patient is questioned about the sudden deaths of her parents, Hailey's previous job comes in handy to prove her innocence.

After Hailey Dean agrees to help Pam dispose of her parent's estate, her friend disappears without a word, Pam's boyfriend suffers a serious accident, and Hailey's boyfriend contracts a serious illness.

Hailey works to track down a murderer that uses a dating app to find his victims.

When Hailey attends her niece's school recital, she learns that the beloved music teacher has vanished; Hailey soon discovers several startling secrets among the staff.

Hailey Dean aids Detective Garland Fincher in investigating a string of murders at Atlanta Memorial Hospital when Fincher's girlfriend Dr. Meghan Phillips is named a suspect in the first killing.

District Attorney Paulina D'Orazio isn't dealing well with the parole of convicted murderer Clayton Morrel; then, Hailey finds the parolee murdered in his home.

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's niece (Genie Francis) is a suspect in the murder of a real-estate client, a rich movie heiress in Beverly Hills.

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 (Diana Canova), a script writer 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'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.

A military-academy commandant murders to protect his career and prevent his school's conversion to a coed junior college.

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.

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.

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.

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.

During the renovation of an old house, Shannon makes a shocking discovery which leads her on an investigation that changes everything.

When a local waitress is found dead on the beach and a mysterious deposit appears in Zee's bank account, Martha's Vineyard proves to be all but the simple, scenic life Jeff Jackson was after.

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'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.

Columbo's Mexico cruise is disrupted when an automobile executive kills his blackmailing lover, the ship's singer, then frames a musician.

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.

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.

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 the judge presiding over Ben's latest case is found murdered, Ben is accused of the crime.

When the judge presiding over Ben's latest case is found murdered, Ben is accused of the crime.

A madam (Maureen Arthur) is accused of killing a former employee who was blackmailing famous clients.

A roofing contractor (George DiCenzo) is charged with murdering his wife's philandering personal-fitness trainer.

Jessica seeks a woman who witnessed the murder of a government whistleblower.

While at a writer's conference, Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) tries to solve the murder of a man who wrote a nonfiction book about the KGB.

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.

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 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.

A retired actress/dancer stages her wealthy husband's suicide after he refuses to finance her Broadway comeback.

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.

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.

A narcotics officer (Titus Welliver) faces charges of murdering a fellow cop to cover up department corruption.

Ben defends a gambling blues singer (Ron Taylor) accused of killing his bookmaker.

Ben uncovers information about a 15-year-old unsolved killing during his defense of a gambler accused of murder.

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.

Jessica investigates the death of a slave who was accused of murdering a plantation owner in the 1860s.

While Jessica is in Ireland for the reading of a will, someone starts murdering the heirs.

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.

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.

A cunning advertising consultant leading a double life as a spy tries to cover up the details of a homicide.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Claire finds herself defending a woman already convicted of murder, while Miles questions his role as prosecuting attorney and helps her on the case.