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

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.

An Irish poet, who fronts a peace organization while secretly running guns, kills an arms dealer who tries to swindle him.

Mark goes under cover at an expensive health spa when a former employee dies in a fiery crash after borrowing Jack's car.

A convict treated at the hospital overpowers guards, takes hostages and demands a meeting with a newscaster he hates.

When a friend is found dead in his mansion following an earthquake, Mark is sure that the man was murdered.

Dr. Sloan discovers that a suspected mob hit man who collapses while under police surveillance is suffering from the plague.

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.

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.

A cryptic call about a planned jewelry heist draws a Detroit tip-line operator into a dangerous homicide case alongside a newly promoted detective.

An artist returns home for the holidays and gets tasked with a Christmas quest left by her grandmother. She and the local PI must return lost items to their owners before Christmas.

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.

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

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.

An egocentric psychic murders his old mentor, a magician charged to expose him as fraud, by beheading him while he's rehearsing his guillotine trick.

A nun asks Dr. Sloan to go under cover as a priest to find the killer of a young producer who made a promotional video for a convent.

An IRS investigator thinks Mark cheated on his taxes; a police detective suspects him of murdering his accountant.

Briggs becomes a suspect after he is the only member at a board meeting to survive a bizarre series of murders.

A man caught in a conspiracy between his wife and mistress disappears; a girlfriend thinks Steve is a wealthy philanthropist.

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.

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).

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 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.

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

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.

A Hollywood director tries to fool Columbo when a studio becomes a murder scene.

Mark's investigation of a murder at Community General has him looking for both the murderer and the victim.

An actress is accused of murdering her ex-husband even though she was in the hospital for plastic surgery at the time.

Dr. Sloan attempts to solve the murder of William Bissell, a cruel press tycoon, who is killed at Community General Hospital.

Dr. Sloan receives death threats after a mobster "godfather" whom he operated on dies at Community General Hospital.

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.

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

Ruby Herring and Detective Jake Killian investigate a suspicious fatal car accident; they solve the case, then Ruby finds new evidence that casts doubt on their conclusion.

When crime reporter Ruby Herring receives clues to a murder that happened five years earlier involving a local psychic, she joins forces with Detective Jake Killian to help crack the case.

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 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.

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

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.

The disheveled detective gets some free advice from a world famous sex therapist.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When Jazz Ramsey and her crime detection dog Zeus stumble upon an old crime scene, the K9 trainer, her star pup, and ex-boyfriend and lead detective Nick get into the investigation.

Facing another dull Christmas alone, sparks fly when a risk-averse librarian accidentally gets wrapped up with a grinchy FBI agent in an undercover mission to save the Heart of Christmas.

Jenn gets the photos in an antique camera from the estate of a recently deceased and seemingly wealthy photography enthusiast printed, and one of the pictures leads her to believe that the man's death was anything but accidental.

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.

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.

The detective is called in to investigate the death of a sergeant major at a training camp.

Dr. Sloan goes under cover at an ice cream factory to get the scoop on the murder of a private detective.

Mark investigates the death of a plastic surgeon from an overdose of laughing gas; a surfer becomes Mark's patient after colliding with a pier.

Mark (Dick Van Dyke) is targeted in a murder plot after discovering too much about the death of a plastic surgeon. With Scott Baio.

Dr. Sloan is less than thrilled to have his sister move in after the police discover a body in the closet of her new home.

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.

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

Just days before Aurora's wedding, a body is discovered, and she fears her father may be a suspect; she and Nick race to solve the cold case before they walk down the aisle.

Crime series actress Hadley Warner retires to a small town where she encounters her first real case. Using her TV crime knowledge, she teams up with Detective Caden to try and solve the mystery.

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 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'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.

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.

Aurora Teagarden, librarian and proud member of the Real Murders Club, finds a human skull hidden in the window seat of her house.

Master sleuth Aurora Teagarden must find a copycat killer who targets members of a crime-buff club.

Aurora Teagarden tries her hand at real estate sales, but there's a dead body in the very first home she shows; Aurora recruits Real Murders Club members John and Perry to help her solve the case.

Aurora Teagarden buys a house that was once home to a family that all disappeared mysteriously four years prior.

Librarian and real crime buff Aurora Roe Teagarden never liked Detective Sgt. Frederick Burns. She also never wanted to see him dead, but when he winds up murdered, she can't help but get involved.

Aurora's boyfriend, Martin, reconnects with his long-lost niece, but she departs suddenly, leaving a dead husband on a balcony and a baby in a bathtub.

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.

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.

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

While filming a movie adaptation of a novel about Aurora, the lead actress is found murdered in her trailer.

Family friend Poppy Wilson returns to Lawrenceton, but when she is killed, Aurora must face uncomfortable truths to solve the mystery of her killer's identity.

A new teacher at an Irish prep school is shocked to find a ghost in her house. She decides to help solve his murder in the hopes that it will allow him to move on.

Two police detectives posing as newlyweds to solve recent holiday party heists are swept up by Christmas while observing the prime suspect.

Birdie and Alden Case find a way to keep the mystery in their marriage alive, literally, when the amateur sleuths get pulled into a murder investigation.

As Birdie and Alden Case's relationship strengthens, they discover a mutual interest for true crime. When their favorite podcaster is found dead, it's up to them to listen to the clues.

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 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.

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.

Homicide detective Lieutenant Columbo investigates the murder of a famous painter's ex-wife.

Dr. Sloan investigates a murder at Community General Hospital involving a boxer who has just won the championship bout.

Jack's safety is threatened as the city's most eligible bachelors are killed in a "vampiresque" manner.

TV fantasy turns into real-life murder when an actor dies during the filming of a medical series at Community General Hospital.

Mark and Jack investigate a dating service that has a history of its male clients committing suicide.

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

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.

After Aurora moves into her new home, four students from a nearby college vanish one evening; then one of the missing students turns up dead, prompting Aurora and her new neighbor, Nick, to begin their own investigation.

A taunting clue left for Aurora at a meeting begins a cat-and-mouse game between her and a mysterious criminal who commits increasingly serious crimes that leave the town rattled.

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.

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.

Columbo investigates the disappearance of the director of a men's magazine.

A psychopathic ex-con (guest star Jack Coleman) plans to exact revenge against Sloan's son (Barry Van Dyke) by murdering Sloan (Dick Van Dyke).

Mark investigates when the star player of a professional women's volleyball team, in which Norman has been asked to invest, is murdered.

A lifeguard whom Dr. Sloan treats for fatigue becomes a murder suspect after a gorgeous swimmer drowns.

After an attempt is made on the life of the teacher at Steve's night school, Dr. Sloan gets an education of his own.

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).

Sally's wealthy Aunt Gladys dies from poisoning after giving a wedding toast, prompting Aurora to inspect Gladys' will for clues as to who would have wanted her gone.

Aurora and friends are off to a resort for a true crime convention; while there, they take part in a mystery dinner theater, but art imitates life when a fellow actor gets killed.

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.

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.

The disheveled detective investigates the apparent suicide of a notorious racketeer who was facing an indictment.

Mark delivers quadruplets, then must save them from kidnappers; guests Bo Jackson; Kim Johnston Ulrich.

When Amanda wins a role on a daytime drama, Mark learns of death threats made to its stars; guests Eric Braeden; Lauralee Bell; Melody Scott Thomas; Doug Davidson.

After a woman announces the father of her baby is a space alien, Dr. Sloan tries to find the earthly killer of her rock star husband.

That an ailing neighbor took his own life seems obvious, until Mark finds something odd about the suicide note.

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.