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

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.

Matlock defends the subject of a slain biographer and learns a disturbing fact about his client during the trial.

Ben defends a country singer (David Carradine) who was too drunk to remember whether he killed his sister-in-law.

When Matlock takes on the defense of a man accused of murdering his vindictive ex-wife, he also has his hands full baby-sitting the man's daughter.

Matlock goes to Las Vegas to defend a friend (Bruce Weitz) charged with murdering his girlfriend (Marg Helgenberger).

Matlock defends a woman accused of killing the exercise instructor she believed was having an affair with her husband.

Ben must defend an old friend when a former law school classmate, who was the accused's business partner, is murdered.

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

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 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.

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

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.

Two women kill their two-timing lover but have solid alibis; one of the women tries to seduce Columbo to keep him off her trail.

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's trainer friend, Harry McGraw (Jerry Orbach), faces charges of killing a shady fight promoter.

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

When a visit to a mystery-themed resort goes wrong, a local detective and a vacationing British criminal psychiatrist team up to solve a real murder. Starring Elizabeth Henstridge, Charlie Weber.

Mystery Island hosts contest winners vying to solve a fake murder for a grand prize, but the event goes awry when an employee is murdered, and secrets are uncovered. Stars Elizabeth Henstridge, Charlie Weber, Kristin Booth.

Mystery Island hosts a corporate retreat with a guest being Emilia's ex-fiancé. Old feelings become complicated, tensions run high and allegations arise when a guest is found dead.

Mystery Island success raises plans of expansion, and the Island team meets their Mystery Mountain counterparts for a friendly murder game, but the fun ends with a murder in plain sight.

A baker in small-town Minnesota turns amateur sleuth after finding her friend and delivery driver shot to death behind her shop.

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's trainer friend, Harry McGraw (Jerry Orbach), faces charges of killing a shady fight promoter.

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's accountant nephew, Grady (Michael Horton), faces charges of tax fraud and murdering his boss (Michael Tolan).

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.".

Goldy Berry caters a VIP concert and goes on a date with Tom.

Jane seeks justice for a teenager who's wrongfully imprisoned for murder. She and Detective John work together to prove the teen's innocence and help reunite him with his mother.

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.

Aurora and Nick discover a body while on a pre-honeymoon getaway; as they get closer to finding out what really happened, danger knocks on their doorstep.

When a student from Aurora's true crime literature class is found murdered outside the diner where she works, Aurora takes it upon herself to figure out the real culprit.

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

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.

Ben defends a dance instructor charged in the murder of a wealthy, jealous matron who cut off his money.

Ben defends his boss (Richard Kline), accused of killing an umpire during his softball team's playoff game.

Ben takes up the defense of a longtime client (Shaun Cassidy) accused of murdering a Senate grandstander investigating organized crime.

Ben must prevent a mob war when the crime-boss father of his client discovers the evidence against his son was manufactured.

Ben must defend an infuriated investor who is accused of murdering the slick owner of a bogus company.

Matlock encounters a family full of suspects when an advice-to-the-lovelorn columnist is murdered.

When his genius nephew (Bill Mumy) is accused of murder, Ben's only hope for acquittal lies in his client's ability to outwit a computer.

When Hannah's customer and Delores' theater rival is murdered, Hannah must find her killer in order to save her mother's reputation; Chad and Hannah's romance blossoms.

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

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.

Mystery Island success raises plans of expansion, and the Island team meets their Mystery Mountain counterparts for a friendly murder game, but the fun ends with a murder in plain sight.

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.

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

Jessica's cousin Emma (Angela Lansbury in a dual role) must clear herself in the murder of a nobleman who loved her decades ago.

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.

Shortly after Sheriff Tupper's sister leaves her husband and seeks refuge in Cabot Cove, a murder occurs.

Columbo investigates a case involving argumentative radio talk show host Fielding Chase.

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 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.

Ben unearths more than one suspect while defending a magician (Michael E. Knight) accused of murdering a devious assistant.

Ben defends a Vietnamese fisherman accused of killing the man who was terrorizing him and his fellow countrymen.

Upon her release from a mental sanitarium, an heiress faces charges of murdering the accountant handling her trust fund.

Ben's new neighbor (Don Knotts) is framed for the murder of a car dealer who sold him a defective automobile.

An ambassador refuses diplomatic immunity when his lover (Lisa Hartman) accuses him of killing her husband.

An attempt on his life convinces Ben that finding Shelby (Lisa Hartman) is the key to the real murderer.

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.

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.

When Jessica visits a celebrated playwright friend, she encounters murder and an unexpected marriage proposal.

Jessica hears the confession of a dying hit man who has just completed an assignment, only to find the victim isn't dead.

Jessica suspects heirs and employees when a corpse appears in an elderly vintner's (Eli Wallach) cellar.

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.

When Jessica visits a celebrated playwright friend, she encounters murder and an unexpected marriage proposal.

The disheveled detective sets out to solve an unusual double murder in which two men have apparently killed each other.

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.

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.

Ben searches for a witness capable of clearing his client in her unfaithful husband's murder.

Ben dislikes his client, an obnoxious radio personality accused of killing a rival disc jockey.

Ben defends a patrolman framed for murder but is upset when the prime suspect appears to be the chief of police, an old friend.

Convinced his brother was framed for murder, a psychopath takes Matlock's associates hostage.

Ben's defense of a '60s activist accused of assassination uncovers a mayor's unsavory past.

While defending an activist accused of murder, Ben suspects the judge is involved in a fraudulent scheme.

After buying an old reel-to-reel recorder at a garage sale, Jennifer discovers that it includes the sound of a man pleading for his life.

When garage sale guru and amateur sleuth Jennifer Shannon agrees to appear on a reality TV series, she uncovers a puzzle box which may contain the key clue in a murder case.

After an eccentric recluse dies, arguments over a piece of historic Cabot Cove property and the contents of her estate lead to murder.

A rude maitre d' (Dick Gautier) is murdered at the New York restaurant in which Jessica has just invested.

Jessica probes a suspicious accident while visiting her niece (Kristy McNichol) on the Canadian rodeo circuit.

When the feud of two drama critics ends in murder, Jessica has a full cast of suspects, including the surviving critic.

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

After an eccentric recluse dies, arguments over a piece of historic Cabot Cove property and the contents of her estate lead to murder.

A rude maitre d' (Dick Gautier) is murdered at the New York restaurant in which Jessica has just invested.

Jessica probes a suspicious accident while visiting her niece (Kristy McNichol) on the Canadian rodeo circuit.

The detective is put on the case of a man who murders his brother.

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.

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.

A death and new evidence hamper Ben's efforts to clear the name of a wrongfully imprisoned former client.

Another suspect's dual personality damages Ben's defense of a psychiatrist accused of killing a patient.

Ben defends an ex-girlfriend's (Anne Francis) daughter (Nia Peeples), a pageant winner accused of murdering a contestant.

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.

When Jennifer buys a storage locker at auction, she discovers a dead body inside - along with a mask matching the deceased woman.

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.

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

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.

Columbo matches wits with a forensics specialist, helping his girlfriend to frame her husband for a stock broker's murder.

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.

Mark steps in to care for a 7-year-old abuse victim who was the lone witness to her father's murder and has been left mute from shock.

A gorgeous woman who turned heads on the beach is found murdered, and Dr. Sloan's only key to the mystery is a blind man, who never saw the beauty.

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.

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.

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

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.

Every year, Jennifer and her friend Miles Wexford participate in the organization of an auction of goods seized by the police. The night of the auction, Miles is found dead in his store. Every clue points to suicide, but there is more to it. Jennifer learns that he was in serious debt due to a gambling problem.

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

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.

The inimitable cop must prove that a flamboyant Hollywood gossip reporter was murdered by her former lover.

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

When a priceless crown is stolen during a benefit gala held by the Lawrenceton library, Aurora and the Real Murders Club must investigate who would kill to get their hands on it.

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.

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.

Mystery Island success raises plans of expansion, and the Island team meets their Mystery Mountain counterparts for a friendly murder game, but the fun ends with a murder in plain sight.

New to town, Heidi Wicks and her kids discover a Christmas mystery in their historic home. Local handyman and historian David helps along the way, finding his own surprising connection.

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 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.

Goldy Berry is a Colorado caterer who's thrust into the role of town sleuth to help solve a friend's mysterious death. With the clock ticking, she strikes up an unlikely partnership with a detective to find the killer.

Caterer Goldy Berry reunites with Detective Tom Schultz to investigate the murder of a realtor. As they uncover personal and professional rivalries, they soon realize the culprit is closer than expected.

Goldy agrees to cater an elaborate wedding, but a dead groom and a missing bridezilla brings her together with Tom again.

Goldy Berry's medieval feast at Hyde Castle gets interrupted by a murder. She teams up with Detective Schultz to solve the mystery before the killer strikes again.

Mystery Island success raises plans of expansion, and the Island team meets their Mystery Mountain counterparts for a friendly murder game, but the fun ends with a murder in plain sight.