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.

A London-bound plane is the setting for the murder of an heiress's bodyguard and the theft of a valuable necklace.

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.

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.

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

A motivational researcher blackmails to further his career, kills a man, then frames the victim's wife.

An enraged publisher hires a gunman to kill an author who intends to sign a contract with a competitor.

Fraternal twins Nikki and Nora are forced back into each other's lives when they inherit a detective agency. As they work together to try and solve a murder, they soon realize that their differences may be their greatest advantage.

As Hannah and Mike balance their personal lives and busy careers, a murder at a 24-hour gym complicates their wedding plans.

Much to the dismay of her fiance, Hannah investigates the discovery of a skeleton found amid the rubble of a building that's undergoing renovation.

Hannah solves a murder while her relationship with Mike is on the rocks.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Michelle and Conrad search for Ben, who may have been kidnapped by vengeful ex-convicts.

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.

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.

A murder occurs while Jessica is recording one of her novels for the Mystery Books for the Blind series.

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.

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.

Monk must deal with being in a traffic jam, caused by a car, containing a corpse, abandoned in the middle of the road.

Monk travels to Las Vegas when Capt. Stottlemeyer suspects foul play in the death of a casino owner's wife.

When Natalie runs for a seat on the school board, Monk must find out who is behind an attempt on her life.

Monk unravels a mystery when a toddler finds a severed finger in a park.

Monk appears to have met his match when a fellow detective shows up at a crime scene knowing all the answers.

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.

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

After receiving a terminal diagnosis, a shopping channel host known as Ms. Christmas embarks on a multi-city excursion to spread holiday cheer before her farewell broadcast.

Traci is a once-devout Christian who stopped believing in God after her husband tragically died despite her prayers. As her second Christmas without him approaches, she tries going to a support group for inspiration and comfort.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Henry is hired to find the best Italian chef for a new high-end eatery but it turns out that murder is on the menu.

A wealthy family hires Henry to oversee the menu for an annual summer gala; when one of the host's sons dies at the event, Maggie and Henry are on the case once again, finding themselves in the middle of a feud between heirs to a family fortune.

Henry and Maggie find themselves in a murder mystery where secrets hidden within a treasured recipe book have dire consequences for all who own it.

Genealogist Sophie McClaren is an expert at bringing families together. When her close friend Jonathan urgently needs to find a bone marrow donor, the case becomes personal.

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.

Despereaux, Shawn and Gus search for a mythical dagger said to unlock a hidden treasure.

When strange things happen in Lassie's new condo, he hires Shawn and Gus to find out if the disturbance is paranormal.