Murder, She Wrote

10 Best Episodes of Murder, She Wrote - Season 2

An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 26, 2023.

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Murder, She Wrote - S2E17

#15 - One Good Bid Deserves a Murder (Season 2 - Episode 17)

A red hot diary of a sex symbol is to be auctioned and some of the bidders are ready to shed blood.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 59 votes.

Murder, She Wrote - S2E18

#14 - If A Body Meet A Body (Season 2 - Episode 18)

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Investigation of a claim that the deceased was murdered leads the police to discover that the wrong body is in the coffin.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 64 votes.

Murder, She Wrote - S2E7

#13 - A Lady in the Lake (Season 2 - Episode 7)

While spending time at a lake, Jessica sees what appears to be a struggle and a woman falling from a boat into the lake.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 68 votes.

Murder, She Wrote - S2E10

#12 - Sticks and Stones (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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After a woman is electrocuted in her bath, Cabot Cove is flooded with poison pen letters.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 74 votes.

Murder, She Wrote - S2E6

#11 - Reflections of the Mind (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Jessica decides to pay a visit to her long-time friend Francesca, only to learn that Francesca, who is now married to a much younger man, is convinced that she is being haunted by the ghost of her first husband, Ross. When her new husband, Scott, turns up dead, the investigation reveals that he had been poisoned, and suspicion turns to Francesca. Jessica, however, is determined to prove that her friend did not commit the crime, and begins looking into the mysterious re-appearances of her dead husband.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 78 votes.

Murder, She Wrote - S2E22

#10 - If the Frame Fits (Season 2 - Episode 22)

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After Julia Marcus Granger is found murdered during what seems to have been an apparent art theft, suspicion turns to her husband Donald, who, as a result, also ends up being suspected in a recent rash of art thefts where there were no fatalities. Julia's sister Sabrina is convinced that Donald didn't do it and begs Jessica for help. While looking into Julia's murder, Jessica realises that she has two completely different criminals on her hands, and someone tampered with the scene of Julia's murder to make it look like something else.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 55 votes.

Murder, She Wrote - S2E12

#9 - Murder By Appointment Only (Season 2 - Episode 12)

One of Jessica's former students is murdered and she takes a personal interest in the investigation.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 65 votes.

Murder, She Wrote - S2E15

#8 - Powder Keg (Season 2 - Episode 15)

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After their car breaks down after dinner with the governor, Jessica and her friend Ames Caufield find themselves in a small southern town just in time for local bad boy Ed Bonner to be found dead, and young Matt Burns, the son of a former student of Ames', ends up accused of the murder. At the behest of Linda Bonner, the victim's sister who happens to care deeply about the accused, Jessica takes a look into the murder, but hatred runs deep in this town and it's pure luck (and Andy Crane) that leads Jessica and Ames to the right answer.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 57 votes.

Murder, She Wrote - S2E11

#7 - Murder Digs Deep (Season 2 - Episode 11)

An archaeological dig at the site of Coronado's City of Gold does not please everyone and a new corpse is dug up.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 68 votes.

Murder, She Wrote - S2E14

#6 - Keep the Home Fries Burning (Season 2 - Episode 14)

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Jessica, Seth and Amos try out a new tourist-oriented restaurant, and murder interrupts their meal.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 70 votes.

Murder, She Wrote - S2E3

#5 - Murder in the Afternoon (Season 2 - Episode 3)

While filming a soap opera in which Mrs. Fletcher's niece plays a part, a 'pretend' victim is really dead.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 82 votes.

Murder, She Wrote - S2E21

#4 - The Perfect Foil (Season 2 - Episode 21)

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At the request of aunt Mildred, Jessica agrees to stop by New Orleans to check on cousin Cal while on her way to Houston. No sooner does Jessica get to New Orleans then she is tossed into a Mardi Gras party where the host ends up dead, and Cal is accused of the crime. While attempting to clear Cal's name and reputation, Jessica delves into the world of cheating poker players, cheating girlfriends and vengefilled police officers while trying to convince a local lieutenant that Cal is not capable of murder.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 50 votes.

Murder, She Wrote - S2E9

#3 - Jessica Behind Bars (Season 2 - Episode 9)

Doing public service, Jessica becomes a hostage in a prison riot caused by anger in the handling of the doctor's murder.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 67 votes.

Murder, She Wrote - S2E13

#2 - Trial by Error (Season 2 - Episode 13)

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It's a bad day for the jurors when Jessica is the foreperson of the jury hearing the case of a man claiming self-defense in the death of an enraged husband.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 72 votes.

Murder, She Wrote - S2E2

#1 - Joshua Peabody Died Here ... Possibly (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Plans to build a new hotel in Cabot Cove are put on hold when diggers discover an old skeleton that had been buried deeply that many of the townspeople believe to be the remains of Joshua Peabody. Not everyone is thus inclined though, and many people believe it's just a random dead body. But when Jessica and Amos head back to the dig site, they find there's another body there! Jessica not only has to find out who killed Wheatley, she has to help an old friend when his past comes back to haunt him.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 73 votes.

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