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Murder, She Wrote

1984 – 1996Show12 seasons264 episodesTV-14

CrimeMystery
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic718.7Rotten Tomatoes–91%

A heartwarming, nostalgic mystery series about crime and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

Shows with

Episodes

12 seasons · 264 episodes · best: S1E18 "Murder Takes the Bus" 8.6

Episodes

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Story

She may be wrong. But frankly, we doubt it.

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

Feels like

  • Cozy Mystery
  • Whodunit
  • Nostalgic Comfort TV
  • Charming Detective Duo
  • Low-Stakes Drama
  • Procedural Puzzle Solving
  • Family Friendly
  • Light Hearted
  • Classic Television Era
  • Intergenerational Appeal

Cast

24 of 1,954 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Anthony Pullen Shaw, Walter Grauman, Vincent McEveety
Written by
Peter S. Fischer, Robert E. Swanson, Tom Sawyer
Produced by
Angela Lansbury, Douglas Benton, Robert F. O'Neill
Music by
Richard Markowitz, David Bell, J.A.C. Redford

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 30, 1984 · May 19, 1996 · Ended

First aired
September 30, 1984
Last aired
May 19, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
12 seasons · 264 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence
Genres
Mystery, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
34 countries

Tropes

High-Voltage Death, Sympathetic Murderer, Steam Never Dies +9

  • High-Voltage Death
  • Sympathetic Murderer
  • Steam Never Dies
  • Of Corpse He's Alive
  • Miscarriage of Justice
  • Parasol of Pain
  • Transatlantic Equivalent
  • Fair-Play Whodunnit
  • Oireland
  • Death by Falling Over
  • It Was Here, I Swear!
  • Insurance Fraud

12 of 269 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Murder, She Wrote?"

Questions about Murder, She Wrote

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Murder, She Wrote?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Murder, She Wrote from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 24 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Murder, She Wrote worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.3 and Metacritic 71). Audiences rate it higher (84 out of 100) than critics (71).

Is Murder, She Wrote okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Murder, She Wrote?

198 h

About 198 hours: 264 episodes in 12 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1996.

Can I half-watch Murder, She Wrote?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Murder, She Wrote?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Murder, She Wrote use?

High-Voltage DeathSympathetic MurdererSteam Never DiesOf Corpse He's AliveMiscarriage of JusticeParasol of PainTransatlantic EquivalentFair-Play WhodunnitOirelandDeath by Falling OverIt Was Here, I Swear!Insurance Fraudand 257 more

TV Tropes lists 269 tropes for it, including High-Voltage Death, Sympathetic Murderer, and Steam Never Dies.