{
  "id": 7361632,
  "title": "10 Best Episodes Of Murder, She Wrote, Ranked",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/10-best-episodes-of-murder-she-wrote-ranked",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T17:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2256065/murder-she-wrote-best-episodes-ranked/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Here are the 10 best episodes of Murder, She Wrote, ranked:\n\n1. Keep the Home Fries Burning - This episode from Season 2 features Jessica, Sheriff Amos Tupper, and Dr. Seth Hazlitt investigating a poisoned strawberry preserve at a trendy restaurant.\n2. The Sins of Castle Cove - In this Season 5 episode, Jessica solves the murder of Miriam Harwood, whose affair and eventual killing were hinted at in a novel written by her former student.\n3. Mr. Penroy's Vacation - Introducing new sheriff Mort Metzger, this Season 5 episode involves a robbery from years prior that may be connected to the murder of Morris Penroy.\n4. The Days Dwindle Down - A classic film noir-inspired episode where Jessica helps clear her husband Sam's name after he spent 30 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.\n5. Who Killed J.B. Fletcher? - A meta episode from Season 7 where Jessica is impersonated by a local woman, and then she must solve the crime when Jessica herself is murdered.\n6. The Days Dwindle Down - This season 3 installment follows Jessica and Sheriff Amos Tupper as they investigate the murder of Morris Penroy in Cabot Cove.\n7. The Sins of Castle Cove - Another Season 5 episode where Jessica deals with the impact of her former student's novel on Cabot Cove's residents.\n8. Keep the Home Fries Burning - This Season 2 episode features the small town rivalries and feuds that lead to a poisoned strawberry preserve.\n9. The Days Dwindle Down - A revisit of the film noir genre, this Season 3 episode involves Jessica helping to clear her husband's name after he was wrongfully convicted for a murder he didn't commit.\n10. The Sins of Castle Cove - The final episode on the list, this Season 5 installment continues the story of Sybil Reed's novel and its impact on Cabot Cove.",
  "summary": "\"Murder, She Wrote\" was a groundbreaking series that millions of people now consider one of their great comfort shows. Here are the best episodes to watch.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}