Sudden Death

S01E17·6.0·March 3, 1985·1h·CBS

Jessica inherits part of a professional football team, and soon discovers that the sport can be murder. When a fellow co-owner is found dead following a team party and the star quarterback is the prime suspect, Jessica has her work cut out for her to prove his innocence.

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#16In Season 1of 22 rated episodes

#178All-timeof 204 rated episodes

−0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 6.3

1985First airedMarch 3, 1985

Guest stars

Jan Smithersas Kathy Farrell

Dick Butkusas Tank Mason

Tim Thomersonas Lt. Clyde Pitts

Allan Milleras Phil Kreuger

John Beckas Web McCord

Gary Lockwoodas Harris Talmadge

Caitlyn Jenneras Zak Farrell

Warren Berlingeras Coach Pat Patillo

David Doyleas Brad Lockwood

James McEachinas Grover Dillon

Arnold F. Turneras Security Guard

Elizabeth Savageas Mavis Kreuger

Marcianne Warmanas Jill Farrell

Ralph M. Cliftas Clerk

Crew

Edward M. AbromsDirector

Robert E. SwansonWriter

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