Fair rating?Murder, She Wrote· Season 1 · Episode 17
Sudden Death
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 KreugerMarcianne Warmanas Jill Farrell
Ralph M. Cliftas Clerk
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Edward M. AbromsDirector
Robert E. SwansonWriterShows like Murder, She Wrote
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