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Murder, She Wrote· Season 2 · Episode 16

Murder in the Electric Cathedral

S02E16·6.0·February 16, 1986·1h·CBS

Jessica's old high-school teacher causes friction amongst her family when she revises her will and leaves her entire estate to a TV evangelist. After a confrontation with her son and grandson, Carrie is rushed to hospital suffering heart complications and dies shortly after. However, when she discovers a syringe containing cyanide by Carrie's bedside, Jessica suspects foul play.

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#20In Season 2of 22 rated episodes
#178All-timeof 204 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 2 averages 6.4
1986First airedFebruary 16, 1986

Guest stars

Barbi BentonBarbi Bentonas Nurse Sue Beth
Steve ForrestSteve Forrestas Reverend Willie John Fargo
Mildred NatwickMildred Natwickas Carrie McKittrick
Judy GeesonJudy Geesonas Sister Ruth FargoRichard HerdRichard Herdas Harvey McKittrick
Dick Van PattenDick Van Pattenas District Attorney Frederick Whittaker
Art HindleArt Hindleas Sam McKittrick
Jeannie WilsonJeannie Wilsonas Alice McKittrick
Jack BannonJack Bannonas Dr. Mark Brady
Frank BonnerFrank Bonneras Earl Fargo
Don BrodieDon Brodieas Neighbor
Jill Hillas Tammy Lee
Owen BushOwen Bushas Driver
Bob Leeas Ad-Lib Man

Crew

John Llewellyn MoxeyDirector
Dick NelsonWriter

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