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Murder, She Wrote· Season 2 · Episode 21

The Perfect Foil

S02E21·6.5·April 13, 1986·1h·CBS

Jessica goes to New Orleans to check on a distant cousin during Mardi Gras. Upon arriving at Cal's rooming house to fulfil the aunt's request, she finds a party in full swing, a party-goer murdered, and Cal being the prime suspect. Despite not knowing her distant cousin that well, Jessica sets out to prove the man's innocence and find the real killer.

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#4In Season 2of 22 rated episodes
#112All-timeof 204 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 2 averages 6.4
1986First airedApril 13, 1986

Guest stars

Barbara BabcockBarbara Babcockas Rosaline Gardner
Robert ForsterRobert Forsteras Gilbert GastonDavid HedisonDavid Hedisonas Mitch Payne
Peter BonerzPeter Bonerzas Calhoun "Cal" Fletcher
George DiCenzoGeorge DiCenzoas Johnny Blaze
Granville Van DusenGranville Van Dusenas Congressman Brad Gardner
Penny SingletonPenny Singletonas Aunt Mildred
Cesare DanovaCesare Danovaas Lt. Edmund Cavette
Lisa LangloisLisa Langloisas Kitty Manette
Morgan JonesMorgan Jonesas Sergeant Baxter
Wendy OatesWendy Oatesas Madame Dracula
Richard Broseas Headsman
Sherry McFarlandas Receptionist
Hank RolikeHank Rolikeas Taxi Driver

Crew

Walter GraumanDirector
Robert E. SwansonRobert E. SwansonWriter

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