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Murder, She Wrote· Season 3 · Episode 2

Death Stalks The Big Top

S03E02·6.0·October 5, 1986·1h·CBS

Jessica's long-missing brother-in-law Neil Fletcher, who has been working under an alias with the Carmody Circus, has confessed to the murder of circus manager Hank Sutter. Jessica is convinced that Neil is innocent, and that he is covering up for somebody else.

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#15In Season 3of 22 rated episodes
#178All-timeof 204 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 3 averages 6.4
1986First airedOctober 5, 1986

Guest stars

Courteney CoxCourteney Coxas Carol BannisterGregg HenryGregg Henryas Sheriff Lynn Childs
Ronny CoxRonny Coxas Mayor Powers
Mark SheraMark Sheraas Raymond CarmodyFlorence HendersonFlorence Hendersonas Maria MorganaAlex CordAlex Cordas Preston BartholomewGreg EviganGreg Eviganas Brad KaneallyCharles NapierCharles Napieras Hank Sutter
Laraine DayLaraine Dayas Constance Fletcher
Martin BalsamMartin Balsamas Edgar Carmody
Pamela Susan ShoopPamela Susan Shoopas Katie McCallum
Barbara StockBarbara Stockas Daniella Morgana Carmody
Jackie CooperJackie Cooperas Carl Schulman / Neil Fletcher
Lee PurcellLee Purcellas Maylene Sutter

Crew

Seymour RobbieDirector
Paul SavageTeleplay
Peter S. FischerStory

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