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Murder, She Wrote· Season 3 · Episode 16

Death Takes A Dive

S03E16·6.5·February 22, 1987·1h 30m·CBS

Thanks to her latest run-in with Harry McGraw, Jessica discovers that she now is the manager of a down-on-his-luck prize fighter who is looking to retire following his next fight. And while getting a crash course on her new endeavor, she has her hands full trying to clear Harry in the murder of a shady fight promoter.

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#7In Season 3of 22 rated episodes
#112All-timeof 204 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 3 averages 6.4
1987First airedFebruary 22, 1987

Guest stars

Jerry OrbachJerry Orbachas Harlan "Harry" A. McGraw
Ray GirardinRay Girardinas Lt. Casey
John AmosJohn Amosas Doc PenroseAdam WestAdam Westas Wade TalmadgeMichael McGradyMichael McGradyas Sean ShaleenLeVar BurtonLeVar Burtonas Reporter Dave Robinson
Bradford DillmanBradford Dillmanas Dennis McConnell
Ernest BorgnineErnest Borgnineas Cosmo Ponzini
Lynne MoodyLynne Moodyas Pam Collins
Caren KayeCaren Kayeas Lois Ames
Harold SylvesterHarold Sylvesteras Blaster Boyle
Bill CapizziBill Capizzias Doorman
Marcia MoranMarcia Moranas Waitress
Richard BalinRichard Balinas Commentator

Crew

Seymour RobbieDirector
Peter S. FischerWriter

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