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Murder, She Wrote· Season 3 · Episode 17

Simon Says, Color Me Dead

S03E17·6.0·March 1, 1987·1h·CBS

Simon Thane is a celebrated artist living in Cabot Cove. For the last several years, Thane has jealously guarded his favorite painting, which he has never allowed to be seen publicly. Jessica becomes involved in the story when Thane is murdered and his prized painting stolen, leading our heroine to conclude that the mysterious work of art may contain a clue as to the killer's identity.

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#15In Season 3of 22 rated episodes
#178All-timeof 204 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 3 averages 6.4
1987First airedMarch 1, 1987

Guest stars

William WindomWilliam Windomas Dr. Seth Hazlitt
Tom BosleyTom Bosleyas Sheriff Amos TupperDick SargentDick Sargentas George Selby
Ann DusenberryAnn Dusenberryas Carol Selby
Leonard FreyLeonard Freyas Felix Casslaw
Foster BrooksFoster Brooksas Simon Thane
Tess HarperTess Harperas Irene Rutledge
Steve InwoodSteve Inwoodas Cash Logan
Diane BakerDiane Bakeras Eleanor Thane
Phillip ClarkPhillip Clarkas Deputy Collins
Chris HebertChris Hebertas Tommy Rutledge
Daryl Woodas Martha Sommers

Crew

Kevin G. CreminDirector
Robert E. SwansonRobert E. SwansonWriter

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