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Murder, She Wrote· Season 4 · Episode 18

Benedict Arnold Slipped Here

S04E18·7.0·March 13, 1988·1h·CBS

Following the death of an eccentric recluse of Cabot Cove, Jessica is appointed as executor of the woman's estate. As she begins the daunting task of cataloging the contents of her home, Jessica gets roped into helping Sheriff Tupper in the investigation of the murder of the local unscrupulous antiques dealer who was found dead inside the woman's house. They soon discover that an old legend of Benedict Arnold spending time inside the old house may have played a part in the man's death.

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#8In Season 4of 13 rated episodes
#49All-timeof 204 rated episodes
−0.2vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.2
1988First airedMarch 13, 1988

Guest stars

William WindomWilliam Windomas Dr. Seth Hazlitt
Tom BosleyTom Bosleyas Sheriff Amos Tupper
Julie AdamsJulie Adamsas Eve Simpson
Barbara CasonBarbara Casonas Emily Goshen
David ClennonDavid Clennonas Wilton Tibbles
Katherine MoffatKatherine Moffatas Lauren Hastings
Shea FarrellShea Farrellas Kevin Tibbles
Lois ForakerLois Forakeras Liza Adams
Dick O'NeillDick O'Neillas Benny Tibbles
Brian BedfordBrian Bedfordas Alastair Andrews

Crew

Seymour RobbieDirector
Robert Van ScoykTeleplay
Lisa StotskyStory
Wendy GrafStory

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