Fair rating?Murder, She Wrote· Season 5 · Episode 5
Coal Miner's Slaughter
When a West Virginia mine owner is murdered, a former student of Jessica's is the prime suspect. When she arrives in the town to help Molly prove her innocence, Jessica runs into numerous roadblocks when the residents refuse to help and the fact that several people wanted him dead. They just have to wade through the evidence to find out who the killer is.
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#6In Season 5of 19 rated episodes
#49All-timeof 204 rated episodes
+0.0vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.0
1988First airedNovember 20, 1988
Guest stars
Megan Mullallyas Molly Connors
Barbara Bainas Nora Morgan
Denver Pyleas Eben Connors
William R. Mosesas Reese Morgan
Chuck Connorsas Tyler Morgan
Hoyt Axtonas Sheriff Tate
Cliff DeYoungas Carlton Reid
Marilyn Jonesas Bridie Harmon
Jared Rushtonas Travis HarmonCrew
Walter GraumanDirector
Chris ManheimWriter
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