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Murder, She Wrote· Season 5 · Episode 5

Coal Miner's Slaughter

S05E05·7.0·November 20, 1988·1h·CBS

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 MullallyMegan Mullallyas Molly ConnorsChuck ConnorsChuck Connorsas Tyler MorganBarbara BainBarbara Bainas Nora Morgan
Marilyn JonesMarilyn Jonesas Bridie Harmon
Jared RushtonJared Rushtonas Travis Harmon
William R. MosesWilliam R. Mosesas Reese Morgan
Denver PyleDenver Pyleas Eben Connors
Cliff DeYoungCliff DeYoungas Carlton Reid
Hoyt AxtonHoyt Axtonas Sheriff Tate

Crew

Walter GraumanDirector
Chris ManheimWriter

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