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Murder, She Wrote· Season 5 · Episode 8

Prediction: Murder

S05E08·6.0·January 1, 1989·1h·CBS

After Frank's old Army buddy convinces Jessica to visit his ranch on her way back to Cabot Cove, a psychic's dire predictions put a large damper on party festivities when he predicts that the daughter-in-law of Jessica's host will die in a fiery death. However, Jessica soon discovers that the psychic and the intended victim has a past that can't be overlooked, especially after a murder does take place.

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#19In Season 5of 19 rated episodes
#178All-timeof 204 rated episodes
−1.0vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.0
1989First airedJanuary 1, 1989

Guest stars

Melody AndersonMelody Andersonas Katherine Aaron
Geoffrey ScottGeoffrey Scottas Lt. Turner
David BirneyDavid Birneyas Franchesco
Michael SpoundMichael Spoundas Del Goddard
Lisa PelikanLisa Pelikanas Jill Goddard
Michael ParksMichael Parksas Ben Aaron
Lena PousetteLena Pousetteas Greta Olsen
Steve KahanSteve Kahanas Roy Parks
David Mackas Officer
Dale RobertsonDale Robertsonas Lee Goddard

Crew

Walter GraumanDirector
Ralph Meyering, Jr.Ralph Meyering, Jr.Writer
Richard StanleyWriter

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