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Murder, She Wrote S3E21 — The Days Dwindle Down
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Murder, She Wrote•Season 3•Episode 21

The Days Dwindle Down

8.3/10 · 813 votesApr 19, 198745 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 3•+0.8 vs season avg

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Thirty years ago, Sam Wilson was sent to prison for murdering his boss, Malcolm Jarvis. After finally being released, Sam goes home to his wife and now-grown son who is expecting his first child with his wife, Terry. At Georgia Jarvis' request, Jessica looks into

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Angela Lansbury

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Jessica Fletcher

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Episode Summary

"The Days Dwindle Down" is episode 21 of Murder, She Wrote season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 813 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on April 19, 1987.

Next: E22 · Murder, She SpokeBest of Season 3