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Murder, She Wrote S4E21 — Deadpan
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Murder, She Wrote•Season 4•Episode 21

Deadpan

7.7/10 · 507 votesMay 1, 198845 min

Ranked #8 of 22 in Season 4•+0.2 vs season avg

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Two critics take opposite views of a play based on one of Jessica's novels, 'Mainly Murder'. One is suspected of the murder of the other.

Written byMary Ann Kasica, Michael Scheff
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Episode Summary

"Deadpan" is episode 21 of Murder, She Wrote season 4. It scored 7.7/10 from 507 votes, ranking #8 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Written by Mary Ann Kasica, Michael Scheff, it aired on May 1, 1988.

Next: E22 · The Body PoliticBest of Season 4