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Murder, She Wrote S6E5 — Jack and Bill
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Murder, She Wrote•Season 6•Episode 5

Jack and Bill

7.2/10 · 502 votesOct 29, 198945 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 6•−0.2 vs season avg

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A former athlete cares for a friend's dog and, after his friend is murdered, finds the dog is a target.

Directed byChuck Bowman
Written byPeter S. Fischer
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Cast1

Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Jessica Fletcher

Crew2

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Peter S. Fischer

Writer

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Chuck Bowman

Director

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Episode Summary

"Jack and Bill" is episode 5 of Murder, She Wrote season 6. It scored 7.2/10 from 502 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Chuck Bowman and written by Peter S. Fischer, it aired on October 29, 1989.

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