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Murder, She Wrote S7E20 — Murder, Plain & Simple
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Murder, She Wrote•Season 7•Episode 20

Murder, Plain & Simple

7.8/10 · 439 votesApr 28, 199145 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 7•+0.2 vs season avg

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When Jessica visits the Amish to buy a quilt, she finds they are not immune to murder.

Directed byVincent McEveety
Written byChris Manheim
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Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Jessica Fletcher

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Chris Manheim

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Vincent McEveety

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Episode Summary

"Murder, Plain & Simple" is episode 20 of Murder, She Wrote season 7. It scored 7.8/10 from 439 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Vincent McEveety and written by Chris Manheim, it aired on April 28, 1991.

Next: E21 · Tainted LadyBest of Season 7