Ep 13. Death Goes Double Platinum

A mystery writer turned amateur detective, Jessica Fletcher (played by Angela Lansbury), returns in season 12 of Murder, She Wrote to solve yet another murder. In the thirteenth episode, titled Death Goes Double Platinum, Jessica finds herself in the glamorous world of the music industry.

Jessica travels to Nashville to visit her good friend and country music star, Cissy Barnes (played by Patti LuPone), who is about to release her latest album. Cissy's producer, Tony Garibaldi (played by John Mahoney), is accompanying her on the tour and has brought along his girlfriend, Heather McCoy (played by Susan Blakely), who is also a talented singer. However, tension arises when Heather's career takes off and Tony becomes jealous of her success.

Things take a sinister turn when Heather is found dead in her hotel room, and Tony becomes the prime suspect. Jessica takes it upon herself to investigate the murder and clear her friend's name. She quickly discovers that the music industry is not all glitz and glamour and uncovers a web of secrets that leads her down a complicated path.

As Jessica delves deeper into the investigation, she discovers that Heather had a complicated love life, involving both Tony and Cissy's son, how played by Billy Zane. Additionally, another singer, Devlin McNeil (played by David Warner), had a motive for murder and is also in the frame.

Jessica's skills as a mystery writer and amateur detective come in handy as she starts to put together the pieces of the puzzle. She uncovers a love triangle, a music executive with a grudge, and a hidden secret from Heather's past - all leading to the ultimate killer.

As always, Jessica manages to solve the case in her own unique way, using cunning and intuition to unravel the mystery, much to the relief of her friend Cissy. Angela Lansbury shines in her role as the sharp-minded sleuth, providing a captivating performance as she navigates the twists and turns of the investigation.

Murder, She Wrote season 12 episode 13, Death Goes Double Platinum, is a thrilling episode that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats until the very end. The compelling storyline, combined with the star-studded cast, makes for an entertaining and engaging watch. Fans of the series and newcomers alike are sure to enjoy this murder mystery set against the backdrop of the music industry.