Ep 1. Death Stalks the Big Top (1)

In the season 3 premiere of Murder, She Wrote titled "Death Stalks the Big Top (1)," Jessica Fletcher finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation at a traveling circus. After receiving an invitation from her old friend Harry McGraw to attend the circus, Jessica is shocked to witness a performer fall to his death from the high wire.

As the police investigate the incident as an accident, Jessica begins to suspect foul play when she realizes that a crucial wire was intentionally cut. She starts to dig deeper into the lives of the circus performers and uncovers a web of secrets and betrayals.

One of the prime suspects in the case is famous trapeze artist Stacey, who also happens to be the estranged daughter of the circus owner. Jessica soon discovers that Stacey had a motive for wanting the victim dead, but as she delves deeper into Stacey's past, she realizes that there may be more to the story.

Jessica also becomes acquainted with the other performers at the circus, including a clown named Buster, a knife-throwing duo named The Great Santini and his wife Bella, and an animal tamer named Gino. Each of them has their own secrets and motives, and Jessica must use her keen observational skills to uncover the truth.

As the investigation progresses, Jessica finds herself in grave danger when she becomes the next target of the killer. With the help of Harry and the police, she must race against time to identify the culprit and bring them to justice.

"Death Stalks the Big Top (1)" is a thrilling episode full of twists and turns that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Angela Lansbury shines as the ever-clever Jessica Fletcher, who once again proves that she is a force to be reckoned with. The episode is a must-watch for fans of murder mysteries and circus thrillers alike.