Ep 22. The Body Politic

Angela Lansbury returns as mystery writer Jessica Fletcher in this compelling season four, episode 22 of the popular TV show, Murder, She Wrote. Titled "The Body Politic," this episode sees Jessica once again deeply entrenched in a thrilling murder mystery.

As always, the action is set in Jessica's home town of Cabot Cove, where the local sheriff, Amos Tupper (played by Tom Bosley), has asked her to help him solve a baffling case involving the untimely death of a local businessman, Sam Booth. Booth was widely known as a political figure in Cabot Cove and his murder has sent shock waves throughout the community.

The episode starts with Jessica and her friend, Dr. Seth Hazlitt, attending a party where Booth is giving an impassioned speech about the upcoming mayoral race. Jessica is dismayed to see the audience reacts negatively to Booth's candidacy, and things take a turn for the worse when Booth later collapses while giving a similar speech at a different event.

An autopsy reveals that Booth was poisoned, and the incident is labeled a murder. Tupper, seeking Jessica's expertise, enlists her help in collecting clues that might help to solve the case. The investigation is complicated by a number of factors, including the fact that Booth was an unpopular man with many conflicted relationships.

One of Booth's key rivals is Cabot Cove's mayor, who had a public argument with Booth at the same party that Jessica attended. Another key suspect is Booth's son, who had been estranged from his father and recently returned to Cabot Cove under suspicious circumstances. Adding to the list of suspects is Booth's business partner, who had a complex relationship with the deceased.

Jessica dives deep into the case, interviewing witnesses and gathering information that might point to the real killer. As she delves deeper, she unearths a web of secrets and lies that could ultimately reveal the truth behind Sam Booth's murder.

In typical Murder, She Wrote style, the episode keeps its viewers on the edge of their seats throughout, full of unexpected twists and turns. Jessica's astute deductive skills are on full display as she gradually uncovers the truth behind Booth's death. Fans of the show will be delighted to see Lansbury in her familiar role as the clever and resourceful Jessica Fletcher, who always manages to track down the killer in the end.

With its classic whodunit-style storytelling and compelling plot, "The Body Politic" is a must-watch for fans of murder mysteries and suspenseful dramas. Murder, She Wrote is a beloved show that still holds up today, and this episode is a prime example of its enduring appeal.