Ep 7. The Last Flight of the Dixie Damsel

In season 5 episode 7 of Murder, She Wrote titled “The Last Flight of the Dixie Damsel,” Jessica Fletcher finds herself on a fateful journey aboard a vintage plane. The Dixie Damsel is a restored plane from the early days of aviation, and is owned by a wealthy businessman, Elliot Easterbrook. Elliot, along with his daughter and grandson, are passengers on this final flight of the Dixie Damsel, before it is retired to a museum.

As the plane takes off, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary trip. There are tensions between the various passengers on board, and it quickly becomes clear that each of them has something to hide. Jessica is seated next to a self-proclaimed journalist named Jake, who is there to do a story on the plane. However, it soon becomes clear that his true motivations may be more sinister than they first appeared.

As the flight progresses, things take a turn for the worse. First, the plane encounters severe turbulence, causing panic among the passengers. Then, one of the passengers is found dead in the bathroom, and it becomes clear that they were murdered. Jessica takes it upon herself to investigate the murder and find out who could have done such a thing.

As Jessica delves deeper into the mystery, she begins to uncover secrets about each of the passengers on board. There is the young couple on their honeymoon, who are not quite what they seem. There is the wealthy businessman who seems to be hiding something. And there is the flight attendant, who may know more than she is letting on.

With the help of the other passengers, Jessica sets out to solve the murder and uncover the truth about what happened on the Dixie Damsel. Along the way, she encounters danger and intrigue, as she tries to piece together the clues and solve the case.

Overall, “The Last Flight of the Dixie Damsel” is a thrilling and exciting episode of Murder, She Wrote, filled with mystery and suspense. It showcases the talents of Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher, as she uses her intelligence and sharp wit to crack the case and bring the killer to justice. With a memorable cast of characters and an intriguing storyline, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the show.