The WORST seasons of Murder, She Wrote

Every season of Murder, She Wrote ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst seasons of Murder, She Wrote!

Murder seems to follow Jessica Fletcher, a former English teacher and a mystery writer full of charm, zest-for-life, and personality; who happens to become "the investigator" when traveling around the country to promote a series of novels. Murder always occurs when she is present. Even in Cabot Cove!

Last Updated: 6/5/2026Network: CBSStatus: Ended
Season 4
star
7.97
538 votes

#1 - Season 4

First Aired 9/21/1987

Season 6
star
7.97
530 votes

#2 - Season 6

First Aired 9/25/1989

Season 2
star
7.98
548 votes

#3 - Season 2

First Aired 9/30/1985

Season 7
star
7.99
528 votes

#4 - Season 7

First Aired 9/17/1990

Season 3
star
7.99
543 votes

#5 - Season 3

First Aired 9/29/1986

Season 9
star
8.00
534 votes

#6 - Season 9

First Aired 9/21/1992

Season 10
star
8.00
532 votes

#7 - Season 10

First Aired 9/13/1993

Season 11
star
8.01
526 votes

#8 - Season 11

First Aired 9/26/1994

Season 1
star
8.01
558 votes

#9 - Season 1

First Aired 10/1/1984

Season 12
star
8.01
515 votes

#10 - Season 12

First Aired 9/22/1995

Season 5
star
8.94
535 votes

#11 - Season 5

First Aired 10/24/1988

Season 8
star
8.96
529 votes

#12 - Season 8

First Aired 9/16/1991