when did murder she wrote air
“Murder, She Wrote” first aired on CBS on September 30, 1984, and the series ran until May 19, 1996.
Original air dates at a glance
- First episode (series premiere): September 30, 1984.
- Final episode of the original TV run: May 19, 1996.
- Network: CBS in the United States.
- Total seasons: 12 seasons, plus several later TV movies.
Mini timeline
- 1984: “Murder, She Wrote” debuts in the fall TV season, introducing Jessica Fletcher as a crime‑solving mystery writer.
- 1980s–early 1990s: The show becomes a staple of Sunday-night television and one of the most-watched crime dramas of its era.
- 1996: The original series concludes its 12th season in May 1996, followed by a handful of TV movies aired between 1997 and 2003.
Quick FAQ style notes
- When did “Murder, She Wrote” first air?
- September 30, 1984, on CBS.
- How long did it run?
- Original run from September 30, 1984, to May 19, 1996 (12 seasons).
- Were there later specials?
- Yes, four TV movies aired between 1997 and 2003 after the series ended.
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