153. Thicker Than Water (Season 8, Episode 4) (First Aired on October 6, 1991)

05/06/25 • 59 min

Cabot Coverage: A Murder, She Wrote Podcast

Jessica must help Sheriff Metzger's brother Wayne when he is wrongly accused of murder. Dr. Seth Hazlitt and Deputy Andy Broom are also in this episode.

Also our Podcast episode begins with a lengthy discussion of the Secret of Roan Inish.

This episode can be streamed on Peacock.

Guest Stars includes:

1. Bruce Abbott (Dark Justice) as Wayne Metzger

2. Ted Markland (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest) as Captain Ned Keller

3. Luke Askew (Frailty) as Terry Montagne

4. Pat Hingle (Batman) as Zach Franklin

5. Marjorie Monaghan (Babylon 5) as Elaine Franklin

The IMDb page can be found here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0653672/

Jessica must help Sheriff Metzger's brother Wayne when he is wrongly accused of murder. Dr. Seth Hazlitt and Deputy Andy Broom are also in this episode.

Also our Podcast episode begins with a lengthy discussion of the Secret of Roan Inish.

This episode can be streamed on Peacock.

Guest Stars includes:

1. Bruce Abbott (Dark Justice) as Wayne Metzger

2. Ted Markland (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest) as Captain Ned Keller

3. Luke Askew (Frailty) as Terry Montagne

4. Pat Hingle (Batman) as Zach Franklin

5. Marjorie Monaghan (Babylon 5) as Elaine Franklin

The IMDb page can be found here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0653672/

Previous Episode

152. Moving Violation (Season 7, Episode 13) (First Aired on February 3, 1991)

Jessica helps Sheriff Mort Metzer when he is charged with Ambassador Chandler Hellman's son Bradley. Mayor Sam Booth and Deputy Floyd are also in this episode.

This episode can be streamed on Peacock.

Guest stars include:

1. Harry Guardino (Dirty Harry) as Haskell Drake

2. Jack Colvin (The Incredible Hulk (TV)) as Ambassador Chandler Hellman

3. Susan Clark (Webster) as Meredith Hellman

4. David Lansbury (Michael Clayton) as Bradley Hellman

5. Philip Baker Hall (Rush Hour) as Len Costner

6. Lois De Banzie (Arachnophobia) as Phyllis Costner

7. Barbara C. Adside (Night Court) as Janet Costner

8. Robert Ginty (Falcon Crest) as Lt. Avery Powell

9. Stephen Macht (General Hospital) as Attorney Jason Farrell

10. Suzanne Snyder (Weird Science) as Morgan Phillips

The IMDb page can be found here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0653553/

Next Episode

154. Wearing of the Green (Season 5, Episode 6) (First Aired on November 27, 1988)

In New York City researching her next book, Jessica is drawn into a mystery involving a priceless tiara, a reclusive former actress and a news reporter accused of murder.

Guest Stars include:

1. Jean Peters (Three Coins in the Fountain) as Siobhan O'Dea

2. Lucie Arnaz (Here's Lucy) as Detective Bess Stacey

3. Patty McCormack (The Bad Seed) as Detective Kathleen Chadwick

4. David Naughton (An American Werewolf in London) as Ken Parrish

5. Erin Gray (Buck Rogers) as Andrea Dean

6. Barbara Bosson (Hill Street Blues) as Diane Raymond

7. Michael Constantine (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) as Laszlo Dolby

8. John McMartin (All the President's Men) as Hudson Blackthorn

9. David Sheiner (The Odd Couple) as Leo Selkirk

10. Barry Dennen (Fiddler on the Roof) as Sheldon Persky

The IMDb page can be found here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0653693/