Jessica takes a teaching position in New York, gets an apartment and finds its previous tenant has been murdered.Jessica takes a teaching position in New York, gets an apartment and finds its previous tenant has been murdered.Jessica takes a teaching position in New York, gets an apartment and finds its previous tenant has been murdered.
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Andrew Johnson
- Ahmed Shankar
- (as Andrew Brye)
Michael Scott Martin
- 2nd Painter
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFirst of three screen credits shared by Rosemary Forsyth and Eugene Roche, who would later be featured in A Case for Murder (1993) and The Question (2000).
- GoofsThe Freelander & Freelander invoice that Jessica discovers in the shower rod places the business at 609 S. 43rd Street. In Manhattan, the numbered "Streets" run East/West so a correct address would read like 135 W. 45th St. or 275 E. 48th St. There is no such place or location SOUTH 43rd St.
- Quotes
Lt. Jack Boyle: Mrs. Fletcher, this is *New York*. Nobody ever feels safe.
- ConnectionsReferences General Hospital (1963)
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
Jessica in New York
Have always been quite fond of 'Murder She Wrote'. It is a fun and relaxing watch that makes you think as you try to unwind in the evening. If one wants more complex, twisty mysteries with lots of tension and suspense 'Murder She Wrote' may not be for you, but if you want something light-hearted and entertaining but still provide good mysteries 'Murder She Wrote' fits the bill just fine.
"Bite the Big Apple" is a strong start for Season 8 and among the season's better episodes, if not quite one of the very finest of 'Murder She Wrote' (when it comes to Season 8 episodes "Murder on Madison Avenue" and particularly "Danse Diabolique" are standout episodes). Season 8 generally is one of the stronger seasons of the show, so it is high praise to consider "Bite the Big Apple" one of the better episodes. There is nothing really wrong with it actually, just that the very finest episodes had the extra something that "Bite the Big Apple" just slightly lacks.
Can't say anything bad about Angela Lansbury. Nor the uniformly good supporting cast, where Jay Acovone and particularly Eugene Roche are excellent. Julie Adams and William Windom (welcome back Seth, you were very much missed in Season 7, where he was only in one episode that wasn't particularly worthy of him) are always pleasures and help make the beginning an affectionate one.
The episode is notable for establishing Jessica's new job and her move to Ne York, but it has much more to it than that. The mystery is a good, intriguing and easy to follow (without ever being too easy to solve) one, with one of the most shocking endings of the latter seasons. Not many 'Murder She Wrote' episodes in a long time left me floored, the ending here did.
As for the production values, they are slick and stylish as ever. New York looks great. The music has energy and has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune. The writing is thoughtful, cosy and light-hearted while taking itself seriously as well.
Overall, Season 8 gets off to a great start. 9/10 Bethany Cox
"Bite the Big Apple" is a strong start for Season 8 and among the season's better episodes, if not quite one of the very finest of 'Murder She Wrote' (when it comes to Season 8 episodes "Murder on Madison Avenue" and particularly "Danse Diabolique" are standout episodes). Season 8 generally is one of the stronger seasons of the show, so it is high praise to consider "Bite the Big Apple" one of the better episodes. There is nothing really wrong with it actually, just that the very finest episodes had the extra something that "Bite the Big Apple" just slightly lacks.
Can't say anything bad about Angela Lansbury. Nor the uniformly good supporting cast, where Jay Acovone and particularly Eugene Roche are excellent. Julie Adams and William Windom (welcome back Seth, you were very much missed in Season 7, where he was only in one episode that wasn't particularly worthy of him) are always pleasures and help make the beginning an affectionate one.
The episode is notable for establishing Jessica's new job and her move to Ne York, but it has much more to it than that. The mystery is a good, intriguing and easy to follow (without ever being too easy to solve) one, with one of the most shocking endings of the latter seasons. Not many 'Murder She Wrote' episodes in a long time left me floored, the ending here did.
As for the production values, they are slick and stylish as ever. New York looks great. The music has energy and has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune. The writing is thoughtful, cosy and light-hearted while taking itself seriously as well.
Overall, Season 8 gets off to a great start. 9/10 Bethany Cox
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- Oct 20, 2017
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- S Grand Ave & W 6th St, Los Angeles, California, USA(exterior: as Jessica's NYC apartment building, NE corner)
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