Murder, She Wrote
The Secret of Gila Junction
TV Flash files “The Secret of Gila Junction” as hour 243 of 264 in the TV Flash guide — Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996) on CBS, season 12, episode 3, aired 1995-10-05, 60 min.
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How this hour is filed
This leaf is S12E03: listed hour 243 of 264 in the Murder, She Wrote guide, hour 3 of 24 in season 12. It aired 1995-10-05 (60 min). The listed hour before it is “A Quaking in Aspen” (S12E02). Next is “Big Easy Murder” (S12E04).
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When Jessica arrives in Gila Junction to visit her friend Norma, she happens across the local sheriff/mechanic when he receives a call regarding Norma's car being found in the desert as a result of an apparent accident. After they discover her with a sprained ankle, Jessica soon is told by Norma that she suspects that someone targeted her because of an investigation she was conducting at an old, abandoned military base near town. When several residents end up murdered, Jessica reluctantly agrees to help investigate what's really going on and soon discovers it has to do with a string of highway robberies.
Viewer FAQ
Where does The Secret of Gila Junction sit in the Murder, She Wrote guide?
S12E03 is listed hour 243 of 264 — hour 3 of 24 in season 12, season 12 episode 3.
When did Murder, She Wrote S12E03 air?
The Secret of Gila Junction aired 1995-10-05 and is listed at 60 minutes.
Where should I start?
The 1984 premiere, then a Hollywood hour and a locked-box hour so you see Jessica outside the village. After that, dip by guest star or by mood. The form is weekly on purpose.
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