The newly crowned boxing champion is found murdered shortly after the bout. Jack and Amanda investigate the deceased's former trainer, his opponent, and his opponent's manager to find a way through a web of lies and deceit.
When an unpopular actor on a hot new medical drama (being filmed at Community General) suddenly dies, Mark suspects everyone from the writer to other cast members.
A red hot novel, written by a former Fletcher student, seems to expose the small town's secrets and inspires murder. Julie Adams, Gloria DeHaven, Kathryn Grayson and Ruth Roman appear again as the local gossips.
Monk's agoraphobic brother Ambrose asks for his help, convinced his neighbor has been killed by her husband. But all the husband seems focused on is winning the pies at the local fair.
Grace finds herself under the spell of Elizabeth Merriwick; Grace finds a passion for storytelling; Cassie helps a mother and daughter reconnect over their past at Grey House.
Jessica Fletcher attends a lecture given by Cassandra Hawkins who is trying to clear the name of her ancestor Samuel Pinckney, a slave accused of killing a white plantation owner.
