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Murder, She Wrote S5E16 — Truck Stop
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Murder, She Wrote•Season 5•Episode 16

Truck Stop

6.9/10 · 553 votesApr 2, 198945 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 5•−0.8 vs season avg

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Walter tells his story by way of black and white flashbacks which makes an interesting change from the usual. He has made a tape of the events that ended with his murder and we see the events unfold.

Directed byVincent McEveety
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Angela Lansbury

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Episode Summary

"Truck Stop" is episode 16 of Murder, She Wrote season 5. It scored 6.9/10 from 553 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Vincent McEveety, it aired on April 2, 1989.

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