Murder occurs in first 2 minutes of show JF drinks coffee JF is interrupted while typing An affair is uncovered by JF JF uses food as a convoluted life metaphor Story involves Ireland or Irish Folk Lore JF makes amends or apologizes for something Someone gets threatened with a knife Shadowy figure JF is a suspect Neon is used as decoration JF pretends to be drunk JF is the first on the scene JF runs for the telephone Someone flirts with JF An image of lightning is used to establish the weather JF pretends to be clueless to get information JF sneaks into someone's home A homicide detective asks JF for advice JF ruffles her hair Terrible accents JF compliment s someone s clothing The word poppycock, fiddlesticks, or shenanigans is used JF gives advice to a stranger I loved your book Card D1
JF stumbles across a dead body in odd place I loved your book Murder disguised as suicide A homicide detective over accommodates JF Terrible accents Murder takes place somewhere other than Cabot Cover Someone falls into a pool Extreme sequins JF is interrupted by a phone call JF gives advice to a stranger Shadowy figure Murder occurs in first 2 minutes of show JF uses sunglasses or hat as a poor disguise The word poppycock, fiddlesticks, or shenanigans is used Someone eats pie Someone gets threatened with a knife JF typing her book during a scary thunderstorm Murder involves common household item JF pretends to be clueless to get information JF uses food as a convoluted life metaphor JF sneaks into someone's home An image of lightning is used to establish the weather Freeze-frame ending JF compliments someone s clothing Card D2
JF uses food as a convoluted life metaphor I loved your book JF is interrupted while typing JF gets locked into room or car An affair is uncovered by JF JF breaks the news that someone s relative or lover is dead Someone faints or screams Murder involves common household item JF re-enacts murder scene in order to find clues Someone rifles through JF s purse or files Piece of clothing is used to arrest suspect JF sneaks into a business to find clues Terrible accents Someone is hit by a car Someone commits a crime while wearing a black ski mask Murderer confesses to JF in the belief that they are alone Live band is playing poorly in background One of Jessica s old friends is killed Jewelry is stolen! JF gets a mysterious call Over-permed hair Someone says JF is from somewhere other than Maine Someone is held at gunpoint by suspect JF stumbles across a dead body in an odd place Card D3
JF goes back to the scene of the crime to find clues JF holds a baby for no reason JF chews on end of her glasses Jewelry is stolen! The murder weapon is something completely outlandish Murder occurs in first 2 minutes of show Piece of clothing is used to arrest suspect Nuns or priests get involved Someone drowned JF is woken-up in the middle of the night Suspect impersonates family member JF is wearing pearls Someone is hit by a car Someone faints or screams Someone is held at gunpoint by suspect JF offers her famous lobster stew as a bribe Establishing shot of 698 Candlewood Lane to show JF is home Bad stunt double JF uses public transportation Someone flirts with JF JF drinks coffee Murder takes place in Cabot Cove Live band is playing poorly in background JF is staying with a ridiculously wealthy or famous friend JF is does an interview on TV or radio Card E1
Bad Maine accent Establishing shot of 698 Candlewood Lane to show JF is home Shadowy figure Murder doesn t occur until ~10 minutes into the episode Murder involves water or a boat JF compliment s someone s clothing Animal is involved in the murder JF is asked to lecture at school or library Someone is hit by a car Murder takes place in Cabot Cove Bad stunt double Extreme fur coat JF snoops in a business to get clues Sheriff Tupper and Doc Hazlitt disagree Nuns or a priest gets involved JF is does an interview on TV or radio JF is interrupted by the telephone The murder is first thought to be a suicide Somebody recognizes Jessica as J.B. Fletcher The word poppycock, fiddlesticks, or shenanigans is used JF is in a robe JF is startled by stranger An affair is uncovered by JF JF is wearing pearls Card E2
Bad accents Piece of clothing is used to arrest suspect JF uses her glasses as a prop rather than actually wearing them Legal papers are involved or reviewed Establishing shot of 698 Candlewood Lane to show JF is home JF rushes to the hospital One of Jessica s old friends is killed Someone commits a crime while wearing a black ski mask JF typing her book during a scary thunderstorm Someone rifles through JF s purse or files JF is woken-up in the middle of the night JF gives advice to a stranger Extreme sequins JF's niece or nephew is arrested for murder Someone falls from a building JF re-enacts murder scene in order to find clues Murder involves common household item Someone is poisoned Suspect impersonates family member Someone gets threatened with a knife JF pretends to be clueless to get information Someone faints or screams JF stumbles across a dead body in an odd place Murder occurs in first 2 minutes of show Card E3
JF goes to the coroner's office or morgue JF is alone and defenseless JF ignores police instructions JF overhears the murder suspect(s) planning/talking A homicide detective tells Jessica to go back to Cabot Cove Stranger becomes absolutely devoted to JF during the episode Sheriff Tupper gives up Blackmail! JF makes murderer cry while confessing JF uses her glasses as a prop rather than actually wearing them Sexist Remark Legal papers are involved or reviewed The motive of the murder involves inheritance JF gets exasperated How did you know? JF rushes to the hospital Freeze frame ending of JF laughing Story involves Ireland or Irish Folk Lore Extreme shoulder pads Tape recording or mini-mic is used to catch murder JF pretends to be drunk Motive involves insurance money Ghost or witch is involved I know it's none of my business, but... Card F1
JF uncovers an affair Camera focuses on something utterly mundane that turns out to be significant I know it's none of my business, but... Someone is killed while sitting in a chair JF ignores police instructions Jessica bites her lower lip while thinking or plotting Extreme fur coat Someone says JF is from somewhere other than Maine JF is alone and defenseless JF rushes to the hospital JF uses her glasses as a prop rather than actually wearing them JF clasps book to her chest Sexist Remark JF pretends to be drunk JF makes murderer cry while confessing There are multiple killers Stranger becomes absolutely devoted to JF during the episode How did you know? The acting detective tells JF to mind her own business JF ignores police instructions JF ruffles her hair Title of one of JF s books is mentioned Murderer confesses to JF in the belief that they are alone Story involves Ireland or Irish Folk Lore "Just what the hell's wrong with this town?" Card F2
JF reschedules her plane or bus ticket Murder confesses to JF in the belief that they are alone Sexist Remark Establishing shot of 698 Candlewood Lane to show JF is home JF goes on a book tour JF ignores police instructions JF overhears the murder suspect(s) planning/talking One of Jessica s old friends is killed Camera focuses on something utterly mundane that turns out to be significant A seemingly harmless character is the killer Stranger becomes absolutely devoted to JF during the episode Story involves Ireland or Irish Folk Lore Jessica bites her lower lip while thinking or plotting JF makes murderer cry while confessing The murder weapon is found in drawer The motive of the murder involves an affair Extreme sequins Title of one of JF s books is mentioned The acting detective tells JF to mind her own business There are multiple killers Tape recording or mini-mic is used to catch murder Suspect accidentally reveals information they shouldn t know JF is interrupted while writing/typing I know it's none of my business, but... Freeze frame ending of JF laughing Card F3