Murder, She Wrote season 1 episode 6 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In Cabot Cove, a driverless car creates havoc, nearly killing Charles Woodley and causing panic at a picnic. Jessica Fletcher investigates, discovering connections to local inventor Daniel O'Brien, whose past with Wompco Electronics and resentment towards Woodley and his partner Dean Merrill come to light. Suspicion falls on Daniel when evidence links him to the car. However, Jessica uncovers a plot by Woodley and Leslie Andler, Tony's fiancée, to seize Daniel's inventions. The conspiracy unravels, clearing Daniel's name and revealing greed and manipulation at its core.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jessica Fletcher?
Jessica Fletcher is the main character in "Murder, She Wrote," an author who finds herself solving mysteries.
What mystery does Jessica encounter in this episode?
Jessica investigates the mystery of a driverless car chasing people in Cabot Cove.
Who is Daniel O'Brien?
Daniel O'Brien is a character in the episode, known for his inventions and having a history with Wompco Electronics.
What is the significance of the Founders Day picnic in the episode?
The Founders Day picnic is a community event in Cabot Cove where the driverless car first causes chaos.
Who is Charles Woodley?
Charles Woodley is a visitor in Cabot Cove, nearly killed by the driverless car and connected to Daniel O'Brien's past.
What invention does Daniel show Jessica?
Daniel shows Jessica a health-monitoring device he's attached to his bike.
Who is Katie Simmons?
Katie Simmons is Daniel O'Brien's houseguest and has a close relationship with him.
What happens at the picnic?
At the picnic, a driverless car appears, causing panic and injuring a character named Ethan.
Who is Leslie Andler?
Leslie Andler is Tony's fiancée, who later is revealed to be involved in the driverless car scheme.
What is the relationship between Tony and Daniel?
Tony is Daniel O'Brien's nephew and cares about his well-being.
Why is Daniel arrested?
Daniel is arrested due to evidence linking him to the driverless car used in the accidents.
What does Jessica discover about Leslie's trips to Portland?
Jessica finds inconsistencies in Leslie's story about her trips to Portland, leading to suspicion.
How is the driverless car mystery resolved?
The mystery is resolved when Leslie is accidentally exposed as the driver, and she blames Charles Woodley for the scheme.
What happens between Daniel and Katie at the end of the episode?
Daniel and Katie acknowledge their feelings for each other, hinting at a deeper relationship.
What is the main theme of this "Murder, She Wrote" episode?
The main theme revolves around solving the mystery of the driverless car and uncovering a conspiracy involving greed and deception.