The Perfect Foil

Season 2 - Episode 21: The Perfect Foil
Overview
At the request of aunt Mildred, Jessica agrees to stop by New Orleans to check on cousin Cal while on her way to Houston. No sooner does Jessica get to New Orleans then she is tossed into a Mardi Gras party where the host ends up dead, and Cal is accused of the crime. While attempting to clear Cal's name and reputation, Jessica delves into the world of cheating poker players, cheating girlfriends and vengefilled police officers while trying to convince a local lieutenant that Cal is not capable of murder.
Episode Information
TV Show
Murder, She Wrote
Season
Season 2
Episode Number
21
Air Date
April 13, 1986
Runtime
45 minutes
Rating
3.5/5
Guest Stars

Peter Bonerz
Calhoun 'Cal' Fletcher

Lisa Langlois
Kitty Manette

Cesare Danova
Lt. Edmund Cavette

Penny Singleton
Aunt Mildred

Granville Van Dusen
Congressman Brad Gardner

Barbara Babcock
Rosaline Gardner
Crew

Walter Grauman
Director
Robert Swanson
Writer
Robert C. Moreno
Director of Photography
Richard Markowitz
Music
Richard Friedman
Set Decoration
Ed Guidotti
Editor