Have always been quite fond of 'Murder She Wrote'. It is a fun and relaxing watch that makes you think as you try to unwind in the evening. If one wants more complex, twisty mysteries with lots of tension and suspense 'Murder She Wrote' may not be for you, but if you want something light-hearted and entertaining but still provide good mysteries 'Murder She Wrote' fits the bill just fine.
"The Corpse Flew First Class" is actually one of my favourite episodes of Season 3 and of 'Murder She Wrote' in general, refreshingly following up one of the season's lesser episodes "Night of the Headless Horseman". It has one of the show's most diverting, cleverest and at times suspenseful mysteries, where nothing feels over complicated or simplistic and nothing is as it seems. How everything is explained is ingenious, one of Season 3's best endings where everything about how and why the crimes were committed and who are very plausible.
Even with a confined and simple setting (a plane), the episode is slickly and stylishly shot and the fashions and hairstyles are fun to watch, not many hilariously bad ones here. The music has energy and has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune.
The script is thoughtful and suitably amiable and as said there is nothing to fault the story.
Angela Lansbury is great as always and she is matched by a perfectly cast and note-perfect Kate Mulgrew. David Hemmings is a strong, sturdy presence and Pat Harrington is a hoot.
Overall, wonderful and one of my favourites actually. 10/10 Bethany Cox