Episode
Diagnosis: Murder: Murder Blues
Overview
Steve becomes embroiled in political intrigue after the murder of a city councilman's wife appears to be part of a larger political strategy. Steve investigates two mayoral candidates, the councilman and the chief of police, as well as a rogue detective and his partner, all with strong motives.
Details
- Series
- Diagnosis: Murder
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1997-09-18
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Murder Blues is Episode 1 in Season 5 of Diagnosis: Murder. It aired on 1997-09-18. The runtime is 45 min.
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