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Murder in a Small Town Season 2 Returns September 23

9/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Murder in a Small Town Season 2 debuts September 23, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET on Fox, with 10 episodes.
Detective Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland) and Cassandra Lee (Kristin Kreuk) face challenges; Cassandra is elected to the town council.
The season features wedding murder and double kidnapping cases; guest stars Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Camryn Manheim; Hulu streams after air.

History

Historical Context

The debut of "Murder in a Small Town" Season 2 on September 23, 2025, reflects the enduring popularity of crime dramas that began in the 1960s, notably with "The Fugitive" in 1967. This series, based on L. R. Wright's novels, continues the tradition of exploring complex characters and societal issues, mirroring the challenges faced by its protagonists, Detective Karl Alberg and Cassandra Lee.

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Story summary

Murder in a Small Town Season 2 debuts September 23, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET on Fox, with 10 episodes.
Detective Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland) and Cassandra Lee (Kristin Kreuk) face challenges; Cassandra is elected to the town council.
The season features wedding murder and double kidnapping cases; guest stars Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Camryn Manheim; Hulu streams after air.

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