Sun Oct 05 18:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Final Performance to Air on Fox’s “Murder in a Small Town”
**LOS ANGELES, CA -** Fox’s “Murder in a Small Town” will feature one of the final performances of the late Malcolm-Jamal Warner in its season two, episode three, titled “Mother Love.” Warner, who tragically passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 54, plays a key murder suspect in the episode.
“Mother Love” airs on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 8pm ET/PT. The episode centers on a father who becomes the prime suspect when his ex-wife is murdered shortly after returning to town. Though visibly heartbroken and angry after their split, he maintains that his sole focus is protecting his daughter.
Alongside Warner, the episode stars Rossif Sutherland as detective Karl Alberg, who moved to a seemingly peaceful coastal town seeking respite from big-city crime, only to discover hidden secrets and a surprising amount of murder. Kristin Kreuk stars as Cassandra Lee, a local librarian who becomes Alberg’s muse and romantic interest.
The episode also features recurring guest stars Mya Lowe (“My Life with the Walter Boys”), Savonna Spracklin (“Two-Spirit Odyssey”), Aaron Douglas (“Battlestar Galactica”), and Fritzy-Klevans Destine (“Superman & Lois”).
In addition to the central murder investigation, “Mother Love” sees Cassandra uncovering a shrine dedicated to a former classmate who died under mysterious circumstances years ago. She also lends a helping hand to a local unhoused man being harassed by local youth.
“Murder in a Small Town” has previously featured notable guest stars such as James Cromwell (“Succession”), Stana Katic (“Castle”), Paula Patton (“Sacrifice”), and Noah Reid (“Schitt’s Creek”). This episode is sure to be a bittersweet experience for fans of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, offering a final glimpse of his talent on screen.
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