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Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Final ‘Murder in a Small Town’ Episode Set for Oct. 7 on Fox

The broadcast offers a final glimpse of his work following his July drowning in Costa Rica.

Overview

  • Fox scheduled the Season 2 episode titled "Mother Love" for Tuesday, Oct. 7 as the third installment, with the season premiere set for Sept. 23 at 8 p.m.
  • Warner portrays Richard Buscombe, a devoted father drawn into a murder investigation after his ex-wife is killed shortly after returning to town.
  • Showrunner Ian Weir praised Warner’s turn as "glowing with integrity" and said the actor found unexpected depths in the role.
  • Fox issued a remembrance calling Warner "extraordinary" and noting his warmth and impact, citing prior collaborations on The Resident and Alert: Missing Persons Unit.
  • Authorities previously determined Warner, 54, died July 20 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, and his mother has since launched the Malcolm-Jamal Warner Living Legacy Instagram account in his honor.