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Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Final TV Role Airs on Fox’s Murder in a Small Town

The showrunner says the hour needed no posthumous changes, showcasing him as the story’s emotional core.

Overview

  • Episode 3, titled “Mother Love,” features Warner as Richard Bannister, a protective father drawn into a murder investigation after his ex-wife’s death.
  • Fox schedules the broadcast for Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, with the episode streaming on Hulu Wednesday at 3 a.m. ET.
  • Series creator Ian Weir calls Warner’s work “magical,” describing a quietly intense performance and a generous, collaborative presence on set.
  • Weir confirms the episode plays exactly as originally filmed, with no edits made after Warner’s passing.
  • Warner completed the guest role before his July death in Costa Rica, which authorities determined was an accidental drowning.