US Edition‘Murder in a Small Town’ Producers on Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Final Role, Karl & Cassandra’s Clash & More
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s final guest role on FOX drama highlights his nuanced portrayal of a father and suspect in a murder case, airing after his July 2025 death.
- On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Fox network airs Murder in a Small Town, Season 2 Episode 3 "Mother Love" at 8 p.m. ET/PT, featuring Malcolm-Jamal Warner's final on-screen performance.
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner filmed a guest role for Season 2 before his accidental drowning on July 20 in Costa Rica at age 54.
- Playing Richard Bannister, Warner portrays a protective father who becomes the lead suspect after his ex-wife returns to town and is murdered, grappling with anger, grief, and fierce protectiveness.
- Tributes poured in from co-stars, friends and fans who remembered Warner for his kindness and artistry, while showrunner Ian Weir told PEOPLE `He was such a leader and a gentleman. It's such a terrible, tragic loss.`
- A household name from The Cosby Show, Warner first became famous as The Huxtable, expanding into music, poetry, and directing with a Grammy-winning collaboration, making this role a career capstone.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Final Role On “Murder In A Small Town” To Air On FOX
Source: Santiago Felipe / Getty It was a devastating moment for the entertainment world when news broke earlier this year that Malcolm-Jamal Warner had passed away. The actor, just 54 years old, died in July after drowning while vacationing in Costa Rica. Immediately, tributes began to pour in from co-stars, friends, and fans who remembered him not just for his iconic roles but also for his kindness, intelligence, and artistry. The passing of th…
Malcom-Jamal Warner’s Final On-Screen Performance Prior to His Passing Airs Tonight | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Malcom-Jamal Warner’s Final On-Screen Performance Prior to His Passing Airs Tonight Malcom-Jamal Warner's final on-screen appearance will be airing this evening (Tuesday, October 7). He will appear in the latest episode of Murder in a Small…
'Murder in a Small Town' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
The second season of Fox's 'Murder in a Small Town' premiered on Sept. 23 James Dimmock/ FOX Kristin Kreuk and Rossif Sutherland in 'Murder in a Small Town'.NEED TO KNOWSeason 2 of Murder in a Small Town premiered on Fox on Sept. 23New episodes will be released on Tuesdays until the season finaleExecutive producer Jeff Wachtel said the second season will feature a "season-long mystery" with multiple deathsThe saga of Murder in a Small Town conti…
Murder in a Small Town - Mother Love - Review: Greed Always Gets The Better of People
Man this was a tough episode to watch. Knowing that this was guest star, Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s, final credited performance was bittersweet. I love seeing how he brings characters to life and it makes me sad that we won’t get another chance to experience his magic on screen. With that said, let’s get into tonight’s new episode of Murder in a Small Town. Richard Banister was in protective father mode when his daughter, Belinda, was being followed…
Late Malcolm-Jamal Warner is Suspect on Tonight's MURDER IN A SMALL TOWN
The late great Malcolm-Jamal Warner guest stars as a murder suspect on tonight’s Murder in a Small Town, in an appearance he filmed earlier this year in Gibsons BC before his tragic drowning in Costa Rico on July 20th. This is the former Cosby star’s final appearance on screen. In tonight’s episode, MalcolmJamal Warner plays protective father Richard Buscombe, who becomes suspected of murdering his ex-wife when she’s killed just after returning …
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