Murdoch Mysteries: Season 1
Murdoch Mysteries is a Canadian television drama series that premiered in 2008. The series is based on characters from the Detective Murdoch novels by Maureen Jennings. It follows the story of a Victorian-era Toronto detective who uses then-cutting edge forensic techniques to solve crimes. The detective, William Murdoch, is assisted by a female coroner and a subordinate constable in his investigations. Murdoch's unor
Season overview
Murdoch Mysteries is a Canadian television drama series that premiered in 2008. The series is based on characters from the Detective Murdoch novels by Maureen Jennings. It follows the story of a Victorian-era Toronto detective who uses then-cutting edge forensic techniques to solve crimes. The detective, William Murdoch, is assisted by a female coroner and a subordinate constable in his investigations. Murdoch's unorthodox methods often lead to the conviction of the guilty party, sometimes surprising his superiors. The series explores the intersection of science and tradition in the late 19th century.
Episodes
Power
Jan 24, 2008 · 48 min
While the electrocution of a young woman leads Murdoch to a war between rival electricity suppliers, and no less than Nikola Tesla, Crabtree finds himself attracted to a suspect.
Glass Ceiling
Jan 31, 2008 · 48 min
When two respected officers of the court are murdered, Brackenreid fears he’s next on the hit list.
The Knockdown
Feb 7, 2008 · 48 min
Fannie Robinson stands out as the most viable suspect in the death of her husband, boxer Amos Robinson.
Elementary, My Dear Murdoch
Feb 14, 2008 · 48 min
Skeptical Murdoch teams with his hero, Arthur Conan Doyle, to solve a murder that was revealed during a séance.
Til Death Do Us Part
Feb 21, 2008 · 48 min
When it is revealed that a man murdered on his wedding day was homosexual, Murdoch finds himself fighting his own beliefs.
Let Loose the Dogs
Feb 28, 2008 · 48 min
When his estranged father’s drunken body is found passed out near a murder scene, Murdoch finds himself questioning his own objectivity.
Body Double
Mar 6, 2008 · 48 min
When a skeletal corpse falls to the stage during a performance, Murdoch discovers not only a sinister murder plot, but Brackenreid’s secret love for the theatre.
Still Waters
Mar 13, 2008 · 48 min
When a wealthy rowing club member is found murdered, Murdoch investigates Toronto’s rich and powerful – and discovers a hidden side of Dr. Ogden.
Belly Speaker
Mar 20, 2008 · 48 min
Murdoch questions the confession of a mad ventriloquist who claims he killed his alcoholic father.
Child's Play
Mar 27, 2008 · 48 min
Children are the prime suspects in the murder of a wealthy philanthropist.
Bad Medicine
Apr 3, 2008 · 48 min
A killer disguised as the grim reaper vows to reveal a grisly secret by terrorizing the associates of a medical research institute.
The Prince and the Rebel
Apr 10, 2008 · 48 min
While investigating the murder of an Irish girl, Murdoch discovers a plot to kill a visiting British Prince.
Annoying Red Planet
Apr 17, 2008 · 48 min
By all appearances, Martians are responsible for the hanging death of Rouge Valley landowner Henri Gaston, a Martian-obsessed loner with a shop full of telescopes, charts and journ