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Murdoch Mysteries: Season 1

13 episodes Premiered Jan 24, 2008 Updated Jul 20, 2026

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.

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Episodes

S1·E1

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.

S1·E2

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.

S1·E3

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.

S1·E4

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.

S1·E5

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.

S1·E6

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.

S1·E7

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.

S1·E8

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.

S1·E9

Belly Speaker

Mar 20, 2008 · 48 min

Murdoch questions the confession of a mad ventriloquist who claims he killed his alcoholic father.

S1·E10

Child's Play

Mar 27, 2008 · 48 min

Children are the prime suspects in the murder of a wealthy philanthropist.

S1·E11

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.

S1·E12

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.

S1·E13

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