Murdoch Mysteries: Season 17
Four wishes that are fulfilled, but the fulfillment of wishes does not always bring a person to a good state. The results of the wishes of Julia Ogden and William Murdoch and Sergeant Brackenreid and Dr. Hart
Season 17 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Murdoch Mysteries Season 16.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
Four wishes that are fulfilled, but the fulfillment of wishes does not always bring a person to a good state. The results of the wishes of Julia Ogden and William Murdoch and Sergeant Brackenreid and Dr. Hart
Episode Guide
Season 17 Progress Shield
Do the Right Thing (1)
Oct 2, 2023 · 44 min
When Murdoch and Ogden are abducted, newly appointed Inspector Crabtree's first order of business is finding them.
Do the Right Thing (2)
Oct 9, 2023 · 44 min
Conflicted about exonerating a murderer to save their daughter, Murdoch and Ogden abduct the socialite to face justice.
Murdoch and the Mona Lisa
Oct 16, 2023 · 44 min
When the suspect in the theft of the Mona Lisa is murdered, Murdoch's investigation leads to artist Emily Carr.
Bottom of the Barrel
Oct 23, 2023 · 44 min
Murdoch suspects the stabbing of a man at an oyster bar is linked to a former case involving harlots sold into marriage.
Station House of Horror
Oct 30, 2023 · 44 min
After wishing on a mechanical soothsayer Ogden descends into a house of horrors where psychopath James Gillies is alive.
Dying to be Enlightened
Nov 6, 2023 · 44 min
Odgen, Watts, and Effie attend a health retreat run by a charismatic leader where a fellow guest dies mysteriously.
Cool Million
Nov 13, 2023 · 44 min
Days before a major horse race, Murdoch investigates the intentional killing of a champion horse favored to win.
The Cottage in the Woods
Nov 20, 2023 · 44 min
In the woods, Ogden, Hart, Effie and Louise encounter a troop of girl adventurers whose leader was killed by a madman.
The Christmas List
Nov 27, 2023 · 44 min
Murdoch investigates the murder of a slum landlord found in Santa's toy sack at a department store Christmas parade.
Mrs. Crabtree's Neighborhood
Jan 1, 2024 · 44 min
Murdoch investigates the shooting of a local construction company owner who was executed in a barbershop.
A Heavy Event
Jan 8, 2024 · 44 min
Murdoch's investigation into the stabbing of a Scottish dancer at the Highland Games reveals old clan rivalries.
Wheel of Bad Fortune
Jan 15, 2024 · 44 min
When a body is found in an alley with the Death tarot card, Murdoch suspects it's linked to a contested psychic event.
Train to Nowhere
Jan 22, 2024 · 44 min
When Crabtree journeys north to intercept his fugitive father, he finds a dead policeman and community of scallywags.
The Smell of Alarm
Jan 29, 2024 · 44 min
When Murdoch investigates the bizarre death of a science professor, it appears the weapon may have been a swarm of bees.
Murdoch and the Treasure of Lima
Feb 5, 2024 · 44 min
Watts is abducted after he and Murdoch go north on a treasure hunt to find stolen Incan gold and a murder.
Preacher Jimmy Wilde
Feb 12, 2024 · 44 min
Murdoch suspects the sudden death of a man at a gospel revival is connected to a fiery charlatan preacher and nun.
The Fantastic Mr. Fawkes
Feb 19, 2024 · 44 min
Murdoch and Brackenreid are enlisted by spy Terrence Meyers to protect a prime ministerial candidate from assassins.
Spirits in the Night
Feb 26, 2024 · 44 min
When Murdoch investigates a murder near a graveyard, witness accounts suggest the killer was a bloody female apparition.
A Most Surprising Bond
Mar 4, 2024 · 44 min
When a mysterious illness appears at her newly opened women's hospital, Odgen is forced to enact a quarantine.
Rhapsody in Blood
Mar 11, 2024 · 44 min
Murdoch suspects the murder of a fledgling composer may have been motivated by jealousy.
Engaged to be Murdered
Mar 18, 2024 · 44 min
After a woman is stabbed in her university dorm room, Crabtree and Watts suspect another student is responsible.
Why is Everybody Singing?
Mar 25, 2024 · 44 min
After a shooting lands Murdoch in a coma, his world suddenly becomes a full-blown musical.
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Apr 1, 2024 · 44 min
After a man dies in a drunken brawl at the Starbright Lounge, Murdoch's suspect is another detective.
For the Greater Good
Apr 8, 2024 · 44 min
Now acting inspector, Murdoch investigates a prominent scientist who staged his own death.