Murdoch Mysteries: Season 5
Detective Murdoch must tread carefully when he pursues a Catholic suspect in the murder of an Alderman, killed during the attempted assassination of the city's Protestant Mayor. Set in Victorian-era Toronto, the series features forensic sleuthing in the age of invention, blending mystery, crime, and period drama. The show is based on the Detective Murdoch series by Maureen Jennings and follows the investigations of a
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series follows a Victorian-era Toronto detective who uses then-cutting edge forensic techniques.
- The show is a crime, mystery, and period drama based on the Detective Murdoch book series by Maureen Jennings.
- The television series is developed by R.B. Carney and Cal Coons.
- The main cast includes Yannick Bisson, Thomas Craig, Jonny Harris, and Helene Joy.
Season overview
Detective Murdoch must tread carefully when he pursues a Catholic suspect in the murder of an Alderman, killed during the attempted assassination of the city's Protestant Mayor. Set in Victorian-era Toronto, the series features forensic sleuthing in the age of invention, blending mystery, crime, and period drama. The show is based on the Detective Murdoch series by Maureen Jennings and follows the investigations of a Victorian-era Toronto detective utilizing then-cutting edge forensic techniques.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Murdoch of the Klondike
Feb 28, 2012 · 60 min
Murdoch joins the Gold Rush in the Yukon and meets radical author Jack London.
Back and to the Left
Mar 6, 2012 · 60 min
Detective Murdoch must tread carefully when he pursues a Catholic suspect in the murder of an Alderman, killed during the attempted assassination of the city's Protestant Mayor.
Evil Eye of Egypt
Mar 13, 2012 · 60 min
When Detective Murdoch investigates a series of deaths linked to an exhibition of Egyptian antiquities, Constable Crabtree is convinced a Mummy's curse is to blame.
War on Terror
Mar 20, 2012 · 60 min
While investigating an explosion, Detective Murdoch infiltrates an anarchist group lead by American labour organizer, Emma Goldman.
Murdoch at the Opera
Mar 27, 2012 · 60 min
With the close assistance of opera-loving Inspector Brackenreid, Detective Murdoch investigates the murder of a young opera singer acting as the understudy for a tempestuous diva.
Who Killed the Electric Carriage?
Apr 3, 2012 · 60 min
Detective Murdoch suspects the ambitious inventor of an electric vehicle murdered an associate who stood in the way of his plans to compete with Henry Ford.
Stroll on the Wild Side (1)
Apr 10, 2012 · 60 min
Detective Murdoch's investigation into the disappearance of a quiet librarian leads to a reunion with former love Anna Fulford and the discovery of a seamy underworld.
Stroll on the Wild Side (2)
Apr 17, 2012 · 60 min
After saving his lover Anna from the Black Hand, Detective Murdoch bargains for her life. During his investigation into the murder of a shy librarian with a secret life, he encount
Invention Convention
Apr 24, 2012 · 60 min
After a ruthless inventor is killed at a convention, Murdoch's investigation is assisted by his idol, Alexander Graham Bell.
Staircase to Heaven
May 1, 2012 · 60 min
After a high stakes card game involving Dr. Grace ends with the death of a player, Murdoch is shocked to learn the true cost of their wagers is the opportunity to die.
Murdoch in Toyland
May 8, 2012 · 60 min
Detective Murdoch is taunted by a deranged criminal who leaves talking dolls with macabre personal messages at each crime scene.
Murdoch Night in Canada
May 15, 2012 · 60 min
Detective Murdoch's investigation into the murder of a member of the Toronto Wellingtons hockey team takes him to Ottawa.
Twentieth Century Murdoch
May 22, 2012 · 60 min
Murdoch investigates the claims of a man who says his time travels to the future provided him with information that allowed him to stop crimes, while the New Year's Eve Policeman's