Murdoch Mysteries: Season 8
Det. Murdoch investigates the murder of Richard Dawkins who was beaten to death at the dinner table by two masked men just as he was about to make an important announcement to his business associates. Since nothing was stolen Murdoch's new boss, Inspector Hamish Slorach, calls the killing an assassination. Dawkins was rumored to be selling his chandlery business. The harbor master says Dawkins was anything but a sain
Season 8 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 7.
- 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
Det. Murdoch investigates the murder of Richard Dawkins who was beaten to death at the dinner table by two masked men just as he was about to make an important announcement to his business associates. Since nothing was stolen Murdoch's new boss, Inspector Hamish Slorach, calls the killing an assassination. Dawkins was rumored to be selling his chandlery business. The harbor master says Dawkins was anything but a saint and the police should look to the seedier side for a solution to his death. Const. Jackson is badly beaten by two thugs which seems to confirm Murdoch's suspicion that the men who beat Inspector Brackenreid are the same ones who killed Dawkins. When they find a dead woman on the shore, Dr. Grace determines she was clubbed to death the night before the attack on Dawkins and was manacled before she died. Meanwhile, suffragettes recruit Julia to their movement and she is joined by Emily Grace.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
On the Waterfront (1)
Oct 6, 2014 · 42 min
Murdoch believes that the brutal murder of a waterfront merchant could be linked to the shocking assault on Inspector Brackenreid.
On the Waterfront (2)
Oct 13, 2014 · 42 min
Murdoch and the force have to confront more violence on the waterfront as they try and bring Brackenreid to justice. Dr. Ogden and Dr. Grace go head to head in court.
Glory Days
Oct 20, 2014 · 42 min
Murdoch and legendary lawman Bat Masterson unite to hunt for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid.
Holy Matrimony, Murdoch!
Nov 3, 2014 · 42 min
As their wedding day approaches, Murdoch and Ogden intervene in the trial of a woman accused of killing her husband.
Murdoch Takes Manhattan
Nov 10, 2014 · 42 min
During their honeymoon in New York, Murdoch and Ogden uncover a deadly conspiracy threatening U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt.
The Murdoch Appreciation Society
Nov 17, 2014 · 42 min
Murdoch's admirers interfere with a murder investigation; Ogden thinks about running for office.
What Lies Buried
Nov 24, 2014 · 42 min
Murdoch's own colleagues are suspects when a police officer's skeleton is discovered in the basement.
High Voltage
Dec 1, 2014 · 42 min
When a man is electrocuted, Murdoch is led to inventor Thomas Edison.
The Keystone Constables
Dec 8, 2014 · 42 min
Crabtree and Higgins go under cover to investigate the murder of a vaudeville comic.
Murdoch and the Temple of Death
Jan 12, 2015 · 44 min
Murdoch and Crabtree discover that a mysterious temple may house ancient treasure - and deadly consequences for anyone who dares to hunt for it.
All That Glitters
Jan 19, 2015 · 44 min
Murdoch and Crabtree investigate the murder of a land surveyor in Northern Ontario.
The Devil Wears Whalebone
Jan 26, 2015 · 44 min
Murdoch investigates the murder of a model who was killed during a protest.
The Incurables
Feb 2, 2015 · 42 min
A group of inmates at the asylum threaten Dr. Ogden's life.
Toronto's Girl Problem
Feb 16, 2015 · 42 min
Murdoch works with Brackenreid's nephew and discovers a murder victim is connected to an all-female gang of jewel thieves.
Shipwreck
Feb 23, 2015 · 42 min
Murdoch is reunited with his childhood mentor while investigating a murder in a church.
CrabtreeMania
Mar 16, 2015 · 42 min
Crabtree investigates the death of a wrestler and uncovers deception and fraud.
Election Day
Mar 23, 2015 · 42 min
On election day, Dr. Ogden faces a setback; Murdoch investigates a murder with national security implications.
Artful Detective
Mar 30, 2015 · 42 min
During a hunt for a killer who collects macabre trophies, Murdoch becomes a target.