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Murdoch Mysteries Season 1

Murdoch Mysteries

Season 1

January 24, 2008 13 episodes

The Catholic detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) solves his cases in Protestant Toronto at the turn of the century in a highly unconventional way for his time: with the help of fingerprints, blood samples, precise analysis and searches for clues at the crime scene, he always succeeds in convicting the guilty party or parties, sometimes much to the astonishment of his superiors. With the help of his subordinate Constable George Crabtree (Jonny Harris) and the forensic pathologist Julia Ogden (Hélène Joy), Murdoch achieves successes that ultimately even convince Inspector Brackenreid (Thomas Craig) of his abilities.

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Power
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E1. Power

48m Jan 24, 2008

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
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E2. Glass Ceiling

48m Jan 31, 2008

When two respected officers of the court are murdered, Brackenreid fears he’s next on the hit list.

The Knockdown
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E3. The Knockdown

48m Feb 7, 2008

Fannie Robinson stands out as the most viable suspect in the death of her husband, boxer Amos Robinson.

Elementary, My Dear Murdoch
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E4. Elementary, My Dear Murdoch

48m Feb 14, 2008

Skeptical Murdoch teams with his hero, Arthur Conan Doyle, to solve a murder that was revealed during a séance.

Til Death Do Us Part
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E5. Til Death Do Us Part

48m Feb 21, 2008

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
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E6. Let Loose the Dogs

48m Feb 28, 2008

When his estranged father’s drunken body is found passed out near a murder scene, Murdoch finds himself questioning his own objectivity.

Body Double
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E7. Body Double

48m Mar 6, 2008

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
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E8. Still Waters

48m Mar 13, 2008

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
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E9. Belly Speaker

48m Mar 20, 2008

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

Child's Play
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E10. Child's Play

48m Mar 27, 2008

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

Bad Medicine
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E11. Bad Medicine

48m Apr 3, 2008

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
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E12. The Prince and the Rebel

48m Apr 10, 2008

While investigating the murder of an Irish girl, Murdoch discovers a plot to kill a visiting British Prince.

Annoying Red Planet
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E13. Annoying Red Planet

48m Apr 17, 2008

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 journals.

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