Season 1

The Great DetectiveSeason 1

1979
10 Episodes

Episodes

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S01E01

The Case of the Magic Mandarin

Alistair Cameron comes from Scotland to Canada when his niece is orphaned. When a magician is killed, Cameron solves the case. He is rewarded by a commission as the first provisional detective in the country, and he is persuaded to stay.

17 Jan 197960m
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S01E02

The Black Curse

Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.

24 Jan 197960m
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S01E03

Death Takes a Curtain Call

Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.

31 Jan 197960m
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S01E04

Murder at Blenheim Swamp

While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.

07 Feb 197960m
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S01E05

Bloodhounds Can’t Fly

Ontario provincial detective Alistair Cameron investigates the kidnapping of a wealthy man's daughter, but uncovers diamonds, an unexpected villain, a band of pigeons, and a bloodhound.

14 Feb 197960m
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S01E06

Nightwalker of the Wards.

Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.

21 Feb 197960m
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S01E07

Pretty Mary Mitchell

The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.

28 Feb 197960m
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S01E08

The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady

Who murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?

07 Mar 197960m
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S01E09

Song of the Hemp

How many times can a convicted murderer escape the gallows? When the hangman doesn't come, his assistant becomes a hostage in a prison break. Hanged bodies start turning up, and the hunt intensifies

14 Mar 197960m
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S01E10

Fire at Fenroy

A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.

21 Mar 197960m