List of Murdoch Mysteries episodes

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Murdoch Mysteries is a Canadian drama series produced by Shaftesbury Films. It was developed by R.B. Carney, Cal Coons and Alexandra Zarowny and based on the characters in the Detective Murdoch series of novels written by Maureen Jennings. The first five seasons were broadcast in Canada on Citytv with the show moving to CBC for an encore of season five and continuing with seasons six, seven and eight.[1] Murdoch Mysteries is also shown on Alibi in the UK. In the United States, the show is titled "The Artful Detective" and is shown on the Ovation Cable Network. The show stars Yannick Bisson as William Murdoch, a police detective working in Toronto, Ontario in the 1890s who makes use of what was then modern forensic science to solve crimes. Each episode revolves around one or more explicit historical references to an actual 19th century person, invention, event, or book. Working with Detective Murdoch are Constable George Crabtree (Jonny Harris), coroner Doctor Julia Ogden (Hélène Joy), and Inspector Brackenreid (Thomas Craig).

Prior to the television series, Shaftesbury Films and CHUM Television produced three made for TV movies which were shown on the Canadian cable channel Bravo! in 2004 and 2005. Peter Outerbridge portrayed Detective Murdoch in the movies, along with Keeley Hawes as Doctor Odgen, Matthew MacFadzean as George Crabtree and Colm Meaney as Inspector Brackenreid.[2]

In July 2007, Shaftesbury Films announced that filming had begun on a 13 episode series based on Maureen Jennings' novels and the TV movies and that it was to be shown on Bravo! in 2008.[3] The changes in media ownership in 2007 resulted in Bravo! being owned by CTVglobemedia and Murdoch Mysteries going to Rogers Communications, who put the show on their recently acquired CityTV network.

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired Network
TV Films 3 May 13, 2004 (2004-05-13) September 8, 2005 (2005-09-08) Bravo!
1 13 January 20, 2008 (2008-01-20) April 13, 2008 (2008-04-13) Citytv
2 13 February 10, 2009 (2009-02-10) May 27, 2009 (2009-05-27)
3 13 March 14, 2010 (2010-03-14) June 13, 2010 (2010-06-13)
4 13 June 7, 2011 (2011-06-07) August 31, 2011 (2011-08-31)
5 13 June 6, 2012 (2012-06-06) August 28, 2012 (2012-08-28)
6 13 January 7, 2013 (2013-01-07) April 15, 2013 (2013-04-15) CBC
7 18 September 30, 2013 (2013-09-30) April 7, 2014 (2014-04-07)
8 18 October 6, 2014 (2014-10-06) March 30, 2015 (2015-03-30)
9[4] 18 October 5, 2015 (2015-10-05) TBA

Episodes

Television films (2004–05)

Total # Title Directed by Written by Canadian air date UK air date
1 1 "Except the Dying" Michael DeCarlo Janet MacLean May 13, 2004 (2004-05-13) April 21, 2006[5]
A woman is found murdered and naked in a back alley known for prostitution. Detective Murdoch discovers that the woman was actually a housemaid of a prominent family. When Dr. Ogden informs him that the girl was pregnant and had been drugged Detective Murdoch is ever more convinced the girl's death was not an accident.
2 2 "Poor Tom Is Cold" Michael DeCarlo Story by: Cal Coons and Jean Grieg
Teleplay by: Cal Coons, Jean Grieg and Janet MacLean		 September 12, 2004 (2004-09-12) April 28, 2006[5]
When Detective Murdoch's friend and mentor, Constable Oliver Wicken, is found shot to death in the basement of an abandoned house the constabulary decide it was suicide. Murdoch is determined to prove it was murder.
3 3 "Under the Dragon's Tail" John L'Ecuyer Janet MacLean September 8, 2005 (2005-09-08)[6] May 5, 2006[5]
Dolly Capshaw, a mid-wife, has been murdered. The case grows more complex when it is learned that she also performed abortions.

Season 1 (2008)

Filming of the first season of Murdoch Mysteries occurred between June 11 and October 17, 2007, primarily in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario.[3] Season one premiered on CHMI, the Winnipeg station of Citytv on Sunday, January 20, 2008; the rest of the Citytv stations broadcast the series on Thursdays, beginning on January 24, 2008.[7]

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1 1 "Power" Farhad Mann R.B. Carney January 20, 2008 (2008-01-20) February 19, 2008
Toronto City Council are entertaining the idea of abandoning direct current electricity for the city in favour of the new alternating current. Detective Murdoch and Dr. Ogden attend a public demonstration on the dangers of alternating current. At the demonstration, a dog was to have been electrocuted, but instead Alice Howard, the newly crowned Miss Toronto Electric and Light, is killed when she pulls the switch. Constable Crabtree believes that a representative of the Toronto Humane Society, which was protesting the dog's execution, might be involved. Detective Murdoch meets Nikola Tesla (Dmitry Chepovetsky), who also witnessed the electrocution, and asks for his help.
Recurring stars: Tamara Hope as Edna Garrison and David Huband as Daniel Pratt
2 2 "The Glass Ceiling" Shawn Thompson Jean Greig and Cal Coons January 27, 2008 (2008-01-27) February 26, 2008
When two respected officers of the court are murdered, Brackenreid fears he's next on the list. Meanwhile, Murdoch interviews for the Inspector's position at another police station.
Recurring star: Allan Royal as Chief Stockton
3 3 "The Knockdown" Shawn Thompson Alexandra Zarowny February 3, 2008 (2008-02-03) March 4, 2008
Professional boxer Amos Robinson is shot after a fight and his wife Fannie is charged with murder. Having studied the blood on Mrs. Robinson's dress Detective Murdoch is convinced that she simply held her husband as she claims and he begins to review events to learn who had motive to kill Amos.
4 4 "Elementary, My Dear Murdoch" Don McBrearty Jason Sherman February 10, 2008 (2008-02-10) March 11, 2008
Arthur Conan Doyle (Geraint Wyn Davies), who is in Toronto to make a speech on spiritualism, invites Detective Murdoch to a seance hosted by Miss Sarah Pensall (Maria del Mar) where they are told of the location of a woman's body. Detective Murdoch, despite his disbelief in communication with the dead, goes with Arthur to the location and finds the body of Miss Iris Winston, who has been murdered. Note: this episode provides an unlikely scenario, as it takes place in 1895, and Doyle's interest into Spiritualism did not start until around 1906–07.
5 5 "'Till Death Do Us Part" Don McBrearty Janet MacLean February 17, 2008 (2008-02-17) March 18, 2008
Shortly before his wedding Wendell Merrick is found murdered in the church. In investigating the murder Detective Murdoch discovers that the marriage was a sham to claim an inheritance and that Mr. Merrick was homosexual. When Mr. Merrick's lover is also found dead by suicide Detective Murdoch discards jealousy as motive and looks to a larger suspect pool.
6 6 "Let Loose the Dogs" Don McBrearty Jean Greig and Cal Coons February 24, 2008 (2008-02-24) April 1, 2008
When the body of John Delaney is found in the woods shortly after he had argued with a drunkard who claims a dog fight was fixed when he lost a lot of money Detective Murdoch gets the case and discovers that his father is the prime suspect. Harry Murdoch (Stephen McHattie) admits that he was no friend of the victim but is adamant that he didn't kill him. Detective Murdoch believes that his father is responsible for the death of his mother and doesn't entertain his father's claims of innocence with the same vigour he would with someone else. With the help of an idiot savant who has a fixation for time, Detective Murdoch establishes a time-line which clears his father.
Recurring star: Stephen McHattie as Harry Murdoch
7 7 "Body Double" Shawn Thompson R.B. Carney March 2, 2008 (2008-03-02) April 8, 2008
When a partially decomposed body falls onto the stage of the Grand Theatre during a performance of Macbeth Inspector Brackenried is startled. The body is identified via dental records as that of Virgil Smart, the owner of the theatre prior to his death a year before. With Mr. Smart having known to be dead they exhume the body previously believed to have been Mr. Smart. Dr Odgen does a facial reconstruction to identify the man in the grave. In questioning the players about the death of Mr. Smart, Detective Murdoch realizes that their recollections and accountings are rather detailed and similar for an event of more than a year previous. Constable Crabtree finds a hidden room in the theatre.
8 8 "Still Waters" Don McBrearty Derek Schreyer March 9, 2008 (2008-03-09) April 15, 2008
Richard Hartley, the newest member of King's Rowing Club's eight man team is found dead. Detective Murdoch discovers that Mr. Hartley had replaced Horace Briggs, an employee of the club, on the team. Dr Ogden concludes from the autopsy that Mr. Hartley was drowned but that he was also beaten. When his attempts to question the members of the team prove unproductive Detective Murdoch develops a lie-detective device to help sort out the truth from all of the lies and misdirection.
Recurring star: Charlotte Sullivan as Charlotte/Minerva Fairchild
9 9 "Belly Speaker" Farhad Mann Larry Lalonde and Philip Bedard March 16, 2008 (2008-03-16) April 22, 2008
Arthur Conan Doyle (Geraint Wyn Davies) is again in Toronto wanting to study Detective Murdoch for a new novel he is writing. Detective Murdoch investigates the murder of Rod Grimsby but is troubled by the confession of the victim's son Harcout, a ventriloquist, via his puppet Mycroft.
10 10 "Child's Play" Shawn Thompson Alexandra Zarowny March 23, 2008 (2008-03-23) April 29, 2008
The murder of industrialist and philanthropist Howard Rookwood appears to have been done by a child or group of children. Mr. Rookwood was a supporter of Baker House which specialized in housing Home Children in the Toronto area.
11 11 "Bad Medicine" John L'Ecuyer Derek Schreyer March 31, 2008 (2008-03-31) May 6, 2008
A robed and hooded person begins killing people at the Greyson Institute, a facility which specializes in researching brain function. Detective Murdoch gets the case and is disturbed when Miss Sarah Pensell (Maria del Mar) tells him that she has seen the murders in a vision and that one of the future victims is Detective Murdoch.
12 12 "The Prince and the Rebel" John L'Ecuyer Alexandra Zarowny April 6, 2008 (2008-04-06) May 13, 2008
The Queen's grandson, Prince Alfred (Chad Connell), is in Toronto and Detective Murdoch and Constable Crabtree are assigned as his police security, a task which is complicated by the prince being a bit of a partier who enjoys the company of many women. When a woman with tattoos indicating a connexion to the Irish Republican Brotherhood is found dead in a park everyone believes that there is a plot to harm the prince while he is in "the colonies".
13 13 "The Annoying Red Planet" Shawn Thompson Paul Aitken April 13, 2008 (2008-04-13) May 20, 2008
When Henri Gaston is found in the upper limbs of a large tree in a farmer's field and there are no footprints in the freshly ploughed soil. Detective Murdoch and Constable Crabtree are perplexed. Constable Crabtree thinks that Martians might be involved. When he learns that Mr. Gaston had refused to sell his land, Detective Murdoch turns his attention to more human suspects. After getting close to solving Mr. Gaston's murder, Inspector Brackenreid informs them that they are to cease all investigation in the matter under penalty of death by hanging for treason.
Recurring stars: Peter Keleghan as Terrence Meyers and Allan Royal as Chief Stockton

Season 2 (2009)

Filming of season two took place in Toronto, Cambridge, and St. George in Ontario,[8] in Drumheller, Alberta, and near Vancouver, British Columbia where they made use of the old set of Bordertown.[9]

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14 1 "Mild Mild West" Paul Fox Derek Schreyer February 10, 2009 February 10, 2009
Buffalo Bill Cody (Nicholas Campbell) comes to Toronto with his roadshow. A murder happens during the show and it's up to Murdoch and the team to solve it. While investigating the murder Detective Murdoch finds out that the cowboy had a dark past.
15 2 "Snakes and Ladders" Farhad Mann Cal Coons February 10, 2009 February 10, 2009
Murdoch solves the case of a woman de-gutted and it may help him catch the infamous killer, Jack the Ripper.
Recurring star: Paul Amos as Dr. Roberts
16 3 "Dinosaur Fever" Paul Fox Jean Greig February 17, 2009 February 17, 2009
Murdoch investigates the murder of a man found in the mouth of a dinosaur.
17 4 "Houdini Whodunit" Farhad Mann Alexandra Zarowny February 24, 2009 February 24, 2009
Murdoch investigates a bank robbery and the murder of a security guard. The lead suspect is the great escape artist Harry Houdini (Joe Dinicol).
Recurring star: Sarah Gadon as Ruby Ogden
18 5 "The Green Muse" Don McBrearty Bobby Theodore March 3, 2009 March 3, 2009
Murdoch investigates the death of a prostitute.
19 6 "Shades of Grey" Don McBrearty Laura Phillips March 10, 2009 March 10, 2009
A young woman dies mysteriously while seeking medical attention. In this episode, Dr Ogden reveals that she had an abortion (when it was illegal in Canada to have abortions). As she explains the circumstances of her abortion and the reason she chose to have it, Murdoch (a Catholic and a man driven by a strict code of ethics and morality), is seen to be visibly shaken as he tries to reconcile Dr Ogden's past actions against his firmly held beliefs. They part, leaving Murdoch visibly distressed and riven with internal conflict of his love for the doctor versus his need to comply with his values.
20 7 "Big Murderer on Campus" Laurie Lynd Carol Hay March 17, 2009 March 17, 2009
Murdoch solves the murder of a professor and it appears that there is no killer.
Recurring star: Michael Seater as James Gillies
21 8 "I, Murdoch" Laurie Lynd Lori Spring March 24, 2009 March 24, 2009
Murdoch investigates the murder of a mathematics professor, which leads to something bigger that may affect the Canadian Government.
Recurring stars: Peter Keleghan as Terrence Meyers and Sarah Allen as Enid Jones
22 9 "Convalescence" Eleanor Lindo Paul Aitken March 31, 2009 March 31, 2009
Murdoch is injured on a case and begins to wonder if there is something happening in his home. Crabtree solves the death of a chef.
Recurring star: Sarah Allen as Enid Jones
23 10 "Murdoch.com" Eleanor Lindo Alexandra Zarowny May 6, 2009 April 7, 2009
Murdoch investigates the death of a telegram operator, which leads to someone who plays Romeo to the women of Toronto.
Recurring star: Sarah Allen as Enid Jones
24 11 "Let Us Ask the Maiden" Harvey Crossland Jason Sherman May 13, 2009 April 14, 2009
Murdoch investigates the death of a man praying in a synagogue and it leads to a love triangle and a business man up to no good.
Recurring star: Sarah Allen as Enid Jones
25 12 "Werewolves" Kelly Makin Paul Aitken May 20, 2009 April 21, 2009
Murdoch investigates the death of man, in which the suspect appears to be a werewolf.
Recurring stars: Paul Amos as Dr. Roberts and Sarah Allen as Enid Jones
26 13 "Anything You Can Do..." Kelly Makin Laura Phillips May 27, 2009 April 28, 2009
Murdoch investigates a murder with the help of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer who has an all too familiar style of detection.
Recurring star: Stephen McHattie as Harry Murdoch

Season 3 (2010)

Season three was partially filmed in Bristol, England.[10] Guest stars include Lisa Faulkner,[11] Dmitry Chepovetsky,[12] and Peter Stebbings.[13] As part of the production deal, season three premièred exclusively on Alibi in the UK.[10]

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27 1 "The Murdoch Identity" Laurie Lynd Jean Greig March 14, 2010 February 16, 2010
Murdoch is in Bristol, England with no memory and is trying to stop an assassination while trying to remember who he is. Back in Toronto, station four is trying to find Detective Murdoch.
Recurring stars: Lisa Faulkner as Anna Fulford and Patrick McKenna as Hamish Slorach
28 2 "The Great Wall" Harvey Crossland Alexandra Zarowny March 21, 2010 February 23, 2010
Murdoch solves the death of a fellow constable from station five, who are blaming a Chinese shop owner from the evidence found but Murdoch thinks otherwise
Recurring star: Allan Royal as Chief Stockton
29 3 "Victor, Victorian" Laurie Lynd Alexandra Zarowny March 28, 2010 March 2, 2010
Murdoch is called to a secret society, when a man dies from drinking wine but it appears the "man" is hiding who "he" truly is.
30 4 "Rich Boy, Poor Boy" Harvey Crossland Carol Hay April 4, 2010 March 9, 2010
The inspector's son is kidnapped while playing in the park with a friend and the worst part is they kidnapped the wrong child.
Recurring star: Jayden Greig as Bobby Brackenreid
31 5 "Me, Myself and Murdoch" Don McCutcheon Paul Aitken April 11, 2010 March 16, 2010
Murdoch solves the murder of a man and the prime suspect is his daughter who said the devil made her do it.
Recurring star: Paul Amos as Dr. Roberts
32 6 "This One Goes to Eleven" Cal Coons Carol Hay April 25, 2010 March 23, 2010
A painting is stolen and it leads to a fraud conspiracy.
Recurring stars: Peter Stebbings as James Pendrick and Kate Greenhouse as Sally Pendrick
33 7 "Blood and Circuses" David Sutherland Paul Aitken and Alexandra Zarowny May 2, 2010 March 30, 2010
Murdoch solves the death of tiger tamer who was found half eaten by the tiger.
34 8 "Future Imperfect" Cal Coons Cal Coons May 9, 2010 April 6, 2010
Murdoch solves the death of a member of the Eugenics Society.
Recurring stars: Peter Stebbings as James Pendrick, Kate Greenhouse as Sally Pendrick, and Sarah Gadon as Ruby Ogden
35 9 "Love and Human Remains" David Sutherland Lori Spring May 16, 2010 April 13, 2010
Murdoch solves a couple's death after 60 years.
Recurring star: Brian Kaulback as Cleghorn
36 10 "The Curse of Beaton Manor" John L'Ecuyer Paul Aitken May 23, 2010 April 20, 2010
Murdoch investigates the death of a man at Beaton Manor and the servants are saying a ghost killed him.
37 11 "Hangman" Don McCutcheon Philip Bedard and Larry Lalonde May 30, 2010 April 27, 2010
Detective Murdoch investigates a bizarre case when a convicted murderer apparently manages to survive the hangman's noose.
38 12 "In the Altogether" Steve Wright Jean Grieg June 6, 2010 May 4, 2010
Murdoch investigates the death of a young woman that leads to a blackmailing expert and an old friend of his.
Recurring stars: Peter Stebbings as James Pendrick and Kate Greenhouse as Sally Pendrick
39 13 "The Tesla Effect" Steve Wright Cal Coons June 13, 2010 May 11, 2010
Detective Murdoch investigates the death by thermal energy of Morris Garbutt, a former research associate of the famous Nikola Tesla. The romantic subplot between Murdoch and Dr Ogden also reaches a dramatic conclusion, leaving a cliffhanger to be resolved in the next season.
Recurring stars: Peter Stebbings as James Pendrick, Peter Keleghan as Terrence Meyers, and Kate Greenhouse as Sally Pendrick

Season 4 (2011)

In August 2010, Shaftesbury Films announced that production on season four had begun and was scheduled to continue through November 2010.[14] Guest stars in season four include Victor Garber, Lisa Faulkner, Simon Williams, Peter Keleghan, Craig Olejnik, and Lisa Ray.[14] On October 15, 2010 then Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his daughter visited the set of Murdoch Mysteries.[15] As part of the visit to the set Stephen Harper filmed a cameo appearance.[16]

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40 1 "All Tattered and Torn" Don McCutcheon Phil Bedard and Larry Lalonde June 7, 2011 (2011-06-07) February 15, 2011
Dr. Ogden's replacement, Dr. Francis, does not like Detective Murdoch's habit of calling the coroner to the crime scene and it is no different when Detective Murdoch gets the case of a body part in a block of concrete along the Don River, near the home of his predecessor, retired Detective Malcolm Lamb. When other blocks with other body parts are found in the water Dr. Francis insists it is one person but Detective Murdoch is not as convinced and he sends some samples to Dr. Ogden in Buffalo. Dr. Francis says that he would have noticed when he got to doing the tests but does concur with Dr. Ogden that there are multiple victims and one killer.
Recurring star: Brian Kaulback as Constable Hodge
Guest stars: Victor Garber as Detective Malcolm Lamb and Paul Rhys Dr. Llewllyn Francis
41 2 "Kommando" Harvey Crossland Graham Clegg June 14, 2011 (2011-06-14) February 22, 2011
Tom Meeks, a soldier at Fort York, is found murdered in the Don Valley. After another soldier is found murdered Detective Murdoch believes that someone is hunting the men and he begins to investigate the military, which is met with great opposition. Detective Murdoch discovers that the soldiers are not suffering from a disease acquired in South Africa but from severe withdrawal of methamphetamine. He also discovers some unsanctioned actions against the Boers.
Guest star: Paul Rhys Dr. Llewllyn Francis
42 3 "Buffalo Shuffle" Yannick Bisson Phil Bedard and Larry Lalonde June 21, 2011 (2011-06-21) March 1, 2011
Someone broke into Station four over night. Detective Murdoch is late arriving to work; when he does arrive he informs Inspector Brackenreid that he is taking a vacation effective immediately. Detective Murdoch goes to Buffalo, N.Y., initially undercover, at the request of Dr. Ogden to help her investigate the suspicious death of a patient whom she has been forbidden from autopsying. Constable Crabtree is tasked with solving the case of the break-in when a reporter threatens to expose Inspector Brackenreid as bungling and baffled.
Recurring stars: Johnathan Watton as Dr. Darcy Garland and Ephraim Ellis as Patrick 'Paddy' Glenn
43 4 "Downstairs, Upstairs" Harvey Crossland Story by: Paul Aitken
Teleplay by: Lori Spring		 June 28, 2011 (2011-06-28) March 8, 2011
Percival Jenkins is found murdered at his breakfast. Convention says that it was probably Mrs. Jenkins or one of their children but Detective Murdoch believes there is more to this case. While questioning the servants Detective Murdoch discovers everyone in the house has some issue with the victim and that many maids have been let go over the years for their loose morals. Further confusing is the statement by the victim's elderly mother, that Alma, who had been a maid at the house 20 years previous, is the killer because Alma died a few years before.
Recurring star: Johnathan Watton as Dr. Darcy Garland
Guest star: [[[Paul Rhys]]] Dr. Llewllyn Francis
44 5 "Monsieur Murdoch" John L'Ecuyer Paul Aitken and Graham Clegg July 6, 2011 (2011-07-06) March 15, 2011
Monique, a young woman from France, disappears while visiting her sister Sophie and brother-in-law at their Toronto hotel. Keys for rooms 409 and 212 are found in Monique's purse along with film but her camera is missing. Sophie's husband directs Detective Murdoch's attention to a man Monique met on the train from Montreal who called himself David Deletran. Constable Higgins alerts Detective Murdoch to a man who went into room 212 who turns out to be a French police officer visiting Canada for a conference who has been hired by the women's father. Still believing a photograph of Monique would aid in finding her Detective Murdoch devises a way to transmit a photograph via telegraph.
45 6 "Dead End Street" Laurie Lynd Carol Hay July 13, 2011 (2011-07-13) March 22, 2011
At a country fair in the city Detective Murdoch is captivated by the detail of a miniature streetscape. While admiring the work Detective Murdoch notices there is a man with a rifle in the window of one of the houses. Believing it to be the depiction of a crime scene the miniature is brought to Station four and the artist, Lydia Howland, an Autistic woman who doesn't speak and her caretaker brother are questioned. No murder or missing person has been reported but with the help of Lydia, the reluctant participation of the people of the neighbourhood, a photograph in a newspaper, and an unconventional autopsy by Dr. Ogden, Detective Murdoch is able to determine who was murdered and why.
Recurring star: Johnathan Watton as Dr. Darcy Garland
Guest star: Liisa Repo-Martell as Lydia Howard
46 7 "Confederate Treasure" John L'Ecuyer Paul Aitken July 20, 2011 (2011-07-20) March 29, 2011
A construction crew working along the Toronto harbour, in an area that previously was the site of docks for passenger ships and more recently a landfill, find a body about 15 feet below the surface. On the body is a gun from 1862, a pocket flask, and chains to ensure he stayed in the water. Inside the false bottom of the flask is a torn paper with two names, and a key wrapped in a letter from Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first Prime Minister, authorizing transport of cargo. When Constable Crabtree discovers that the body is that of the Minister of Militia and Defence who disappeared in 1864 the matter comes to the attention of Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier, as a matter of national security involving potential fallout from Canadian involvement in the American Civil War.
Canada's former Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, guest stars in the episode as Constable Peter Armstrong.
Recurring stars: Peter Keleghan as Terrence Meyers and Matthew Bennett as Allen Clegg
Guest star: Brian Paul as Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier
47 8 "Dial M for Murdoch" Leslie Hope Carol Hay July 27, 2011 (2011-07-27) April 5, 2011

When a switchboard operator hears an apparent murder over the telephone, Murdoch reveals the elaborate workings of an unlikely gang of thieves. A spirited telephone operator, Tess Moffatt, (Rachel Wilson) takes a liking to Constable George Crabtree and becomes a headache for Detective Murdoch after Tess hears what appears to be the strangulation death of a young woman over the telephone lines.

Tess fancies herself an amateur sleuth and has cried wolf before. Inspector Brackenreid, in the midst of a "makeover" at the hands of his political advisor Isaac Lowe, resists Murdoch's wish to pursue Tess's latest report. Then a murder victim is discovered, vindicating Tess, and a second body – tortured to death – is also found.

Crabtree and Tess grow closer as they work to solve the murders, but it's Murdoch's improvised telephone wire-tapping technology that uncovers an elaborately constructed criminal enterprise and a psychotic killer who will stop at nothing to preserve it.
Guest star: Graham Abbey as Isaac Lowe
48 9 "The Black Hand" Don McCutcheon Cal Coons August 3, 2011 (2011-08-03) April 12, 2011

While probing the brazen shooting of a man on a streetcar, Murdoch is shocked to discover it may be connected to Anna Fulford, his 'might-have-been' love from Bristol. Anna Fulford, the beautiful barmaid that Detective Murdoch fell for last season in England, has stopped over in Toronto on her way to Niagara Falls... to be married. Barely over that shock, Murdoch learns that Anna's fiancé, a businessman from New York City, has vanished. Murdoch suspects Anna's betrothed may be connected to a bizarre murder aboard a streetcar... a shooting no one heard.

When the Anna's fiancé also turns up dead, Murdoch fears the work of The Black Hand – the forerunner of the Mafia – behind both killings. He's all too aware that The Black Hand will hunt down and kill anyone associated with the deceased fiancé, even a complete innocent like Anna. Meanwhile, Inspector Brackenreid faces pressure from his backers in his run for Alderman to score political points by harassing a band of Gypsies and their mysterious leader, Mirela (Lisa Ray).
Recurring stars: Lisa Faulkner as Anna Fulford and Ephraim Ellis as Patrick 'Paddy' Glenn
49 10 "Voices" Gail Harvey Jean Greig August 10, 2011 (2011-08-10) April 19, 2011

Investigating the murder of a priest at a convent, Detective Murdoch encounters his long-lost sister, Susannah, now the Reverend Mother of the Convent. Their reunion is strained when suspicion falls on two nuns. Susannah insists the nuns are innocent, claiming that a reclusive nun, Sister Catherine, communes with angels and that the angels told Sister Catherine that a demon is responsible for the priest's murder. Murdoch's reluctance to accept this pits Susannah against him and calls his religious beliefs into question.
Guest star: Michelle Nolden as Susannah Murdoch

When Murdoch realizes that the murder victim was not a priest but an imposter and that he had a criminal history, the case takes on a more earthly footing. When the true source of Sister Catherine's angelic messages eventually becomes clear, it uncovers a love triangle of deceit and revenge. Then Murdoch receives the shock of his life when Susannah confesses to the murder. That isn't the only secret she's been keeping from him. In a stunning final scene, Murdoch's life is changed forever.
50 11 "Bloodlust" Gail Harvey Story by: Paul Aitken and Graham Clegg
Teleplay by: Paul Aitken, Graham Clegg, Phil Bedard and Larry Lalonde		 August 17, 2011 (2011-08-17) April 26, 2011

When a young schoolgirl is found dead of an apparent drowning and blood loss, Detective Murdoch finds himself in the midst of the late 19th century vampire craze created by the recent publication of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Constable Crabtree is convinced that a vampire is responsible for the murder, earning him the wrath of Inspector Brackenreid. The facts fit Crabtree's theory, even more so when Murdoch discovers that three other schoolgirls met with a mystery man and bear mysterious bite marks on their necks.

Toronto Gazette reporter Paddy Glynn stirs up a public outcry and soon, reports of vampires are rolling in from all over the city. Even Julia is swept up by Stoker's tale of forbidden sexuality, struggling to control her yearning for Murdoch despite her engagement to Darcy, but when another schoolgirl is attacked, Murdoch uncovers the identity of the mystery man and the motive behind his deadly quest for blood. Is this man a killer? The answer to that question is found in the realms of youthful lust and jealousy.
Recurring stars: Johnathan Watton as Dr. Darcy Garland and Ephraim Ellis as Patrick 'Paddy' Glenn
51 12 "The Kissing Bandit" Cal Coons Alexandra Zarowny August 24, 2011 (2011-08-24) May 3, 2011

A series of brazen daylight bank robberies by an amorous, dashing masked man who steals from the banks to give to the poor sends Detective Murdoch on an unpopular chase. The thief has become a hero to the citizenry, thanks in no small part to Toronto Gazette reporter Paddy Glynn whose articles have raised the bandit to near Robin Hood status.

Meanwhile, Ruby Ogden, surprises Dr. Ogden by arriving in town to assist with – and then take over – Julia's wedding planning. It also becomes clear that Ruby has doubts that her sister is marrying the right man. As Murdoch struggles with the idea of Julia's impending nuptials, he also has to deal with a thief who seems to anticipate his every move, but when a beautiful bank employee is murdered in cold blood during a robbery, Murdoch has to rethink his approach... before more people are killed.
Recurring stars: Sarah Gadon as Ruby Ogden, Johnathan Watton as Dr. Darcy Garland, and Ephraim Ellis as Patrick 'Paddy' Glenn
52 13 "Murdoch in Wonderland" Cal Coons Paul Aitken and Graham Clegg August 31, 2011 (2011-08-31) May 10, 2011
A man is found murdered at Lewis Carroll costume party. All clues suggest the murderer is the one dressed as the Mad Hatter, Detective Murdoch. Even after solving this crime, Murdoch does not attend Dr. Ogden's wedding and turns in his police badge.
Recurring stars: Nigel Bennett as Inspector Gilles, Sarah Gadon as Ruby Ogden, and Johnathan Watton as Dr. Darcy Garland

Season 5 (2012)

Season five was announced at the Citytv 'Summer in the Square' on May 31, 2011.[17] Part of the festivities of the day included a Victorian era costume competition with the winner getting a role in an episode of Murdoch Mysteries.[18]

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53 1 "Murdoch of the Klondike" Laurie Lynd Peter Mitchell June 6, 2012 (2012-06-06) February 28, 2012
Murdoch has left Toronto, and police work, for the Yukon. However, while in pursuit of fortune in the Klondike Gold Rush he is drawn into a murder investigation (with the help of Jack London) and realizes that his days as a detective are not yet behind him.
Recurring star: Nigel Bennett as Chief Constable Giles
54 2 "Back and to the Left" Don McCutcheon Paul Aitken and Graham Clegg June 13, 2012 (2012-06-13) March 6, 2012

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. Modern connection to Assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Recurring star:

Nigel Bennett as Chief Constable Giles
55 3 "Evil Eye of Egypt" Don McCutcheon Michelle Ricci June 20, 2012 (2012-06-20) March 13, 2012
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.
56 4 "War on Terror" Laurie Lynd Peter Mitchell June 26, 2012 (2012-06-26) March 20, 2012
While investigating an explosion, Detective Murdoch infiltrates an anarchist group led by American labour organizer Emma Goldman.
Recurring stars: Nigel Bennett as Chief Constable Giles, Peter Keleghan as Terrence Meyers and Matthew Bennett as Allen Clegg
57 5 "Murdoch at the Opera" Yannick Bisson Carol Hay July 3, 2012 (2012-07-03) March 27, 2012
Murdoch investigates the poisoning of a young opera singer, and soon suspects that she was not the intended victim.
58 6 "Who Killed the Electric Carriage?" Harvey Crossland Paul Aitken and Graham Clegg July 10, 2012 (2012-07-10) April 3, 2012
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.
Recurring star: Peter Stebbings as James Pendrick
59 7 "Stroll on the Wild Side (Part 1)" Michael DeCarlo Daphne Ballon July 17, 2012 (2012-07-17) April 10, 2012
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.
Recurring stars: Lisa Faulkner as Anna Fulford and Johnathan Watton as Dr. Darcy Garland
60 8 "Stroll on the Wild Side (Part 2)" Michael DeCarlo Carol Hay July 24, 2012 (2012-07-24) April 17, 2012
During his investigation into the murder of a shy librarian with a secret life, Murdoch encounters another young woman behaving seductively.
Recurring stars: Lisa Faulkner as Anna Fulford and Johnathan Watton as Dr. Darcy Garland
61 9 "Invention Convention" Cal Coons Paul Aitken July 31, 2012 (2012-07-31) April 24, 2012
Murdoch's investigation is assisted by Alexander Graham Bell when an inventor is killed by a rival at a convention. Guest star: Arlene Dickinson
62 10 "Staircase to Heaven" Harvey Crossland Maureen Jennings and Peter Mitchell August 7, 2012 (2012-08-07) May 1, 2012
A high-stakes card game involving Dr. Grace ends with the death of a player in the party. Murdoch is shocked to learn the true cost of their wagers is the opportunity to die.
63 11 "Murdoch in Toyland" Cal Coons Graham Clegg August 14, 2012 (2012-08-14) May 8, 2012
Murdoch is taunted by a deranged kidnapper who leaves talking dolls with personal messages directed at him at each crime scene.
Recurring stars: Michael Seater as James Gillies and Paul Amos as Dr. Roberts
64 12 "Murdoch Night in Canada" Gail Harvey Lori Spring August 21, 2012 (2012-08-21) May 15, 2012
Murdoch investigates when the captain of the Toronto Wellingtons hockey team is found dead in the locker room, shortly after fighting with another player.
Recurring star: Nigel Bennett as Chief Constable Giles
65 13 "Twentieth Century Murdoch" Gail Harvey Paul Aitken, Carol Hay, Peter Mitchell and Michelle Ricci August 28, 2012 (2012-08-28) May 22, 2012
As the twentieth century approaches, Murdoch investigates the claims of a man who says that time travelling to the future provided him with information that allowed him to stop crimes.
Recurring stars: Nigel Bennett as Chief Constable Giles, Paul Amos as Dr. Roberts, and Johnathan Watton as Dr. Darcy Garland

Season 6 (2013)

On November 15, 2011 it was announced that CBC would broadcast a sixth season of Murdoch Mysteries. Filming of season six took place between May 22 and September 28, 2012.[19] It was originally expected to be air in the Fall of 2012, but the premiere was January 7, 2013. Alibi began showing season six in the UK, February 4, 2013.[20]

Scenes from "The Ghost of Queen's Park" were filmed on location on July 13, 2012.[21] David Onley, the current Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, had a cameo in season six in which he portrayed the eighth Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Sir Oliver Mowat.[22] Thomas Howes made a guest appearance as Winston Churchill, who asked Murdoch's help when he was accused of murder.[23]

Georgina Reilly (Dr. Emily Grace) was promoted to series regular for the sixth season.[24]

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66 1 "Murdoch Air" Don McCutcheon Peter Mitchell January 7, 2013 (2013-01-07) February 4, 2013 1.18[25]
Murdoch investigates after a prototype airplane crashes and kills an innocent bystander and is soon drawn into an arms race between the Canadian and American governments.
Recurring stars: Peter Keleghan as Terrence Meyers, Matthew Bennett as Allen Clegg, Peter Stebbings as James Pendrick, Charles Vandervaart as John Brackenreid, and Jayden Greig as Bobby Brackenreid.
67 2 "Winston's Lost Night" Don McCutcheon Paul Aitken January 14, 2013 (2013-01-14) February 11, 2013 0.97[26]
After hours of heavy drinking, Winston Churchill awakes at the scene of a murder with no memory of the previous night. Murdoch must piece together what happened to prove his innocence.
68 3 "Murdoch on the Corner" Cal Coons Paul Aitken January 21, 2013 (2013-01-21) February 18, 2013 0.96[27]
Murdoch suspects a serial killer is at work when a string of seemingly random people are murdered inside their own homes. The only apparent connection between the victims is a street corner that they all visited shortly before dying.
69 4 "A Study in Sherlock" Don McCutcheon Graham Clegg January 28, 2013 (2013-01-28) February 25, 2013 1.15[28]
After an armed robber is murdered by his accomplice during a heist, Murdoch's prime suspect is an incredibly perceptive man who claims to be Sherlock Holmes. Geraint Wyn Davies make a brief return appearance as Arthur Conan Doyle.
70 5 "Murdoch Au Naturel" Harvey Crossland Michelle Ricci February 4, 2013 (2013-02-04) March 4, 2013 1.05[29]
Murdoch investigates a murder at a nudist community.
Recurring star: Helen Johns as Jean Hamilton
71 6 "Murdoch and the Cloud of Doom" Yannick Bisson Derek Schreyer February 11, 2013 (2013-02-11) March 11, 2013 1.17[30]
When an anonymous madman threatens the citizens of Toronto with a deadly toxic gas, Murdoch must race against the clock to stop him.
Recurring stars: Nigel Bennett as Chief Constable Giles, Charles Vandervaart as John Brackenreid, Jayden Greig as Bobby Brackenreid, and David Huband as Mayor Clarkson
72 7 "The Ghost of Queen's Park" Harvey Crossland Lori Spring February 25, 2013 (2013-02-25) March 18, 2013 0.90[31]
While investigating the death of a politician, rumoured to have been killed by a vengeful ghost, Crabtree's theories of the paranormal conflict with Murdoch's scientific beliefs.
Recurring star: Johnathan Watton as Dr. Darcy Garland
73 8 "Murdoch in Ladies Wear" Cal Coons Carol Hay March 4, 2013 (2013-03-04) March 25, 2013 1.06[32]
Murdoch investigates the murder of an Eaton's department store manager who was disliked by the shop girls.
Recurring star: Daiva Johnston as Eva Pearce and Johnathan Watton as Dr. Darcy Garland
74 9 "Victoria Cross" Peter Mitchell Maureen Jennings and Peter Mitchell March 11, 2013 (2013-03-11) April 1, 2013 1.07[33]
An uncooperative witness impedes Murdoch's investigation into a pawnbroker's murder and Brackenreid faces resistance while looking into the prison death of an old army buddy.
75 10 "Twisted Sisters" Eleanore Lindo Michelle Ricci March 18, 2013 (2013-03-18) April 8, 2013 1.22[34]
A series of violent drowning deaths of university-educated unmarried career women leads Murdoch to suspect sexist and racist motives.
76 11 "Lovers in a Murderous Time" Dawn Wilkinson Carol Hay March 25, 2013 (2013-03-25) April 15, 2013 0.99[35]
Detective Murdoch and Dr. Ogden find themselves at odds when a delusional woman (Sheila McCarthy), becomes the prime suspect in the violent stabbing of her gambling fiancé.
Recurring star: Johnathan Watton as Dr. Darcy Garland
77 12 "Crime & Punishment" Laurie Lynd Peter Mitchell April 8, 2013 (2013-04-08) April 22, 2013 1.00[36]
Detective Murdoch and his methods are compromised when Dr. Ogden is implicated in the suspicious murder of her estranged husband.
Recurring stars: Nigel Bennett as Chief Constable Giles, Michael Seater as James Gillies, and Johnathan Watton as Dr. Darcy Garland
78 13 "The Murdoch Trap" Laurie Lynd Paul Aitken April 15, 2013 (2013-04-15) April 29, 2013 1.10[37]
With Dr. Ogden sentenced to hang for murder, Detective Murdoch races to exonerate her and steps into a trap set by the real killer.
Recurring stars: Nigel Bennett as Chief Constable Giles, Michael Seater as James Gillies, and Johnathan Watton as Dr. Darcy Garland

Season 7 (2013–14)

On April 2, 2013, CBC renewed Murdoch Mysteries for a seventh season, to consist of an extended order of 18 episodes instead of the usual 13. The seventh season had its premiere on September 30, 2013.[38] Alibi premiered the season in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2014.[39]

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79 1 "Murdoch Ahoy" Laurie Lynd Paul Aitken September 30, 2013 (2013-09-30) January 27, 2014 1.39[40]
A shipping magnate's daughter disappears, without a trace and Murdoch searches for her and at the same time must investigate a dead body on a ship's inaugural Victoria Day voyage.
80 2 "Tour de Murdoch" Laurie Lynd Jordan Christianson October 7, 2013 (2013-10-07) February 3, 2014 1.25[41]
During a bicycle race, one of its racers dies, leaving Murdoch to believe he was killed by a mysterious stimulant.
Recurring stars: Giacomo Gianniotti as Leslie Garland and Jayden Greig as Bobby Brackenreid
81 3 "The Filmed Adventures of Detective William Murdoch" Gail Harvey Peter Mitchell October 14, 2013 (2013-10-14) February 10, 2014 1.00[42]
Murdoch gets drawn into the movie making world, which involves inventor, James Pendrick and has Thomas Edison as a suspect.
Recurring stars: Peter Stebbings as James Pendrick and Charlotte Sullivan as Minerva Fairchild
82 4 "Return of Sherlock Holmes" Gail Harvey Carol Hay October 21, 2013 (2013-10-21) February 17, 2014 1.08[43]
Murdoch encounters David Kingsley/Sherlock Holmes, who is investigating the murder of his young client's godfather and the disappearance of his nanny.
83 5 "Murdoch of the Living Dead" Yannick Bisson Michelle Ricci October 28, 2013 (2013-10-28) February 24, 2014 1.17[44]
Murdoch investigates a woman's supposed death by drowning, with the primary suspect to be her abusive husband, who had recently become docile.
84 6 "Murdochophobia" Cal Coons Maureen Jennings and Peter Mitchell November 4, 2013 (2013-11-04) March 3, 2014 N/A
Murdoch investigate the apparent suicide of one of Julia's patients who had arachnophobia.
85 7 "Loch Ness Murdoch" Cal Coons Michelle Ricci November 18, 2013 (2013-11-18) March 10, 2014 1.39[45]
Inspector Brackenreid is relaxing at the beach on a hot day when the body of a woman, Katherine Buchanan, is discovered. Doctor Ogden, who was also at the beach, conducts a preliminary examination of the body in situ and finds what appears to be large bite marks from an animal on the victim's body. Inspector Brackenreid is convinced that the marks came from a large creature he believes he saw in Lake Ontario shortly before Katherine's body was discovered. Although initially skeptical, Detective Murdoch becomes convinced that there may be a large creature living in the lake when he later spots it while with the inspector. Perhaps more unusual than the multiple sightings of the creature is the fact that Constable Crabtree, who believes in the existence of everything from aliens to zombies, remains unconvinced that such a creature exists even after a second body, that of Marie Nicholson, is found with similar bite marks on her body. Both of the dead women had been contestants in the Miss Purity competition. In addition, Marie, at the time of her death, was engaged to Katherine's former beau. Constable Crabtree pursues these connections between the two women as possible motives for their deaths. Detective Murdoch, on the other hand, tries to determine what type of animal may be living in the lake and implicated in the two women's deaths.
Recurring star: Giacomo Gianniotti as Leslie Garland
86 8 "Republic of Murdoch" Don McCutcheon Paul Aitken and Peter Mitchell November 25, 2013 (2013-11-25) March 17, 2014 1.40[46]
A murder victim leads Murdoch and Crabtree to chasing a potential suspect to Newfoundland, where they are caught between a family feud for a treasure map.
Special guest star: Allan Hawco as Jacob Doyle
Recurring star: Charles Vandervaart as John Brackenreid
87 9 "Midnight Train to Kingston" Don McCutcheon Paul Aitken and Peter Mitchell December 2, 2013 (2013-12-02) March 24, 2014 1.41[47]
Murdoch and his colleagues escort James Gillies to his execution in Kingston via train. However, a man has been murdered and Murdoch and company find a connection with two other passengers bearing the same prison tattoo. Gillies is revealed to having orchestrated his own escape and jumps off a bridge into deep water. Everyone but Murdoch presumes him dead.
Recurring stars: Michael Seater as James Gillies and Brian Kaulback as Constable Hodge
88 10 "Murdoch in Ragtime" Harvey Crossland Carol Hay January 6, 2014 (2014-01-06) March 31, 2014 1.43[49]
Nathan Peters, founder of the Canadian Jubilee Singers, a black singing group, is found dead by the docks. Murdoch searches for motives for the man's death among the members of his singing group, at The Blind Pig where Nathan was known to gamble, and among the Irish dockworkers who barely hide their disdain for the murdered man because of his race. In the end, the singing group's previous engagement in Buffalo, where a man was found beaten to death, may hold the key to Nathan's death.[48]
Recurring stars: Giacomo Gianniotti as Leslie Garland, Helen Johns as Jean Hamilton, and Jonathan Llyr as Mick O'Shea
89 11 "Journey to the Centre of Toronto" Harvey Crossland Simon McNabb January 13, 2014 (2014-01-13) April 7, 2014 1.32[50]
A series of diamond thefts in which the thief had tunnelled up from the disturbed locations has led Murdoch to believe a drilling machine is involved, whereas Crabtree believes in the existence of mole people.
90 12 "Unfinished Business" Dawn Wilkinson Peter Mohan January 20, 2014 (2014-01-20) April 14, 2014 1.35[51]
Murdoch hears the confession of a dying man, claiming to have murdered his wife and gives the location of her remains. However, evidence later disproves his claim and Murdoch later makes a connection with a closed case involving another woman's death, leading him to suspect that their husbands conspired to murder the other's wife.
Recurring star: Giacomo Gianniotti as Leslie Garland
91 13 "The Murdoch Sting" Sudz Sutherland Jackie May January 27, 2014 (2014-01-27) April 21, 2014 1.48[52]
A bank president goes missing at the start of his engagement party. Murdoch's investigations uncovers that his fiancee was living under an assumed alias, leading to a run-in with a familiar con artist and thus sets up a sting operation to catch her. Meanwhile, Julia receives information that James Gillies is alive and sets out to find him.
Special guest star: Wendy Crewson as Cassie Chadwick
Recurring stars: Daiva Johnston as Eva Pearce and Giacomo Gianniotti as Leslie Garland
92 14 "Friday the 13th, 1901" Michael DeCarlo Lori Spring March 3, 2014 (2014-03-03) April 28, 2014 1.38[53]
It's team Station House 4 vs. team Leslie Garland, in a game of curling. Meanwhile, Julia and Emily attend a bachelorette party on what may be a haunted island.
Recurring star: Giacomo Gianniotti as Leslie Garland
93 15 "The Spy Who Came Up to the Cold" Sudz Sutherland Adam Barken March 10, 2014 (2014-03-10) May 5, 2014 1.33[54]
Murdoch must deal with spies and secret plans, in Toronto, when U.S. President William McKinley is assassinated in Buffalo, N.Y.
Recurring stars: Peter Keleghan as Terrence Meyers, Matthew Bennett as Allen Clegg, and Giacomo Gianniotti as Leslie Garland
94 16 "Kung Fu Crabtree" Michael McGowan Paul Aitken March 24, 2014 (2014-03-24) May 12, 2014 1.38[55]
Crabtree teams up with a suspect who is accused of poisoning a visiting Chinese dignitary, in order to find the real killer. Murdoch and Julia finally receive proof that James Gillies is dead.
Recurring stars: Giacomo Gianniotti as Leslie Garland and Brian Kaulback as Constable Hodge
95 17 "Blast of Silence" Peter Mitchell Peter Mitchell March 31, 2014 (2014-03-31) May 19, 2014 1.34[58]
After a determined opponent of industrial progress straps a bomb onto a factory owner, Murdoch must stop the bomber from destroying all of Toronto.[56][57]
Recurring star: David Huband as Mayor Clarkson
96 18 "The Death of Dr. Ogden" Michael McGowan Jordan Christianson, Carol Hay, Simon McNabb and Michelle Ricci April 7, 2014 (2014-04-07)[upper-alpha 1] May 26, 2014 1.35[60]
After Julia's father dies unexpectedly, she learns the truth about him and his actual cause of death. Brackenreid assumes responsibility for an investigation, started by Murdoch, of a murder within group of geniuses.[59]
Recurring star: Jonathan Llyr as Mick O'Shea

Season 8 (2014–15)

On April 4, 2014, CBC renewed Murdoch Mysteries for an eighth season.[61] The season premiered in Canada on October 6, 2014 and airs Mondays at 8:00 pm on CBC.[62] In the United Kingdom and Ireland, it premiered on January 26, 2015 on Alibi.[63] It premiered on February 21, 2015 in the United States.[citation needed]

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97 1 "On the Waterfront (Part 1)" Laurie Lynd Peter Mitchell October 6, 2014 (2014-10-06) January 26, 2015 0.94[64][upper-alpha 2]
Murdoch investigates two cases related to the harbour. The first is the murder of a local merchant and the second is the discovery of a woman's body, recovered on the shore. In an effort to increase order, constables are dispatched to the area and run foul of the dockworkers. Inspector Brackenreid has physically recovered from his beating but not psychologically. When the two workers suspected in his beating come to his home Brackenreid decides to seek revenge on them. The episode ends in a cliff-hanger with the constabulary engaged in a melee on the docks with the workers who prevent them from arresting the suspects. In a sub-plot, Dr. Ogden and Dr. Grace are arrested for protesting in favour of women's general suffrage in front of the Ontario legislature.
Recurring stars: Patrick McKenna as Hamish Slorach, Percy Hynes White as Simon Brooks, and Nicole Underhay as Margaret Haile, and Jonathan Llyr as Mick O'Shea
98 2 "On the Waterfront (Part 2)" Laurie Lynd Peter Mitchell October 13, 2014 (2014-10-13) February 2, 2015 1.03[65][upper-alpha 2]
In a continuation of the previous episode, the violence on the waterfront continues while Brackenreid's attackers remain at large. The arrest of Drs. Ogden and Grace leads to a court date. They run into an old friend of theirs, complicating matters.
Recurring stars: Patrick McKenna as Hamish Slorach, Giacomo Gianniotti as Leslie Garland, Tamara Hope as Edna Brooks, Percy Hynes White as Simon Brooks, and Nicole Underhay as Margaret Haile, and Jonathan Llyr as Mick O'Shea
99 3 "Glory Days" Yannick Bisson Jordan Christianson and Peter Mitchell October 20, 2014 (2014-10-20) February 9, 2015 0.91[66][upper-alpha 2]
Murdoch teams up with Bat Masterson to hunt down Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Meanwhile, Julia struggles with Murdoch's desire to marry in the church, which conflicts with her own values.
100 4 "Holy Matrimony, Murdoch!" Sudz Sutherland Paul Aitken November 3, 2014 (2014-11-03) February 16, 2015 1.36[67]
As their wedding day approaches, Murdoch and Ogden intervene in the trial of a woman accused of killing her husband.
101 5 "Murdoch Takes Manhattan" Sudz Sutherland Simon McNabb November 10, 2014 (2014-11-10) February 23, 2015 1.01[68][upper-alpha 2]
Murdoch and Doctor Ogden honeymoon in Manhattan, but trouble always follows.
Recurring star: Tamara Hope as Edna Brooks
102 6 "The Murdoch Appreciation Society" Deborah Chow Carol Hay November 17, 2014 (2014-11-17) March 2, 2015 N/A
A group of dedicated fans of Murdoch stage a murder to watch Murdoch work, which deters the detective from an actual murder case.
Recurring star: Nicole Underhay as Margaret Haile
103 7 "What Lies Buried" Deborah Chow Paul Aitken November 24, 2014 (2014-11-24) March 9, 2015 N/A
The remains of a constable from 1881 are discovered in the station house basement, leading Murdoch to investigate whether any of his colleagues was responsible.
Recurring stars: Brian Kaulback as Constable John Hodge, Nigel Bennett as Chief Constable Giles and Allan Royal as Chief Stockton
104 8 "High Voltage" Cal Coons Carol Hay December 1, 2014 (2014-12-01) March 16, 2015 1.32[69]
A businessman is found electrocuted, apparently by his own invention, and all clues point to Thomas Edison's son, Edison Jr.
Recurring stars: Sara Mitich as Lillian Moss, Tamara Hope as Edna Brooks, Percy Hynes White as Simon Brooks, Nicole Underhay as Margaret Haile, and David Huband as Mayor Clarkson
105 9 "The Keystone Constables" Cal Coons Jordan Christianson December 8, 2014 (2014-12-08) March 23, 2015 1.31[70]
Constables Crabtree and Higgins go undercover as a vaudeville act at a local theatre after a comedian is found murdered.
Recurring star: Tamara Hope as Edna Brooks
106 10 "Murdoch and the Temple of Death" Harvey Crossland Paul Aitken January 12, 2015 (2015-01-12) March 30, 2015 1.39[71]
Murdoch investigates the death of a man found in a river, and soon finds himself searching for the infamous Holy Grail in a booby trapped temple much like the Hagia Sophia.
Recurring stars: Sara Mitich as Lillian Moss, Nicole Underhay as Margaret Haile, Charles Vandervaart as John Brackenreid, and Jayden Greig as Bobby Brackenreid
107 11 "All That Glitters" Harvey Crossland Lori Spring January 19, 2015 (2015-01-19) TBA 1.45[72]
A murder of a land surveyor leads Murdoch and Crabtree to Northern Ontario during the silver rush. Back in Toronto, Dr. Ogden sees potential in Brackenreid's painting skills.
108 12 "The Devil Wears Whalebone" Eleanore Lindo Michelle Ricci January 26, 2015 (2015-01-26) TBA 1.46[73]
Murdoch investigates the murder of a model who was killed during a protest at a corset show. The past history of suffragette Lillian Moss is revealed during the process of the investigation. She and Dr. Grace grow close.
Recurring stars: Sara Mitich as Lillian Moss, Percy Hynes White as Simon Brooks, and Jayden Greig as Bobby Brackenreid
109 13 "The Incurables" Eleanore Lindo Peter Mitchell February 9, 2015 (2015-02-09) TBA N/A
Murdoch and Ogden investigate a strange murder at the asylum involving a group of violent women, one who vows revenge on Dr. Ogden.
Recurring star: Daiva Johnston as Eva Pearce
110 14 "Toronto’s Girl Problem" Peter Mitchell Michelle Ricci February 16, 2015 (2015-02-16) TBA 1.374 [74]
Inspector Brackenreid's nephew, Charlie, joins the constabulary as he and Murdoch investigate the murder of the leader of an all-female thieves gang.
Guest star: Charlie Clements as Charlie Brackenreid
Recurring star: Sara Mitich as Lillian Moss
111 15 "Shipwreck" Don McBrearty Maureen Jennings February 23, 2015 (2015-02-23) TBA 1.441 [75]
The murder of a young woman while praying at her parents' grave and the subsequent disappearance of the priest she had last contact with, brings together Murdoch with the priest, who raised him in childhood.
Special guest star: Peter Outerbridge as Father Keegan
Recurring star: Tamara Hope as Edna Brooks
112 16 "CrabtreeMania" Peter Mitchell Simon McNabb and Jordan Christianson March 16, 2015 (2015-03-16) TBA 1.261 [76]
Crabtree investigates the death of a professional wrestler. At the successful conclusion of the case he is promoted to detective. Brackenreid give his savings to his barber, Mr. Chilton, only to discover that he has closed his business and disappeared with the funds. The Temperance League attempts to woo the suffragettes by offering support for their candidate in return for adding their policies to their platform which they eventually reject. Guest star: David Chilton as Mr. Chilton (aka the "Wealthy Barber")
Recurring stars: Sara Mitich as Lillian Moss, Tamara Hope as Edna Brooks, Percy Hynes White as Simon Brooks, Nicole Underhay as Margaret Haile, and Helen Johns as Jean Hamilton
113 17 "Election Day" Don McBrearty Michelle Ricci and Mary Pederson March 23, 2015 (2015-03-23) TBA 1.336 [77]
Murdoch investigates a murder that, according to Agent Terrence Meyers, involves national security and the return of. Meanwhile Drs. Ogden and Grace try to ensure the election is conducted fairly with the assistance of the other ladies of the suffragettes. A young Agnes Macphail takes notice of their efforts. Crabtree proposes to Edna Brooks only to be greeted by her husband who was presumed to be deceased.
Recurring stars: Peter Keleghan as Terrence Meyers, Sara Mitich as Lillian Moss, Tamara Hope as Edna Brooks, Percy Hynes White as Simon Brooks, and Nicole Underhay as Margaret Haile
114 18 "Artful Detective"[79] Don McCutcheon Paul Aitken and Carol Hay March 30, 2015 (2015-03-30)[80] TBA 1.406 [81]
The constabulary investigates what they believe is a "sequential killer" that Murdoch discovers is a macabre form of gambling. The leaders then turn their attention to Murdoch. Crabtree is preoccupied with the physical abuse sustained by his Edna Brooks at the hands of her recently returned husband.[78]
Recurring stars: Sara Mitich as Lillian Moss, Tamara Hope as Edna Brooks, and Percy Hynes White as Simon Brooks

Season 9 (2015–16)

On March 4, 2015, it was announced that CBC had renewed Murdoch Mysteries for a ninth season.[4] On May 25, 2015, it was announced that William Shatner would be guest starring as author Mark Twain in season 9.[82] Season 9 will see guest appearances of Lucy Maud Montgomery, Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier and Mouna Traoré as Rebecca Webb, a young protegee whom Julia takes under her wing.[83]

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115 1 "Nolo Contendere" TW Peacocke Peter Mitchell and Paul Aitken October 5, 2015 (2015-10-05) TBA 1.270 [84]
While Crabtree serves time for the murder of his sweetheart's husband, Murdoch investigates an inmate stabbing that may be connected to the case.
116 2 "Marked Twain" TW Peacocke Peter Mitchell October 12, 2015 (2015-10-12) TBA N/A
Murdoch and his colleagues must protect the safety of author Mark Twain, after he stirs up controversy during a speaking engagement in Toronto.[82]
Guest star: William Shatner as Mark Twain
117 3 "Double Life" Gary Harvey Jordan Christianson October 26, 2015 (2015-10-26) TBA 1.191 [85]
Murdoch and his colleagues investigate the murder of a young suffragette. Final regular appearance of Georgina Reilly as Dr. Emily Grace.
118 4 "Barenaked Ladies" Laurie Lynd Carol Hay November 2, 2015 (2015-11-02) TBA N/A
The macabre discovery of statues made from the bodies of naked women leads Murdoch to suspect a sequential killer who knew the victims.
Recurring star: Mouna Traoré as Rebecca James
119 5 "24 Hours Til Doomsday" Gary Harvey Paul Aitken November 9, 2015 (2015-11-09) TBA N/A
Racing against the clock, Murdoch must stop a secret space program that could incite war between Canada and the U.S.
Recurring stars: Peter Keleghan as Terrence Meyers, Matthew Bennett as Allen Clegg, Peter Stebbings as James Pendrick and Mouna Traoré as Rebecca James
Guest star: Brian Paul as Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier
120 6 "The Local Option" Laurie Lynd Simon McNabb November 16, 2015 (2015-11-16) TBA N/A
Murdoch investigates the poisoning of an anti-temperance politician.
Recurring star: Mouna Traoré as Rebecca James
121 7 "Summer of '75" Don McBrearty Michelle Ricci and Carol Hay November 23, 2015 (2015-11-23) TBA N/A
When a childhood friend from wilderness camp alerts Murdoch to imminent danger, they travel to Algonquin Park to investigate a 30-year-old murder.
Recurring star: Mouna Traoré as Rebecca James
122 8 "Pipe Dreamzzz" Don McBrearty Michelle Ricci November 30, 2015 (2015-11-30) TBA N/A
Murdoch investigates when a student is murdered in his professor's opium den.
Recurring star: Mouna Traoré as Rebecca James
123 9 "A Merry Murdoch Christmas*[86]" Michael McGowan Peter Mitchell December 21, 2015 (2015-12-21) TBA N/A
Murdoch is on the case when a philanthropist is murdered and the presents he donated to the orphans of Toronto are stolen.
Guest stars: Brendan Coyle, Kelly Rowan, Ed Asner and Peter Mansbridge
124 10 "Raised on Robbery[87]" TBA TBA January 11, 2015 (2015-01-11) TBA N/A
Murdoch goes the bank to apply for a loan, to build and Julia's dream house. While there, he gets caught in the middle of a robbery and his reputation is on the line.
125 11 "The Big Chill[88]" TBA TBA January 18, 2015 (2015-01-18) TBA N/A
When an Artic explorer comes into town and starts acting strange, Murdoch suspects he is hiding information his crewman's death.
126 12 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBD
127 13 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBD
128 14 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBD
129 15 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBD
130 16 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBD
131 17 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBD
132 18 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBD

* Two hour episode

Notes

  1. ↑ The season finale aired April 14, 2014 on CBC Montreal, due to Quebec's Provincial Elections the previous week.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Overnight rating.

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