The Great Detective

Season 1

10 episodes · Jan 17, 1979

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  • S1E1

    The Case of the Magic Mandarin

    Jan 17, 197960m

    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.

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  • S1E2

    The Black Curse

    Jan 24, 197960m

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

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  • S1E3

    Death Takes a Curtain Call

    Jan 31, 197960m

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

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  • S1E4

    Murder at Blenheim Swamp

    Feb 7, 197960m

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

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  • S1E5

    Bloodhounds Can’t Fly

    Feb 14, 197960m

    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.

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  • S1E6

    Nightwalker of the Wards.

    Feb 21, 197960m

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

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  • S1E7

    Pretty Mary Mitchell

    Feb 28, 197960m

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

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  • S1E8

    The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady

    Mar 7, 197960m

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

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  • S1E9

    Song of the Hemp

    Mar 14, 197960m

    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

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  • S1E10

    Fire at Fenroy

    Mar 21, 197960m

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

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