1979 • 10 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1 • Jan 17, 1979
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.
Episode 2 • Jan 24, 1979
Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.
Episode 3 • Jan 31, 1979
Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.
Episode 4 • Feb 07, 1979
While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.
Episode 5 • Feb 14, 1979
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.
Episode 6 • Feb 21, 1979
Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.
Episode 7 • Feb 28, 1979
The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.
Episode 8 • Mar 07, 1979
Who murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?
Episode 9 • Mar 14, 1979
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
Episode 10 • Mar 21, 1979
A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.