The Great Detective Season 1

The Great Detective - Season 1

1979 • 10 episodes

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10 episodes
Jan 17, 1979

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Episodes

Seasons & Episodes

10 episodes
The Case of the Magic Mandarin
Episode 1

The Case of the Magic Mandarin

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.

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The Black Curse
Episode 2

The Black Curse

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.

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Death Takes a Curtain Call
Episode 3

Death Takes a Curtain Call

Episode 3 • Jan 31, 1979

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

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Murder at Blenheim Swamp
Episode 4

Murder at Blenheim Swamp

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.

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Bloodhounds Can’t Fly
Episode 5

Bloodhounds Can’t Fly

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.

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Nightwalker of the Wards.
Episode 6

Nightwalker of the Wards.

Episode 6 • Feb 21, 1979

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

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Pretty Mary Mitchell
Episode 7

Pretty Mary Mitchell

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.

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The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady
Episode 8

The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady

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?

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Song of the Hemp
Episode 9

Song of the Hemp

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

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Fire at Fenroy
Episode 10

Fire at Fenroy

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.

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