TV series
Father Dowling Mysteries
1989–1991, English, on ABC & NBC. Created by Dean Hargrove & Joel Steiger.
Father Dowling is a sleuthing parish priest from Chicago who investigates baffling crimes
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 43
- Episode length
- 48 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S3 E22: The Joyful Noise Mystery
Aired 2 May 1991
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Dean HargroveCreator
- Joel SteigerCreator
- Tom BosleyFrank Dowling · 43 ep
- Tracy NelsonStephanie 'Steve' Oskowski · 43 ep
- Mary WickesMarie Murkin · 43 ep
- James StephensPhilip Prestwick · 37 ep
- Wendelin HarstonNurse / Woman at door · 2 ep
- John ApreaPeter Luciani · 2 ep
- Lindsay FrostKathy Luciani · 2 ep
- Harriet NelsonCast · 1 ep
- Robert WaldenCast · 1 ep
- Sherilyn WolterMarcella Woolridge · 1 ep
- Richard LawsonCast · 1 ep
- Katherine MoffatCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 January 1989
- Last aired
- 2 May 1991
- Network
- ABC, NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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Father Dowling Mysteries: quick answers
Is Father Dowling Mysteries worth watching?
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How many seasons of Father Dowling Mysteries are there?
Father Dowling Mysteries has 3 seasons and 43 episodes, about 48 minutes each.
Is Father Dowling Mysteries finished?
Yes. Father Dowling Mysteries ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
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Father Dowling Mysteries parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Father Dowling Mysteries?
If you liked Father Dowling Mysteries, try The Afterparty, Murderville, The Residence.
Who created Father Dowling Mysteries?
Father Dowling Mysteries was created by Dean Hargrove and Joel Steiger and stars Tom Bosley, Tracy Nelson, Mary Wickes.