The Great Detective

Season 1

1979 · 10 episodes · 10h 0m in all

Episodes

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   1. The Case of the Magic Mandarin

   17 Jan 1979 · 60 min

   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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   2. The Black Curse

   24 Jan 1979 · 60 min

   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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   3. Death Takes a Curtain Call

   31 Jan 1979 · 60 min

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

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   4. Murder at Blenheim Swamp

   7 Feb 1979 · 60 min

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

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   5. Bloodhounds Can’t Fly

   14 Feb 1979 · 60 min

   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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   6. Nightwalker of the Wards.

   21 Feb 1979 · 60 min

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

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   7. Pretty Mary Mitchell

   28 Feb 1979 · 60 min

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

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   8. The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady

   7 Mar 1979 · 60 min

   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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   9. Song of the Hemp

   14 Mar 1979 · 60 min

   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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    10. Fire at Fenroy

    21 Mar 1979 · 60 min

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