The Great Detective
The Great Detective: Season 1
Season 2

Air Date

January 17, 1979

Episodes

10 episodes

The Great Detective

Season 1

Episodes

1. The Case of the Magic Mandarin

January 17, 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.

2. The Black Curse

January 24, 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.

3. Death Takes a Curtain Call

January 31, 1979
60 min

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

4. Murder at Blenheim Swamp

February 7, 1979
60 min

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

5. Bloodhounds Can’t Fly

February 14, 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.

6. Nightwalker of the Wards.

February 21, 1979
60 min

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

7. Pretty Mary Mitchell

February 28, 1979
60 min

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

8. The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady

March 7, 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?

9. Song of the Hemp

March 14, 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

10. Fire at Fenroy

March 21, 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.

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