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The Great Detective Season 1

Returning Series 1979–1982
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Season 1 Episodes

10 episodes
1
The Case of the Magic Mandarin
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.
2
The Black Curse
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.
3
Death Takes a Curtain Call
Jan 31, 1979
Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.
4
Murder at Blenheim Swamp
Feb 7, 1979
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
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.
6
Nightwalker of the Wards.
Feb 21, 1979
Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.
7
Pretty Mary Mitchell
Feb 28, 1979
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
Mar 7, 1979
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
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
10
Fire at Fenroy
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.