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Toronto’s only female private detective in the 1920s takes on the cases the police don’t want or can’t handle. From airplanes and booze running to American G-men, Communists and union busters, Frankie’s fearless sense of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 1 Episode 11 - Once Burnt Twice Spied
    8.0/10(167 votes)

    #1 - Once Burnt Twice Spied

    S1:E11

    When Frankie gets a mysterious call from a British spy, Mary discovers how she and Trudy met and how Drake Private Detectives was formed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 4 Episode 9 - Showstoppers
    7.9/10(119 votes)

    #2 - Showstoppers

    S4:E9

    Mary looks into a morality violation by Rita Hart's modern dance troupe. Frankie questions if they've brought the Spanish Flu to Toronto.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 3 Episode 9 - A History of Violins
    7.8/10(116 votes)

    #3 - A History of Violins

    S3:E9

    When a priceless violin is stolen, the Drake Detective Agency tracks down the culprit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 1 Episode 9 - Ghosts
    7.7/10(169 votes)

    #4 - Ghosts

    S1:E9

    The horrors of war haunt Frankie when the investigation of a soldier's murder reunites her with a friend left traumatized by his tour of duty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 1 Episode 7 - Ties That Bind
    7.6/10(158 votes)

    #5 - Ties That Bind

    S1:E7

    Mary recruits Frankie and Trudy to find a missing teacher, but their investigation leads them to family secrets, Chinatown and murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 2 Episode 7 - 50 Shades of Greyson
    7.6/10(132 votes)

    #6 - 50 Shades of Greyson

    S2:E7

    Mary’s job is threatened when she accuses Detective Greyson of hiding evidence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 2 Episode 8 - Diamonds are a Gal’s Best Friend
    7.6/10(133 votes)

    #7 - Diamonds are a Gal’s Best Friend

    S2:E8

    What starts as a simple case of a missing horse leads the team into the gardens of Toronto’s elite in pursuit of a murderous jewel thief.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 2 Episode 9 - Dealer's Choice
    7.6/10(125 votes)

    #8 - Dealer's Choice

    S2:E9

    Frankie and Trudy reluctantly take a case from mob boss Bessie Starkman, but things take a turn when Frankie's accused of murdering a mole.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 2 Episode 10 - Now You See Her
    7.6/10(126 votes)

    #9 - Now You See Her

    S2:E10

    When a magician's assistant is killed, Frankie goes undercover to find the culprit. But can she see clearly through the smoke and mirrors?

    Director:Ruba Nadda
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 3 Episode 1 - No Friends Like Old Friends
    7.6/10(156 votes)

    #10 - No Friends Like Old Friends

    S3:E1

    After her wartime friend goes missing in London, Frankie must work with Agatha Christie to uncover the reason behind the disappearance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 3 Episode 5 - Things Better Left Dead
    7.6/10(123 votes)

    #11 - Things Better Left Dead

    S3:E5

    Frankie concocts a chilling ruse to expose a man who claims he can speak to the dead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 3 Episode 10 - A Sunshine State of Mind
    7.6/10(101 votes)

    #12 - A Sunshine State of Mind

    S3:E10

    Frankie and team must outcon a conman who's stolen money from Nora and Mildred.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 4 Episode 7 - Life is a Cabaret
    7.6/10(124 votes)

    #13 - Life is a Cabaret

    S4:E7

    Witnessing a man's murder; Frankie's search for his lady-friend suspect leads her to an underground cabaret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 1 Episode 8 - The Pilot
    7.5/10(186 votes)

    #14 - The Pilot

    S1:E8

    A day off turns into a day at the office for Frankie and Trudie when the infant son of a charismatic aviator is kidnapped during an air show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 2 Episode 3 - Radio Daze
    7.5/10(140 votes)

    #15 - Radio Daze

    S2:E3

    Mary is acting in a radio drama, but when she realizes the play is a cover for a heist, she must find a way to warn Frankie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 3 Episode 3 - School Ties…School Lies
    7.5/10(136 votes)

    #16 - School Ties…School Lies

    S3:E3

    To find the killer of a beloved teacher at a swanky private school, Frankie enlists the help of a precocious student.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 3 Episode 7 - Out on a Limb
    7.5/10(120 votes)

    #17 - Out on a Limb

    S3:E7

    When a showgirl dies, Frankie's investigation leads her to go under cover as a server at a mermaid-themed nightclub.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 4 Episode 6 - The Guilty Party
    7.5/10(113 votes)

    #18 - The Guilty Party

    S4:E6

    The team investigate whether a man acquitted of a grisly murder is indeed innocent or guilty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 1 Episode 5 - Out of Focus
    7.4/10(185 votes)

    #19 - Out of Focus

    S1:E5

    Frankie and Trudy go undercover in the glamorous world of film in order to solve a seemingly impossible murder on a silent movie set.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 2 Episode 1 - The Old Switcheroo
    7.4/10(162 votes)

    #20 - The Old Switcheroo

    S2:E1

    An old rival turns up selling antiques but Frankie's convinced it's a scam. The team tries to prove it before she takes the money and runs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 4 Episode 1 - Scavenger Hunt
    7.4/10(135 votes)

    #21 - Scavenger Hunt

    S4:E1

    A scavenger hunt our gals are on turns deadly - is it a case of killing off the competition or more personal?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 4 Episode 5 - Ghost in the Machine
    7.4/10(110 votes)

    #22 - Ghost in the Machine

    S4:E5

    Nora is convinced she was visited by the ghost of a murdered woman; she makes Frankie and Trudy search their building. This leads to a shocking discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 2 Episode 4 - Emancipation Day
    7.3/10(138 votes)

    #23 - Emancipation Day

    S2:E4

    Donations are stolen from a coloured girls' orphanage and civil rights her Marcus Garvey hires the team to catch the thief and find the cash.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 2 Episode 5 - Dressed to Kill
    7.3/10(139 votes)

    #24 - Dressed to Kill

    S2:E5

    Famed French designer Coco Chanel is the target of a brazen assassination attempt and Drake Private Detectives are hired to protect her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 3 Episode 4 - A Brother in Arms
    7.3/10(124 votes)

    #25 - A Brother in Arms

    S3:E4

    Frankie's floored when a man claiming to be her half-brother shows up at the agency begging her to help his wrongly imprisoned friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Once Burnt Twice Spied" is the best rated episode of "Frankie Drake Mysteries". It scored 8/10 based on 167 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/5/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Showstoppers".