The Best Episodes of Murdoch Mysteries Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.5/10(725 votes)

   #1 - Power

   S1:E11/24/2008

   While the electrocution of a young woman leads Murdoch to a war between rival electricity suppliers, and no less than Nikola Tesla, Crabtree finds himself attracted to a suspect.

   Director:Farhad Mann

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Farhad Mann

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   7.5/10(567 votes)

   #2 - Glass Ceiling

   S1:E21/31/2008

   When two respected officers of the court are murdered, Brackenreid fears he’s next on the hit list.

   Director:Shawn Thompson

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Shawn Thompson

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   7.5/10(519 votes)

   #3 - The Knockdown

   S1:E32/7/2008

   Fannie Robinson stands out as the most viable suspect in the death of her husband, boxer Amos Robinson.

   Director:Shawn Thompson

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Shawn Thompson

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.6/10(519 votes)

   #4 - Elementary, My Dear Murdoch

   S1:E42/14/2008

   Skeptical Murdoch teams with his hero, Arthur Conan Doyle, to solve a murder that was revealed during a séance.

   Director:Don McBrearty

   Writer:Jason Sherman

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   Director:Don McBrearty

   Writer:Jason Sherman
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   7.5/10(532 votes)

   #5 - Til Death Do Us Part

   S1:E52/21/2008

   When it is revealed that a man murdered on his wedding day was homosexual, Murdoch finds himself fighting his own beliefs.

   Director:Don McBrearty

   Writers:Maureen Jennings, Cal Coons, Janet McLean

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   Director:Don McBrearty

   Writers:Maureen Jennings, Cal Coons, Janet McLean
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   7.6/10(454 votes)

   #6 - Let Loose the Dogs

   S1:E62/28/2008

   When his estranged father’s drunken body is found passed out near a murder scene, Murdoch finds himself questioning his own objectivity.

   Director:Don McBrearty

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Don McBrearty

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.8/10(470 votes)

   #7 - Body Double

   S1:E73/6/2008

   When a skeletal corpse falls to the stage during a performance, Murdoch discovers not only a sinister murder plot, but Brackenreid’s secret love for the theatre.

   Director:Shawn Thompson

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.6/10(463 votes)

   #8 - Still Waters

   S1:E83/13/2008

   When a wealthy rowing club member is found murdered, Murdoch investigates Toronto’s rich and powerful – and discovers a hidden side of Dr. Ogden.

   Director:Don McBrearty

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Don McBrearty

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.7/10(463 votes)

   #9 - Belly Speaker

   S1:E93/20/2008

   Murdoch questions the confession of a mad ventriloquist who claims he killed his alcoholic father.

   Director:Farhad Mann

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Farhad Mann

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    7.7/10(439 votes)

    #10 - Child's Play

    S1:E103/27/2008

    Children are the prime suspects in the murder of a wealthy philanthropist.

    Director:Shawn Thompson

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Shawn Thompson

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    7.7/10(449 votes)

    #11 - Bad Medicine

    S1:E114/3/2008

    A killer disguised as the grim reaper vows to reveal a grisly secret by terrorizing the associates of a medical research institute.

    Director:John L'Ecuyer

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:John L'Ecuyer

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    7.7/10(438 votes)

    #12 - The Prince and the Rebel

    S1:E124/10/2008

    While investigating the murder of an Irish girl, Murdoch discovers a plot to kill a visiting British Prince.

    Director:John L'Ecuyer

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:John L'Ecuyer

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    8.0/10(459 votes)

    #13 - Annoying Red Planet

    S1:E134/17/2008

    By all appearances, Martians are responsible for the hanging death of Rouge Valley landowner Henri Gaston, a Martian-obsessed loner with a shop full of telescopes, charts and journals.

    Director:Shawn Thompson

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Shawn Thompson

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