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The Best Episodes of Murdoch Mysteries Season 17

Every episode of Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Murdoch Mysteries Season 17!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 1 - Do the Right Thing (1)
    7.9/10(215 votes)

    #1 - Do the Right Thing (1)

    S17:E1

    When Murdoch and Ogden are abducted, newly appointed Inspector Crabtree's first order of business is finding them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 2 - Do the Right Thing (2)
    7.7/10(187 votes)

    #2 - Do the Right Thing (2)

    S17:E2

    Conflicted about exonerating a murderer to save their daughter, Murdoch and Ogden abduct the socialite to face justice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 3 - Murdoch and the Mona Lisa
    7.7/10(199 votes)

    #3 - Murdoch and the Mona Lisa

    S17:E3

    When the suspect in the theft of the Mona Lisa is murdered, Murdoch's investigation leads to artist Emily Carr.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 4 - Bottom of the Barrel
    7.5/10(177 votes)

    #4 - Bottom of the Barrel

    S17:E4

    Murdoch suspects the stabbing of a man at an oyster bar is linked to a former case involving harlots sold into marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 5 - Station House of Horror
    5.9/10(260 votes)

    #5 - Station House of Horror

    S17:E5

    After wishing on a mechanical soothsayer Ogden descends into a house of horrors where psychopath James Gillies is alive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 6 - Dying to be Enlightened
    7.1/10(188 votes)

    #6 - Dying to be Enlightened

    S17:E6

    Odgen, Watts, and Effie attend a health retreat run by a charismatic leader where a fellow guest dies mysteriously.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 7 - Cool Million
    7.6/10(177 votes)

    #7 - Cool Million

    S17:E7

    Days before a major horse race, Murdoch investigates the intentional killing of a champion horse favored to win.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 8 - The Cottage in the Woods
    7.2/10(189 votes)

    #8 - The Cottage in the Woods

    S17:E8

    In the woods, Ogden, Hart, Effie and Louise encounter a troop of girl adventurers whose leader was killed by a madman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 9 - The Christmas List
    7.8/10(177 votes)

    #9 - The Christmas List

    S17:E9

    Murdoch investigates the murder of a slum landlord found in Santa's toy sack at a department store Christmas parade.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 10 - Mrs. Crabtree's Neighborhood
    8.1/10(195 votes)

    #10 - Mrs. Crabtree's Neighborhood

    S17:E10

    Murdoch investigates the shooting of a local construction company owner who was executed in a barbershop.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 11 - A Heavy Event
    7.4/10(163 votes)

    #11 - A Heavy Event

    S17:E11

    Murdoch's investigation into the stabbing of a Scottish dancer at the Highland Games reveals old clan rivalries.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 12 - Wheel of Bad Fortune
    7.6/10(161 votes)

    #12 - Wheel of Bad Fortune

    S17:E12

    When a body is found in an alley with the Death tarot card, Murdoch suspects it's linked to a contested psychic event.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 13 - Train to Nowhere
    7.4/10(168 votes)

    #13 - Train to Nowhere

    S17:E13

    When Crabtree journeys north to intercept his fugitive father, he finds a dead policeman and community of scallywags.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Saleema Nawaz

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  14. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 14 - The Smell of Alarm
    7.7/10(173 votes)

    #14 - The Smell of Alarm

    S17:E14

    When Murdoch investigates the bizarre death of a science professor, it appears the weapon may have been a swarm of bees.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 15 - Murdoch and the Treasure of Lima
    7.7/10(195 votes)

    #15 - Murdoch and the Treasure of Lima

    S17:E15

    Watts is abducted after he and Murdoch go north on a treasure hunt to find stolen Incan gold and a murder.

    Director:Cazhhmere Downey
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 16 - Preacher Jimmy Wilde
    6.7/10(189 votes)

    #16 - Preacher Jimmy Wilde

    S17:E16

    Murdoch suspects the sudden death of a man at a gospel revival is connected to a fiery charlatan preacher and nun.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 17 - The Fantastic Mr. Fawkes
    7.8/10(156 votes)

    #17 - The Fantastic Mr. Fawkes

    S17:E17

    Murdoch and Brackenreid are enlisted by spy Terrence Meyers to protect a prime ministerial candidate from assassins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 18 - Spirits in the Night
    7.6/10(152 votes)

    #18 - Spirits in the Night

    S17:E18

    When Murdoch investigates a murder near a graveyard, witness accounts suggest the killer was a bloody female apparition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 19 - A Most Surprising Bond
    7.8/10(171 votes)

    #19 - A Most Surprising Bond

    S17:E19

    When a mysterious illness appears at her newly opened women's hospital, Odgen is forced to enact a quarantine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 20 - Rhapsody in Blood
    7.9/10(184 votes)

    #20 - Rhapsody in Blood

    S17:E20

    Murdoch suspects the murder of a fledgling composer may have been motivated by jealousy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 21 - Engaged to be Murdered
    7.6/10(151 votes)

    #21 - Engaged to be Murdered

    S17:E21

    After a woman is stabbed in her university dorm room, Crabtree and Watts suspect another student is responsible.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 22 - Why is Everybody Singing?
    7.1/10(385 votes)

    #22 - Why is Everybody Singing?

    S17:E22

    After a shooting lands Murdoch in a coma, his world suddenly becomes a full-blown musical.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 23 - Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
    8.2/10(141 votes)

    #23 - Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

    S17:E23

    After a man dies in a drunken brawl at the Starbright Lounge, Murdoch's suspect is another detective.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Murdoch Mysteries Season 17 Episode 24 - For the Greater Good
    7.7/10(149 votes)

    #24 - For the Greater Good

    S17:E24

    Now acting inspector, Murdoch investigates a prominent scientist who staged his own death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Do the Right Thing (1)" is the best rated episode of "Murdoch Mysteries" season 17. It scored 7.9/10 based on 215 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/2/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Do the Right Thing (2)".