The Best Episodes of Father Dowling Mysteries

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   #1 - Mafia Priest (1)

   S1:E52/17/1989

   Father Dowling finds himself caught in a bizarre mystery when he attempts to prove a fellow priest innocent of murder. Dowling and Sister Steve get more than they bargained for when they discover the young priest's family is indeed connected--to organized crime!

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   #2 - The Missing Body Mystery (1)

   S1:E11/20/1989

   Father Dowling lands on the wrong side of the FBI after a dying man falls at his feet. Father Dowling puts the church in a bad light when he insists on tracking down the killer. While doing so, he seems to have helped botch a FBI sting operation!

   Director:Christopher Hibler

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Christopher Hibler

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   0.0/10(49 votes)

   #3 - The Missing Body Mystery (2)

   S1:E21/20/1989

   Father Dowling lands on the wrong side of the FBI after a dying man falls dead at his feet. Father Dowling puts the church in a bad light when he insists on tracking down the killer. While doing so, he seems to have helped botch a FBI sting operation!

   Director:Christopher Hibler

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Christopher Hibler

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   #4 - What Do You Call A Call Girl Mystery?

   S1:E31/27/1989

   Father Dowling comes to the aid of a man when his fiancée is murdered just as she was about to confess to being a prostitute. A search leads to three powerful clients, none of whom want to be involved in a scandal. And even the police are trying to discourage Father Dowling from continuing his investigation.

   Director:Charles S. Dubin

   Writer:Robert Hamilton

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   Director:Charles S. Dubin

   Writer:Robert Hamilton
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   #5 - The Man Who Came To Dinner Mystery

   S1:E42/10/1989

   A witness to a murder is pursued by the killer and he takes refuge in St. Michael's, enlisting the help of a woman he once almost married--Sister Steve.

   Director:Alan Cooke

   Writer:Unknown

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   #6 - Mafia Priest (2)

   S1:E62/24/1989

   Undeterred by appearances, Father Dowling sets out to prove a young priest innocent of murder after he discovers the priest has been framed by a member of his own family. Nothing is ever easy, of course, and when the real assassin is himself killed, Dowling must rely on a family member who is too afraid to tell the truth. But tell it he must.

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   #7 - The Face In The Mirror Mystery

   S1:E73/3/1989

   When the good Father's evil half-brother shows up unexpectedly, Dowling suspects right away that the evil one is up to no good. After thwarting his brother's attempted diamond heist, Dowling finds himself in hot water when he discovers that the police can't tell the two brothers apart.

   Director:Alan Cooke

   Writer:Unknown

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   #8 - The Pretty Baby Mystery

   S1:E83/10/1989

   Father Dowling and Sister Steve find themselves in the most unlikely role of parents when an abandoned baby is discovered at the rectory. When they attempt to reunite mother and child they learn that the mother is being chased by violent kidnappers.

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   #9 - The Visiting Priest Mystery

   S2:E11/4/1990

   Father Dowling and Sister Steve are taken in by a fake priest. It turns out ""Father"" Damon is actually a hit man sent to kill aging gang-leader, Victor Malko. Father Dowling tries to warn Malko, but he won't take Dowling's warnings seriously. And now the real Father's life might be in jeopardy.

   Director:Christopher Hibler

   Writer:Unknown

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    #10 - The Exotic Dancer Mystery

    S2:E21/11/1990

    Sister Steve heads undercover as a crooked card dealer at a high stakes poker game. It turns out the game is really nothing more than a ploy to cover up a robbery. Meanwhile, Father Dowling has his work cut out for him. He has to expose the crime, solve the murder of the exotic dancer and rescue Sister Steve before the card sharks find out her true identity.

    Director:Christopher Hibler

    Writer:Unknown

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    #11 - The Sanctuary Mystery

    S2:E31/18/1990

    Sister, Father and a brother find themselves in a life and death situation when Sister Steve's younger brother, Mark, finds himself in the middle of a street gang battle. Someone ends up dead and Mark is the one charged with murder. He points the finger at the real killer, Police Captain Edward Hayton, and then finds himself leading candidate in the role of next potential victim. Father Dowling throws his hat into the ring and finds a case that involves not only murder, but smugglers trafficking in precious gems.

    Director:Christopher Hibler

    Writer:Unknown

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    #12 - The Stone Killer Mystery

    S2:E41/25/1990

    Someone is using Father Dowling for target practice and the marksman appears to be an angry ex-con the Father sent up river on a murder rap. Full police protection is offered but how can you run a parish with all those men in blue hanging about? Let alone take part in a charity race.

    Director:Unknown

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    #13 - The Woman Scorned Mystery

    S2:E52/1/1990

    Is Father Dowling serving up a stew of lechery, larceny and murder? No, it's the work of his evil twin brother, Blaine, who is trying to lure lonely matrons into a phony investment scheme. Father Dowling is forced to masquerade as the wicked brother in a last-ditch effort to prove his innocence and pin the rap on the woman's real killer.

    Director:Unknown

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    #14 - The Ghost Of A Chance Mystery

    S2:E62/8/1990

    Father Dowling is more than a little skeptical when a young woman insists that her house is haunted. He agrees to investigate just the same after Sister Steve confesses that she has also seen some of the unexplained ""happenings."" Father Dowling concludes that something is indeed amiss, but is it the work of a person or a spirit?

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    #15 - The Blind Man's Bluff Mystery

    S2:E72/15/1990

    Sister Steve has always been a trusting soul. It's part of her job, of course. So it is no surprise when she opens her heart to a blind man who seems to be in need of assistance. But she soon discovers that she has become an unwitting accomplice in a scheme to blackmail a prominent parishioner.

    Director:Russ Mayberry

    Writer:Unknown

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    0.0/10(66 votes)

    #16 - The Falling Angel Mystery

    S2:E82/22/1990

    An ""angel"" visits Father Dowling and Sister Steve at the parish and delivers a stern warning that big trouble is hiding just around the next corner. One of the parishioners is about to be ""charged"" with the ""crime"" of guilt by association when it is revealed that his late father was connected with the underworld.

    Director:James Frawley

    Writer:Dean Hargrove

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    Director:James Frawley

    Writer:Dean Hargrove
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    #17 - The Perfect Couple Mystery

    S2:E93/8/1990

    Talk about security clearance. Father Dowling and Sister Steve find themselves smack dab in the middle of a top secret security investigation when one of the parishioners is suspected of stealing confidential documents. The case revolves around a spy who really isn't a spy, a mistress who never was and a cheating husband who didn't. Add to the mix a FBI headquarters that never existed and you've got a case that's about as clear as Irish Stew.

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    #18 - The Confidence Mystery

    S2:E103/15/1990

    A flim flam con-man has his eye on a valuable church receptacle that Father Prestwick is taking to Romania. He'll stop at nothing to get his hands on the monstrance, even if he has to permanently inconvenience Father Prestwick. It's up to Father Dowling and Sister Steve to put a cap on the con.

    Director:James Frawley

    Writer:Unknown

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    #19 - The Solid Gold Headache Mystery

    S2:E113/29/1990

    Sister Steve knows better than to look a gift horse in the mouth, but why would anyone name her as administrator of a six million dollar trust fund? And if you think she is puzzled, the family of the dearly departed are just a tad upset themselves. In fact they are willing to do just about anything to keep Sister Steve away from the fund. And just to show they are serious, they've kidnapped Father Dowling's trusty housekeeper. They've offered to let her go, as soon as someone coughs up mere six million dollars.

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    #20 - The Legacy Mystery

    S2:E124/12/1990

    Father Dowling has always enjoyed fine art, but someone is going overboard in their role as freelance art critic. A mystery thief is methodically stealing the art treasures that once belonged to the wealthy Cabot family. And Father Dowling has an inkling the thief might be the surviving son, Jonathan. The only question is why would a rich businessman take the risk of stealing the paintings when he could easily afford to buy them outright? And Cabot has perfect alibis for each theft. It looks like it's time for some of Father Dowling's old-fashioned digging for clues.

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    #21 - The Passionate Painter Mystery

    S2:E134/26/1990

    Suffering for the sake of one's art is one thing, but this temperamental artist's talent might soon be hidden beneath a sad addiction to drugs and alcohol. And that's just the start of his problems. He's just discovered that someone is also trying to kill him.

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    #22 - The Royal Mystery

    S3:E19/20/1990

    It looks like a royal mess when Sister Steve find herself trapped in a Royal scandal. The Sister trades places with a frisky British noblewoman in order to infiltrate a trade delegation. Father Dowling has his hands full riding shotgun, trying to keep an eye open for the Sister's Royal killer.

    Director:Christopher Hibler

    Writer:Unknown

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    #23 - The Medical Mystery

    S3:E29/27/1990

    The local hospital is the scene of some 'extra' deaths when Father Dowling and Sister Steve uncover a string of mystery murders. Father Prestwick insists on helping out and almost becomes the next victim.

    Director:James Frawley

    Writer:Jeri Taylor

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    Writer:Jeri Taylor
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    #24 - The Devil In The Deep Blue Sea Mystery

    S3:E310/4/1990

    When most people look at Harry Deil they see one of the most powerful men in underworld crime. Father Dowling sees something else, something even more sinister: The devil. Now Father Dowling must beat him at his own game in order to save Sister Steve.

    Director:Christopher Hibler

    Writer:Unknown

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    #25 - The Showgirl Mystery

    S3:E410/18/1990

    A showy showgirl of a shady nightclub is surprised to discover that her late husband's estate consists of nothing but debts. Or is she the victim of a scam to deprive her out of a small fortune? The investigation reveals a motley crew of underworld characters as Father Dowling and Sister Steve go hunting for a suspect.

    Director:Christopher Hibler

    Writer:Barbara Esensten

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    Director:Christopher Hibler

    Writer:Barbara Esensten