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The Best Episodes of Father Dowling Mysteries Season 1

Every episode of Father Dowling Mysteries Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Father Dowling Mysteries Season 1!

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Father Dowling is a sleuthing parish priest from Chicago who investigates baffling crimes

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Father Dowling Mysteries Season 1 Episode 1 - The Missing Body Mystery (1)
    7.8/10(115 votes)

    #1 - The Missing Body Mystery (1)

    S1:E1

    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!

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  2. Father Dowling Mysteries Season 1 Episode 2 - The Missing Body Mystery (2)
    8.0/10(48 votes)

    #2 - The Missing Body Mystery (2)

    S1:E2

    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!

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  3. Father Dowling Mysteries Season 1 Episode 3 - What Do You Call A Call Girl Mystery?
    7.6/10(92 votes)

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

    S1:E3

    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.

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  4. Father Dowling Mysteries Season 1 Episode 4 - The Man Who Came To Dinner Mystery
    7.8/10(88 votes)

    #4 - The Man Who Came To Dinner Mystery

    S1:E4

    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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  5. Father Dowling Mysteries Season 1 Episode 5 - Mafia Priest (1)
    7.6/10(74 votes)

    #5 - Mafia Priest (1)

    S1:E5

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Father Dowling Mysteries Season 1 Episode 6 - Mafia Priest (2)
    7.7/10(72 votes)

    #6 - Mafia Priest (2)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Father Dowling Mysteries Season 1 Episode 7 - The Face In The Mirror Mystery
    7.3/10(72 votes)

    #7 - The Face In The Mirror Mystery

    S1:E7

    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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  9. Father Dowling Mysteries Season 1 Episode 8 - The Pretty Baby Mystery
    7.1/10(70 votes)

    #8 - The Pretty Baby Mystery

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Missing Body Mystery (1)" is the best rated episode of "Father Dowling Mysteries" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 115 votes. Directed by Christopher Hibler and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/20/1989. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Missing Body Mystery (2)".