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The Worst Episodes of Father Dowling Mysteries

Every episode of Father Dowling Mysteries ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Father Dowling Mysteries!

Father Dowling Mysteries is an American television mystery series that aired from January 20, 1989 to May 2, 1991. Prior to the series, a TV...
Genres:ComedyCrimeMystery
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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Devil In The Deep Blue Sea Mystery" is the worst rated episode of "Father Dowling Mysteries". It scored 5.6/10 based on 68 votes. Directed by Christopher Hibler and written by N/A, it aired on 10/4/1990. This episode scored 1.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Exotic Dancer Mystery".

  • The Devil In The Deep Blue Sea Mystery
    5.6/1068 votes
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    #1 - The Devil In The Deep Blue Sea Mystery

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/1990

    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: N/A

  • The Exotic Dancer Mystery
    6.7/1056 votes
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    #2 - The Exotic Dancer Mystery

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/1990

    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: N/A

  • The Woman Scorned Mystery
    6.8/1051 votes
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    #3 - The Woman Scorned Mystery

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/1990

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Malibu Mystery
    6.9/1044 votes
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    #4 - The Malibu Mystery

    Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/4/1991

    Father Dowling is on the trail of a runaway teen who is taking a walk on the wild side of L.A.'s night life.

    Director: Christopher Hibler

    Writer: N/A

  • The Showgirl Mystery
    7.0/1049 votes
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    #5 - The Showgirl Mystery

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/1990

    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

  • The Passionate Painter Mystery
    7.1/1057 votes
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    #6 - The Passionate Painter Mystery

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 4/26/1990

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Face In The Mirror Mystery
    7.2/1059 votes
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    #7 - The Face In The Mirror Mystery

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/3/1989

    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: N/A

  • The Pretty Baby Mystery
    7.2/1060 votes
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    #8 - The Pretty Baby Mystery

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/10/1989

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Fugitive Priest Mystery
    7.2/1047 votes
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    #9 - The Fugitive Priest Mystery

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/3/1991

    Trouble is brewing for Father Dowling when his evil twin brother rolls into town. Blaine manages to frame his brother for a bank robbery, while protecting himself with a perfect alibi: He's been arrested for overdue parking tickets. With the help of Sister Steve, Father Dowling masquerades as his troublesome twin in order to track down his underworld associates.

    Director: James Frawley

    Writer: N/A

  • The Prodigal Son Mystery
    7.2/1049 votes
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    #10 - The Prodigal Son Mystery

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 1/31/1991

    A blast from the past rocks Father Dowling's world when a man he's never met shows up claiming to be his son. The man disappears before Father Dowling can question him. And then his would-be son is charged with murder.

    Director: James Frawley

    Writer: N/A

  • The Blind Man's Bluff Mystery
    7.3/1053 votes
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    #11 - The Blind Man's Bluff Mystery

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/15/1990

    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: N/A

  • The Perfect Couple Mystery
    7.3/1056 votes
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    #12 - The Perfect Couple Mystery

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/8/1990

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What Do You Call A Call Girl Mystery?
    7.4/1074 votes
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    #13 - What Do You Call A Call Girl Mystery?

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/1989

    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

  • The Sanctuary Mystery
    7.4/1053 votes
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    #14 - The Sanctuary Mystery

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/1990

    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: N/A

  • The Solid Gold Headache Mystery
    7.4/1059 votes
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    #15 - The Solid Gold Headache Mystery

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 3/29/1990

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Monkey Business Mystery
    7.4/1048 votes
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    #16 - The Monkey Business Mystery

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 3/7/1991

    Father Dowling and Sister Steve go out on a limb when they kidnap a chimp accused of murdering an animal activist. The killer-chimp will be put to sleep unless they can prove it has been framed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Joyful Noise Mystery
    7.4/1041 votes
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    #17 - The Joyful Noise Mystery

    Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 5/2/1991

    The local District Attorney's office is home to bullets and ballots as deadly rivals battle for power. One man is already dead and an innocent boy has been charged with murder. Father Dowling tries to expose the real killer before a political rally becomes a blood bath.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Ghost Of A Chance Mystery
    7.5/1062 votes
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    #18 - The Ghost Of A Chance Mystery

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/1990

    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?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Legacy Mystery
    7.5/1053 votes
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    #19 - The Legacy Mystery

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 4/12/1990

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Royal Mystery
    7.5/1060 votes
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    #20 - The Royal Mystery

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/1990

    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: N/A

  • The Medical Mystery
    7.5/1050 votes
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    #21 - The Medical Mystery

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/1990

    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

  • The Moving Target Mystery
    7.5/1047 votes
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    #22 - The Moving Target Mystery

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/7/1991

    A hired killer has a change of heart when he discovers that Father Dowling is his intended victim. He warns the priest that someone else is certain to accept the contract. Now it's up to Father Dowling to figure out who, and why, someone is out to get him.

    Director: Robert Scheerer

    Writer: N/A

  • Mafia Priest (2)
    7.6/1063 votes
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    #23 - Mafia Priest (2)

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/24/1989

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Visiting Priest Mystery
    7.6/1054 votes
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    #24 - The Visiting Priest Mystery

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/1990

    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: N/A

  • The Stone Killer Mystery
    7.6/1050 votes
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    #25 - The Stone Killer Mystery

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/1990

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A