7.5/10658 votes#1 - Power
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/2008
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: N/A
7.5/10515 votes#2 - Glass Ceiling
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/31/2008
When two respected officers of the court are murdered, Brackenreid fears he’s next on the hit list.
Director: Shawn Thompson
Writer: N/A
7.4/10470 votes#3 - The Knockdown
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/7/2008
Fannie Robinson stands out as the most viable suspect in the death of her husband, boxer Amos Robinson.
Director: Shawn Thompson
Writer: N/A
7.5/10469 votes#4 - Elementary, My Dear Murdoch
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/14/2008
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
7.5/10490 votes#5 - Til Death Do Us Part
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/21/2008
When it is revealed that a man murdered on his wedding day was homosexual, Murdoch finds himself fighting his own beliefs.
Director: Don McBrearty
Writer: Maureen Jennings, Cal Coons, Janet McLean
7.5/10413 votes#6 - Let Loose the Dogs
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/28/2008
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: N/A
7.7/10429 votes#7 - Body Double
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/6/2008
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: N/A
7.6/10422 votes#8 - Still Waters
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/13/2008
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: N/A
7.6/10422 votes#9 - Belly Speaker
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/20/2008
Murdoch questions the confession of a mad ventriloquist who claims he killed his alcoholic father.
Director: Farhad Mann
Writer: N/A
7.7/10404 votes#10 - Child's Play
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/27/2008
Children are the prime suspects in the murder of a wealthy philanthropist.
Director: Shawn Thompson
Writer: N/A
7.7/10412 votes#11 - Bad Medicine
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/3/2008
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: N/A
7.7/10405 votes#12 - The Prince and the Rebel
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/10/2008
While investigating the murder of an Irish girl, Murdoch discovers a plot to kill a visiting British Prince.
Director: John L'Ecuyer
Writer: N/A
8.0/10419 votes#13 - Annoying Red Planet
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/17/2008
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: N/A
The Best Episodes of Murdoch Mysteries Season 1
Every episode of Murdoch Mysteries Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Murdoch Mysteries Season 1!
A Victorian-era Toronto detective uses then-cutting edge forensic techniques to solve crimes, with the assistance of a female coroner who is also struggling for recognition...
Genres:MysteryDrama
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Power" is the best rated episode of "Murdoch Mysteries" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 658 votes. Directed by Farhad Mann and written by N/A, it aired on 1/24/2008. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Glass Ceiling".