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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 in the face of tradition, based on the books by Maureen Jennings.

Genres:MysteryDrama

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Murdoch Mysteries" season 1 is "Power", rated 7.5/10 from 641 user votes. It was directed by Farhad Mann and written by N/A. "Power" aired on 1/24/2008 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Glass Ceiling".

  • Power
    7.5/10 641 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

  • Glass Ceiling
    7.5/10 505 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

  • The Knockdown
    7.4/10 459 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

  • Elementary, My Dear Murdoch
    7.5/10 460 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

  • Til Death Do Us Part
    7.5/10 480 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

  • Let Loose the Dogs
    7.5/10 403 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

  • Body Double
    7.8/10 422 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

  • Still Waters
    7.6/10 414 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

  • Belly Speaker
    7.6/10 412 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

  • Child's Play
    7.7/10 398 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

  • Bad Medicine
    7.7/10 404 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

  • The Prince and the Rebel
    7.7/10 399 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

  • Annoying Red Planet
    8.0/10 410 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