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The Worst Episodes of Murdoch Mysteries

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...

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  1. 5.6/10(56 votes)

    #1 - The Death of James Pendrick

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    S18:E17

    Murdoch's investigation of a plane crash that killed the pilot reveals a nefarious plot linked to James Pendrick.

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  2. 5.7/10(223 votes)

    #2 - Station House of Horror

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    S17:E5

    After wishing on a mechanical soothsayer Ogden descends into a house of horrors where psychopath James Gillies is alive.

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  3. 6.1/10(713 votes)

    #3 - Sir. Sir? Sir!!!

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    S12:E6

    Murdoch investigates an astronomical phenomenon with a strange impact on his colleagues’ behavior and dire implications for Toronto.

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  4. 6.1/10(351 votes)

    #4 - The Dominion of New South Mimico

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    S14:E8

    Murdoch investigates a murder at the Newsome Estate, which has declared itself a nation.

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  5. 6.3/10(102 votes)

    #5 - What the Dickens?!

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    S18:E3

    When Crabtree and Effie attend a celebration of Charles Dickens' birth, the host winds up mysteriously dead.

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  6. 6.3/10(47 votes)

    #6 - Shakespeare's Beard

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    S18:E16

    Murdoch and Brackenreid are stunned when an actor in a performance of Hamlet dies on stage before their eyes.

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  8. 6.5/10(157 votes)

    #7 - Preacher Jimmy Wilde

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    S17:E16

    Murdoch suspects the sudden death of a man at a gospel revival is connected to a fiery charlatan preacher and nun.

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  9. 6.7/10(53 votes)

    #8 - The Star of Mandalay

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    S18:E12

    Murdoch and Watts' efforts to protect a priceless ruby are thwarted by a determined thief.

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  10. 6.8/10(275 votes)

    #9 - The .38 Murdoch Special

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    S14:E9

    Murdoch's investigation of a murder at an opium den intersects with Brackenreid's pursuit of Nomi's missing friend.

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  11. 6.8/10(219 votes)

    #10 - Rawhide Ralph

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    S15:E15

    Murdoch's son Harry is visiting from boarding school when William and Julia are abducted by a nefarious, vengeful foe.

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  12. 6.8/10(196 votes)

    #11 - Sweet Amelia

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    S15:E22

    When Crabtree's mentally deranged kidnapper, Amelia, turns herself in, he braces for trouble.

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  13. 6.8/10(307 votes)

    #12 - Why is Everybody Singing?

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    S17:E22

    After a shooting lands Murdoch in a coma, his world suddenly becomes a full-blown musical.

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  14. 6.8/10(86 votes)

    #13 - A Starlet Is Born

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    S18:E5

    Murdoch suspects an overzealous fan after a man dies in an explosion meant for fledgling starlet, Ruth Higgins-Newsome.

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  15. 6.8/10(65 votes)

    #14 - The Men Who Sold the World

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    S18:E10

    Murdoch's reunion with Ogden is disrupted by the death of another guest at an English inn.

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  16. 6.8/10(63 votes)

    #15 - Bombshells (2)

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    S18:E11

    Murdoch, Ogden and Susannah narrowly escape after an explosion.

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  17. 6.9/10(220 votes)

    #16 - Bloodlines

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    S15:E17

    Violet Hart investigates when a protester dies at an event for Black people's rights.

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  18. 6.9/10(87 votes)

    #17 - Measure of My Dreams

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    S18:E7

    On Christmas Eve, Murdoch and Choi investigate the disappearance of a trouble-seeking drunk.

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  19. 6.9/10(54 votes)

    #18 - When Irish Eyes are Lying

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    S18:E15

    After a would-be Catholic assassin is killed, Murdoch contends with the powerful Protestant leader who was the target.

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  20. 7.0/10(256 votes)

    #19 - The Trial of Terrance Meyers

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    S13:E15

    Murdoch and Ogden are named as accomplices when Terrence Meyers faces charges of treason.

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  21. 7.0/10(177 votes)

    #20 - Just Desserts

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    S16:E20

    Nearly exonerated, Ogden is implicated in the warden's murder. Murdoch delves into the death of a fraternity pledge.

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  22. 7.0/10(161 votes)

    #21 - Dying to be Enlightened

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    S17:E6

    Odgen, Watts, and Effie attend a health retreat run by a charismatic leader where a fellow guest dies mysteriously.

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  23. 7.0/10(72 votes)

    #22 - Welcome to Paradise

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    S18:E8

    When a field is found littered with decomposing bodies, Murdoch fears a sequential killer might be targeting men from other cultures.

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  24. 7.1/10(238 votes)

    #23 - D.O.A.

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    S16:E11

    When the eye witness in Frank Rhodes trial is poisoned and dies, Murdoch soon displays the same symptoms. It is up to Inspector Bracken, Dr. Ogden and the rest of the team to solve who did it and get the antidote before it's too late. Filmed in black and white to celebrate being the 250th episode.

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  25. 7.1/10(188 votes)

    #24 - Virtue and Vice

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    S16:E18

    Murdoch investigates the murder of a respected art dealer who had a sideline selling illegal pornographic drawings.

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  26. 7.1/10(156 votes)

    #25 - The Cottage in the Woods

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    S17:E8

    In the woods, Ogden, Hart, Effie and Louise encounter a troop of girl adventurers whose leader was killed by a madman.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Death of James Pendrick" is the worst rated episode of "Murdoch Mysteries". It scored 5.6/10 based on 56 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/10/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Station House of Horror".