
The Great Detective
Season 1
197910 episodes
Episodes
- E1
The Case of the Magic Mandarin
1979-01-17 · 60m
Alistair Cameron comes from Scotland to Canada when his niece is orphaned. When a magician is killed, Cameron solves the case. He is rewarded by a commission as the first provisional detective in the country, and he is persuaded to stay.
- E2
The Black Curse
1979-01-24 · 60m
Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.
- E3
Death Takes a Curtain Call
1979-01-31 · 60m
Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.
- E4
Murder at Blenheim Swamp
1979-02-07 · 60m
While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.
- E5
Bloodhounds Can’t Fly
1979-02-14 · 60m
Ontario provincial detective Alistair Cameron investigates the kidnapping of a wealthy man's daughter, but uncovers diamonds, an unexpected villain, a band of pigeons, and a bloodhound.
- E6
Nightwalker of the Wards.
1979-02-21 · 60m
Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.
- E7
Pretty Mary Mitchell
1979-02-28 · 60m
The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.
- E8
The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady
1979-03-07 · 60m
Who murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?
- E9
Song of the Hemp
1979-03-14 · 60m
How many times can a convicted murderer escape the gallows? When the hangman doesn't come, his assistant becomes a hostage in a prison break. Hanged bodies start turning up, and the hunt intensifies
- E10
Fire at Fenroy
1979-03-21 · 60m
A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.
