Season 1

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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?

9. 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

10. 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.