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.
The Boys Are Back in Town (Episode 1)
Air date: 2025-10-06
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Murdoch investigates an explosion inside the morgue as a private citizen while he and his fellow officers fight to reopen the station house against Mayor Vaughan's orders.
Diamonds in the Sand (Episode 2)
Air date: 2025-10-13
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Inspector Choi is taken hostage in a roadside inn while transporting a criminal back to Toronto. The Crabtrees must make a difficult decision about their future when George gets a job offer.
Toronto's Smartest Man (Episode 3)
Air date: 2025-10-20
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: A contestant is murdered during the "Toronto's Smartest Man" battle of the wits, leading Murdoch to join the contest to see if he can puzzle out who the killer might be.
Unearthing the Past (Episode 4)
Air date: 2025-10-27
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Constable Roberts investigates the death of an old friend in his hometown, defying local police who rule it accidental. Murdoch's son Harry moves in, but it's a tight fit in his rooming house.
The Borden Ultimatum (Episode 5)
Air date: 2025-11-03
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Murdoch pursues Terrence Meyers who is suspected of murdering two men and committing treason. Watts tracks down a man's neighbour who vanished while making a chocolate treat.
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother (Episode 6)
Air date: 2025-11-10
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: A Japanese scholar is kidnapped and Inspector Choi suspects his estranged brother is involved.
Murder, She Wrote (Episode 7)
Air date: 2025-11-17
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: A crime novelist pushes her way into Murdoch's investigation of an attorney murdered at his own retirement party.
Fashion Crimes (Episode 8)
Air date: 2025-11-24
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Effie enlists Murdoch's help to defend a maid accused of killing the owner of a prominent fashion label, while Violet's neighbourhood safety program proves to be anything but safe.
Sugar Plum Murdoch (Episode 9)
Air date: 2025-12-01
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Murdoch pursues a thief when a diamond tiara is stolen during a special Christmas event, while Margaret Brackenreid tries to convince Anna Pavlova to perform in a charity Nutcracker ballet.