About this season
The Great Detective is a Canadian television drama, which aired on CBC from 1979 to 1982. It starred Douglas Campbell and James Dugan.
Episodes (10)
1. The Case of the Magic Mandarin
Aired 17 January 1979 • 60 min
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
Aired 24 January 1979 • 60 min
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
Aired 31 January 1979 • 60 min
Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.
4. Murder at Blenheim Swamp
Aired 7 February 1979 • 60 min
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
Aired 14 February 1979 • 60 min
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.
Aired 21 February 1979 • 60 min
Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.
7. Pretty Mary Mitchell
Aired 28 February 1979 • 60 min
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
Aired 7 March 1979 • 60 min
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
Aired 14 March 1979 • 60 min
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
Aired 21 March 1979 • 60 min
A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.