
Season 1 (1979)
Episodes: 10
Star Cast:
Episodes List

Ep.1 The Case of the Magic Mandarin
Air Date: 1979-01-17
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.

Ep.2 The Black Curse
Air Date: 1979-01-24
Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.

Ep.3 Death Takes a Curtain Call
Air Date: 1979-01-31
Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.

Ep.4 Murder at Blenheim Swamp
Air Date: 1979-02-07
While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.

Ep.5 Bloodhounds Can’t Fly
Air Date: 1979-02-14
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.

Ep.6 Nightwalker of the Wards.
Air Date: 1979-02-21
Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.

Ep.7 Pretty Mary Mitchell
Air Date: 1979-02-28
The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.

Ep.8 The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady
Air Date: 1979-03-07
Who murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?

Ep.9 Song of the Hemp
Air Date: 1979-03-14
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

Ep.10 Fire at Fenroy
Air Date: 1979-03-21
A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.