Season 1

1. The Case of the Magic Mandarin

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.

1979-01-17 • 60 min

2. The Black Curse

Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.

1979-01-24 • 60 min

3. Death Takes a Curtain Call

Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.

1979-01-31 • 60 min

4. Murder at Blenheim Swamp

While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.

1979-02-07 • 60 min

5. Bloodhounds Can’t Fly

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.

1979-02-14 • 60 min

6. Nightwalker of the Wards.

Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.

1979-02-21 • 60 min

7. Pretty Mary Mitchell

The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.

1979-02-28 • 60 min

8. The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady

Who murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?

1979-03-07 • 60 min

9. Song of the Hemp

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

1979-03-14 • 60 min

10. Fire at Fenroy

A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.

1979-03-21 • 60 min