
The Great Detective
The Great Detective is a Canadian television drama, which aired on CBC from 1979 to 1982. It starred Douglas Campbell and James Dugan.
Sign in to add to your listWhat critics are saying
Verdicts use the same scale as your list: highly recommended through avoid — plus optional scores and blurbs.
Nobody on Critic, Sir! has logged a verdict for this title yet. The silence is either respectful or suspicious.
Sign in and use Add to My List below to share your own verdict.
Cast
Seasons
- Ep 1
1.The Case of the Magic Mandarin
17-01-197960mAlistair 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 provision...
- Ep 2
2.The Black Curse
24-01-197960mConflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.
- Ep 3
3.Death Takes a Curtain Call
31-01-197960mInspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.
- Ep 4
4.Murder at Blenheim Swamp
07-02-197960mWhile investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.
- Ep 5
5.Bloodhounds Can’t Fly
14-02-197960mOntario 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 bloodh...
- Ep 6
6.Nightwalker of the Wards.
21-02-197960mWhy are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.
- Ep 7
7.Pretty Mary Mitchell
28-02-197960mThe wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.
- Ep 8
8.The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady
07-03-197960mWho murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?
- Ep 9
9.Song of the Hemp
14-03-197960mHow 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 th...
- Ep 10
10.Fire at Fenroy
21-03-197960mA young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.
Watching Lists
Sign in to create and edit public lists.
Loading lists…
Purchase & Discovery
Find this title on Amazon
Digital
Prime Video & digitalAmazon mixes rent, buy, and Prime in one place — one search covers the usual options.
Physical edition
4K Blu-ray & physical releasesSearch on AmazonOfficial merchandise
Official-style merch searchApparel, collectibles, and moreAs an Amazon Associate, Critic, Sir! earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure



