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The Great Detective

1979 – nowShow4 seasons31 episodes

Drama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

The Great Detective is a Canadian television drama, which aired on CBC from 1979 to 1982. It starred Douglas Campbell and James Dugan.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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The Great Detective episodes

4 seasons · 31 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Case of the Magic Mandarin, 6.6
  2. S1 E2 The Black Curse, 6.6
  3. S1 E3 Death Takes a Curtain Call, 6.7
  4. S1 E4 Murder at Blenheim Swamp, 7.2
  5. S1 E5 Bloodhounds Can't Fly, 6.2
  6. S1 E6 Nightwalker of the Wards, 6.7
  7. S1 E7 Pretty Mary Mitchell, 6.2
  8. S1 E8 The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady, 6.1
  9. S1 E9 Song of the Hemp, 5.8
  10. S1 E10 Fire at Fenroy, 5.9
  1. S2 E1 Train of Events, 7.1
  2. S2 E2 The Eye of Clarkie Blackburn, 7.6
  3. S2 E3 A Family Business, 7.2
  4. S2 E4 Murder in Sepia, 6.5
  5. S2 E5 A Watery Grave, 6.3
  6. S2 E6 Spirit Guide, 5.7
  7. S2 E7 The Man Who Died Twice, 6.9
  8. S2 E8 Too Many Cooks, 6.1
  1. S3 E1 A Question of Loyalties, 6.7
  2. S3 E2 Death Visit, 6.0
  3. S3 E3 Sins of the Fathers, 6.8
  4. S3 E4 Scull-Duggery, 6.9
  5. S3 E5 Murder by Proxy: Part 1, 6.8
  6. S3 E6 Murder by Proxy: Part 2, 6.8
  7. S3 E7 Horror in the Wax Museum, 7.1
  8. S3 E8 Murder in Motion, 6.6
  9. S3 E9 If Looks Could Kill, 6.3
  1. S4 E1 Death Circuit, 6.3
  2. S4 E2 Damned Indenture, 6.4
  3. S4 E4 Star of Bengal, 7.3
  4. S4 E5 Death on Delivery, 6.3

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bill Hays, Moira Armstrong

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Facts

January 17, 1979 · February 11, 1982 · Still running

First aired
January 17, 1979
Latest episode
February 11, 1982
Status
Still running
Length
4 seasons · 31 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Great Detective?"

Questions about The Great Detective

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Great Detective?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Great Detective worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Great Detective okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Great Detective?

31 h

About 31 hours: 31 episodes in 4 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 1979, and it's still in production.