Episode
Murdoch Mysteries: Houdini Whodunit
Overview
The young Harry Houdini becomes Murdoch's prime suspect when he investigates a daring robbery-homicide. Meanwhile, Dr. Ogden's sister comes to visit and soon becomes attracted to Murdoch.
Details
- Series
- Murdoch Mysteries
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2009-02-24
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Houdini Whodunit is Episode 4 in Season 2 of Murdoch Mysteries. It aired on 2009-02-24. The runtime is 60 min.
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When the unveiling of a reconstructed dinosaur skeleton at a gala event reveals the dead body of a young man found in its jaws, Murdoch must enter the world of bone-hunters to find the culprit.
Episode 5: The Green Muse
The romance between Inspector Murdoch and Dr. Ogden heats up as Murdoch finds himself investigating the death of a young woman working as a high-class prostitute.
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Episode 7: Big Murderer On Campus
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Episode 8: I, Murdoch
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Episode 9: Convalescence
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