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Detective William Murdoch, a brilliant inventor and investigator, works to uphold justice in Toronto. He is joined by his loyal team, including the gruff Inspector Brackenreid, the sharp Detective Watts, and the resourceful Constables Crabtree and Higgins. Their primary goal is to solve crimes using logic and Murdoch's innovative gadgets.
The season begins with Murdoch and his former colleagues reuniting to expose the corruption of Mayor Vaughan, successfully leading to the re-commissioning of their police station. However, the team faces significant changes. Constable George Crabtree resigns to pursue a new life in Newfoundland, and a shocking murder occurs during a battle of wits. Later, Murdoch and his team avert an international war when they unmask a traitor disguised as Prime Minister Borden. The season also sees Inspector Choi confront his estranged brother, leading to a tearful reunion and surrender.
The season concludes with Murdoch solving a series of complex cases, including the murder of a fashion mogul and a holiday tiara theft, while his son, Harry, moves in, adjusting his domestic life.
Season 19 of Murdoch Mysteries covers episodes 1-9. Here's everything that happened:
Season 19, Episode 1: The Boys Are Back in Town - Detective William Murdoch investigates a mysterious explosion inside the City Morgue as a private citizen, while Mayor Vaughan's closure of Station House No. 4 leaves the Toronto Constabulary disbanded. Murdoch orchestrates a reunion of his former colleagues, including Inspector Brackenreid, Detective Watts, and Constables Crabtree and Higgins, to expose Vaughan's corruption. Utilizing his advanced inventions, Murdoch gathers irrefutable evidence against the mayor, leading to Vaughan's removal from office and the Station House No. 4 re-commissioned. Murdoch remains in the restored station house as his team celebrates their victory at the Starbright Club.
Season 19, Episode 2: Diamonds in the Sand - Inspector Choi is taken hostage at a roadside inn while transporting a criminal back to Toronto. Meanwhile, Constable George Crabtree receives an enticing offer to become assistant police chief in Newfoundland. A critical revelation emerges as Effie confesses to Detective Watts that she does not desire children, contrasting with George's wish for a family. After a poignant farewell, George Crabtree resigns from Station House No. 4 and departs Toronto by train for his new life in Newfoundland.
Season 19, Episode 3: Toronto's Smartest Man - During the "Toronto's Smartest Man" battle of wits, a contestant is shockingly murdered on stage, prompting Detective William Murdoch to join the intellectual competition to uncover the killer. Murdoch's investigation reveals a complex web of ambition and envy among the participants. He ultimately exposes the murderer, whose motive stemmed from a desire for victory at any cost. The case concludes with Murdoch reflecting on the true nature of intelligence and integrity, as he walks out of the now-empty contest hall, the banners still hanging in the dimmed light.
Season 19, Episode 4: "Unearthing the Past" - Constable Teddy Roberts travels to his hometown of Chatham to investigate the suspicious death of an old friend, defying local police who ruled it accidental. Roberts unearths the shallow grave of his childhood friend and ultimately solves the murder, bringing justice to the case. Meanwhile, Detective William Murdoch navigates a cramped living situation in his Toronto rooming house after his son, Harry Murdoch, moves in. Roberts concludes his investigation in Chatham, while Murdoch adjusts to his new domestic arrangement with Harry.
Season 19, Episode 5: The Borden Ultimatum - Detective Murdoch pursues Terrence Meyers, suspected of murder and treason, while Constable Watts investigates the disappearance of Gourd Turner, a man making chocolate treats. Murdoch, Meyers, and Brackenreid travel to Ottawa to prevent an alleged American attack on Prime Minister Borden, only to discover "Code Red" is a ruse to eliminate key figures. They race to Parliament Hill, where an impostor, Agent Zed, disguised as Borden, attempts to incite war with the United States. Murdoch and Meyers storm the chamber, unmasking Agent Zed before stunned ministers and averting an international war. Watts' investigation reveals Turner's murder inadvertently exposed the spy network. The episode concludes with Watts quietly sampling the Nanaimo Bars Turner had been making, reflecting on how his small case saved countless lives.
Season 19, Episode 6: He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother - Detective Murdoch and Inspector Choi investigate the kidnapping of a Japanese scholar in Toronto, uncovering a covert Japanese plan to map American bases in the Philippines. The case forces Choi to confront his estranged brother, Samuel, who is secretly working for Korean independence. Samuel successfully thwarts the Japanese sabotage plan by securing a critical letter, then turns himself in, leading to a tearful confrontation with Inspector Choi at the station.
Season 19, Episode 7: Murder, She Wrote - Detective William Murdoch investigates the murder of attorney Trevor Addison at his retirement party, while crime novelist Nigella Fletcher, Chief Constable Brackenreid's relative, inserts herself into the case. After Addison's former secretary, Samantha Leon, is also murdered, Daphne Potter, Addison's secret ex-wife, is revealed and arrested as the killer of both victims. Murdoch, however, grows suspicious of Nigella, realizing her book details an unsolved English murder. Nigella is detained for interfering with police work, and the cold case is referred to Sheffield police, while Murdoch reflects on justice at the station.
Season 19, Episode 8: Fashion Crimes - Detective Murdoch investigates the murder of fashion mogul Marco Seraphim, found among fabrics at his design house. Effie Newsome defends maid Joan Lewis, initially accused. Murdoch uncovers a secret design and fingerprints on dyed fabric, leading to the assistant's confession; they killed Seraphim to prevent him from exposing the head designer and collapsing the business. The assistant is arrested, and Joan Lewis is cleared.
Season 19, Episode 9: Sugar Plum Murdoch - Detective William Murdoch investigates a diamond tiara theft at a Christmas event, as Margaret Brackenreid secures prima ballerina Anna Pavlova for a charity Nutcracker. The case deepens with the mysterious disappearance of a dancer, revealed by drag marks and a broken costume ornament. Constable Higgins' quest for a Rinkinkin doll provides crucial evidence. Murdoch resolves the intricate holiday mystery, culminating in a joyful ballet performance at the theater.
