The BEST episodes of Da Vinci's Inquest

Every episode of Da Vinci's Inquest ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Da Vinci's Inquest!

Vancouver coroners, pathologists, and homicide detectives inhabit a murky world as they attempt to solve the mysteries behind the unnatural, accidental, or suspicious deaths committed in the city's back alleys and bedrooms. At times selfless, at times grudging, they all have agendas and histories, passion for their work, and ambition for their futures. Charismatic, controversial, and mercurial Vancouver Coroner Dominic Da Vinci is the pivot around which this complex world spins. As a spokesman for the dead, Da Vinci strives to give dignity to untimely death. For every issue he champions, there is the underlying knowledge of human frailty and a wry acknowledgment that his own personal and professional past is riddled with missteps. As a former undercover narcotics cop, he understands the realities of the street and the compromises cops sometimes make. He also knows the limitations that surround those who cut, collect, and expose the last secrets of a life lived, and the insights they can offer into death. Da Vinci's Inquest is a Canadian dramatic television series that aired on CBC Television from 1998 to 2005. Seven seasons of thirteen episodes each were filmed for a total of ninety-one episodes. The show, set and filmed in Vancouver, stars Nicholas Campbell as Dominic Da Vinci.

Last Updated: 3/31/2024Network: CBC (CA)Status: Ended
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You Got Monkey Chatter
star
9.33
3 votes

#1 - You Got Monkey Chatter

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/23/2003

Da Vinci investigates a homicide after a body is found amongst some blackberry bushes. Meanwhile, Laura Maitland creates new problems for Kurtz.

Blues in A-Minor
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9.25
4 votes

#2 - Blues in A-Minor

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/24/1999

The death of a child always hits hard for those who have to investigate, especially when it looks like suicide. Da Vinci tries to rein in a community on a quest to publicly expose a suspect.

The Squirrels Are Of English Decent
star
9.00
3 votes

#3 - The Squirrels Are Of English Decent

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/1/2004

After a death in Stanley Park Da Vinci is forced to deal with the media response. Meanwhile, Kosmo and Leary investigate a man's body discovered on a tour bus.

Directors: David Frazee
Sister's Light
star
9.00
6 votes

#4 - Sister's Light

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/1999

A fishing boat goes down in calm seas and three men with more than a century of experience die. Da Vinci, who is coping with his own grief, must navigate his way through the secrets of a grieving family, a stonewalling corporation and his own sympathies to find the truth.

Directors: David Frazee
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A Delicate Bloodbath
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9.00
3 votes

#5 - A Delicate Bloodbath

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/18/2005

Da Vinci manipulates both sides in the upcoming race to his own advantage. Meanwhile, Brian and Rose investigate the suspicious suicide of a key witness.

Directors: Chris Haddock
Ride A Crippled Horse
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9.00
3 votes

#6 - Ride A Crippled Horse

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/11/2005

Da Vinci investigates a body in the sewer. Meanwhile, Brian accompanies Rose on a homicide case, and Kosmo is troubled by a witness from the past, at the same time that Shannon, while moonlighting as a hotel security guard, discovers some dirt.

Directors: David Frazee
The Ol' Coco Bop
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9.00
3 votes

#7 - The Ol' Coco Bop

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/2004

Da Vinci must get the support of the mayor and police for his red light district proposal. Meanwhile, Sue is secretly interrogated by Internal Affairs and Angela desperately tries to get her.

First The Seducing Then The Screwing
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9.00
3 votes

#8 - First The Seducing Then The Screwing

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/2004

Da Vinci discovers he's the target of a private investigation. Meanwhile, Brian further implicates Sue in the murder of one of his informants.

Directors: Sean Ryerson
You Promised Me A Celebrity
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9.00
5 votes

#9 - You Promised Me A Celebrity

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/2004

While Da Vinci remains at odds with the Mayor and Police Chief he attracts attention from Ottawa. Meanwhile, Leary and Kosmo discover that a murdered drug runner was under police surveillance and Shannon's reaction to a personal loss puts his job in jeopardy.

Directors: Ian Tracey
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That's Why They Call It A Conspiracy
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9.00
3 votes

#10 - That's Why They Call It A Conspiracy

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2004

Da Vinci begins to suspect that a widespread conspiracy is protecting the Mayor in the hit-and-run investigation. Meanwhile, a murdered drug runner turns out to be a childhood friend of Leary's and Kosmo's relationship with Sue attracts the attention of Internal Affairs.

Directors: Mina Shum
Mr. Ellis Himself Woulda Been Proud
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9.00
3 votes

#11 - Mr. Ellis Himself Woulda Been Proud

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/2/2004

The Mayor & the new Police Chief stand in the way of Da Vinci and his on-going investigations of a hit-and-run and a police beating. Meanwhile, Kosmo is investigated by Internal Affairs and Shannon & Rose work the case of a mummified baby found in a dumpster.

Directors: Stuart Margolin
Wash the Blood Out of the Ring
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9.00
5 votes

#12 - Wash the Blood Out of the Ring

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/19/2004

Da Vinci investigates the death of man who fell off the roof of his apartment building while attempting to steal cable. Meanwhile Kosmo and Leary uncover a witness in the police beating of a young drug dealer. Later, Zack and Da Vinci uncover some startling news about the mayor.

Directors: George Mihalka
Not So Pretty Now
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9.00
5 votes

#13 - Not So Pretty Now

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/12/2004

Da Vinci investigates a hit-and-run involving the mayor's car. Meanwhile, Leary & Kosmo looks into the suspicious beating death of a drug dealer.

Directors: Stephen Surjik
Out Of The Bag And All Over The Street
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9.00
3 votes

#14 - Out Of The Bag And All Over The Street

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/25/2004

Da Vinci tries to piece together an apparent murder/suicide. Meanwhile, Shannon and Rose investigate a severed head found in a bucket.

Writer: Pete White
Can Bend But I Won't Break
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9.00
3 votes

#15 - Can Bend But I Won't Break

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/18/2004

A woman finds her husband dead from an apparent suicide. Meanwhile, Kosmo and Leary investigate a body found in a parking garage.

Twenty Five Dollar Conversation
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9.00
3 votes

#16 - Twenty Five Dollar Conversation

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/14/2003

Da Vinci investigates a body found by the train tracks. Meanwhile, Shannon and Rose ask Suki for help on a case.

Directors: Richard Martin
Iffy Areas Around The Edges
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9.00
3 votes

#17 - Iffy Areas Around The Edges

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/7/2003

Da Vinci investigates the death of an Aboriginal Peoples needle-exchange worker. Meanwhile, Rose and Leo take on a case after a man receives a severed finger through the mail.

Directors: Stephen Surjik
Bury My Own Bones
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9.00
2 votes

#18 - Bury My Own Bones

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/30/2003

Da Vinci lobbies for the creation of a safe drug-use site, as well as a red-light district. Meanwhile, Kosmo and Leary look into a possible multiple-homicide case.

Send In The Clowns
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9.00
3 votes

#19 - Send In The Clowns

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/23/2003

Da Vinci investigates the death of an ex-cop turned boxer. Meanwhile, Mick and Angela, investigate a body found in a house.

Directors: Anne Wheeler
Thanks For The Toaster Oven
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9.00
3 votes

#20 - Thanks For The Toaster Oven

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/23/2003

While Da Vinci is concerned about a potential surge in elderly deaths, he receives a surprising proposal. Meanwhile, Kosmo and Leary investigate a body found in a grow op house.

Directors: George Mihalka
Everybody Needs A Working Girl
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9.00
3 votes

#21 - Everybody Needs A Working Girl

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/23/2003

Shannon and Leary investigate the death of a woman whose body is found in the trunk of her car. Meanwhile, Da Vinci and Kosmo deal with a single, welfare mother.

A Nice Place in the Country
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9.00
3 votes

#22 - A Nice Place in the Country

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/1999

The excavation for a water main turns up human bones. Kosmo takes up the challenge of piecing together the puzzle of Vancouver's 28 missing prostitutes.

A Man When He's Down
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8.75
4 votes

#23 - A Man When He's Down

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/4/2004

Da Vinci investigates an overdose, while resisting pressure to use grief stricken parents to further his bid for Chief of Police. Meanwhile, Shannon and Rose call in Kosmo and Leary when a homicide is connected to their case against Brian.

There's A Story Goes Along With This
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8.75
4 votes

#24 - There's A Story Goes Along With This

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/22/2004

Da Vinci examines the scene of an industrial accident. Meanwhile, Shannon and Rose investigate when a woman dies in an ambulance en route to the hospital.

Writer: Pete White
Okay It's Official
star
8.75
4 votes

#25 - Okay It's Official

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/21/2004

Da Vinci and Zack investigate a death on a golf course. Meanwhile, Shannon and Rose look into a student's drowning.