The BEST episodes of Murdoch Mysteries season 8

Every episode of Murdoch Mysteries season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Murdoch Mysteries season 8!

A Victorian-era Toronto detective uses then-cutting edge forensic techniques to solve crimes, with the assistance of a female coroner who is also struggling for recognition in the face of tradition. Based on the books by Maureen Jennings.

Last Updated: 12/4/2024Network: CBC (CA)Status: Continuing
Artful Detective
star
8.10
241 votes

#1 - Artful Detective

Season 8 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/30/2015

During a hunt for a killer who collects macabre trophies, Murdoch becomes a target.

Directors: Don McCutcheon
Writer: Paul Aitken
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On the Waterfront (2)
star
8.03
265 votes

#2 - On the Waterfront (2)

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2014

Murdoch and the force have to confront more violence on the waterfront as they try and bring Brackenreid's attackers to justice. Dr. Ogden and Dr. Grace go head to head in court.

Directors: Laurie Lynd
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Holy Matrimony, Murdoch!
star
7.99
258 votes

#3 - Holy Matrimony, Murdoch!

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2014

Murdoch and Ogden intervene in the trial of a woman who has been accused of murdering her husband. The pair's nuptials approach.

Directors: Sudz Sutherland
Writer: Paul Aitken
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On the Waterfront (1)
star
7.94
266 votes

#4 - On the Waterfront (1)

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2014

Murdoch believes that the brutal murder of a waterfront merchant could be linked to the shocking assault on Inspector Brackenreid.

Directors: Laurie Lynd
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The Murdoch Appreciation Society
star
7.88
216 votes

#5 - The Murdoch Appreciation Society

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2014

Murdoch discovers he’s being followed by a group of detective admirers, while Ogden’s work with the suffragette movement leads her to consider a run for political office.

Directors: Deborah Chow
Writer: Carol Hay
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The Keystone Constables
star
7.86
232 votes

#6 - The Keystone Constables

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2014

A vaudeville comedian ends up murdered, prompting Crabtree and Higgins to go undercover to investigate the other performers.

Directors: Cal Coons
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High Voltage
star
7.82
210 votes

#7 - High Voltage

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/1/2014

A man's electrocution leads Murdoch back to talking to Thomas Edison.

Directors: Laurie Lynd
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What Lies Buried
star
7.82
221 votes

#8 - What Lies Buried

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/24/2014

The skeleton of a murdered police officer is found in a station house basement, prompting Murdoch to question his own colleagues.

Directors: Deborah Chow
Writer: Paul Aitken
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Murdoch Takes Manhattan
star
7.79
226 votes

#9 - Murdoch Takes Manhattan

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/10/2014

During their honeymoon in New York, Murdoch and Ogden uncover a deadly conspiracy threatening U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt, while Brackenreid and Dr. Grace investigate a murder by motorcar back in Toronto.

Directors: Sudz Sutherland
Writer: Simon McNabb
Watch Now:Apple TV
CrabtreeMania
star
7.75
217 votes

#10 - CrabtreeMania

Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/16/2015

Crabtree investigates the death of a wrestler and uncovers deception and fraud.

Directors: Peter Mitchell
Writer: Simon McNabb
Watch Now:Apple TV
Shipwreck
star
7.66
209 votes

#11 - Shipwreck

Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/23/2015

Murdoch is reunited with his childhood mentor while investigation a murder in a church.

Directors: Don McBrearty
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All That Glitters
star
7.65
206 votes

#12 - All That Glitters

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/19/2015

Murdoch and Crabtree follow the silver boom to Northern Ontario to investigate the murder of a land surveyor.

Directors: Harvey Crossland
Writer: Lori Spring
Watch Now:Apple TV
Election Day
star
7.64
205 votes

#13 - Election Day

Season 8 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/23/2015

Julia and her colleagues are going to vote for a female candidate so the rights of women will be accomplished.

Directors: Don McBrearty
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The Devil Wears Whalebone
star
7.58
220 votes

#14 - The Devil Wears Whalebone

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/26/2015

Murdoch discovers that fashion is murder when a model is killed during a protest at a designer corset show.

Directors: Eleanore Lindo
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Murdoch and the Temple of Death
star
7.57
219 votes

#15 - Murdoch and the Temple of Death

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/12/2015

Murdoch and Crabtree discover that a mysterious temple may house ancient treasure - and deadly consequences for anyone who dares to hunt for it.

Directors: Harvey Crossland
Writer: Paul Aitken
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The Incurables
star
7.56
208 votes

#16 - The Incurables

Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/9/2015

Dr. Ogden's life is threatened by a group of deeply troubled and violent inmates at the asylum, including Eva Pearce, Mrs. Lynd and Rose Maxwell.

Directors: Eleanore Lindo
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Glory Days
star
7.51
281 votes

#17 - Glory Days

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2014

Murdoch and legendary lawman Bat Masterson unite to hunt for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid.

Directors: Yannick Bisson
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Toronto’s Girl Problem
star
7.46
204 votes

#18 - Toronto’s Girl Problem

Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/16/2015

Working with Brackenreid’s nephew, Murdoch and the team discover a murdered woman may be connected to a gang of female jewel thieves

Directors: Peter Mitchell
Watch Now:Apple TV