Top 10 “Murdoch Mysteries” for Halloween
Murdoch Mysteries follows straight-laced Detective Murdoch (played by Yannick Bisson) at the turn of the century in Toronto where he uses the latest forensic techniques of the day to solve murders and falls for the charming and cunning coroner Dr. Julia Ogden (played by Helene Joy).
With 18 seasons and counting, this show has tons of episodes! Murdoch Mysteries has also some wonderfully atmospheric episodes that fit perfectly with Halloween!
Here are our top 10 episode picks to set the mood for a cozy, spooky evening and to celebrate Halloween with Murdoch and his friends:
"Sir. Sir? Sir!!!" (Season 12, Episode 6)
In this episode, a séance and some strange occurrences suggest supernatural happenings, adding a layer of ghostly suspense perfect for Halloween. Murdoch investigates an astronomical phenomenon that has a strange impact on his colleagues and dire implications for all of Toronto."Murdoch and the Cursed Caves" (Season 13, Episode 5)
This episode is filled with adventure and scares, as Murdoch and the team investigate a series of murders in a mysterious cave. It has a classic haunted-house feel with an extra twist of danger. An adventure in the woods turns terrifying when Murdoch and his friends are stalked by a deadly beast."Bloodlust" (Season 4, Episode 11)
Murdoch faces an unsettling mystery when a young female student is murdered. The suspense and horror themes make this an excellent choice for Halloween as Murdoch investigates at an exclusive girls' school and suspects that someone posing as a vampire is preying on the young students.“I Know What You Did Last Autumn” (Season 4, Episode 11)
Set at Halloween and channeling slasher films and creepy clowns, this is perfect episode for the spooky season. As Halloween approaches, Murdoch pursues a killer disguised as a clown who is terrorizing young couples.
“Station House of Horror” (Season 17, Episode 5)
While sauntering through a street fair, Murdoch and the team is intrigued by a mechanical fortune-teller but warned that any requests they make on it will definitely come true. Four wishes that are fulfilled, but be careful what you wish for!
“Murdoch of the Living Dead” (Season 7, Episode 5)
Murdoch Mysteries meets Night of the Living Dead in this spooky zombie episode directed by Yannick Bisson, featuring some of Crabtree’s crazy theories.
“Friday the 13th, 1901” (Season 7, Episode 14)
Julia attends a friend’s bachelorette party in the woods, but when the women are being killed off one by one, it is clear that no one is safe. This episode pays homage to Halloween slasher films and is full of suspense.
“The Incurables” (Season 8, Episode 13)
Murdoch investigates the death of a nurse at the insane asylum where Julia works. When traps are set, the horror plays out as they race to find clues to unravel the mystery.
"The Annoying Red Planet" (Season 1, Episode 13)
This quirky episode has a sci-fi angle, with Martian-themed suspense and some eerie, unexplained phenomena. Murdoch investigate the hanging of a farmer found in a crop circle with no footprints around it. A fun, spooky episode as Crabtree suspects extraterrestrial involvement."The Ghost of Queen's Park" (Season 6, Episode 7)
A haunted government building, ghost sightings, and spooky historical references make this a Halloween must-watch. Full of creepy ambiance, Murdoch investigates the death of a politician, rumored to have been killed by a vengeful ghost, where Crabtree's theories of the paranormal conflict with his own scientific beliefs.These episodes offer a mix of supernatural thrills, creepy settings, and spooky suspense, blending well with the Halloween spirit! Cozy up and enjoy the Victorian charm mixed with mystery and a touch of the macabre.