In the 1890s, William Murdoch uses radical forensic techniques for the time, including fingerprinting and trace evidence, to solve some of the city’s most gruesome murders.
The Christmas Special revolves around the murder of a local business tycoon and philanthropist during the holiday season and the theft of his gifts for underprivileged children.
- The Christmas Special is a standalone episode and not tied to Season 9.
- Murdoch Mysteries airs on CBC in Canada, Ovation (under the name The Artful Detective) in the US, and Alibi in the UK. The Christmas Special aired on 21 December in Canada and 22 December in the UK.
| Character: Mr. Rankin |
| Episodes: Series 9, Christmas Special |
| Creator: Maureen Jennings |
| Writer: Peter Mitchell |
| Director: Michael McGowan |
| Producers: Yannick Bisson, Stephen Montgomery |
| Production Companies: Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund (produced with the participation of) Rocket Science VFX Shaftesbury Films) |
| Additional Cast: Yannick Bisson, Helene Joy, Thomas Craig, Jonny Harris, Lachlan Murdoch, Arwen Humphreys, Kelly Rowan |
| Status: Aired 21 December 2015 in Canada and 22 December 2015 in the UK. Available for rent and purchase. |
