Ep 16. Kung Fu Crabtree

In the Murdoch Mysteries season 7 episode 16, titled "Kung Fu Crabtree," Detective William Murdoch investigates the murder of a Shaolin master in Toronto's Chinatown. To the surprise of his colleagues, Constable George Crabtree reveals his knowledge of Shaolin kung fu and becomes instrumental in solving the case.

As Murdoch and Crabtree delve deeper into the murder, they uncover a world of rivalries and secrets within the Shaolin community. They learn that the victim, Master Dang, had an unfinished business with a fellow Shaolin master, Master Jin, and that their grudges dated back to their training days in China.

To gather more information, Murdoch and Crabtree go undercover as students in a Shaolin temple, where they meet Master Jin and his students. They soon discover that their presence is not welcome, as they face hostility and intimidation from the other disciples.

Meanwhile, Inspector Brackenreid struggles with the ethics of allowing Crabtree to continue working on the case, due to his personal ties to the Shaolin community. Nevertheless, Crabtree's expertise in kung fu proves essential to cracking the case as he uncovers hidden clues and helps Murdoch in a fight against a potential suspect.

As the case comes to a close, Murdoch and Crabtree must navigate their way through a web of lies and confront the killer in a dramatic showdown. With Crabtree's kung fu skills and Murdoch's detective work, justice is finally served in the case of Master Dang's murder.

"Kung Fu Crabtree" is an exciting and action-packed episode that explores the cultural complexities of Toronto's Chinatown. With strong performances from its talented cast and intricate plot twists, this episode is sure to captivate viewers until the very end.