Ep 15. Murdoch Schmurdoch

Murdoch Mysteries season 1 episode 15, titled "Murdoch Schmurdoch," follows Detective William Murdoch, played by Yannick Bisson, as he investigates a murder at a pharmaceutical factory. The episode begins with the death of a worker named Peter Seaton, who falls into a vat of chemicals and is burned alive. Murdoch discovers that Peter was working on a new drug called Xylanthine, which he suspects may have contributed to his death.

As Murdoch delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and corruption involving the factory's employees and the drug company behind Xylanthine. Murdoch's suspicions are confirmed when another worker at the factory is killed, and he realizes that someone is trying to cover up the truth.

Murdoch is aided in his investigation by his colleagues at the Toronto Constabulary, including his boss Inspector Brackenreid, played by Thomas Craig, and his friend and confidante Dr. Julia Ogden, played by Hélène Joy. Together, they work to unravel the mystery at the heart of the pharmaceutical factory.

Along the way, Murdoch encounters a variety of suspects, including the shady chemist who invented Xylanthine, the factory's owner who is desperate to keep the drug on the market despite its dangerous side effects, and a local politician who has ties to both the factory and the drug company. Murdoch must use all of his skills and resources to track down the killer and bring them to justice.

"Murdoch Schmurdoch" is a gripping and suspenseful episode of Murdoch Mysteries that keeps viewers guessing until the very end. With its clever plot twists and engaging characters, this show is a must-watch for fans of detective dramas and historical mysteries.