Q 01/05

Who plays Detective William Murdoch in the series?

A) Yannick Bisson

B) Peter Outerbridge

C) Jonny Harris

D) Thomas Craig

Answer · why

A) Yannick Bisson

He took over the role in 2007 after Peter Outerbridge played Murdoch in the three earlier TV movies.

Q 02/05

In which city is Murdoch Mysteries set?

A) Montreal

B) Toronto

C) Ottawa

D) Halifax

Answer · why

B) Toronto

Murdoch works for the Toronto Constabulary in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Q 03/05

Which author's Detective Murdoch novels inspired the series?

A) Louise Penny

B) Margaret Atwood

C) Maureen Jennings

D) Gail Bowen

Answer · why

C) Maureen Jennings

The three 2004 TV movies were adapted directly from her books.

Q 04/05

Which network first aired the series, on January 20, 2008?

A) CBC

B) CTV

C) Global

D) Citytv

Answer · why

D) Citytv

Rogers Media dropped it after five seasons and CBC picked it up for season six in 2013.

Q 05/05

Under what title did the show air on the US Ovation network until season twelve?

A) The Artful Detective

B) Detective Murdoch

C) Murder 19C

D) Station House Four

Answer · why

A) The Artful Detective

Season 12 aired on Ovation in 2019 under the original Murdoch Mysteries name.