Murdoch Mysteries Toronto's Smartest Man (Season 19, Episode 3)
TV Episode | Crime, Drama, Mystery

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Murdoch Mysteries

Toronto's Smartest Man (Season 19, Episode 3)

TV Episode | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A contestant is murdered during the "Toronto's Smartest Man" battle of the wits, leading Murdoch to join the contest to see if he can puzzle out who the killer might be.

Creators

R.B. Carney (developed for television by) | Cal Coons (developed for television by) | Alexandra Zarowny (developed for television by)

Director

Eleanore Lindo

Writers

Maureen Jennings (based on characters from her novels) | Saleema Nawaz (written by) | Nick West (executive story editor)

Producers

Jeremy Hood (producer) | Julie Lacey (producer)

Composer

Robert Carli

Cinematographer

Jayson Clute (director of photography)

Editor

Julia Blua

Casting

John Buchan | Jason Knight

Production Design

Sandra Kybartas (original series design) | Bob Sher

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 20, 2025

Release date

Oct 20, 2025 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

14 wins & 120 nominations

Contacts

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Cast	+ Add Cast
20 cast members

Name	Known for
Yannick Bisson Detective William Murdoch Detective William Murdoch See fewer	Murdoch Mysteries (2008)
Thomas Craig Chief Constable Thomas Brackenreid Chief Constable Thomas Brackenreid See fewer	Murdoch Mysteries (2008)
Daniel Maslany Detective Llewellyn Watts Detective Llewellyn Watts See fewer	Murdoch Mysteries (2008)
Clare McConnell Effie Newsome Effie Newsome See fewer	Star Trek: Discovery (2017)
Kataem O'Connor Constable Teddy Roberts Constable Teddy Roberts See fewer	40 Acres (2024)
Lachlan Murdoch Constable Henry Higgins Constable Henry Higgins See fewer	Cheaters (2002)
Gray Powell Calvin Colwyn Calvin Colwyn See fewer	ARQ (2016)
Dempsey Bryk Dean Colwyn Dean Colwyn See fewer	Willow (2022)
Benedict Campbell Victor Fordham Victor Fordham See fewer	Redwall (1999)
Zachary Bennett Dr. Glenn Price Dr. Glenn Price See fewer	Maudie (2016)
Mac Fyfe Frank Ryan Frank Ryan See fewer	The Skulls (2000)
Megan Murphy Mavis Cain Mavis Cain See fewer	Do I Know You from Somewhere? (2024)
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee Inspector Albert Choi Inspector Albert Choi See fewer	Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024)
Lindsay Owen Pierre François Boudreau François Boudreau See fewer	Betty and Coretta (2013)
Vijay Mehta Ved Srinivasan Ved Srinivasan See fewer	The Hardy Boys (2020)
Geet Arora Quizmaster Quizmaster See fewer	The Umbrella Academy (2019)
Becky Johnson Poppy Poppy See fewer	Baroness Von Sketch Show (2016)
Kristen Pepper Miss Ontario Wheat Miss Ontario Wheat See fewer	Murdoch Mysteries (2008)
Jonny Harris Constable George Crabtree (credit only) Constable George Crabtree (credit only) See fewer	Still Standing (2015)
Gary Powell Calvin Colwyn Calvin Colwyn See fewer	Casino Royale (2006)