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Father Dowling Mysteries

  • 1989 – 1991
  • Ended
  • Comedy · Crime · Mystery
  • ~48m / ep
  • 3 seasons
  • 7.4/10

Father Dowling is a sleuthing parish priest from Chicago who investigates baffling crimes

Latest: Season 3 · 1990

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  1. E1. The Royal Mystery

    Sep 20, 1990 · 60m

    It looks like a royal mess when Sister Steve find herself trapped in a Royal scandal. The Sister trades places with a frisky British noblewoman in order to infiltrate a trade delegation. Father Dowling has his hands full riding shotgun, trying to keep an eye open for the Sister's Royal killer.

  2. E2. The Medical Mystery

    Sep 27, 1990 · 60m

    The local hospital is the scene of some 'extra' deaths when Father Dowling and Sister Steve uncover a string of mystery murders. Father Prestwick insists on helping out and almost becomes the next victim.

  3. E3. The Devil In The Deep Blue Sea Mystery

    Oct 4, 1990 · 60m

    When most people look at Harry Deil they see one of the most powerful men in underworld crime. Father Dowling sees something else, something even more sinister: The devil. Now Father Dowling must beat him at his own game in order to save Sister Steve.

  4. E4. The Showgirl Mystery

    Oct 18, 1990 · 60m

    A showy showgirl of a shady nightclub is surprised to discover that her late husband's estate consists of nothing but debts. Or is she the victim of a scam to deprive her out of a small fortune? The investigation reveals a motley crew of underworld characters as Father Dowling and Sister Steve go hunting for a suspect.

  5. E5. The Movie Mystery

    Oct 25, 1990 · 60m

    Everyone is enjoying the slice of Hollywood as a movie crew uses St. Michael's as a location, until a series of unexplained, and life-threatening, accidents put a damper on the mood. Father Dowling and Sister Steve are enlisted to assist in the investigation while Father Prestwick decides to make his screen debut...as a stand in.

  6. E6. The Undercover Nun Mystery

    Nov 1, 1990 · 60m

    Sister Steve's return to her Mother's house to celebrate the convent's Silver Jubilee ceremonies should be a time of great joy for everyone. But shortly after arriving the Sister discovers a nun with a gun. Not quite what she expected. And her worst fears are indeed realized when another visiting nun is murdered.

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