Father Dowling Mysteries
Overview
Father Dowling Mysteries, which aired from January 1989 to May 1991, captivated audiences with its blend of intrigue and humor. Following a TV movie debut in 1987, the series began on NBC before transitioning to ABC for its final two seasons. This charming mystery show features Father Dowling, a clever priest inspired by Ralph McInerny’s novels, as he solves crimes with the help of his resourceful sidekick, Sister Steve. Produced by The Fred Silverman Company and Dean Hargrove Productions alongside Viacom Productions, it offered a unique take on the detective genre within a faith-based context.
Episodes
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1
The Missing Body Mystery (1)
Title: The Disappearing Corpse Enigma (1) Plot: Father Dowling finds himself entangled with the FBI when a mortally wounded man collapses before him....
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2
The Missing Body Mystery (2)
Title: The Vanishing Corpse Enigma (2) Plot: Father Dowling inadvertently finds himself at odds with the FBI when a man collapses and dies right in f...
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3
What Do You Call A Call Girl Mystery?
Title: What Do You Call A Call Girl Mystery? Plot: Father Dowling steps in to help a distraught man whose fiancée is killed just moments before reve...
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4
The Man Who Came To Dinner Mystery
After witnessing a murder, a man finds himself on the run from the assassin. Seeking safety, he seeks refuge in St. Michael's, where he reaches out to...
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5
Mafia Priest (1)
Father Dowling is drawn into a strange mystery as he works to clear a fellow priest’s name in a murder case. Alongside Sister Steve, he uncovers une...
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6
Mafia Priest (2)
Father Dowling, undaunted by the situation, takes on the challenge of clearing a young priest's name after realizing he's been set up by a relative. A...
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7
The Face In The Mirror Mystery
The good Father’s malevolent half-brother arrives unannounced, raising Dowling's suspicions about his intentions. After Dowling successfully prevent...
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8
The Pretty Baby Mystery
Father Dowling and Sister Steve unexpectedly step into the role of caregivers when they find an abandoned baby left at the rectory. As they work to br...
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The Visiting Priest Mystery
Father Dowling and Sister Steve find themselves under the influence of a con artist posing as a priest. This so-called "Father" Damon is actually a hi...
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2
The Exotic Dancer Mystery
Sister Steve goes incognito as a shady card dealer at a high-stakes poker game, only to discover that the event is actually a front for a robbery. Mea...
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3
The Sanctuary Mystery
Sister Steve, Father Dowling, and her brother are thrust into a perilous scenario when her younger brother, Mark, inadvertently gets caught in a gang ...
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4
The Stone Killer Mystery
Father Dowling finds himself in a precarious situation as an irate ex-con, whom he helped convict for murder, seems to be using him as a target. Thoug...
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5
The Woman Scorned Mystery
Title: The Enigma of Betrayed Trust Plot: Is Father Dowling caught in a web of greed, betrayal, and homicide? Not quite; it's actually his nefarious ...
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6
The Ghost Of A Chance Mystery
Father Dowling is initially doubtful when a young woman claims her home is haunted. However, he decides to look into it after Sister Steve reveals tha...
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7
The Blind Man's Bluff Mystery
Sister Steve has always been someone who places her trust in others, a quality essential to her role. Therefore, it’s not unexpected when she extend...
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8
The Falling Angel Mystery
Title: The Angel's Warning Plot: An enigmatic figure, claiming to be an "angel," approaches Father Dowling and Sister Steve at the church, issuing a...
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9
The Perfect Couple Mystery
Father Dowling and Sister Steve get caught up in a mysterious security investigation after one of their parishioners is accused of pilfering sensitive...
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10
The Confidence Mystery
A slick con artist sets his sights on a priceless church artifact that Father Prestwick is transporting to Romania. Determined to acquire the monstran...
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11
The Solid Gold Headache Mystery
Sister Steve understands the saying about gift horses, but she can't fathom why she’s been appointed as the administrator of a six million dollar tr...
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12
The Legacy Mystery
Father Dowling has a deep appreciation for fine art, but he discovers that a rogue art critic is taking things too far. A cunning thief is systematica...
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13
The Passionate Painter Mystery
Enduring pain for the sake of creativity is one thing, but this volatile artist risks losing his remarkable gift to a troubling dependence on drugs an...
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The Royal Mystery
Title: The Royal Enigma Plot: Sister Steve finds herself ensnared in a royal debacle when she swaps lives with a spirited British aristocrat to join ...
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2
The Medical Mystery
At the local hospital, a series of mysterious deaths catches the attention of Father Dowling and Sister Steve, who delve into the unsettling situation...
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3
The Devil In The Deep Blue Sea Mystery
To the average person, Harry Deil is a prominent figure in the world of organized crime. However, Father Dowling perceives him as something far more m...
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4
The Showgirl Mystery
A glamorous showgirl from a seedy nightclub is taken aback to learn that her deceased husband’s estate is buried in debt. But could she be the targe...
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5
The Movie Mystery
Title: The Cinematic Conundrum Plot: The excitement of a movie production at St. Michael's quickly fades when a string of bizarre and dangerous incid...
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6
The Undercover Nun Mystery
Sister Steve returns to her mother's home to take part in the convent's Silver Jubilee festivities, anticipating a joyful reunion. However, her arriva...
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7
The Murder Weekend Mystery
Title: The Weekend Whodunit Plot: During a weekend getaway for mystery authors, a professional assassin leverages advanced technology to mask his d...
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8
The Reasonable Doubt Mystery
Father Dowling finds himself serving on a jury for a murder trial that appears to be straightforward. However, he begins to question the evidence, lea...
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The Vanishing Victim Mystery
Father Dowling inadvertently finds himself entangled in a kidnapping scheme after forming a friendship with a young woman on the brink of vanishing. C...
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10
The Christmas Mystery
A woman, who has entrusted her son to the temporary care of St. Michael's, becomes the target of an assassination attempt. As the investigation unfold...
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11
The Fugitive Priest Mystery
Father Dowling finds himself in a tight spot when his sinister twin brother arrives in town. Blaine cleverly sets up his sibling by framing him for a ...
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12
The Substitute Sister Mystery
Father Dowling and Sister Steve find themselves entangled in a fierce rivalry between competing exterminators fighting for franchise dominance. Things...
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13
The Missing Witness Mystery
Sister Steve has taken on the persona of a sleazy escort to locate a key witness who could exonerate a young businessman accused of murder. However, d...
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14
The Prodigal Son Mystery
Father Dowling's life takes a shocking turn when an unfamiliar man arrives, asserting that he is his son. Just as Dowling is about to delve into the u...
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15
The Moving Target Mystery
A contract killer has a moment of conscience when he realizes that Father Dowling is his target. He decides to alert the priest, informing him that an...
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16
The Priest Killer Mystery
After a rooftop sniper nearly takes Father Dowling's life, Sister Steve decides to go undercover as a taxi driver. Her goal is to draw out the person ...
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17
The Mummy's Curse Mystery
During their trip to the Chicago Museum to explore a Pharaoh's burial chamber, Father Dowling and Sister Steve stumble upon an ancient Egyptian curse....
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18
The Monkey Business Mystery
Father Dowling and Sister Steve take a bold risk by abducting a chimp that’s been accused of killing an animal rights activist. With the chimp facin...
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19
The Hard Boiled Mystery
Title: The Unfinished Tale Plot: A writer, who crafted Dowling and Steve as key figures in his murder mystery novel, unexpectedly passes away before ...
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20
The Malibu Mystery
Title: The Malibu Enigma Plot: Father Dowling embarks on a quest to locate a missing teenager who has ventured into the vibrant and risky nightlife...
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21
The Consulting Detective Mystery
When Sherlock Holmes lends his expertise to Father Dowling, it becomes challenging to determine who is truly assisting whom. Together, they form an ex...
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22
The Joyful Noise Mystery
Title: The Joyful Noise Enigma Plot: In the bustling District Attorney's office, a fierce struggle for dominance unfolds, leaving behind a trail of b...
