Father Dowling Mysteries

·1989 ·3 Seasons ·Comedy ·Crime ·Mystery

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 8 ep
1
The Missing Body Mystery (1)
The Missing Body Mystery (1)
1989-01-20
2
The Missing Body Mystery (2)
The Missing Body Mystery (2)
1989-01-20
3
What Do You Call A Call Girl Mystery?
What Do You Call A Call Girl Mystery?
1989-01-27
4
The Man Who Came To Dinner Mystery
The Man Who Came To Dinner Mystery
1989-02-10
5
Mafia Priest (1)
Mafia Priest (1)
1989-02-17
6
Mafia Priest (2)
Mafia Priest (2)
1989-02-24
7
The Face In The Mirror Mystery
The Face In The Mirror Mystery
1989-03-03
8
The Pretty Baby Mystery
The Pretty Baby Mystery
1989-03-10
1
The Visiting Priest Mystery
1990-01-04
2
The Exotic Dancer Mystery
1990-01-11
3
The Sanctuary Mystery
1990-01-18
4
The Stone Killer Mystery
1990-01-25
5
The Woman Scorned Mystery
1990-02-01
6
The Ghost Of A Chance Mystery
1990-02-08
7
The Blind Man's Bluff Mystery
1990-02-15
8
The Falling Angel Mystery
1990-02-22
9
The Perfect Couple Mystery
1990-03-08
10
The Confidence Mystery
1990-03-15
11
The Solid Gold Headache Mystery
1990-03-29
12
The Legacy Mystery
1990-04-12
13
The Passionate Painter Mystery
1990-04-26
1
The Royal Mystery
1990-09-20
2
The Medical Mystery
1990-09-27
3
The Devil In The Deep Blue Sea Mystery
1990-10-04
4
The Showgirl Mystery
1990-10-18
5
The Movie Mystery
1990-10-25
6
The Undercover Nun Mystery
1990-11-01
7
The Murder Weekend Mystery
1990-11-08
8
The Reasonable Doubt Mystery
1990-11-15
9
The Vanishing Victim Mystery
1990-11-29
10
The Christmas Mystery
1990-12-13
11
The Fugitive Priest Mystery
1991-01-03
12
The Substitute Sister Mystery
1991-01-10
13
The Missing Witness Mystery
1991-01-24
14
The Prodigal Son Mystery
1991-01-31
15
The Moving Target Mystery
1991-02-07
16
The Priest Killer Mystery
1991-02-14
17
The Mummy's Curse Mystery
1991-02-21
18
The Monkey Business Mystery
1991-03-07
19
The Hard Boiled Mystery
1991-03-28
20
The Malibu Mystery
1991-04-04
21
The Consulting Detective Mystery
1991-04-25
22
The Joyful Noise Mystery
1991-05-02

Actors

Tom Bosley
Tom Bosley
Acting
Tracy Nelson
Tracy Nelson
Acting
James Stephens
James Stephens
Acting
Mary Wickes
Mary Wickes
Acting

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