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Father Dowling Mysteries Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 1987 - 1989
Episode 1
Fatal Confession
Mon, Nov 30, 1987 60 mins
In the series pilot, suicide is blamed for a parishioner's death, but Dowling (Tom Bosley) thinks it was murder. Part 1 of two. Sada Thompson. Sen. Erdain: Leslie Nielsen. Patricia Erdain: Susan Blakely. Marie: Mary Wickes. Robinson: Peter Scolari.
Episode 2
Fatal Confession
Mon, Nov 30, 1987 60 mins
Conclusion. Dowling and Steve are in trouble with the mob as they probe a suicide Dowling thinks was a murder. Tom Bosley, Tracy Nelson. Maria Pello: Sada Thompson. Sen. Erdain: Leslie Nielsen. Patricia Erdain: Susan Blakely. Robinson: Peter Scolari.
Episode 3
The Missing Body Mystery
Fri, Jan 20, 1989 60 mins
Dowling investigates the disappearance of a body from the place it was discovered---outside his confessional. Part 1 of two. Parker: Kiel Martin. Ford: Barbara Stock. Prestwick: James Stephens. Fulton: Ed O'Brien. Vincent: Robert Walden.
Episode 4
The Missing Body Mystery
Fri, Jan 20, 1989 60 mins
Conclusion. Dowling (Tom Bosley) investigates the disappearance of an FBI agent's body from outside his confessional. Parker: Kiel Martin. Ford: Barbara Stock. Prestwick: James Stephens. Fulton: Ed O'Brien. Vincent: Robert Walden. Steve: Tracy Nelson.
Episode 5
The What Do You Call a Call Girl Mystery
Fri, Jan 27, 1989 60 mins
A prostitute who vowed to reform her life is murdered, but Father Dowling doesn't believe the prime suspect---her fiancé---is guilty of the crime. Robert: Don Reilly. Det. Lt. McGuire: Michael C. Gwynne. Det. Clancy: Regina Krueger.
Episode 6
The Man Who Came to Dinner Mystery
Fri, Feb 10, 1989 60 mins
A witness being pursued by the killer takes refuge at St. Michael's, and he enlists the help of a woman he once almost married---Sister Steve (Tracy Nelson). Jack: William R. Moses. Doug: John Slattery. Carter: Granville Van Dusen. Sister Agnes: Harriet Nelson.
Episode 7
The Mafia Priest Mystery
Fri, Feb 17, 1989 60 mins
A priest from a crime family is framed for the murder of a detective, and Dowling journeys into the underworld to vindicate him. Part 1 of two. John: Martin Hewitt. Peter Luciani: John Aprea. Douglas: Andreas Katsulas. Chris Luciani: Ramy Zada.
Episode 8
The Mafia Priest Mystery
Fri, Feb 24, 1989 60 mins
Conclusion. Dowling and Steve find themselves in the middle of a mob war as they help a priest framed for murder. John: Martin Hewitt. Peter Luciani: John Aprea. Douglas: Andreas Katsulas. Chris Luciani: Ramy Zada. Marie: Mary Wickes.
Episode 9
The Face in the Mirror Mystery
Fri, Mar 3, 1989 60 mins
Dowling's half-brother---a dead ringer for the good Father---proves to be as daunting a thief as Dowling is a detective. Arlene: Diane Ladd. Rawlings: Michael Halsey. Sgt. Clancy: Regina Krueger. Ted: Malcolm Danare. Shari: Susan Edwards. Steve: Tracy Nelson.
Episode 10
The Pretty Baby Mystery
Fri, Mar 10, 1989 60 mins
Dowling and Steve care for a baby girl left at St. Michael's, and as they search for the mother, they discover a kidnapping plot. Laura: Jenny Robertson. Charles: Casey Biggs. Father Prestwick: James Stephens. DiMarco: Tom Silardi. Marge: Pam Ward.
