John Brackenreid is a fictional character portrayed by Charles Vandervaart in the TV series Murdoch Mysteries.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Murdoch Air (season 6), they were 12 years old.
They appear in 23 episodes out of a total of 287 aired so far and have accumulated 357 positive votes.
The character of John Brackenreid is mainly associated with Inspector Thomas Brackenreid, Detective William Murdoch and Constable George Crabtree.
Episodes23
Murdoch Air
episode S6.E1 january 2013When a flying machine crashes, killing a man on the ground, Murdoch's investigation uncovers high-level conspiracy and sabotage in the race to achieve the first human-controlled flight.Murdoch and the Cloud of Doom
episode S6.E6 february 2013When an anonymous madman threatens the citizens of Toronto with a deadly toxic gas, Murdoch must race against the clock to stop him.Republic of Murdoch
episode S7.E8 november 2013Detective Murdoch investigates the death of Peter Farrelly who had a loud altercation with someone the night before his body was found. Dr. Grace determines he was beaten to death. She also found chloral hydrate in his system - a bottle of which they found in the victim's luggage. They believe both the victim and his killer are from Newfoundland and so Murdoch and Crabtree head off to St. John's in the hopes of finding the suspected killer Ezekiel Farrelly. Crabtree was actually raised in St. John's by several aunts who, it turns out, have an interesting occupation. The solution to murder lies with finding an old pirate treasure map.Murdoch and the Temple of Death
episode S8.E10 january 2015While investigating a mysterious death in Markham, Det. Murdoch discovers a hidden ornate and booby-trapped laden building that could contain the Holy Grail.The Local Option
episode S9.E6 november 2015As the local temperance movement's crusade for local prohibition gains momentum, an opposing politician is found dead after an incident at a drinking establishment.Bend It Like Brackenreid
episode S10.E6 november 2016As Murdoch investigates the strange death of a footballer, Brackenreid gets caught up in the team's run to the Olympics.The Canadian Patient
episode S11.E4 october 2017Murdoch investigates a surgeon whose cutting-edge organ transplants wreak medical havoc and run afoul of Mary Baker Eddy and The Christian Science movement.Dr. Osler Regrets
episode S11.E5 october 2017A spate of murders staged as suicides leads Murdoch to suspect a sequential killer targeting the elderly.21 Murdoch Street
episode S11.E6 november 2017Crabtree and Constable Brackenreid go undercover at a boys school to solve a disappearance.The Accident
episode S11.E7 november 2017Murdoch investigates a car accident and uncovers sinister motives.The Talking Dead
episode S11.E9 december 2017After obituaries are published in advance of two men's deaths, Murdoch discovers more intended victims, including Detective Watts.Murdoch Schmurdoch
episode S11.E15 february 2018Murdoch investigates a murder surrounding vaudeville entertainers Harry and Al Jolson. Detective Watts learns more about his own family history.Free Falling
episode S11.E18 march 2018Murdoch helps a man look for his missing wife; Crabtree contemplates his relationship; the team from Station House No. 4 works on a murder case.Brother's Keeper
episode S12.E7 may 2019After a telephone call reports a body has been discovered, as well as reports of gunshots have been reported, Murdoch and Crabtree find an unlikely suspect cowering near the body. Murdoch suspects the true killer is still out there.Drowning in Money
episode S12.E8 may 2019When a wealthy, high society couple is found drowned in their pool in an apparent double suicide, Murdoch suspects murder.Secrets and Lies
episode S12.E9 may 2019Inspector Brackenreid travels to St. Marys to help an old flame whose daughter is missing, and he happens to learn then that he is her father.Pirates of the Great Lakes
episode S12.E10 may 2019Murdoch helps a detective recover a ship loaded with antiques. Brackenreid considers leaving.Annabella Cinderella
episode S12.E11 may 2019Crabtree and John are transporting a convicted axe murderer to prison when she escapes to exact revenge on those who testified against her.Darkness Before the Dawn: Part 1
episode S12.E17 june 2019As Murdoch seeks a promotion, a constable is shot in a botched raid on an opium den led by Watts.Darkness Before the Dawn: Part 2
episode S12.E18 june 2019Murdoch suspects John is being framed for murder by Inspector McWorthy and Brackenreid goes after the corrupt copper.The Final Curtain
episode S13.E8 november 2019An actor is killed during a play featuring John Brackenreid and attended by Murdoch, Ogden, Crabtree, and John's parents.Rough and Rowdy Ways
episode S14.E2 january 2021Inspector Brackenreid learns that his youngest son, Bobby, is wanted for murder, while the Murdochs and Crabtree suspect old enemies are returning to harm them.There's Something About Mary
episode S15.E12 january 2022Murdoch investigates the suspicious death of a stage manager after a going away party for Mary Pickford.
- Murdoch Air
- Murdoch and the Cloud of Doom
- Republic of Murdoch
- Murdoch and the Temple of Death
- The Local Option
- Bend It Like Brackenreid
- The Canadian Patient
- Dr. Osler Regrets
- 21 Murdoch Street
- The Accident
- The Talking Dead
- Murdoch Schmurdoch
- Free Falling
- Brother's Keeper
- Drowning in Money
- Secrets and Lies
- Pirates of the Great Lakes
- Annabella Cinderella
- Darkness Before the Dawn: Part 1
- Darkness Before the Dawn: Part 2
- The Final Curtain
- Rough and Rowdy Ways
- There's Something About Mary
Best moments8
- Crabtree and John are transporting a convicted axe murderer to prison when she escapes to exact revenge on those who testified against her.
- As Murdoch seeks a promotion, a constable is shot in a botched raid on an opium den led by Watts.
- Murdoch helps a detective recover a ship loaded with antiques. Brackenreid considers leaving.
- Murdoch investigates the suspicious death of a stage manager after a going away party for Mary Pickford.
- An actor is killed during a play featuring John Brackenreid and attended by Murdoch, Ogden, Crabtree, and John's parents.
- A spate of murders staged as suicides leads Murdoch to suspect a sequential killer targeting the elderly.
- Murdoch suspects John is being framed for murder by Inspector McWorthy and Brackenreid goes after the corrupt copper.
- Inspector Brackenreid travels to St. Marys to help an old flame whose daughter is missing, and he happens to learn then that he is her father.
- Annabella Cinderella
- Darkness Before the Dawn: Part 1
- Pirates of the Great Lakes
- There's Something About Mary
- The Final Curtain
- Dr. Osler Regrets
- Darkness Before the Dawn: Part 2
- Secrets and Lies