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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, Constable George Crabtree and Detective William Murdoch.

John Brackenreid

by Charles Vandervaart

character

Episodes23

  • 8.1
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    Murdoch Air

    episode S6.E1 january 2013
    When 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.
  • 8.1
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    Murdoch and the Cloud of Doom

    episode S6.E6 february 2013
    When an anonymous madman threatens the citizens of Toronto with a deadly toxic gas, Murdoch must race against the clock to stop him.
  • 8.2
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    Republic of Murdoch

    episode S7.E8 november 2013
    Detective 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.
  • 7.9
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    Murdoch and the Temple of Death

    episode S8.E10 january 2015
    While investigating a mysterious death in Markham, Det. Murdoch discovers a hidden ornate and booby-trapped laden building that could contain the Holy Grail.
  • 7.7
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    The Local Option

    episode S9.E6 november 2015
    As the local temperance movement's crusade for local prohibition gains momentum, an opposing politician is found dead after an incident at a drinking establishment.
  • 7.7
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    Bend It Like Brackenreid

    episode S10.E6 november 2016
    As Murdoch investigates the strange death of a footballer, Brackenreid gets caught up in the team's run to the Olympics.
  • 8
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    The Canadian Patient

    episode S11.E4 october 2017
    Murdoch investigates a surgeon whose cutting-edge organ transplants wreak medical havoc and run afoul of Mary Baker Eddy and The Christian Science movement.
  • 7.9
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    Dr. Osler Regrets

    episode S11.E5 october 2017
    A spate of murders staged as suicides leads Murdoch to suspect a sequential killer targeting the elderly.
  • 8.2
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    21 Murdoch Street

    episode S11.E6 november 2017
    Crabtree and Constable Brackenreid go undercover at a boys school to solve a disappearance.
  • 9.2
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    The Accident

    episode S11.E7 november 2017
    Murdoch investigates a car accident and uncovers sinister motives.
  • 8.3
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    The Talking Dead

    episode S11.E9 december 2017
    After obituaries are published in advance of two men's deaths, Murdoch discovers more intended victims, including Detective Watts.
  • 7.7
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    Murdoch Schmurdoch

    episode S11.E15 february 2018
    Murdoch investigates a murder surrounding vaudeville entertainers Harry and Al Jolson. Detective Watts learns more about his own family history.
  • 8.2
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    Free Falling

    episode S11.E18 march 2018
    Murdoch helps a man look for his missing wife; Crabtree contemplates his relationship; the team from Station House No. 4 works on a murder case.
  • 8.4
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    Brother's Keeper

    episode S12.E7 may 2019
    After 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.
  • 7.7
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    Drowning in Money

    episode S12.E8 may 2019
    When a wealthy, high society couple is found drowned in their pool in an apparent double suicide, Murdoch suspects murder.
  • 7.8
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    Secrets and Lies

    episode S12.E9 may 2019
    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.
  • 7.6
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    Pirates of the Great Lakes

    episode S12.E10 may 2019
    Murdoch helps a detective recover a ship loaded with antiques. Brackenreid considers leaving.
  • 7.9
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    Annabella Cinderella

    episode S12.E11 may 2019
    Crabtree and John are transporting a convicted axe murderer to prison when she escapes to exact revenge on those who testified against her.
  • 8.3
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    Darkness Before the Dawn: Part 1

    episode S12.E17 june 2019
    As Murdoch seeks a promotion, a constable is shot in a botched raid on an opium den led by Watts.
  • 8.6
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    Darkness Before the Dawn: Part 2

    episode S12.E18 june 2019
    Murdoch suspects John is being framed for murder by Inspector McWorthy and Brackenreid goes after the corrupt copper.
  • 7.8
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    The Final Curtain

    episode S13.E8 november 2019
    An actor is killed during a play featuring John Brackenreid and attended by Murdoch, Ogden, Crabtree, and John's parents.
  • 7.4
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    Rough and Rowdy Ways

    episode S14.E2 january 2021
    Inspector Brackenreid learns that his youngest son, Bobby, is wanted for murder, while the Murdochs and Crabtree suspect old enemies are returning to harm them.
  • 7.6
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    There's Something About Mary

    episode S15.E12 january 2022
    Murdoch investigates the suspicious death of a stage manager after a going away party for Mary Pickford.

Best moments8

  • 7.9
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    57% of the votes

    Annabella Cinderella

    episode S12.E11 may 2019
    Crabtree and John are transporting a convicted axe murderer to prison when she escapes to exact revenge on those who testified against her.
  • 8.3
    /10
    21% of the votes

    Darkness Before the Dawn: Part 1

    episode S12.E17 june 2019
    As Murdoch seeks a promotion, a constable is shot in a botched raid on an opium den led by Watts.
  • 7.6
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    17% of the votes

    Pirates of the Great Lakes

    episode S12.E10 may 2019
    Murdoch helps a detective recover a ship loaded with antiques. Brackenreid considers leaving.
  • 7.6
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    13% of the votes

    There's Something About Mary

    episode S15.E12 january 2022
    Murdoch investigates the suspicious death of a stage manager after a going away party for Mary Pickford.
  • 7.8
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    11% of the votes

    The Final Curtain

    episode S13.E8 november 2019
    An actor is killed during a play featuring John Brackenreid and attended by Murdoch, Ogden, Crabtree, and John's parents.
  • 7.9
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    11% of the votes

    Dr. Osler Regrets

    episode S11.E5 october 2017
    A spate of murders staged as suicides leads Murdoch to suspect a sequential killer targeting the elderly.
  • 8.6
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    8% of the votes

    Darkness Before the Dawn: Part 2

    episode S12.E18 june 2019
    Murdoch suspects John is being framed for murder by Inspector McWorthy and Brackenreid goes after the corrupt copper.
  • 7.8
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    4% of the votes

    Secrets and Lies

    episode S12.E9 may 2019
    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.

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