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Father Dowling Mysteries (1987–1991) — drama · mystery on ABC
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About Father Dowling Mysteries
Father Dowling Mysteries ended on May 2, 1991, on ABC. The series concluded after its third season, with the final episode airing on that date.
Father Dowling Mysteries was a drama and mystery series that originally premiered as a TV movie in 1987. The show was set in a small town and followed Father Frank Dowling as he solved various crimes and mysteries with the help of his friends and colleagues. Although it was scheduled to begin weekly in 1988, a writers' strike delayed its debut until 1989, and the series continued until 1991, changing networks from NBC to ABC after its first season.
The show starred Tom Bosley as Father Frank Dowling, alongside Tracy Nelson as Sister Stephanie 'Steve' Oskowski, Mary Wickes as Marie, James Stephens as Father Philip Prestwick, and Robert Prescott as Lt. Phil Keegan. It was a crime drama with elements of humor and faith-based themes, and each episode typically ran for around 60 minutes. The series holds a rating of 7 on TVMaze.
Father Dowling Mysteries episode schedule
43 aired
Aired · 43
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 1991 | S3·E22 | The Joyful Noise Mystery |
| April 25, 1991 | S3·E21 | The Consulting Detective Mystery |
| April 4, 1991 | S3·E20 | The Malibu Mystery |
| March 28, 1991 | S3·E19 | The Hard Boiled Mystery |
| March 7, 1991 | S3·E18 | The Monkey Business Mystery |
| February 21, 1991 | S3·E17 | The Mummy's Curse Mystery |
| February 14, 1991 | S3·E16 | The Priest Killer Mystery |
| February 7, 1991 | S3·E15 | The Moving Target Mystery |
| January 31, 1991 | S3·E14 | The Prodigal Son Mystery |
| January 24, 1991 | S3·E13 | The Missing Witness Mystery |
| January 10, 1991 | S3·E12 | The Substitute Sister Mystery |
| January 3, 1991 | S3·E11 | The Fugitive Priest Mystery |
| December 13, 1990 | S3·E10 | The Christmas Mystery |
| November 29, 1990 | S3·E9 | The Vanishing Victim Mystery |
| November 15, 1990 | S3·E8 | The Reasonable Doubt Mystery |
| November 8, 1990 | S3·E7 | The Murder Weekend Mystery |
| November 1, 1990 | S3·E6 | The Undercover Nun Mystery |
| October 25, 1990 | S3·E5 | The Movie Mystery |
| October 18, 1990 | S3·E4 | The Showgirl Mystery |
| October 4, 1990 | S3·E3 | The Devil & the Deep Blue Sea Mystery |
| September 27, 1990 | S3·E2 | The Medical Mystery |
| September 20, 1990 | S3·E1 | The Royal Mystery |
| April 26, 1990 | S2·E13 | The Passionate Painter Mystery |
| April 12, 1990 | S2·E12 | The Legacy Mystery |
| March 29, 1990 | S2·E11 | The Solid Gold Headache Mystery |
| March 15, 1990 | S2·E10 | The Confidence Mystery |
| March 8, 1990 | S2·E9 | The Perfect Couple Mystery |
| February 22, 1990 | S2·E8 | The Falling Angel Mystery |
| February 15, 1990 | S2·E7 | The Blind Man's Bluff Mystery |
| February 8, 1990 | S2·E6 | The Ghost of a Chance Mystery |
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| February 1, 1990 | S2·E5 | The Woman Scorned Mystery |
| January 25, 1990 | S2·E4 | The Stone Killer Mystery |
| January 18, 1990 | S2·E3 | The Sanctuary Mystery |
| January 11, 1990 | S2·E2 | The Exotic Dancer Mystery |
| January 4, 1990 | S2·E1 | The Visiting Priest Mystery |
| March 10, 1989 | S1·E8 | The Pretty Baby Mystery |
| March 3, 1989 | S1·E7 | The Face in the Mirror Mystery |
| February 24, 1989 | S1·E6 | Mafia Priest (2) |
| February 17, 1989 | S1·E5 | Mafia Priest (1) |
| February 10, 1989 | S1·E4 | The Man Who Came to Dinner Mystery |
| January 27, 1989 | S1·E3 | What Do You Call a Call Girl Mystery |
| January 20, 1989 | S1·E2 | The Missing Body Mystery (2) |
| January 20, 1989 | S1·E1 | The Missing Body Mystery |
