Inspector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. The series starred John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Sergeant Lewis, as well as a large cast of notable actors and actresses.
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- Seasons
- 7
- Episodes aired
- 28
- Latest aired
- S07E03
- Total runtime
- 1d 22h
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 January 1987 3 episodes
- Season 2 December 1987 – March 1988 4 episodes
- Season 3 January 1989 4 episodes
- Season 4 January 1990 4 episodes
- Season 5 February 1991 – March 1991 5 episodes
- Season 6 February 1992 – April 1992 5 episodes
- Season 7 January 1993 3 episodes
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S03E01 The Ghost in the Machine
January 4 · 100min find the promo
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Morse investigates the reported theft of erotic paintings belonging to Sir Julius Hanbury, a local baronet who is one of those standing for election as the new Master of Courtney College, Oxford. As well as the pictures, Sir Julius himself has also disappeared. Morse finds Sir Julius's dead body, and at first it looks like murder, but the new police pathologist, Dr Grayling Russell, believes he killed himself. Then there is another death which is undoubtedly a murder - but how is it connected with the late Sir Julius Hanbury?
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S03E02 The Last Enemy
January 11 · 100min find the promo
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A body is found in the canal and the only clue to its identity points to a connection with one of the university's colleges. It happens that intense rivalry for one of the most prestigious posts in the university has led to murder. But which one of the highly respected contenders is the calculating killer?
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S03E03 Deceived by Flight
January 18 · 100min find the promo
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Morse investigates when the annual match of the Claret's old boys' cricket eleven is brought to an abrupt end by the sudden death of a team member - and it seems that cricket was the last thing on their minds.
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S03E04 The Secret of Bay 5B
January 25 · 100min find the promo
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Playboy architect Michael Gifford is found strangled in his car, and the only clues are a car-park ticket and his diary. Morse and Lewis uncover a love triangle involving the murdered man, and the list of suspects grows. Meanwhile, Morse considers asking Grayling Russell for a date.