Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The real deal... or at least that's what the advertisements claimed.
When Constable Higgins orders a pair of mail-order X-ray spectacles, he can't wait to test their incredible powers. Before long, Constable Roberts and Inspector Choi join in, turning one questionable invention into one of the funniest moments in Murdoch Mysteries.
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Set in the late 1890s and early 1900s, critically-acclaimed series Murdoch Mysteries explores the world of William Murdoch, a dashing detective who uses inventive forensic techniques to solve crimes.
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The real deal... or at least that's what the advertisements claimed.
When Constable Higgins orders a pair of mail-order X-ray spectacles, he can't wait to test their incredible powers. Before long, Constable Roberts and Inspector Choi join in, turning one questionable invention into one of the funniest moments in Murdoch Mysteries.
➤ Stream full episodes, for free, on CBC Gem:
gem.cbc.ca
➤ Subscribe:
@CBC
Set in the late 1890s and early 1900s, critically-acclaimed series Murdoch Mysteries explores the world of William Murdoch, a dashing detective who uses inventive forensic techniques to solve crimes.
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About CBC Gem:
CBC Gem offers the full programming slate, from drama to documentaries to sports. CBC Gem is available for free via Apple TV and Google Chromecast and as an App for iOS, tvOS, Fire TV, Android TV, Android phones and tablets, LG and Samsung Smart TVs, Roku, Xbox One/S/X, and and online at gem.cbc.ca
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About CBC:
Welcome to the entertainment side of CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster. CBC is dedicated to creating content with original voices that inspire and entertain. Watch sneak peeks and trailers, behind-the-scenes footage, full episodes, original web series, digital exclusives and more.
Connect with CBC Online:
TikTok: tiktok.com/@cbc
Instagram: instagram.com/cbc
Facebook: facebook.com/cbc
Twitter: twitter.com/cbc
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