Episode 1
A Big Whiff of A Real Bad Smell
1h
Da Vinci investigates a deadly house fire, while Leary and Shannon try to solve a case involving a missing person.
Episode credits
Guest stars Colin Cunningham, Shaun Johnston
TV series
Da Vinci's Inquest
1998TV-PG7 seasons6.2 / 10
He speaks for the DEAD to protect the LIVING.
Da Vinci's Inquest is a Canadian dramatic television series that aired on CBC Television from 1998 to 2005. While never a ratings blockbuster, seven seasons of thirteen episodes each were filmed for a total of ninety-one episodes. The show, set and filmed in Vancouver, stars Nicholas Campbell as Dominic Da Vinci, once an undercover officer for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, but now a crusading coroner who seeks justice in the cases he investigates. The cast also includes Gwynyth Walsh as Da Vinci's ex-wife and chief pathologist Patricia Da Vinci, Donnelly Rhodes as detective Leo Shannon, and Ian Tracey as detective Mick Leary.
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Synopsis
Da Vinci's Inquest is a Canadian dramatic television series that aired on CBC Television from 1998 to 2005. While never a ratings blockbuster, seven seasons of thirteen episodes each were filmed for a total of ninety-one episodes. The show, set and filmed in Vancouver, stars Nicholas Campbell as Dominic Da Vinci, once an undercover officer for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, but now a crusading coroner who seeks justice in the cases he investigates. The cast also includes Gwynyth Walsh as Da Vinci's ex-wife and chief pathologist Patricia Da Vinci, Donnelly Rhodes as detective Leo Shannon, and Ian Tracey as detective Mick Leary.
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Episode 2
Ass Covering Day
1h
Da Vinci investigates the death of a man who was crushed by a parking-garage door. Meanwhile, Shannon and Leary search for suspects involved in a suspicious death.
Episode credits
Directed by George MihalkaWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Colin Cunningham, Gabe Khouth, Laurie Murdoch, Emily Perkins
Episode 3
A Big Enough Fan
1h
Da Vinci investigates a cemetery with remains buried together, and declares it a crime scene. Meanwhile, a man claims that ahomeless man killed his wife, and another man is injured in a suspicious house fire.
Episode credits
Directed by Robert CuffleyWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Shaun Johnston, Peter Mustapic
Episode 4
Run By The Monkeys
1h
Da Vinci becomes suspicious of a man who survived two house fires. Meanwhile, Shannon and Leary investigate a double murder.
Episode credits
Guest stars Colin Cunningham, Shaun Johnston, Emily Perkins
Episode 5
At First It Was Funny
1h
Kosmo investigates the fatal shooting of a drug dealer. Meanwhile, Da Vinci has difficulty with his house-fire investigation, and Leary and Shannon search for suspects in a gas-station robbery.
Episode credits
Directed by George MihalkaWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Deanna Milligan, Colin Cunningham, Emily Perkins
Episode 6
Dizzy Looking Down
1h
Leary and Shannon investigate whether a hermit killed his wife. Meanwhile, Da Vinci looks into the death of a man who appears to have fallen out of the sky.
Episode credits
Directed by Lynne StopkewichWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Stefan Arngrim, Jed Rees, Emily Perkins
Episode 7
God Forbid We Call It What It Is
1h
Da Vinci uncovers some disturbing information about one of the commingled bodies. Meanwhile, Kosmo finds more evidence that a cop may be involved in a drug dealer's death and Rose continues to help Shannon and Leary in their search for a killer.
Episode credits
Directed by William FruetWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Nathaniel Arcand
Episode 8
Doing The Chicken Scratch
1h
After a drinking binge, Leary scrambles to piece together the events of the previous night, leaving Shannon and Rose to have to work together. Meanwhile, Da Vinci thinks he knows who's responsible for commingling the bodies at the cemetery.
Episode credits
Written by Chris HaddockGuest stars Colin Cunningham, Emily Perkins
Episode 9
For Just Bein' Indian
1h
A fatal crash is linked to Rose and Shannon's robbery-homicide case. Meanwhile, unreliable witnesses plague Da Vinci's investigation into the commingled bodies.
Episode credits
Directed by Nicholas CampbellWritten by Larry CampbellGuest stars Colin Cunningham, Gina Chiarelli
Episode 10
Dogs Don't Bite People
1h
Da Vinci is called to a fishing boat after a crew member is found dead in his bunk. Meanwhile, Kosmo encounters some obstacles as she continues to search for the killer of a small-time drug dealer.
Episode credits
Written by Chris HaddockGuest stars Colin Cunningham, Emily Perkins
Episode 11
The Ducks Are Too Depressing
1h
Da Vinci and Zack have different theories about a possible hit and run. Meanwhile, Leary and Shannon try to figure out what happened to a cabbie found dead in his taxi.
Episode credits
Directed by David FrazeeWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Colin Cunningham, Sharon Alexander, Emily Perkins
Episode 12
You Got Monkey Chatter
1h
Da Vinci investigates a homicide after a body is found amongst some blackberry bushes. Meanwhile, Laura Maitland creates new problems for Kurtz.
Episode credits
Guest stars Colin Cunningham, Fred Ewanuick
Episode 13
Everybody Needs A Working Girl
1hfinale
Shannon and Leary investigate the death of a woman whose body is found in the trunk of her car. Meanwhile, Da Vinci and Kosmo deal with a single, welfare mother.
Episode credits
Directed by John FawcettWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Colin Cunningham, Emily Perkins
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
More about Da Vinci's Inquest
Cast
Sarah-Jane Redmond
Suleka Mathew
Venus Terzo
Donnelly Rhodes
Gwynyth Walsh
Nicholas Campbell
Ian Tracey
Alex DiakunCredits
- Created by
- Chris Haddock
- Written by
- Chris Haddock, Larry Campbell
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 91
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBC TelevisionCanada
CBCCanada
CBS StudiosUnited States
Alliance AtlantisCanada
Themes
canadacoronercriminal investigationmorguevancouver
