Murder in a Small Town (2024–present)
Plot
Karl Alberg moves to a quiet coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. But this gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets, and Karl will need to call upon all the skills that made him a world-class detective in solving the murders that, even in this seemingly idyllic setting, continue to wash up on his shore.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
Trust, But VerifyKarl and the team investigate a reported bear attack, leading to questions about foul play due to inconsistent stories; Karl's daughter and friend continue to work on solving their own case. - 02
Prized PossessionsAt a fundraiser for her arts center, Cassandra reunites with a childhood friend who later discovers that her husband has gone missing and that a crime scene has unfolded in her home. Cassandra shares clues with Alberg as he investigates the mysterious disappearance, unveiling secrets and the truth behind a marriage. - 03
A Touch of PanicWhen Cassandra is placed in a life-threatening situation, Alberg and the Gibson Police Department work to find the culprit responsible.
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
The SuspectSeptember 24, 2024Karl Alberg moves to a quiet, coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. He'll quickly learn that this - S01E02
Fall from GraceOctober 1, 2024While celebrating their high school reunion several former classmates of Cassandra's discover a dead body at the marina which leads Alberg o - S01E03
A Chill RainOctober 8, 2024Zoe Strachan, a resident of Gibson, is confronted by her estranged brother Benjamin, who claims to be in financial trouble. When a dead body - S01E04Season's bestPrized PossessionsOctober 15, 2024At a fundraiser for her arts center, Cassandra reunites with a childhood friend who later discovers that her husband has gone missing and th
- S01E05A Touch of PanicOctober 22, 2024When Cassandra is placed in a life-threatening situation, Alberg and the Gibson Police Department work to find the culprit responsible.
- S01E06
The Madness MethodNovember 12, 2024A murderer is on the loose and is headed towards Gibsons. In a race for time, the suspect's psychiatrist notifies Alberg of the potential th - S01E07
Family ConcernsNovember 19, 2024Detective Alberg examines the mysterious deaths of two women, each found in the forest with their bodies arranged in eerily similar poses. - S01E08
Sleep While I SingNovember 26, 2024The investigation to find a possible serial killer in Gibsons continues. Alberg and his team piece together clues and discover an unusual pa
Season02
- S02E01
Acts of MurderSeptember 23, 2025During a heated argument between a husband and wife, things get out of control; Cassandra wins the final council seat in Gibsons, but Mayor - S02E02
Blood WeddingSeptember 30, 2025When a body is found at a local wedding between members of two feuding families, Alberg and team are called to the scene to investigate; Cas - S02E03
Mother LoveOctober 7, 2025A protective father becomes a top suspect in a murder investigation when his ex-wife is killed just after returning to town; Cassandra assis - S02E04
One Last SongOctober 14, 2025A famous singer and her team go on a coastal trip to write music, but things take a fatal turn; the unit must identify the real killer from - S02E05
Strangers Among UsOctober 21, 2025A troubled high schooler discovers a wounded body in the woods, leading investigators to look for the attempted murderer; Cassandra dives de - S02E06Season's bestTrust, But VerifyNovember 4, 2025Karl and the team investigate a reported bear attack, leading to questions about foul play due to inconsistent stories; Karl's daughter and
- S02E07
This, That, and the Other ThingNovember 11, 2025A dual kidnapping sends the Gibsons' police force in a race against the clock, only to find out the criminals have a larger scheme at play. - S02E08
MasterpieceNovember 18, 2025Karl is called up to Seattle where he is reunited with twisted serial killer Tommy Cummins; Cassandra deals with council conflicts and an un - S02E09
The Fall of HolmanNovember 25, 2025Political deception is uncovered, and everyone becomes a suspect when Mayor Holman is attacked after hosting a fundraiser at her home; Cassa - S02E10
NightshadeDecember 2, 2025Karl and the police force investigate the murder of a man found dead at the bottom of his staircase. During their investigation, Karl's team
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