[s1e5] 'til Death Do Us Part -

The story begins with the murder of Wendell Merrick, the heir to a profitable business, who is found dead in a church ante-room just moments before his wedding. While his jewelry and wallet are missing, suggesting a robbery, Detective William Murdoch soon discovers the victim was a gay man entering a marriage of convenience solely to secure his father’s legacy.

This episode is often cited for its "slice-of-life" portrayal of the lengths to which closeted men had to go for companionship in the late 19th century while balancing a complex murder mystery.

Jerelyn Craden (Mrs. Merrick) and various actors portraying the wedding party.

Upholds his Catholic religious beliefs, viewing homosexuality through a lens of immorality.

A central conflict in the episode involves a heated debate between Murdoch and Dr. Julia Ogden.