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FRANKIE DRAKE MYSTERIES: Season 4

By Jennifer Robinson / Web Producer
Published May 10, 2022 at 2:45 PM PDT
On "A Most Foiled Assault," fierce competition and sexism stymie a murder investigation during a women's fencing trial.
Darren Goldstein. Courtesy of American Public Television
On "A Most Foiled Assault," fierce competition and sexism stymie a murder investigation during a women's fencing trial. Set in 1920s Toronto, the series follows the adventures of Frankie Drake and her partner Trudy Clarke at Drake Private Detectives, the city’s only all-female detective agency, as they find themselves fighting crime in the age of flyboys, gangsters, rum-runners, and speakeasies.

Sundays, May 15 - June 26, 2022 at 7 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand now with KPBS Passport!

Season 4 of FRANKIE DRAKE MYSTERIES delivers a slate of new adventures as the ladies of Drake Private Detectives take on more challenging cases, and face off against some impressive foes.

FRANKIE DRAKE MYSTERIES: Season 4 Preview

EPISODE GUIDE:

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Episode 1: "Scavenger Hunt" - Sunday, May 15 at 7 p.m. on KPBS TV - A spirited scavenger hunt leads to a murdered player. The team needs to solve to determine if it's a case of killing off the competition or a more personal murder.

On "Scavenger Hunt," a spirited scavenger hunt leads to a murdered player. The team needs to solve to determine if it's a case of killing off the competition or a more personal murder.
Ben Mark Holzberg. Courtesy of American Public Television
On "Scavenger Hunt," a spirited scavenger hunt leads to a murdered player. The team needs to solve to determine if it's a case of killing off the competition or a more personal murder.

Episode 2: "Prince in Exile” - Sunday, May 22 at 7 p.m. on KPBS TV - When a Prince is kidnapped, the team must investigate discreetly to avoid an international incident.

On "Prince in Exile," when a Prince is kidnapped, the team must investigate discreetly to avoid an international incident.
Ben Mark Holzberg. Courtesy of American Public Television
On "Prince in Exile," when a Prince is kidnapped, the team must investigate discreetly to avoid an international incident.

Episode 3: "The Girls Can't Help It" - Sunday, May 29 at 7 p.m. on KPBS TV - Frankie and Trudy investigate a trio of flappers as they search for a priceless stolen bottle of wine.

On "The Girls Can't Help It," Frankie and Trudy investigate a trio of flappers as they search for a priceless stolen bottle of wine.
Ben Mark Holzberg. Courtesy of American Public Television
On "The Girls Can't Help It," Frankie and Trudy investigate a trio of flappers as they search for a priceless stolen bottle of wine.

Episode 4: ”A Most Foiled Assault" - Sunday, June 19 at 7 p.m. on KPBS TV - Fierce competition and sexism stymie a murder investigation during a women's fencing trial.

On "A Most Foiled Assault," fierce competition and sexism stymie a murder investigation during a women's fencing trial.
Darren Goldstein. Courtesy of American Public Television
On "A Most Foiled Assault," fierce competition and sexism stymie a murder investigation during a women's fencing trial.

Episode 5: "Ghost in the Machine" - Sunday, June 26 at 7 p.m. on KPBS TV - Nora believes she was visited by the ghost of a murdered woman and makes Frankie and Trudy search their building, leading to a shocking discovery.

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On "Ghost in the Machine," Nora believes she was visited by the ghost of a murdered woman and makes Frankie and Trudy search their building, leading to a shocking discovery.
Elly Dassas. Courtesy of American Public Television
On "Ghost in the Machine," Nora believes she was visited by the ghost of a murdered woman and makes Frankie and Trudy search their building, leading to a shocking discovery.

More Broadcast Dates TBA. These episodes are available on demand now with KPBS Passport:

Episode 6: "The Guilty Party" On demand - The team investigate whether a man acquitted of a grisly murder is indeed innocent or guilty.

On "The Guilty Party," The team investigate whether a man acquitted of a grisly murder is indeed innocent or guilty.
Darren Goldstein. Courtesy of American Public Television
On "The Guilty Party," The team investigate whether a man acquitted of a grisly murder is indeed innocent or guilty.

Episode 7: ”Life is a Cabaret" - On demand - After witnessing a man's murder, Frankie's search for his lady-friend suspect leads her to an underground cabaret.

On "Life is a Cabaret," after witnessing a man's murder, Frankie's search for his lady-friend suspect leads her to an underground cabaret.
Elly Dassas. Courtesy of American Public Television
On "Life is a Cabaret," after witnessing a man's murder, Frankie's search for his lady-friend suspect leads her to an underground cabaret.

Episode : "Sweet Justice" On demand - Trudy discovers that her new dream home has contaminated water, and the gals investigate the source with help from the nighttime vigilante Lady Justice.

On "Sweet Justice," Trudy discovers that her new dream home has contaminated water, and the gals investigate the source with help from the nighttime vigilante Lady Justice.
Elly Dassas. Courtesy of American Public Television
On "Sweet Justice," Trudy discovers that her new dream home has contaminated water, and the gals investigate the source with help from the nighttime vigilante Lady Justice.

Episode 9: ”Showstoppers" On demand - Mary looks into a morality violation by Rita Hart's modern dance troupe; Frankie questions if they've brought the Spanish flu to Toronto.

On "Showstoppers," Mary looks into a morality violation by Rita Hart's modern dance troupe; Frankie questions if they've brought the Spanish flu to Toronto.
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On "Showstoppers," Mary looks into a morality violation by Rita Hart's modern dance troupe; Frankie questions if they've brought the Spanish flu to Toronto.

Episode 10: "A Family Affair" On demand - A shakeup in all our gals’ lives sees Frankie’s dad alive but in danger, Trudy leaving Drake Private Detectives, Mary going on the record, and Flo’s new family being threatened.

On "A Family Affair," a shakeup in all our gals’ lives sees Frankie’s dad alive but in danger, Trudy leaving Drake Private Detectives, Mary going on the record, and Flo’s new family being threatened.
Elly Dassas. Courtesy of American Public Television
On "A Family Affair," a shakeup in all our gals’ lives sees Frankie’s dad alive but in danger, Trudy leaving Drake Private Detectives, Mary going on the record, and Flo’s new family being threatened.

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Seasons 1 - 4 of FRANKIE DRAKE MYSTERIES are now available on demand with KPBS Passport, a benefit for members supporting KPBS at $60 or more yearly, using your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon Fire or Chromecast. Learn how to activate your benefit now.

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Jennifer Robinson
Jen is a web producer at KPBS, responsible for program promotion, online membership-related activities, and is the editor of the KPBS community calendar. Jen has worked at KPBS since 2000. She is originally from Las Vegas and attended UNLV.
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