Detective Murdoch investigates a ragtime group's complicated past when its lead singer is found dead.

Julia discovers a secret about her father upon his death; Brackenreid takes over a murder investigation.

Murdoch believes that the brutal murder of a waterfront merchant could be linked to the shocking assault on Inspector Brackenreid.

Murdoch and the force have to confront more violence on the waterfront as they try and bring Brackenreid to justice. Dr. Ogden and Dr. Grace go head to head in court.