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Episode 25

The Counterfeit Ransom Kidnapping

July 22, 1996

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Case Closed - S1 - E25

A dramatic car chase leaves two people dead - or does it? What does a diving watch, a sun tan, and five million dollars add up to? Just another puzzling case for Conan.

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Case Closed: Season 1 - 75 Episode s

1x1 - The Big Shrink
January 8, 1996
While on a date with Rachel, Kudo is attacked by two shady thugs who slip him an experimental drug. The effects of the poison will turn Jimmy’s life upside down!
1x2 - The Kidnapped Debutante
January 15, 1996
Conan sets out to discover the fate of a wealthy businessman’s kidnapped daughter. His new identity is a secret to everyone but his eccentric inventor friend, Dr. Agasa.
1x3 - Beware of Idols
January 22, 1996
Pop diva Yoko Okino is being stalked and she's come to star-struck Richard Moore's doorstep for help! Luckily for all involved, Conan is on the job, too.
1x4 - Fish Marks the Spot
January 29, 1996
Treasure hunt! When a mysterious coded map ends up in the hands of Conan and his new friends from school, the Junior Detective League is born!
1x5 - The Time Bomb Express
February 5, 1996
On a cross country train, Conan comes across two sketchy men that might be connected to the night of his big shrink! To make matters worse, the hoods are packing a bomb!
1x6 - Tragic Valentine
February 12, 1996
When Rachel and Serena attend a Valentine’s Day dinner party with some boys, Conan decides to tag along. It’s a good thing, too, because murder is on the menu!
1x7 - The Case of Mysterious Gifts
February 19, 1996
Dr. Woodman has been receiving children’s toys - and cash - once a month for the last two years, and he has no idea why. Conan and Richard take the case and find some interesting twists along the way.
1x8 - The Art Museum Murder Case
February 26, 1996
The owner of an art museum is killed by what appears to be someone wearing medieval body armor from the 15th century. Can Conan bring the killer to justice?
1x9 - Festival Fiasco
March 4, 1996
An author scripts the perfect murder of his ex-partner, complete with an airtight alibi. Can Conan see through the holes in his plot, or has this writer penned himself a perfect happy ending?
1x10 - Deadly Game
March 11, 1996
A star soccer player's been thrown off his game. A girl claiming to be Jimmy's girlfriend has surfaced, asking for help in finding a kidnapped boy. Are the events connected?
1x11 - The Moonlight Sonata Murder Case (1/2)
April 8, 1996
There is murder abound on Moonlight Island, and with every victim that is found, the haunting sounds of a classical composition are heard. Conan must solve the crime before all the suspects disappear!
1x12 - Kidnapped: Ayumi
April 15, 1996
An innocent game of hide-and-seek becomes a race through the city when two thugs kidnap Amy. With the clock running against them, can the Junior Detective League rescue her before it's too late?
1x13 - Mystery Mastermind
April 22, 1996
Richard finds the missing father of a girl named Michelle. Unfortunately, the next day, the father is found murdered and Michelle has vanished. It’s up to Conan to find the girl before it’s too late!
1x14 - The Shooter
April 29, 1996
As Conan’s gang fishes on the riverbank, they witness a most unusual sight. Can they convince Inspector Meguire and Richard of its importance before it’s too late?
1x15 - The Two Faced Brother
May 13, 1996
When Conan has to deal with a disappearing body, an oddly similar pair of brothers, and a jaded law enforcement system, everything is helter-skelter!
1x16 - A Loan Repaid
May 20, 1996
What starts out as a lazy day soon takes an exciting turn when an antique collector meets his end by the edge of an ancient sword. Can Conan cut through all the confusion?
1x17 - The Case of the Hi-Jacked Department Store
May 27, 1996
When Conan and his pals find themselves locked in a department store, they stumble right into the hands of a vicious ring of burglars. Will anyone come to their rescue?
1x18 - Wedding Day Blues
June 3, 1996
While Conan suffers through the wedding of a former teacher, someone is plotting to poison the bride’s favorite drink! What diabolical mind is behind this act of evil?
1x19 - Fashion Sense
June 10, 1996
What began as an enjoyable day for Conan, Richard, and Rachel, who is being interviewed for a potential job as a fashion model, soon turns toxic. A beautiful young lady has been found dead!
1x20 - The Disappearing Act
June 17, 1996
Conan, George, Mitch, and Amy explore a haunted house. With strange noises and mysterious screams around every corner, what they find is more bizarre than any ghost ever imagined.
1x21 - Lights, Camera... Murder
June 24, 1996
When a crewmember is killed, a movie set becomes a crime scene! Everyone involved in the movie is labeled a suspect, but who could be capable of such a horrendous deed?
1x22 - Smooth Sailing (1)
July 1, 1996
Conan, Richard, and Rachel attempt to relax aboard a cruise ship, but the gang soon ends up being cast into the middle of a dangerous family drama. Can Conan find the killer before he takes out the entire family?
1x23 - Smooth Sailing (2)
July 8, 1996
Lucas becomes the next victim on the voyage, and it’s revealed that Theodore’s escape from his makeshift cell was only possible with an accomplice. Amid two-timing and back-stabbing, Conan’s on the case.
1x24 - Better Off Forgotten
July 15, 1996
During Richard’s day at the track, he must dodge a revenge-driven ex-con and help a beautiful woman recover her memories.
1x25 - The Counterfeit Ransom Kidnapping
July 22, 1996
A dramatic car chase leaves two people dead - or does it? What does a diving watch, a sun tan, and five million dollars add up to? Just another puzzling case for Conan.
1x26 - Jack Attacks!
July 29, 1996
A dog named Jack kills a college student, shocking the dog’s owner and Conan as well! Conan’s known the pooch forever, and if he doesn’t get to the bottom of the attack, Jack will be put to sleep!
1x27 - Richard's Class Reunion (1)
August 5, 1996
Conan and Rachel join Richard for the 15-year reunion of Moore’s state-winning Judo team. But when the knock-out Jamie Hummelford turns up dead in her room, reminiscing will have to wait.
1x28 - Richard's Class Reunion (2)
August 12, 1996
Richard’s class reunion continues, and the killer is still among them. Can Conan apprehend him in time? Everyone’s a suspect in this exciting episode of Case Closed!
1x29 - The Computer Murder
August 19, 1996
A chance meeting with a corporate executive lands Conan in the middle of a murder investigation. A curious cat, a suspicious limo driver, and pile of melted chocolates have Conan wondering who the killer is.
1x30 - The Missing Melody
August 26, 1996
When an attorney’s wife is murdered under strange circumstances, Conan steps in to make sense of it all. A music box, a telephone call, and a staple all point to a killer no one would expect.
1x31 - Murder at the Television Studio
September 2, 1996
Richard Moore stars on the popular television show Prime Time Mystery Hour, and while Conan and Rachel enjoy the broadcast from the audience, a vicious murder takes place at the studio.
1x32 - Murder at the Local Diner
September 9, 1996
Rachel has a date and Conan is determined to find out who this guy is. But when a brutal murder takes place at the diner he’s in, Conan steps into his detective shoes to solve the case.
1x33 - A Hunting We Will Go
October 14, 1996
A treasure hunt turns scary for the Junior Detective League. They’re lost in the wild, miles from civilization, and two suspicious-looking men are sneaking around!
1x34 - Mountain Villa Murder (1)
October 21, 1996
When Rachel is invited to a friend’s villa, it seems like an ideal get-away from the city. But when one of the guests is murdered, the holiday turns into a nightmare - and Rachel’s the killer’s next target!
1x35 - Mountain Villa Murder (2)
October 28, 1996
A group of Rachel’s old friends seek to defend themselves against a deadly axe-murderer. But is the assailant really stalking them from outside of the villa - or is he lurking within?
1x36 - Wrong Place at the Wrong Time
November 4, 1996
When a real estate agent is murdered in his condo, the police suspect a well-known dentist in town. Will Conan’s investigation vindicate the beautiful dentist or debunk her perfect alibi?
1x37 - Prickly Past
November 11, 1996
When a pretty girl hires Detective Moore to help her find an old flame, Conan finds out that the man she is looking for was responsible for the death of her fiancé!
1x38 - Flames of Confusion
November 18, 1996
When a body is discovered in a bonfire, Moore finds out that the victim is the same man he’s been tailing for the past three days! Can Conan crack the case before the prime suspect leaves the country?
1x39 - Billionaire Birthday Blues (1)
November 25, 1996
A billionaire hosts a birthday gala for his daughter Reika and Detective Moore is the celebrity guest of honor. But when one of Reika’s suitors turns up dead, the remaining guests are suspects for murder.
1x40 - Billionaire Birthday Blues (2)
December 2, 1996
When a beautiful heiress is murdered on her birthday, Conan springs into action to solve the baffling crime. The stakes are soon raised, as Rachel becomes a target for the assassin’s sinister game.
1x41 - Left in Tatters
December 9, 1996
A baseball game is interrupted when the School Chairman reveals that someone has slashed the cherished Championship Flag! Scandal rocks Shore View High as Conan investigates.
1x42 - Karaoke Killing
December 16, 1996
Rachel and Serena find themselves in a Karaoke Bar with the hottest band in the land! It seems like a dream come true until the brash lead singer - Justin Moon - is poisoned right in front of their eyes.
1x43 - Conan Is Kidnapped
January 13, 1997
A lady who claims to be Conan’s mother might really be a spy working for the organization that poisoned him! Can Conan escape from her murderous intentions and find an antidote for the poison?
1x44 - Unhappy Birthday
January 20, 1997
A lazy drive through Chiyoda mountain, Tokyo, lands Kogoro, Ran, and Conan in the middle of a murder mystery surrounding the death of billionaire industrialist, Kosaku Hotta. As Conan tries to unravel the clues before the killer can strike again, he faces one disturbing reality. The prime suspects are the victim's children. It's an explosive whodunit you won't want to miss.
1x45 - Unexpected Visitors
January 27, 1997
Another day, another case as Kogoro stumbles upon the death of the President of a popular apparel company. Just why would the President be wearing an unflattering facial mask if she had been expecting company? It's just one of the many perplexing elements of a most unusual case.
1x46 - A Game of Murder
February 3, 1997
Conan and the gang's ski-trip turns deadly when a medical professor is murdered right under their noses. A secret message left by the victim points to one of his students as being the killer. However, unraveling the secret proves one of the greatest challenges the pint-sized sleuth has ever faced.
1x47 - The Last Dive
February 10, 1997
The bitter rivalry between two world-class high divers boils over as the reigning champion is found dead. Due to the nature of the injuries and eye witness testimony, it seems as if this death was nothing more than a tragic accident. But nothing is ever as it seems as the brilliant mind of Conan soon reveals.
1x48 - No Immunity for the Diplomat (1)
February 17, 1997
Conan, Richard and Rachel are joined by Harley Hartwell, a teen detective from the west coast, in solving the sealed room murder of a diplomat.
1x49 - No Immunity for the Diplomat (2)
February 24, 1997
Jimmy Kudo returns to the surprise of everyone, especially himself! As Jimmy tries to expose the real secret behind the perfectly sealed room, the rivalry between he and Harley Hartwell heats up!
1x50 - The Book Without Pages
March 3, 1997
A routine afternoon at the library turns into the hunt for a corpse after an attendant turns up missing. When Conan and the Detective Boys try to solve the mystery by staying after-hours, they find themselves trapped, in the dark, and not alone. Will they catch the killer before he catches them?
1x51 - Driving a Bomb
March 10, 1997
A relaxing day at the driving range leads Kogoro, Ran, and Conan to their next explosive case, as the president of a leading electronics manufacturer meets an untimely end. With many suspects and few clues, will Conan unravel the mystery in time to catch a killer?
1x52 - The Mist Goblin Murder (1/2)
March 17, 1997
A baffling and seemingly impossible murder is committed at a secluded Mount Takao temple. Luckily Conan and Kogoro are on the scene. It is believed that the terrible Mist Goblin (Kiritengu), a creature with super strength, haunts the temple. Conan doesn't believe in goblins, but he may have to change his tune as the evidence suggests that the Mist Goblin may be more than just a legend.
1x53 - Weapon of Choice
April 7, 1997
After finding a wounded bird on the ground Conan, Kogoro, and Ran hear a loud scream coming from the building next to them. Once upon entering the building they find a terrified woman in the hall, screaming about how she has just found her husband dead. The murder victim on the balcony, believed to have been killed by a plant pot.
1x54 - Game Gone Bad
April 14, 1997
Kogoro is invited to a party for the release of a game which stars himself. While there, Conan runs into a man who uses the alias Tequila and learns that he plans to meet with Gin and Vodka. Conan follows Tequila to the bathroom where an explosion occurs and kills the man. Conan investigates the explosion and realizes that it was a murder attempt but the wrong person was killed.
1x55 - The Train Trick Murder Case
April 21, 1997
As Kogoro, Ran, and Conan are on their way home from a hot spring in Komono, Mie Prefecture, they boarded a train together with a pair of doctors. They arrived at a station where one may change trains to another line, but no one could possibly change trains since the two lines are scheduled differently by a mere five-minute difference. At the station where the trio are to change trains to one going to Tokyo, a murder is discovered. The only suspect rides in the train with Conan's group while the victim rides on a train from a different line.
1x56 - The Sunfish Murder
April 28, 1997
Conan's on the case when the manager of a cleaning company is crushed by a piece of steel, but he encounters only dead ends in the alleyway where the murder was committed.
1x57 - Footsteps of the Hero (1)
May 5, 1997
Conan enters a Sherlock Holmes contest to win a rare first-edition book and persuades Ran Mouri and Kogoro to attend.
1x58 - Footsteps of the Hero (2)
May 12, 1997
Conan enters a Sherlock Holmes contest to win a rare first-edition book and persuades Ran Mouri and Kogoro to attend.
1x59 - Shopping Can Be Murder
May 19, 1997
The Detective Boys are back on the case when a young boy finds himself the unknowing target of a killer. Conan and his friends must use all their deductive powers to protect the tiny tot and bring a murderer to justice before he strikes again.
1x60 - Illustrated Murder
May 26, 1997
Kenjin Hanaoka is a popular painter who seems to have everything that a man could want: his own design firm, best selling books, and untold wealth. But when he decides to eat the forbidden fruit and have an affair with one of his pretty, young illustrators his life starts to come apart at the seams.
1x61 - Ghost Ship Murder (1)
June 2, 1997
Ran and Conan accompany Kogoro to Shiki Island, a very superstitious island, where many of the residents believe in local legends.
1x62 - Ghost Ship Murder (2)
June 9, 1997
Ran and Conan accompany Kogoro to Shiki Island, a very superstitious island, where many of the residents believe in local legends.
1x63 - Gomera!
June 16, 1997
Conan and the Detective Boys visit the film set of their favorite monster, Gomera, and stumble onto a real-life murder. The most puzzling aspect of the case is the prime suspect: Gomera. The kids must uncover the truth behind the grizzly killing before the death toll rises higher.
1x64 - The Three Fingerprints
June 23, 1997
Kogoro must choose between friendship and the law when an old friend is suspected of murder. It is up to Conan to find the clues and piece together the truth that will either condemn Kogoro's mentor, or set him free.
1x65 - The Crab and Whale
June 30, 1997
A relaxing night out turns into the search for a kidnapped little boy, as Kogoro Ran, and Conan come to the aide of a desperate father in his hour of need. As they search to find the truth, nothing is certain, except the kidnapper's deadly ultimatum: No police, no mercy, no time.
1x66 - Moonless Murder
July 7, 1997
How can blood from one victim, murdered on the street, wind up on the wall of an abandoned building, the railing of a rooftop, and broken glass of an upper apartment window? This is the question Conan must answer if he is to catch a crafty killer entrenched in a seemingly innocent mountain-climbing fraternity, which hides a deadly secret.
1x67 - The Case of the Murdered Actress
July 14, 1997
Kogoro is given a case to solve the sender of a threat note. His teacher Heihachiro Shiota appears at his house and decides to go to the theater, too. Conan and Ran tag along. Kogoro's case turns into a murder, but he soon breaks his backbone before Conan can solve it.
1x68 - Knight Baron Mystery (1)
July 21, 1997
Conan and the Mouris attend a mystery tour involving the Night Baron, a character from the books written by Shinichi's father, at a beach hotel.
1x69 - Knight Baron Mystery (2)
July 28, 1997
The tour takes a deadly turn when one of the guests falls from a room and is impaled on a statue.
1x70 - Knight Baron Mystery (3)
August 4, 1997
Conan closes in on the killer's identity when he realizes something he missed earlier. Meanwhile, Rachel suspects that an idol of her's, a karate champion staying at the hotel, is involved.
1x71 - The Stalker
August 11, 1997
Richard, Conan, and Rachel discover a corpse in the street. While the police believe the incident to be a random murder, the victim's past leads Conan to pin the blame on the most unassuming suspect of all!
1x72 - Triple Terror
August 18, 1997
Conan and Rachel find themselves embroiled in a murder at a private beach. However, even more disturbing than the brutal death is the list of prime suspects: the victim's triplet sons!
1x73 - The Ship Wreck Murder
August 25, 1997
An S.O.S. message in a bottle disrupts Conan's beachside vacation. Can he and his Junior Detective League friends find the young woman they believe to be the note's author?
1x74 - Jinnai, King of Death
September 1, 1997
When a killer claiming to be the King of Death sends a threat to movie star, Conan, Richard, and Rachel must stop the culprit from making good on his warning: At the stroke of Midnight, you will die!
1x75 - Murder and Mahjong
September 8, 1997
Mahjong: a game of strategy, skill, and luck - three things that a sinister murderer hopes he has on his side! Conan must stack the clues and place details in order if he is to win this terrifying game!

Case Closed: All seasons

S0: Specials
57 Episode s
S1: Season 1
1181 Episode s

1x1 - The Big Shrink

1x2 - The Kidnapped Debutante

1x3 - Beware of Idols

1x4 - Fish Marks the Spot

1x5 - The Time Bomb Express

1x6 - Tragic Valentine

1x7 - The Case of Mysterious Gifts

1x8 - The Art Museum Murder Case

1x9 - Festival Fiasco

1x10 - Deadly Game

1x11 - The Moonlight Sonata Murder Case (1/2)

1x12 - Kidnapped: Ayumi

1x13 - Mystery Mastermind

1x14 - The Shooter

1x15 - The Two Faced Brother

1x16 - A Loan Repaid

1x17 - The Case of the Hi-Jacked Department Store

1x18 - Wedding Day Blues

1x19 - Fashion Sense

1x20 - The Disappearing Act

1x21 - Lights, Camera... Murder

1x22 - Smooth Sailing (1)

1x23 - Smooth Sailing (2)

1x24 - Better Off Forgotten

1x25 - The Counterfeit Ransom Kidnapping

1x26 - Jack Attacks!

1x27 - Richard's Class Reunion (1)

1x28 - Richard's Class Reunion (2)

1x29 - The Computer Murder

1x30 - The Missing Melody

1x31 - Murder at the Television Studio

1x32 - Murder at the Local Diner

1x33 - A Hunting We Will Go

1x34 - Mountain Villa Murder (1)

1x35 - Mountain Villa Murder (2)

1x36 - Wrong Place at the Wrong Time

1x37 - Prickly Past

1x38 - Flames of Confusion

1x39 - Billionaire Birthday Blues (1)

1x40 - Billionaire Birthday Blues (2)

1x41 - Left in Tatters

1x42 - Karaoke Killing

1x43 - Conan Is Kidnapped

1x44 - Unhappy Birthday

1x45 - Unexpected Visitors

1x46 - A Game of Murder

1x47 - The Last Dive

1x48 - No Immunity for the Diplomat (1)

1x49 - No Immunity for the Diplomat (2)

1x50 - The Book Without Pages

1x51 - Driving a Bomb

1x52 - The Mist Goblin Murder (1/2)

1x53 - Weapon of Choice

1x54 - Game Gone Bad

1x55 - The Train Trick Murder Case

1x56 - The Sunfish Murder

1x57 - Footsteps of the Hero (1)

1x58 - Footsteps of the Hero (2)

1x59 - Shopping Can Be Murder

1x60 - Illustrated Murder

1x61 - Ghost Ship Murder (1)

1x62 - Ghost Ship Murder (2)

1x63 - Gomera!

1x64 - The Three Fingerprints

1x65 - The Crab and Whale

1x66 - Moonless Murder

1x67 - The Case of the Murdered Actress

1x68 - Knight Baron Mystery (1)

1x69 - Knight Baron Mystery (2)

1x70 - Knight Baron Mystery (3)

1x71 - The Stalker

1x72 - Triple Terror

1x73 - The Ship Wreck Murder

1x74 - Jinnai, King of Death

1x75 - Murder and Mahjong

S0: Specials

S1: Season 1