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Ages 8–12 Mystery

Opal Watson: Private Eye

About the show

An 11-year-old private detective uses her curiosity and smarts to solve neighborhood mysteries, from lost pets to missing packages, until she tackles her

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Meet Opal. Curious, brave and persistent. At age 11, she already has her own thriving mystery-solving business helping neighbors find anything from lost pets to missing packages. Follow along as Opal uncovers buried clues and confronts a family mystery, her most challenging case yet.

Opal Watson: Private Eye is a Parents' Choice Gold Winner created by Natasha Tarpley and Nerissa Holder Hall.

Listen to this show and many more at ⁠⁠pinna.fm.⁠⁠

Fast Facts

Audience
Ages 8–12
Network
Pinna
Format
Best in order
Typical length
17 min
Episodes
22
Seasons
2 seasons
Topics
Stories For Kids

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Episodes

22 episodes

  1. Introducing: Sonic the Hedgehog Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles

    27 min 21 April 2026

    We’ve got a super fun adventure we think your whole family will enjoy — ⁠Sonic the Hedgehog Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles⁠! Join Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy Bee as the Chaotix Detective Agency gets tapped to solve their biggest mystery yet! Find out what kind of trouble Sonic is getting into this time, and how his investigator friends get roped in on this new audio adventure ⁠Listen to Sonic the Hedgehog Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles — wherever you get your podcasts.⁠

  2. S2 E10 Whose family ties are a blessing in disguise?

    25 min 9 September 2024

    Opal and her friends race to expose the culprit and save Camp Beaulac.

  3. S2 E9 Which designs are on everyone’s minds?

    15 min 2 September 2024

    The kids worry about the camp's future as shadowy plans come into focus.

  4. S2 E8 Which birds of a feather need to come together?

    13 min 26 August 2024

    As the crises at camp only seem to get worse, Opal starts to see a bigger picture.

  5. S2 E7 What kind of trouble won’t water wash away?

    17 min 19 August 2024

    Opal's friends struggle with the impact of her investigations.

  6. S2 E6 What reeks from lake to creek?

    15 min 12 August 2024

    Opal and Jamal sniff out a bigger mystery at Camp Beaulac.

  7. S2 E5 How do you take a stand against a helping hand?

    20 min 5 August 2024

    Opal reaches her breaking point with a pushy friend.

  8. S2 E4 When does a letter make the notes sound better?

    23 min 29 July 2024

    Opal and Jamal pursue the mystery of some long lost correspondence.

  9. S2 E3 What kind of slide does a friend keep by their side?

    12 min 22 July 2024

    Opal meets a new friend with a special talent.

  10. S2 E2 What has bark but no bite?

    18 min 15 July 2024

    Opal arrives at Camp Beaulac, where adventures and mystery await.

  11. S2 E1 Who disturbed the herbs?

    27 min 8 July 2024

    Opal finds a new case growing in Meme's garden.

  12. Author Adam Gidwitz and Max in the House of Spies

    6 min 11 March 2024

    Author Adam Gidwitz, from Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest, is giving a talk this week to celebrate the release of his new book: Max in the House of Spies For more information about the event on Wednesday, March 13, please visit cellardoorbookstore.com And order Max in the House of Spies, available now!

  13. S1 E10 What rings so true down on the Bayou?

    20 min 25 December 2023

    Opal overcomes her fears and discovers a family treasure.

  14. S1 E9 What appears sweet but is really sour?

    18 min 18 December 2023

    Opal has an illuminating encounter with a suspect and makes progress with her big case.

  15. S1 E8 When should you not judge a book by its cover?

    16 min 11 December 2023

    Opal and Frank uncover the shocking motives of their mysterious neighbor.

  16. S1 E7 How can you chase and still sit in one place?

    14 min 4 December 2023

    Opal ventures outside of her comfort zone in pursuit of a suspect.

  17. S1 E6 Which southern belle now feels unwell?

    13 min 27 November 2023

    Someone close to Opal leaves home just as she takes on her biggest case yet.

  18. S1 E5 What has the power to grow friendships and flowers?

    15 min 20 November 2023

    Opal is surprised when her latest case reveals a secret about her dad.

  19. S1 E4 What can be your guide when you close your eyes?

    14 min 13 November 2023

    Opal spends time with a new teacher and gets to the bottom of a misunderstanding at school.

  20. S1 E3 Where do you dispose of things that are old?

    16 min 6 November 2023

    As Opal's case continues, it leads her to an unexpected place.

  21. S1 E2 What comes in through shipping but then goes missing?

    18 min 30 October 2023

    An old friend asks Opal for help tracking down something special.

  22. S1 E1 Who's scared of hounds and can not be found?

    18 min 23 October 2023

    Opal solves a new case and is introduced to a mysterious new neighbor.

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