The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo

8.3

1996•30m

The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo is a youth-oriented action mystery television series that ran on Nickelodeon between 1996 and 1998. A total of 41 episodes of 30 minutes each were produced. Episodes were taped at the now defunct Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando, Florida. Starring Irene Ng as the title character, the series revolves around the adventures of a young teenage girl who lives with her innkeeper grandfather and works as a non-sworn intern at the local police department where she helps out with odds and ends around the office. Occasionally an intriguing case comes to Shelby's attention, prompting her to apply her unique insight and enlist the help of her friends to solve it. Her supervisors, however, do not appreciate her help, as she is only a teenager. Her grandfather also does not want her getting involved in cases, often reminding her, "We are not detectives with warrant badges, we are innkeepers with brooms." Many of the stories, with three clear suspects, keep the audience guessing until the truth is ultimately explained. The show is set in the cities of Cocoa Beach, Florida and Boston, Massachusetts. On December 28, 2011, TeenNick aired the episode "The Smoke Screen Case" on the The '90s Are All That block.

Production

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 1996

1. Fool's Gold

When a gold coin is stolen from a local dive shop, Shelby, Cindi and Noah look for the missing treasure.

2. The Missing Dolphin

A dolphin at a marine lab in Cocoa Beach is missing. The police in town are distracted by smuggling activity in the area. Shelby takes on a mystery the adults ignore and ends up solving both cases.

3. Wipeout

Jack Berg, champion surfer and local celebrity, is accused of drugging a rival. Shelby thinks he's been framed--despite strong evidence against him and the opinions of most of the adults in town.

4. The Missing Astronaut

A famous astronaut is kidnapped from Shelby's grandfather's B&B. In tracking him down, Shelby finds out more than she wants to know about the human side of an American hero.

5. Hot Seats (1)

When Shelby, Noah and Cindi get stuck with counterfeit tickets for a concert in Cocoa Beach, Shelby wants to find out who planted the fake tickets--and why.