Sherlock Holmes uses his abilities to take on cases by private clients and those that the Scotland Yard are unable to solve, along with his friend Dr. Watson.
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Jeremy Brett
Sherlock Holmes
Edward Hardwicke
Dr. John H. Watson
Rosalie Williams
Mrs. Hudson
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7 episodes • 1984Avg: 8.3Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Scandal in Bohemia | Apr 24, 1984 | 8.1 |
| 2 | The Dancing Men | May 1, 1984 | 8.3 |
| 3 | The Naval Treaty | May 8, 1984 | 8.0 |
| 4 | The Solitary Cyclist | May 15, 1984 | 8.3 |
| 5 | The Crooked Man | May 22, 1984 | 8.2 |
| 6 | The Speckled Band | May 29, 1984 | 8.7 |
| 7 | The Blue Carbuncle | Jun 5, 1984 | 8.4 |
6 episodes • 1985Avg: 8.3Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Copper Beeches | Aug 25, 1985 | 7.7 |
| 2 | The Greek Interpreter | Sep 1, 1985 | 7.3 |
| 3 | The Norwood Builder | Sep 8, 1985 | 8.8 |
| 4 | The Resident Patient | Sep 15, 1985 | 8.5 |
| 5 | The Red-Headed League | Sep 22, 1985 | 9.0 |
| 6 | The Final Problem | Sep 29, 1985 | 8.7 |
7 episodes • 1986Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Empty House | Jul 9, 1986 | 7.8 |
| 2 | The Abbey Grange | Jul 16, 1986 | 7.5 |
| 3 | The Second Stain | Jul 23, 1986 | 8.8 |
| 4 | The Musgrave Ritual | Jul 30, 1986 | 7.9 |
| 5 | The Man with the Twisted Lip | Aug 6, 1986 | 7.5 |
| 6 | The Priory School | Aug 13, 1986 | 7.6 |
| 7 | The Six Napoleons | Aug 20, 1986 | 7.9 |
6 episodes • 1987Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sign of Four | Dec 29, 1987 | 7.2 |
| 2 | The Devil's Foot | Apr 6, 1988 | 7.8 |
| 3 | Silver Blaze | Apr 13, 1988 | 8.2 |
| 4 | Wisteria Lodge | Apr 20, 1988 | 6.6 |
| 5 | The Bruce Partington Plans | Apr 27, 1988 | 8.3 |
| 6 | The Hound of the Baskervilles | Aug 31, 1988 | 9.5 |
6 episodes • 1991Avg: 8.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax | Feb 21, 1991 | 7.7 |
| 2 | The Problem of Thor Bridge | Feb 28, 1991 | 8.0 |
| 3 | Shoscombe Old Place | Mar 7, 1991 | 8.2 |
| 4 | The Boscombe Valley Mystery | Mar 14, 1991 | 7.8 |
| 5 | The Illustrious Client | Mar 21, 1991 | 8.6 |
| 6 | The Creeping Man | Mar 28, 1991 | 8.0 |
3 episodes • 1992Avg: 7.3Valley of Despair
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Master Blackmailer | Jan 2, 1992 | 7.8 |
| 2 | The Last Vampyre | Jan 27, 1993 | 6.0 |
| 3 | The Eligible Bachelor | Feb 3, 1993 | 8.0 |
6 episodes • 1994Avg: 7.6
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Three Gables | Mar 7, 1994 | 7.0 |
| 2 | The Dying Detective | Mar 14, 1994 | 8.2 |
| 3 | The Golden Pince-Nez | Mar 21, 1994 | 7.9 |
| 4 | The Red Circle | Mar 28, 1994 | 7.9 |
| 5 | The Mazarin Stone | Apr 4, 1994 | 7.0 |
| 6 | The Cardboard Box | Apr 11, 1994 | 7.8 |
