S1·E1 A Study in Pink
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
A war hero, invalided home from Afghanistan, meets a strange but charismatic genius who is looking for a flatmate; it is London, 2010, and Dr Watson and Sherlock Holmes are meeting for the first time. A string of impossible suicides has Scotland Yard baffled - and only one man can help.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Sherlock air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('A Study in Pink') originally aired on July 25, 2010.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('A Study in Pink')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 88 minutes.
What happens in Sherlock Season 1 Episode 1?
A war hero, invalided home from Afghanistan, meets a strange but charismatic genius who is looking for a flatmate; it is London, 2010, and Dr Watson and Sherlock Holmes are meeting for the first time. A string of impossible suicides has Scotland Yard baffled - and only one man can help....