S1·E5 The Red-Headed League
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 5
- Air Date
- March 12, 1965
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- Director
- Peter Duguid
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Jabez Wilson, a London pawnbroker, comes to consult Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. While studying this prospective client, both Holmes and Watson notice his red hair. Wilson tells them that some weeks before, his young assistant Vincent Spaulding urged him to respond to a newspaper advertisement by "The Red-Headed League" offering highly-paid work to only red-headed male applicants.
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When did Season 1 Episode 5 of Sherlock Holmes air?
Season 1, Episode 5 ('The Red-Headed League') originally aired on March 12, 1965.
How long is Season 1 Episode 5 ('The Red-Headed League')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 50 minutes.
What happens in Sherlock Holmes Season 1 Episode 5?
Jabez Wilson, a London pawnbroker, comes to consult Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. While studying this prospective client, both Holmes and Watson notice his red hair. Wilson tells them that some weeks before, his young assistant Vincent Spaulding urged him to respond to a newspaper advertisement...
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