S2·E5 The Red-Headed League
Synopsis
A notice in a newspaper seeks red-headed men, inviting them to join a league which will pay them well - and Jabez Wilson, a pawnbroker who responds, finds he is hired and paid generously for spending four hours a day copying an encyclopedia in long hand. When the league is suddenly dissolved, Holmes is asked to find out what has been going on, and he quickly suspects crime. Indeed, behind this curious arrangement lurks Holmes's arch-enemy, Professor Moriarty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 2 Episode 5 of Sherlock Holmes air?
Season 2, Episode 5 ('The Red-Headed League') originally aired on September 22, 1985.
How long is Season 2 Episode 5 ('The Red-Headed League')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Sherlock Holmes.
What happens in Sherlock Holmes Season 2 Episode 5?
A notice in a newspaper seeks red-headed men, inviting them to join a league which will pay them well - and Jabez Wilson, a pawnbroker who responds, finds he is hired and paid generously for spending four hours a day copying an encyclopedia in long hand. When the league is suddenly dissolved, Holmes...