Sherlock Holmes: The Return of Sherlock Holmes
The series continues under the name The Return of Sherlock Holmes for the next two years, though it remains the same series as The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The main differences for this portion of the series are that the stories are adapted from Arthur Conan Doyle's second collection of short stories, which bears the title The Return of Sherlock Holmes. Additionally, a casting change occurs behind the scenes an
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Sherlock Holmes is a brilliant and eccentric consulting detective who uses his exceptional abilities to take on cases brought by private clients.
- Dr. John Watson is the close partner and companion who works alongside Sherlock Holmes.
- The series is based on the detective stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
- David Burke previously played Dr. John Watson before being replaced by Edward Hardwicke.
Season overview
The series continues under the name The Return of Sherlock Holmes for the next two years, though it remains the same series as The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The main differences for this portion of the series are that the stories are adapted from Arthur Conan Doyle's second collection of short stories, which bears the title The Return of Sherlock Holmes. Additionally, a casting change occurs behind the scenes and on screen, with Edward Hardwicke stepping in to replace David Burke in the role of Dr. John Watson. As the series moves forward, Jeremy Brett continues to star as the brilliant consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, utilizing his unique observational and deductive abilities to take on various cases brought to him by private clients.
Episode Guide
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The Empty House
Jul 9, 1986 · 50 min
Three years on from Holmes's fatal fall into the Reichenbach Falls, Watson wrestles with a murder case under his own steam. But who is the enigmatic stranger in the Coroner's court
The Priory School
Jul 16, 1986 · 51 min
The Duke of Holdernesse needs Holmes's help when his son, Lord Arthur Saltire, is kidnapped from the Priory School. Holmes finds the connection between an old mystery and a teacher
The Second Stain
Jul 23, 1986 · 50 min
Holmes is asked by the country's Prime Minister to aid in the recovery of a stolen diplomatic letter, which, if published, might lead England into war.
The Musgrave Ritual
Jul 30, 1986 · 51 min
An obscure family document containing an enigmatic ritual holds the key to a hidden treasure if Holmes can decipher the mystery.
The Abbey Grange
Aug 6, 1986 · 51 min
Holmes is called in to investigate a murder. Lady Brackenstall says she saw a gang of men kill her bullying husband, Sir Eustace, but on Holmes's arrival the case seems to have bee
The Man with the Twisted Lip
Aug 13, 1986 · 51 min
Neville St Clair works in the City of London and is a man of very regular and respectable habits. One day, his wife goes into town for lunch and is shocked to see her husband in th
The Six Napoleons
Aug 20, 1986 · 51 min
Holmes is curious about a series of attacks on figures of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte around London. One such incident leads to a violent death, and he investigates. Lest