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9.2/10 (1421 votes)
#1

Whatever Remains, However Improbable

S6:E21

Holmes and Watson face their greatest challenge to date when a murder investigation threatens to destroy their partnership.

9.0/10 (1543 votes)
#2

The One That Got Away (2)

S3:E12

As Kitty begins to unravel due to the imminent threat to her safety, Sherlock and Joan intensify their efforts to help her. Also, the origin of Sherlock and Kitty’s relationship is revealed.

8.9/10 (1458 votes)
#3

Miss Taken

S4:E7

When Watson’s stepfather writes a crime novel based on her work with Holmes without her knowledge, an underlying issue in their relationship is revealed. Also, as Holmes and Watson investigate a retired FBI agent’s murder, they discover the man’s death is connected to an unsolved case from the victim’s career.

8.8/10 (1829 votes)
#4

Heroine (2)

S1:E24

As Sherlock reels at the reappearance of his former lover, Irene Adler, a series of flashbacks unravel the tumultuous events that led to his downfall into addiction. Meanwhile, he and Joan once again find themselves in the crosshairs of the enigmatic Moriarty.

8.7/10 (1856 votes)
#5

M.

S1:E12

Sherlock is reunited with “M.” a British criminal who appears to have followed Sherlock to New York. Meanwhile, Joan has reservations about leaving Sherlock and taking on a new client.

8.7/10 (1587 votes)
#6

The Woman (1)

S1:E23

As Sherlock reels at the reappearance of his former lover, Irene Adler, a series of flashbacks unravel the tumultuous events that led to his downfall into addiction. Meanwhile, he and Joan once again find themselves in the crosshairs of the enigmatic Moriarty.

8.5/10 (1445 votes)
#7

Risk Management

S1:E22

Sherlock agrees to take a case from a man claiming to be Moriarty, hoping it will bring him closer to finding his nemesis. Meanwhile, Gregson encourages Joan to give up the dangerous line of work she has chosen and go back to being a sober companion.

8.5/10 (1365 votes)
#8

The Diabolical Kind

S2:E12

Holmes and Watson come face to face with Moriarty when their one-time adversary is brought in as a consultant on a kidnapping case. Meanwhile, Detective Bell continues his struggle on the road to recovery.

8.5/10 (734 votes)
#9

Reichenbach Falls

S7:E12

Tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach inadvertently provides Holmes and Watson with a lead that could give them evidence that brings him to justice.

8.5/10 (1089 votes)
#10

Their Last Bow

S7:E13

Amidst Holmes and Watson’s battle with tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach, the investigators receive word of their old enemy and Sherlock’s former love, Jamie Moriarty.

8.4/10 (1396 votes)
#11

A Landmark Story

S1:E21

Sherlock resumes his hunt for Moriarty when Sebastian Moran reveals that a man who was thought to be dead from a heart attack was actually on the list of intended victims from Moriarty.

8.4/10 (1066 votes)
#12

The Illustrious Client (1)

S3:E11

Watson begins her new job as an in-house investigator for an insurance firm. However, her attention shifts to a case that is personal for both her and Holmes when they join forces to eliminate an imminent threat to Kitty.

8.4/10 (824 votes)
#13

Sober Companions

S6:E7

Holmes and Watson find themselves on the hunt for a serial killer after a murder rocks their inner circle. Also, Holmes’ neurological recovery regresses and his sobriety wavers as his commitment to catching the killer grows into an obsession.

8.4/10 (750 votes)
#14

Unfriended

S7:E11

Holmes and Watson join forces with Holmes’ father, Morland, to enlist his vast criminal network to help disassemble tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach’s crime prevention system.

8.3/10 (1479 votes)
#15

Details

S1:E16

Sherlock investigates what he believes will be an open-and-shut case after Detective Bell is attacked. However, the case takes an unexpected turn when the suspected assailant is found dead. Meanwhile, Sherlock encourages Joan to learn self-defense.

8.3/10 (1276 votes)
#16

On The Line

S2:E9

Holmes and Watson uncover the identity of a serial killer whose case has gone cold and find themselves butting heads with the NYPD.

8.3/10 (1121 votes)
#17

Paint It Black

S2:E22

Business becomes personal for Sherlock when he is forced to partner with his estranged brother, Mycroft, to solve a case with life-or-death consequences.

8.3/10 (818 votes)
#18

The Invisible Hand

S4:E23

When Holmes and Watson discover the perpetrator behind the attempt made on Morland’s life, they find a shocking connection to themselves.

8.3/10 (736 votes)
#19

Fit to Be Tied

S6:E20

Holmes and Watson’s deadly conflict with Sherlock’s former friend Michael intensifies when their newest victim looks to be the serial killer’s latest prey.

8.2/10 (1069 votes)
#20

Art in the Blood

S2:E23

Holmes and Watson come into contact with MI-6, the British intelligence agency, when a standard murder investigation turns out to have international and political implications. Meanwhile, in the wake of a crisis, Watson reevaluates her relationships with Sherlock and his brother, Mycroft.

8.2/10 (1095 votes)
#21

The Grand Experiment

S2:E24

Rising tension between Sherlock and Joan brings their partnership to a crossroads, but they endeavor to put their differences aside while they help Sherlock's brother, Mycroft, who faces accusations of treason and murder.

8.2/10 (1065 votes)
#22

A Controlled Descent

S3:E24

Holmes and Watson take on an investigation of a personal nature when Holmes’ recovery sponsor, Alfredo, suddenly disappears. As they delve into Alfredo’s life for clues, Holmes questions whether their friend has been abducted, or worse, if he suffered a relapse into addiction.

8.2/10 (938 votes)
#23

A View With a Room

S4:E12

Captain Gregson’s colleague from Narcotics asks Holmes to orchestrate the perfect heist inside the heavily armed and virtually impenetrable compound of a drug-dealing biker gang. Also, when Watson assists Fiona Helbron, who helped her on a recent case, she makes a surprising discovery about Holmes.

8.2/10 (844 votes)
#24

A Difference in Kind

S4:E24

Holmes and Watson’s lives are threatened by an influential, worldwide criminal network connected to the murder attempt on Morland Holmes. Also, Sherlock’s grievances with his father threaten their alliance to bring their mutual adversary to justice.

8.2/10 (878 votes)
#25

Wrong Side of the Road (1)

S5:E15

Holmes’ former protégé, Kitty Winter, returns to New York after a three-year absence to warn him that a killer is eliminating everyone involved with a case they worked on together in London, and they’re the next targets. As Sherlock, Kitty, Joan and the NYPD join forces to find the perpetrator, Watson discovers Kitty has a life-changing secret.

8.1/10 (1887 votes)
#26

Child Predator

S1:E3

Sherlock and Watson consult on a child abduction case involving a serial killer who is nicknamed "The Balloon Man," because he leaves a signature batch of balloons at each of his crime scenes.

8.1/10 (1413 votes)
#27

Déjà Vu All Over Again

S1:E18

Joan investigates her first solo case when a wife disappears. The missing woman left behind a tear-filled video that mentions a murder on a subway platform. While Joan searches for the vanished lady, Sherlock probes the murder.

8.1/10 (1028 votes)
#28

End of Watch

S3:E8

Holmes and Watson join forces with the NYPD after a police officer is murdered. Also, Sherlock searches for the creator of a “recovery blog” who is posting personal statements he has made in sobriety meetings.

8.1/10 (1012 votes)
#29

The Female of the Species

S3:E14

An unexpected event brings Watson into contact again with Elana March, the crime boss she brought to justice. Also, with Watson distracted, Holmes partners with Detective Bell to investigate a theft at a local zoo.

8.1/10 (851 votes)
#30

Be My Guest

S5:E11

Holmes and Watson race to find a woman who’s been held captive for years before the kidnapper takes drastic steps to avoid being caught. Also, Watson becomes frustrated when Shinwell refuses to focus on his informant training with her and Holmes.

8.1/10 (911 votes)
#31

Over a Barrel

S5:E13

A man takes hostages, including Joan, and threatens to execute them unless Holmes finds the person responsible for the death of his son. As Sherlock investigates, the captor gives him 16 hours to find the perpetrator before the statute of limitations on the crime runs out.

8.1/10 (867 votes)
#32

Hurt Me, Hurt You

S5:E24

Season 5 ends with Holmes and Watson pursuing an elusive criminal as a gang war erupts in New York City. While the NYPD works to contain the violence, the two investigate the murder that appears to have ignited the city-wide conflict and discover that a familiar face is pulling the strings.

8.0/10 (1479 votes)
#33

The Deductionist

S1:E14

Sherlock pursues Martin Ennis, an unpredictable criminal, before he strikes again. During the investigation, Sherlock is forced to work alongside Kathryn Drummond, the FBI profiler who literally wrote the book on Ennis. Meanwhile, Watson faces eviction from her apartment.

8.0/10 (1448 votes)
#34

Snow Angels

S1:E19

Sherlock and Joan try to prevent the largest cash vault in the U.S. from being robbed during a deadly blizzard. Meanwhile, Holmes gives shelter to Ms. Hudson, a transgender woman who is recovering from her latest breakup.

8.0/10 (1448 votes)
#35

Step Nine

S2:E1

Sherlock is called to London to revisit an old case, where he is forced to face his older brother, Mycroft. Although the siblings suffered a drastic falling-out a few years earlier, Mycroft allows Sherlock and Joan to stay in his new home, 221B Baker Street. With Joan in the middle, the brothers are forced to confront their very complicated history.

8.0/10 (1309 votes)
#36

Poison Pen

S2:E4

When a financial consulting company CEO is poisoned to death, a woman from Sherlock's past who emerges as a possible suspect.

8.0/10 (1211 votes)
#37

Tremors

S2:E10

When an investigation goes horribly wrong, Sherlock must testify in an official police inquiry which jeopardizes his and Watson’s future with the NYPD

8.0/10 (1005 votes)
#38

For All You Know

S3:E16

When Holmes is implicated in the murder of a woman who was killed during the height of his addiction, he investigates himself to find their connection. As Holmes retraces his steps with Watson’s help, the clues make his confidence in his own character waver.

8.0/10 (915 votes)
#39

The Cost of Doing Business

S4:E6

Morland offers to act as one of his son’s “Irregular” consultants so that he can lend Sherlock and Joan his considerable resources to help them solve a case.

8.0/10 (839 votes)
#40

It Serves You Right to Suffer

S5:E9

When Shinwell comes to Holmes and Watson for help after he’s framed for a gang killing, they have three days to find the real murderer before he is arrested and sent back to jail.

7.1/10 (789 votes)
#1

High Heat

S5:E19

Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a man Sherlock considered one of New York’s worst private investigators. Also, as Holmes stews over being beaten by Shinwell, he decides to take out his aggression by dismantling a local organization of private investigators.

7.1/10 (793 votes)
#2

Moving Targets

S5:E22

When a reality show contestant is murdered, Holmes and Watson zero in on another competitor as a suspect, a former war criminal who may be the most skilled killer they’ve ever pursued. Also, for the first time since he attacked Sherlock, Shinwell reaches out to Joan to ask for a favor

7.3/10 (1098 votes)
#3

Dead Clade Walking

S2:E14

Joan discovers an unsolved murder connected to a rare prehistoric fossil when she reviews one of Sherlock's cold cases; Sherlock's responsibilities as a sobriety sponsor cross personal boundaries.

7.3/10 (850 votes)
#4

Rekt in Real Life

S5:E14

Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a former professional eSports video game player who died after being assaulted in front of his fans during a live video stream. Also, Shinwell approaches Joan for advice when his teenage daughter asks to meet with him for the first time in years.

7.3/10 (805 votes)
#5

The Art of Sleights and Deception

S5:E20

Holmes and Watson get mixed up in murder and magic when they investigate the death of a magician killed while performing a classic stunt. Also, Watson suspects Bell is being targeted by the ex-husband of his girlfriend, Chantal, after a false allegation lands him the middle of an Internal Affairs investigation.

7.3/10 (654 votes)
#6

From Russia with Drugs

S7:E7

Sherlock and Joan investigate the murder of a criminal who made his living by stealing from other criminals. When Gregson resumes leadership of the precinct, he suspects his interim replacement is responsible for one of his best detective’s suspicious departure.

7.4/10 (1052 votes)
#7

The Five Orange Pipz

S3:E2

When Sherlock and Joan join forces on a double homicide, Sherlock’s new apprentice threatens the investigation when she allows her jealousy of Sherlock and Joan's work rapport to override her better judgment.

7.4/10 (925 votes)
#8

T-Bone and the Iceman

S3:E17

Holmes and Watson investigate a murder that initially looks like a road rage incident, but takes a new direction when they learn the victim was flash-frozen at the time of death. Also, when Watson’s mother finds out Joan’s brother is cheating on his wife, she puts Joan in the awkward position of confronting him about the affair.

7.4/10 (815 votes)
#9

Dead Man's Tale

S5:E18

Sherlock and Joan question how well they know Shinwell when they investigate the possibility he may have gotten away with the unsolved murder of his friend, a fellow gang member. Also, Sherlock and Joan’s latest case puts them on the hunt for a treasure map rumored to lead to a fortune in pirate’s gold hidden around New York City.

7.4/10 (724 votes)
#10

Pushing Buttons

S6:E3

Holmes and Watson enter the world of rare antiquities when they investigate a case in which victim was killed during a Revolutionary War reenactment. Also, as Holmes grows frustrated with the length of his cognitive recovery, he finds solace in his growing friendship with Michael.

7.5/10 (1482 votes)
#11

Dirty Laundry

S1:E11

Sherlock and Joan investigate the murder of the general manager of a high-end Manhattan hotel whose body is found inside an industrial laundry machine. Meanwhile, since Joan’s time with Sherlock is almost up, he offers her an apprenticeship.

7.5/10 (1441 votes)
#12

The Red Team

S1:E13

While on suspension from the NYPD, Sherlock investigates a suspicious hit-and-run accident involving a conspiracy theorist. Meanwhile, Watson tries to broker peace between Sherlock and Gregson.

7.5/10 (1248 votes)
#13

We Are Everyone

S2:E3

When Holmes and Watson set out to track down a civil contractor who leaked classified information, their lives are disrupted when they are targeted by the group of cyber-activists protecting him. Meanwhile, Joan takes the advice of a friend and signs up for an online dating service.

7.5/10 (1171 votes)
#14

Ancient History

S2:E5

Holmes and Watson find themselves digging through the dark world of the mob to find a killer when they discover the body of a former assassin. Meanwhile, Watson helps a close friend track down a mystery man who swept her off her feet.

7.5/10 (1074 votes)
#15

The One Percent Solution

S2:E16

Tensions rise when Holmes and Watson are forced to partner with Gareth Lestrade, Sherlock’s former Scotland Yard colleague, on a bombing investigation.

7.5/10 (1056 votes)
#16

Ears to You

S2:E17

Holmes and Watson consult on a case in which a man suspected of murdering his wife years ago receives a ransom demand for her safe return. Meanwhile, Lestrade overstays his welcome at the brownstone and seems unwilling to leave.

7.5/10 (1040 votes)
#17

The Hound of the Cancer Cells

S2:E18

When a famous cancer researcher is found dead, Holmes and Watson must determine if the scientist’s untimely demise was tied to his latest cutting-edge invention. Meanwhile, Bell is finally cleared to re-enter the field.

7.5/10 (1005 votes)
#18

Rip Off

S3:E5

Holmes and Kitty investigate the murder of a postal store owner whose death is connected to the illegal diamond trade. Meanwhile, Gregson's career is placed in jeopardy when he hits a fellow NYPD officer.

7.5/10 (990 votes)
#19

Terra Pericolosa

S3:E6

Holmes and Watson search for a thief who committed murder to steal a rare map. Meanwhile, Watson becomes concerned with Sherlock’s escalating interference into Kitty’s burgeoning personal life.

7.5/10 (908 votes)
#20

One Watson, One Holmes

S3:E19

Holmes and Watson find themselves in the middle of a civil war being fought on the Internet when a member of Everyone, the anonymous hacker group they periodically work with, is murdered.

7.5/10 (857 votes)
#21

Down Where the Dead Delight

S4:E11

Holmes and Watson must search for a killer without any physical evidence to aid them after a bomb is detonated in the New York City morgue. Also, Watson is suspicious when an NYPD detective she’s in a grudge match with asks her to consult on a case.

7.5/10 (839 votes)
#22

Who Is That Masked Man?

S4:E14

When Holmes’ investigation into the attempt on Morland’s life pushes their strained relationship to the breaking point, the identity of Sherlock’s mother is revealed. Also, when three gang members are murdered, Holmes and Watson are amazed when an elderly woman emerges as their prime suspect.

7.5/10 (899 votes)
#23

Worth Several Cities

S5:E2

When the leader of a local street gang abducts Holmes to compel him to find the person responsible for a hit on his men, Holmes and Watson get caught in the middle of an international hunt to recover a centuries old, priceless artifact. Also, Watson debates whether a personal favor Shinwell asks of her is outside her comfort zone.

7.5/10 (819 votes)
#24

The Ballad of Lady Frances

S5:E17

The police call in Holmes and Watson to consult on a homicide “heard” by a cutting edge gunshot detection system when they can’t find any tangible evidence that a crime was committed. Also, Sherlock and Joan become suspicious of Shinwell when he’s the target of a drive-by shooting that reveals a connection between him and an unsolved murder.

7.5/10 (735 votes)
#25

Once You've Ruled Out God

S6:E2

Watson and her half sister, Lin, have conflicting reactions when their estranged biological father dies. Also, Holmes and Watson find themselves on the hunt for a stolen plutonium shipment they fear will be used to make a dirty bomb after a department of energy inspector is killed with a lightning gun.

7.5/10 (700 votes)
#26

Our Time is Up

S6:E4

Watson considers a major life change after reading her own therapy file while she and Holmes investigate the murder of her former psychologist.

7.5/10 (696 votes)
#27

Sand Trap

S6:E8

Holmes and Watson’s search for the killer of a woman found encased in cement takes them inside the clean technology industry. Also, Watson takes a giant leap forward regarding her interest in adoption

7.5/10 (679 votes)
#28

Nobody Lives Forever

S6:E9

Holmes’ former sobriety sponsor, Alfredo, asks for his help with an illegal endeavor in order to save his brother. Also, Holmes and Watson investigate the poisoning of a biology professor who was working on a secret genetics project prior to being killed.

7.5/10 (662 votes)
#29

You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby

S6:E11

Holmes engages an old foe to protect his father after he learns Morland is in danger of being killed. Also, Holmes and Watson search for a killer connected to the tobacco industry when a lawyer who was in the process of reviewing a major cigarette distributor’s finances is murdered.

7.5/10 (677 votes)
#30

Meet Your Maker

S6:E12

Detective Bell considers leaving the NYPD when he is recommended for a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity. Also, Holmes and Watson are hired by a private client to investigate the disappearance of a young woman who led a double life online as a financial dominatrix.

7.5/10 (650 votes)
#31

How to Get a Head

S6:E15

Holmes and Watson’s investigation into the murder of a religion professor puts them on the hunt for a killer connected to the occult. Also, Holmes and Watson curate a list of potential replacements for Detective Bell when it looks likely the officer will be asked to join the U.S. Marshal Service.

7.5/10 (655 votes)
#32

The Geek Interpreter

S6:E19

Holmes and Watson race to locate a missing woman when Harlan Emple, Holmes’ friend and “Irregulars” mathematics expert, becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance.

7.5/10 (695 votes)
#33

The Price of Admission

S7:E3

Holmes takes extreme measures to secure his return to New York when he leans on his father’s disreputable connections to aid his legal re-entry into the United States. Also, while Holmes looks for a way back to the United States, Watson helps the NYPD investigate a murder at a storage facility that caters to wealthy clients with items they want hidden from U.S. Customs.

7.5/10 (643 votes)
#34

Into the Woods

S7:E5

Tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach hires Holmes and Watson to investigate a personal threat he suspects originated from within his own company; Holmes and Watson search for a motive behind three seemingly unconnected murders.

7.5/10 (628 votes)
#35

Command: Delete

S7:E6

Tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach presents Sherlock and Joan with an extraordinary offer to help him with a program that can predict future crimes. Sherlock and Joan assist Bell when he tries to prevent a future crime of his own, as he races to locate a fellow NYPD officer planning a sniper shooting.

7.5/10 (612 votes)
#36

On the Scent

S7:E9

Holmes and Watson work to determine if a long dormant serial killer has resurfaced in the wake of a sculptor’s murder in New York City. Also, Watson suspects Holmes is keeping something from her regarding tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach.

7.6/10 (1901 votes)
#37

While You Were Sleeping

S1:E2

Sherlock uses his powers of deduction to consult on the murder of a young man who is shot upon entering his apartment. Meanwhile, Watson has dinner with her ex-boyfriend, Ty Morstan.

7.6/10 (1037 votes)
#38

The Many Mouths of Aaron Colville

S2:E19

A serial killer known for biting his victims appears to be killing again, even though he was presumed dead.

7.6/10 (1180 votes)
#39

Enough Nemesis to Go Around

S3:E1

Sherlock returns to New York with a new apprentice and a renewed interest in working with the NYPD after being fired by London’s MI6. However, Gregson won’t let him resume consulting for the department without permission from his former partner, Joan, the NYPD’s new go-to private investigator.

7.6/10 (974 votes)
#40

The Eternity Injection

S3:E9

When Watson joins forces with Holmes and Kitty to locate a missing nurse she used to work with, the woman’s trail leads them to another person who has recently disappeared.

7.7/10 (2518 votes)

Pilot

S1:E1

Detective Sherlock Holmes, along with his sober companion, Dr. Joan Watson, uses his uncanny ability to read people and analyze crimes to assist the NYPD on some of their more difficult cases. In the season premiere, Holmes consults on a home invasion that resulted in murder.

7.6/10 (1901 votes)

While You Were Sleeping

S1:E2

Sherlock uses his powers of deduction to consult on the murder of a young man who is shot upon entering his apartment. Meanwhile, Watson has dinner with her ex-boyfriend, Ty Morstan.

8.1/10 (1887 votes)

Child Predator

S1:E3

Sherlock and Watson consult on a child abduction case involving a serial killer who is nicknamed "The Balloon Man," because he leaves a signature batch of balloons at each of his crime scenes.

7.8/10 (1713 votes)

The Rat Race

S1:E4

When Sherlock investigates what appears to be a series of murders at a top Wall Street firm, he may himself fall foul of a sociopathic slayer. Joan is set up on a blind date and shows investigative instincts.

7.7/10 (1631 votes)

Lesser Evils

S1:E5

Sherlock tries to determine who has been killing weak and terminal patients at a hospital, making it look like they died of natural causes. Meanwhile, Sherlock learns more about Joan’s decision to walk away from her surgical career.

7.7/10 (1591 votes)

Flight Risk

S1:E6

Joan is invited to dinner with Sherlock's father. Meanwhile, Sherlock investigates the crash of a small jet, unraveling a mystery beyond a simple accident.

7.8/10 (1556 votes)

One Way to Get Off

S1:E7

Sherlock assists with a double homicide that has the same M.O. as a series of murders that took place 13 years ago. Meanwhile, after being frozen out by Sherlock, Watson visits his old rehab center in order to learn more about the mysterious man in her care.

7.9/10 (1521 votes)

The Long Fuse

S1:E8

While investigating an explosion that kills two people, Sherlock discovers a crime that’s been lying dormant for years. Meanwhile, Watson encourages Sherlock to finally pick a sponsor.

7.8/10 (1475 votes)

You Do It to Yourself

S1:E9

Sherlock uses his trademark deductive reasoning skills to find the killer of a college professor. Meanwhile, Watson gets a call from a former lover who needs her help in disproving hit-and-run charges.

7.8/10 (1484 votes)

The Leviathan

S1:E10

Sherlock is called in to investigate when a supposedly uncrackable bank vault called “The Leviathan” is breached. Meanwhile, Joan is pleasantly surprised when Sherlock meets her family and defends her choice to become a sober companion.

7.5/10 (1482 votes)

Dirty Laundry

S1:E11

Sherlock and Joan investigate the murder of the general manager of a high-end Manhattan hotel whose body is found inside an industrial laundry machine. Meanwhile, since Joan’s time with Sherlock is almost up, he offers her an apprenticeship.

8.7/10 (1856 votes)

M.

S1:E12

Sherlock is reunited with “M.” a British criminal who appears to have followed Sherlock to New York. Meanwhile, Joan has reservations about leaving Sherlock and taking on a new client.

7.5/10 (1441 votes)

The Red Team

S1:E13

While on suspension from the NYPD, Sherlock investigates a suspicious hit-and-run accident involving a conspiracy theorist. Meanwhile, Watson tries to broker peace between Sherlock and Gregson.

8.0/10 (1479 votes)

The Deductionist

S1:E14

Sherlock pursues Martin Ennis, an unpredictable criminal, before he strikes again. During the investigation, Sherlock is forced to work alongside Kathryn Drummond, the FBI profiler who literally wrote the book on Ennis. Meanwhile, Watson faces eviction from her apartment.

7.9/10 (1407 votes)

A Giant Gun, Filled with Drugs

S1:E15

When Sherlock's ex-drug dealer, Rhys, comes around for help, Watson is concerned about Sherlock's sobriety after Rhys implies that Sherlock on drugs made a better detective.

8.3/10 (1479 votes)

Details

S1:E16

Sherlock investigates what he believes will be an open-and-shut case after Detective Bell is attacked. However, the case takes an unexpected turn when the suspected assailant is found dead. Meanwhile, Sherlock encourages Joan to learn self-defense.

7.7/10 (1350 votes)

Possibility Two

S1:E17

Sherlock investigates a case involving a wealthy philanthropist who believes his incurable illness was given to him on purpose. Meanwhile, Sherlock tries to teach Joan his deductive skills by sending her to a suspicious dry cleaning establishment.

8.1/10 (1413 votes)

Déjà Vu All Over Again

S1:E18

Joan investigates her first solo case when a wife disappears. The missing woman left behind a tear-filled video that mentions a murder on a subway platform. While Joan searches for the vanished lady, Sherlock probes the murder.

8.0/10 (1448 votes)

Snow Angels

S1:E19

Sherlock and Joan try to prevent the largest cash vault in the U.S. from being robbed during a deadly blizzard. Meanwhile, Holmes gives shelter to Ms. Hudson, a transgender woman who is recovering from her latest breakup.

7.7/10 (1295 votes)

Dead Man's Switch

S1:E20

Sherlock and Joan hunt for the accomplice of a murdered blackmailer who targeted families of rape victims. Meanwhile, Sherlock resists celebrating his first year of sobriety.

8.4/10 (1396 votes)

A Landmark Story

S1:E21

Sherlock resumes his hunt for Moriarty when Sebastian Moran reveals that a man who was thought to be dead from a heart attack was actually on the list of intended victims from Moriarty.

8.5/10 (1445 votes)

Risk Management

S1:E22

Sherlock agrees to take a case from a man claiming to be Moriarty, hoping it will bring him closer to finding his nemesis. Meanwhile, Gregson encourages Joan to give up the dangerous line of work she has chosen and go back to being a sober companion.

8.7/10 (1587 votes)

The Woman (1)

S1:E23

As Sherlock reels at the reappearance of his former lover, Irene Adler, a series of flashbacks unravel the tumultuous events that led to his downfall into addiction. Meanwhile, he and Joan once again find themselves in the crosshairs of the enigmatic Moriarty.

8.8/10 (1829 votes)

Heroine (2)

S1:E24

As Sherlock reels at the reappearance of his former lover, Irene Adler, a series of flashbacks unravel the tumultuous events that led to his downfall into addiction. Meanwhile, he and Joan once again find themselves in the crosshairs of the enigmatic Moriarty.

8.0/10 (1448 votes)

Step Nine

S2:E1

Sherlock is called to London to revisit an old case, where he is forced to face his older brother, Mycroft. Although the siblings suffered a drastic falling-out a few years earlier, Mycroft allows Sherlock and Joan to stay in his new home, 221B Baker Street. With Joan in the middle, the brothers are forced to confront their very complicated history.

7.9/10 (1316 votes)

Solve for X

S2:E2

When a well-respected mathematician is found dead, Holmes and Watson set out to solve a murder and the purpose of the highly guarded equation he was trying to decipher. Meanwhile, Watson is conflicted when the son of a former patient approaches her for a loan.

7.5/10 (1248 votes)

We Are Everyone

S2:E3

When Holmes and Watson set out to track down a civil contractor who leaked classified information, their lives are disrupted when they are targeted by the group of cyber-activists protecting him. Meanwhile, Joan takes the advice of a friend and signs up for an online dating service.

8.0/10 (1309 votes)

Poison Pen

S2:E4

When a financial consulting company CEO is poisoned to death, a woman from Sherlock's past who emerges as a possible suspect.

7.5/10 (1171 votes)

Ancient History

S2:E5

Holmes and Watson find themselves digging through the dark world of the mob to find a killer when they discover the body of a former assassin. Meanwhile, Watson helps a close friend track down a mystery man who swept her off her feet.

7.8/10 (1190 votes)

An Unnatural Arrangement

S2:E6

When Captain Gregson’s home is invaded, Holmes and Watson work to find the masked gunman before he strikes again. Meanwhile, Gregson gives his team some insight into his private life.

7.7/10 (1208 votes)

The Marchioness

S2:E7

Sherlock’s brother, Mycroft, arrives in New York and enlists Holmes and Watson to help solve a case involving his former fiancée. Meanwhile, Sherlock has a difficult time accepting Mycroft and Joan’s relationship.

7.9/10 (1178 votes)

Blood is Thicker

S2:E8

When a beautiful young woman is murdered, Holmes and Watson investigate her ties to a billionaire CEO. Meanwhile, Mycroft makes a case for Sherlock to move back to London.

8.3/10 (1276 votes)

On The Line

S2:E9

Holmes and Watson uncover the identity of a serial killer whose case has gone cold and find themselves butting heads with the NYPD.

8.0/10 (1211 votes)

Tremors

S2:E10

When an investigation goes horribly wrong, Sherlock must testify in an official police inquiry which jeopardizes his and Watson’s future with the NYPD

7.7/10 (1129 votes)

Internal Audit

S2:E11

When a hedge fund manager who was also running a Ponzi scheme is murdered, Holmes and Watson must determine which of his clients is guilty. Also, Sherlock contemplates sponsoring a fellow recovering addict.

8.5/10 (1365 votes)

The Diabolical Kind

S2:E12

Holmes and Watson come face to face with Moriarty when their one-time adversary is brought in as a consultant on a kidnapping case. Meanwhile, Detective Bell continues his struggle on the road to recovery.

7.9/10 (1124 votes)

All in the Family

S2:E13

When a body is found in a barrel, Holmes and Watson launch an investigation into the mafia’s ties to the murder. Meanwhile, Sherlock attempts to make amends with Detective Bell.

7.3/10 (1098 votes)

Dead Clade Walking

S2:E14

Joan discovers an unsolved murder connected to a rare prehistoric fossil when she reviews one of Sherlock's cold cases; Sherlock's responsibilities as a sobriety sponsor cross personal boundaries.

7.7/10 (1095 votes)

Corpse de Ballet

S2:E15

Holmes’ latest investigation takes him inside a professional dance company when an up-and-coming ballerina is murdered. Meanwhile, Watson embarks on a solo enquiry to find a homeless veteran when his friend alleges he was abducted.

7.5/10 (1074 votes)

The One Percent Solution

S2:E16

Tensions rise when Holmes and Watson are forced to partner with Gareth Lestrade, Sherlock’s former Scotland Yard colleague, on a bombing investigation.

7.5/10 (1056 votes)

Ears to You

S2:E17

Holmes and Watson consult on a case in which a man suspected of murdering his wife years ago receives a ransom demand for her safe return. Meanwhile, Lestrade overstays his welcome at the brownstone and seems unwilling to leave.

7.5/10 (1040 votes)

The Hound of the Cancer Cells

S2:E18

When a famous cancer researcher is found dead, Holmes and Watson must determine if the scientist’s untimely demise was tied to his latest cutting-edge invention. Meanwhile, Bell is finally cleared to re-enter the field.

7.6/10 (1037 votes)

The Many Mouths of Aaron Colville

S2:E19

A serial killer known for biting his victims appears to be killing again, even though he was presumed dead.

7.7/10 (1078 votes)

No Lack of Void

S2:E20

A pickpocket dies of anthrax poisoning, putting Holmes and Watson on the trail of the toxin’s source in order to prevent more deaths.

7.8/10 (1042 votes)

The Man with the Twisted Lip

S2:E21

When Sherlock’s brother Mycroft makes a surprise return to New York, his motivations cause discord between Sherlock and Joan. Meanwhile, a missing person case takes Sherlock and Joan inside the world of unmanned aeronautics.

8.3/10 (1121 votes)

Paint It Black

S2:E22

Business becomes personal for Sherlock when he is forced to partner with his estranged brother, Mycroft, to solve a case with life-or-death consequences.

8.2/10 (1069 votes)

Art in the Blood

S2:E23

Holmes and Watson come into contact with MI-6, the British intelligence agency, when a standard murder investigation turns out to have international and political implications. Meanwhile, in the wake of a crisis, Watson reevaluates her relationships with Sherlock and his brother, Mycroft.

8.2/10 (1095 votes)

The Grand Experiment

S2:E24

Rising tension between Sherlock and Joan brings their partnership to a crossroads, but they endeavor to put their differences aside while they help Sherlock's brother, Mycroft, who faces accusations of treason and murder.

7.6/10 (1180 votes)

Enough Nemesis to Go Around

S3:E1

Sherlock returns to New York with a new apprentice and a renewed interest in working with the NYPD after being fired by London’s MI6. However, Gregson won’t let him resume consulting for the department without permission from his former partner, Joan, the NYPD’s new go-to private investigator.

7.4/10 (1052 votes)

The Five Orange Pipz

S3:E2

When Sherlock and Joan join forces on a double homicide, Sherlock’s new apprentice threatens the investigation when she allows her jealousy of Sherlock and Joan's work rapport to override her better judgment.

7.9/10 (1060 votes)

Just a Regular Irregular

S3:E3

Sherlock helps a math genius from his network of 'Irregulars' experts after he stumbles upon a body while participating in a math puzzle competition. Joan attempts to extend an olive branch after she learns about Kitty’s past.

7.8/10 (1118 votes)

Bella

S3:E4

Sherlock takes on the case of a stolen artificial intelligence software program, but seeks out Joan when he'd rather disprove the computer's abilities than find the thief. Joan meets Sherlock head-on when she finds out he's met with Andrew without telling her.

7.5/10 (1005 votes)

Rip Off

S3:E5

Holmes and Kitty investigate the murder of a postal store owner whose death is connected to the illegal diamond trade. Meanwhile, Gregson's career is placed in jeopardy when he hits a fellow NYPD officer.

7.5/10 (990 votes)

Terra Pericolosa

S3:E6

Holmes and Watson search for a thief who committed murder to steal a rare map. Meanwhile, Watson becomes concerned with Sherlock’s escalating interference into Kitty’s burgeoning personal life.

7.7/10 (975 votes)

The Adventure of the Nutmeg Concoction

S3:E7

A bored Sherlock forces his investigative services onto Joan, who is trying to locate a woman who has been missing for five years, and the only clue is the smell of nutmeg at the site of her disappearance. Meanwhile, Joan’s bond with her long-distance boyfriend, Andrew, is tested when a man from her past reappears and asks for her help.

8.1/10 (1028 votes)

End of Watch

S3:E8

Holmes and Watson join forces with the NYPD after a police officer is murdered. Also, Sherlock searches for the creator of a “recovery blog” who is posting personal statements he has made in sobriety meetings.

7.6/10 (974 votes)

The Eternity Injection

S3:E9

When Watson joins forces with Holmes and Kitty to locate a missing nurse she used to work with, the woman’s trail leads them to another person who has recently disappeared.

7.9/10 (975 votes)

Seed Money

S3:E10

While Kitty tries to find a runaway teen, Sherlock and Joan work a case in which the murder of a brilliant bioengineer looks to be at the hands of a drug cartel. Also, Joan makes a major life decision but worries it will impact Sherlock negatively, not knowing that Sherlock has big news of his own.

8.4/10 (1066 votes)

The Illustrious Client (1)

S3:E11

Watson begins her new job as an in-house investigator for an insurance firm. However, her attention shifts to a case that is personal for both her and Holmes when they join forces to eliminate an imminent threat to Kitty.

9.0/10 (1543 votes)

The One That Got Away (2)

S3:E12

As Kitty begins to unravel due to the imminent threat to her safety, Sherlock and Joan intensify their efforts to help her. Also, the origin of Sherlock and Kitty’s relationship is revealed.

7.9/10 (1007 votes)

Hemlock

S3:E13

When a debt collector is murdered, Holmes and Watson try to narrow down the suspect pool from thousands of consumers who owed the victim money. Meanwhile, Watson’s relationship with Andrew progresses when he asks her to meet his father for the first time.

8.1/10 (1012 votes)

The Female of the Species

S3:E14

An unexpected event brings Watson into contact again with Elana March, the crime boss she brought to justice. Also, with Watson distracted, Holmes partners with Detective Bell to investigate a theft at a local zoo.

7.9/10 (983 votes)

When Your Number's Up

S3:E15

Holmes and Watson follow a blood trail into the world of wrongful death compensation when they investigate a series of murders in which the killer leaves envelopes of cash on the victims. Also, Holmes makes a generous gesture towards Watson as she suffers through the aftermath of a personal crisis.

8.0/10 (1005 votes)

For All You Know

S3:E16

When Holmes is implicated in the murder of a woman who was killed during the height of his addiction, he investigates himself to find their connection. As Holmes retraces his steps with Watson’s help, the clues make his confidence in his own character waver.

7.4/10 (925 votes)

T-Bone and the Iceman

S3:E17

Holmes and Watson investigate a murder that initially looks like a road rage incident, but takes a new direction when they learn the victim was flash-frozen at the time of death. Also, when Watson’s mother finds out Joan’s brother is cheating on his wife, she puts Joan in the awkward position of confronting him about the affair.

7.7/10 (935 votes)

The View from Olympus

S3:E18

When a driver for a ridesharing company is intentionally run over by a city cab, Holmes and Watson wonder if it’s a case of professional jealousy. A casual romance Holmes has with one of his longtime "Irregular" consultants becomes complicated when the woman makes a shocking request.

7.5/10 (908 votes)

One Watson, One Holmes

S3:E19

Holmes and Watson find themselves in the middle of a civil war being fought on the Internet when a member of Everyone, the anonymous hacker group they periodically work with, is murdered.

7.8/10 (913 votes)

A Stitch in Time

S3:E20

Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a professional skeptic, a man who debunked paranormal, religious and scientific phenomenon for a living. The case becomes urgent when his homicide reveals a potential threat to homeland security. Also, Captain Gregson’s daughter and fellow NYPD officer, Hannah, asks Watson for help with one of her cases.

7.8/10 (898 votes)

Under My Skin

S3:E21

When two New York City paramedics are killed during a kidnapping, Holmes and Watson join the manhunt to find the murderer and the woman he abducted. Also, Holmes learns important information about his recovery sponsor, Alfredo, that strains their relationship.

7.6/10 (889 votes)

The Best Way Out is Always Through

S3:E22

When a judge is murdered, Holmes and Watson become involved in the interstate search to find the prime suspect, an escaped convict from a privatized prison. Also, when Holmes applies his deductive reasoning to Detective Bell’s new relationship, the romance hits a rough patch.

7.6/10 (896 votes)

Absconded

S3:E23

Holmes and Watson look into the death of a member of Holmes’ online beekeeping community who was a researcher looking into a deadly Northeast honey bee outbreak. During the investigation, they meet Tara Parker, a brilliant entomologist, academic and the leader of New York’s beekeeping society. Also, Captain Gregson enlists Watson’s services in an off-book investigation that helps him make a life-changing decision.

8.2/10 (1065 votes)

A Controlled Descent

S3:E24

Holmes and Watson take on an investigation of a personal nature when Holmes’ recovery sponsor, Alfredo, suddenly disappears. As they delve into Alfredo’s life for clues, Holmes questions whether their friend has been abducted, or worse, if he suffered a relapse into addiction.

7.9/10 (994 votes)

The Past is Parent

S4:E1

When Holmes faces criminal charges in the aftermath of his recent violent behavior and relapse, his powerful father arrives in New York to fix his estranged son’s legal difficulties by any means necessary. Also, with Holmes and Watson’s consultancy with the NYPD in jeopardy, Holmes concentrates on the case of a missing wife believed to have been killed by her husband to try and get back in the department’s good graces.

7.7/10 (954 votes)

Evidence of Things Not Seen

S4:E2

When Morland offers to use his influence to have Sherlock and Joan reinstated as consultants to the NYPD, Sherlock’s mistrust of his father makes him question his motivation to help. Also, with no work offers coming in, Watson wrangles a gig with the FBI investigating a triple homicide in a top secret research lab.

7.9/10 (922 votes)

Tag, You're Me

S4:E3

When Sherlock finds himself distracted by his father’s ongoing presence in New York City, he offers to help Morland resolve a work issue in exchange for his prompt departure home. Also, Holmes and Watson’s investigation into the double murder of two men who looked alike leads them into the world of facial recognition technology.

7.8/10 (890 votes)

All My Exes Live in Essex

S4:E4

When Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a fertility lab technician, they discover the woman had a secret personal life that leads them to multiple suspects. Also, the tables are turned on Watson when she’s investigated by an NYPD detective.

7.7/10 (880 votes)

The Games Underfoot

S4:E5

When an archeologist is murdered, Holmes and Watson believe the man may have been killed for what he discovered during his last excavation in a local landfill. Also, Sherlock’s relationship with Alfredo, his friend and former sobriety sponsor, hits a rough patch.

8.0/10 (915 votes)

The Cost of Doing Business

S4:E6

Morland offers to act as one of his son’s “Irregular” consultants so that he can lend Sherlock and Joan his considerable resources to help them solve a case.

8.9/10 (1458 votes)

Miss Taken

S4:E7

When Watson’s stepfather writes a crime novel based on her work with Holmes without her knowledge, an underlying issue in their relationship is revealed. Also, as Holmes and Watson investigate a retired FBI agent’s murder, they discover the man’s death is connected to an unsolved case from the victim’s career.

7.7/10 (912 votes)

A Burden of Blood

S4:E8

Holmes and Watson investigate a homicide in which the victim was murdered in a manner reminiscent of the crimes of an infamous, and already incarcerated, serial killer. Also, Sherlock and Joan tutor Detective Bell for a police sergeant’s exam that would lead to a promotion and a post at another precinct.

7.9/10 (915 votes)

Murder Ex Machina

S4:E9

Holmes and Watson search for a computer hacker responsible for three murders, including the death of a Russian billionaire who was visiting New York City. Also, Joan is surprised to receive a solo dinner invitation from Sherlock’s father.

7.7/10 (863 votes)

Alma Matters

S4:E10

Holmes’ tentative reconciliation with his father suffers a setback when Holmes and Watson discover Morland has been keeping a secret that threatens all of their safety. Also, Holmes and Watson investigate two murders connected to a for-profit college and its illegal recruitment practices.

7.5/10 (857 votes)

Down Where the Dead Delight

S4:E11

Holmes and Watson must search for a killer without any physical evidence to aid them after a bomb is detonated in the New York City morgue. Also, Watson is suspicious when an NYPD detective she’s in a grudge match with asks her to consult on a case.

8.2/10 (938 votes)

A View With a Room

S4:E12

Captain Gregson’s colleague from Narcotics asks Holmes to orchestrate the perfect heist inside the heavily armed and virtually impenetrable compound of a drug-dealing biker gang. Also, when Watson assists Fiona Helbron, who helped her on a recent case, she makes a surprising discovery about Holmes.

7.9/10 (885 votes)

A Study in Charlotte

S4:E13

Sherlock and Joan search for a murderer who used poisonous mushrooms to kill a botany professor and a group of the instructor’s students. Also, when Joan is disturbed by loud noise next door, she discovers her neighbor, Trent, is renting out his home through a vacation site that caters to hard partiers.

7.5/10 (839 votes)

Who Is That Masked Man?

S4:E14

When Holmes’ investigation into the attempt on Morland’s life pushes their strained relationship to the breaking point, the identity of Sherlock’s mother is revealed. Also, when three gang members are murdered, Holmes and Watson are amazed when an elderly woman emerges as their prime suspect.

7.8/10 (866 votes)

Up to Heaven and Down to Hell

S4:E15

When Watson runs into Captain Gregson and his secret girlfriend, a former NYPD officer, she inadvertently sets the couple’s breakup in motion. Also, Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a wealthy woman who left her considerable estate solely to a beloved dog.

7.7/10 (893 votes)

Hounded

S4:E16

At the urging of Morland’s wealthy associate, Henry Baskerville, Holmes and Watson look into the death of his brother and discover that a witness saw the man chased to his death by a large, glowing animal.

7.7/10 (843 votes)

You've Got Me, Who's Got You?

S4:E17

After a vigilante dressed up as a comic book hero is murdered, Holmes and Watson need to find the man's true identity and find his killer.

7.8/10 (841 votes)

Ready or Not

S4:E18

When a survivalist doctor goes missing, Holmes and Watson must determine whether he’s purposely gone off the grid or if he’s a victim of foul play. Holmes exhibits odd behavior when his romantic relationship with Fiona hits a critical point.

7.7/10 (797 votes)

All In

S4:E19

A mysterious woman who organizes illegal, high-stakes poker games arrives on Holmes and Watson’s doorstep and tells them her life is in danger claiming to be a former associate of Mycroft, Sherlock’s brother. However, as the pair investigates, Joan becomes suspicious that their new client isn’t being truthful.

7.6/10 (818 votes)

Art Imitates Art

S4:E20

As Holmes and Watson investigate a woman’s murder, they discover her death is linked to a piece of artwork that has ties to a crime that was committed when she was in college. Also, in the wake of a shocking personal revelation, Watson attempts to forge a connection with a recent client.

7.7/10 (776 votes)

Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing

S4:E21

When Holmes and Watson are pulled into a double-homicide investigation, they discover the victims were staging a fake murder right at the moment they were killed. Also, Watson's inside man at Morland's office encounters a problem that threatens to expose her spying to Holmes and his father.

7.8/10 (800 votes)

Turn It Upside Down

S4:E22

Sherlock’s father, Morland, becomes Sherlock and Joan’s prime suspect in a murder investigation after one of his employees is killed under the guise of a robbery.

8.3/10 (818 votes)

The Invisible Hand

S4:E23

When Holmes and Watson discover the perpetrator behind the attempt made on Morland’s life, they find a shocking connection to themselves.

8.2/10 (844 votes)

A Difference in Kind

S4:E24

Holmes and Watson’s lives are threatened by an influential, worldwide criminal network connected to the murder attempt on Morland Holmes. Also, Sherlock’s grievances with his father threaten their alliance to bring their mutual adversary to justice.

7.7/10 (971 votes)

Folie à Deux

S5:E1

When a serial bomber becomes active again after being dormant for six years, Watson seeks help from Shinwell Johnson, a former patient whose life she saved when she was a surgeon. Also, Holmes senses Watson is unhappy and questions whether she is still fulfilled by her detective career.

7.5/10 (899 votes)

Worth Several Cities

S5:E2

When the leader of a local street gang abducts Holmes to compel him to find the person responsible for a hit on his men, Holmes and Watson get caught in the middle of an international hunt to recover a centuries old, priceless artifact. Also, Watson debates whether a personal favor Shinwell asks of her is outside her comfort zone.

7.6/10 (867 votes)

Render, and then Seize Her

S5:E3

Holmes learns a secret about Captain Gregson’s girlfriend when she hires him for a case she wants kept off of Gregson’s radar. Also, Holmes and Watson join the NYPD’s search for an abducted woman.

7.6/10 (852 votes)

Henny Penny the Sky is Falling

S5:E4

Captain Gregson lobbies to include Holmes and Watson when his unit is selected to receive a city commendation for its exemplary work. Also, as Holmes and Watson consult on the investigation into a financial analyst’s murder, they are drawn into the world of asteroid research.

7.7/10 (844 votes)

To Catch a Predator Predator

S5:E5

Holmes and Watson have plenty of suspects when they investigate the murder of a man who led a secret life as a vigilante, “catfishing” sexual predators on dating sites and publicly shaming them. Also, when Shinwell’s criminal record prevents him from finding a full-time job, Holmes disagrees with Watson’s plan to help him.

7.8/10 (862 votes)

Ill Tidings

S5:E6

Holmes and Watson investigate a mass murder when a chef and his patrons are poisoned after dining on a tasting menu tainted with snake venom. Also, Detective Bell’s crush on a work colleague makes Holmes realize his and Fiona’s relationship is at an important crossroads.

7.6/10 (835 votes)

Bang Bang Shoot Chute

S5:E7

Holmes and Watson search for two murderers after a base jumper is shot out of the sky by one killer, and has his parachute sabotaged by another. Also, after Joan’s sister, Lin, thinks she sees Shinwell with a member of his old gang, Joan takes drastic measures to make sure he won’t be drawn back into a life of crime.

7.7/10 (838 votes)

How the Sausage is Made

S5:E8

Joan worries Sherlock’s sobriety is at risk when she learns he has been lying to her about attending recovery meetings. Also, Sherlock and Joan discover a man’s death caused by ingesting poisoned sausage is connected to a lab working on a breakthrough in the artificial meat industry.

8.0/10 (839 votes)

It Serves You Right to Suffer

S5:E9

When Shinwell comes to Holmes and Watson for help after he’s framed for a gang killing, they have three days to find the real murderer before he is arrested and sent back to jail.

7.8/10 (823 votes)

Pick Your Poison

S5:E10

When Watson is implicated in a DEA investigation into doctors writing illegal prescriptions, she and Holmes search for the person using her medical license to sell drugs.

8.1/10 (851 votes)

Be My Guest

S5:E11

Holmes and Watson race to find a woman who’s been held captive for years before the kidnapper takes drastic steps to avoid being caught. Also, Watson becomes frustrated when Shinwell refuses to focus on his informant training with her and Holmes.

7.7/10 (828 votes)

Crowned Clown, Downtown Brown

S5:E12

When Holmes and Watson investigate a clown’s murder upstate, they discover a connection between his death and the creation of a new weaponized virus. Also, Watson helps Bell when he’s targeted by his new love interest Chantal’s ex-husband in attempt to sabotage her career at the district attorney’s office.

8.1/10 (911 votes)

Over a Barrel

S5:E13

A man takes hostages, including Joan, and threatens to execute them unless Holmes finds the person responsible for the death of his son. As Sherlock investigates, the captor gives him 16 hours to find the perpetrator before the statute of limitations on the crime runs out.

7.3/10 (850 votes)

Rekt in Real Life

S5:E14

Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a former professional eSports video game player who died after being assaulted in front of his fans during a live video stream. Also, Shinwell approaches Joan for advice when his teenage daughter asks to meet with him for the first time in years.

8.2/10 (878 votes)

Wrong Side of the Road (1)

S5:E15

Holmes’ former protégé, Kitty Winter, returns to New York after a three-year absence to warn him that a killer is eliminating everyone involved with a case they worked on together in London, and they’re the next targets. As Sherlock, Kitty, Joan and the NYPD join forces to find the perpetrator, Watson discovers Kitty has a life-changing secret.

7.8/10 (832 votes)

Fidelity (2)

S5:E16

Joan and Kitty try to prove that a string of murders, stemming from an old case Sherlock and Kitty solved in London, is connected to an international government conspiracy with the Defense Intelligence Agency at its center. Also, Sherlock and Kitty’s relationship is strained after she shares life-changing news.

7.5/10 (819 votes)

The Ballad of Lady Frances

S5:E17

The police call in Holmes and Watson to consult on a homicide “heard” by a cutting edge gunshot detection system when they can’t find any tangible evidence that a crime was committed. Also, Sherlock and Joan become suspicious of Shinwell when he’s the target of a drive-by shooting that reveals a connection between him and an unsolved murder.

7.4/10 (815 votes)

Dead Man's Tale

S5:E18

Sherlock and Joan question how well they know Shinwell when they investigate the possibility he may have gotten away with the unsolved murder of his friend, a fellow gang member. Also, Sherlock and Joan’s latest case puts them on the hunt for a treasure map rumored to lead to a fortune in pirate’s gold hidden around New York City.

7.1/10 (789 votes)

High Heat

S5:E19

Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a man Sherlock considered one of New York’s worst private investigators. Also, as Holmes stews over being beaten by Shinwell, he decides to take out his aggression by dismantling a local organization of private investigators.

7.3/10 (805 votes)

The Art of Sleights and Deception

S5:E20

Holmes and Watson get mixed up in murder and magic when they investigate the death of a magician killed while performing a classic stunt. Also, Watson suspects Bell is being targeted by the ex-husband of his girlfriend, Chantal, after a false allegation lands him the middle of an Internal Affairs investigation.

7.8/10 (788 votes)

Fly Into a Rage, Make a Bad Landing

S5:E21

When Detective Bell’s girlfriend, Chantal, is assaulted and her ex-husband is killed soon after, in what Holmes and Watson discover is a staged suicide, they search for one suspect behind the linked crimes. Also, as Bell fights the urge to seek his own brand of justice for Chantal, Sherlock makes a heartbreaking realization about the detective’s past.

7.1/10 (793 votes)

Moving Targets

S5:E22

When a reality show contestant is murdered, Holmes and Watson zero in on another competitor as a suspect, a former war criminal who may be the most skilled killer they’ve ever pursued. Also, for the first time since he attacked Sherlock, Shinwell reaches out to Joan to ask for a favor

7.8/10 (771 votes)

Scrambled

S5:E23

When Holmes and Watson investigate a murder, they find themselves in the crosshairs of one of New York City's deadliest gangs. Holmes' behavior becomes increasingly erratic when he secretly interacts with a mysterious woman.

8.1/10 (867 votes)

Hurt Me, Hurt You

S5:E24

Season 5 ends with Holmes and Watson pursuing an elusive criminal as a gang war erupts in New York City. While the NYPD works to contain the violence, the two investigate the murder that appears to have ignited the city-wide conflict and discover that a familiar face is pulling the strings.

7.8/10 (909 votes)

An Infinite Capacity for Taking Pains

S6:E1

As Holmes confronts a medical diagnosis that threatens both his career and sobriety, he meets Michael, a man who credits Sherlock for helping him conquer his own addiction. Also, Holmes and Watson are hired by a reformed party girl heiress to find her missing partner in a years-old sex tape that has just leaked online.

7.5/10 (735 votes)

Once You've Ruled Out God

S6:E2

Watson and her half sister, Lin, have conflicting reactions when their estranged biological father dies. Also, Holmes and Watson find themselves on the hunt for a stolen plutonium shipment they fear will be used to make a dirty bomb after a department of energy inspector is killed with a lightning gun.

7.4/10 (724 votes)

Pushing Buttons

S6:E3

Holmes and Watson enter the world of rare antiquities when they investigate a case in which victim was killed during a Revolutionary War reenactment. Also, as Holmes grows frustrated with the length of his cognitive recovery, he finds solace in his growing friendship with Michael.

7.5/10 (700 votes)

Our Time is Up

S6:E4

Watson considers a major life change after reading her own therapy file while she and Holmes investigate the murder of her former psychologist.

7.7/10 (706 votes)

Bits and Pieces

S6:E5

Holmes and Watson retrace Holmes' steps after Holmes finds himself in possession of a severed head and can't remember anything about the last six hours.

7.7/10 (698 votes)

Give Me the Finger

S6:E6

Holmes and Watson enter the world of nuclear security when they investigate the murder of an ex-Yakuza gang member. Also, Captain Gregson is blindsided by a stunning personal confession from his daughter, Hannah, a police sergeant.

8.4/10 (824 votes)

Sober Companions

S6:E7

Holmes and Watson find themselves on the hunt for a serial killer after a murder rocks their inner circle. Also, Holmes’ neurological recovery regresses and his sobriety wavers as his commitment to catching the killer grows into an obsession.

7.5/10 (696 votes)

Sand Trap

S6:E8

Holmes and Watson’s search for the killer of a woman found encased in cement takes them inside the clean technology industry. Also, Watson takes a giant leap forward regarding her interest in adoption

7.5/10 (679 votes)

Nobody Lives Forever

S6:E9

Holmes’ former sobriety sponsor, Alfredo, asks for his help with an illegal endeavor in order to save his brother. Also, Holmes and Watson investigate the poisoning of a biology professor who was working on a secret genetics project prior to being killed.

7.7/10 (692 votes)

The Adventure of the Ersatz Sobekneferu

S6:E10

Sherlock and his father, Morland Holmes, attempt to repair their strained relationship upon learning of a death within their family. Also, Holmes and Watson discover a link between their latest case and the world of Egyptian antiquities when they search for a killer who tried to mummify his victim.

7.5/10 (662 votes)

You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby

S6:E11

Holmes engages an old foe to protect his father after he learns Morland is in danger of being killed. Also, Holmes and Watson search for a killer connected to the tobacco industry when a lawyer who was in the process of reviewing a major cigarette distributor’s finances is murdered.

7.5/10 (677 votes)

Meet Your Maker

S6:E12

Detective Bell considers leaving the NYPD when he is recommended for a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity. Also, Holmes and Watson are hired by a private client to investigate the disappearance of a young woman who led a double life online as a financial dominatrix.

7.6/10 (667 votes)

Breathe

S6:E13

Holmes and Watson investigate the poisoning of a relocation expert and discover the man led a decades-long secret career as a contract killer before his death. Also, Watson’s path to adopting a child suffers a setback as she prepares for a home visit from her agency case worker.

8.0/10 (688 votes)

Through the Fog

S6:E14

Holmes and Watson race to help Detective Bell when he becomes a victim of a bio-terrorism attack at the precinct and the station is quarantined. During the lockdown, Captain Gregson and Detective Bell begin to suspect they are trapped inside with the perpetrator. Also, Watson faces the difficult task of helping her mother, Mary, accept that her advancing Alzheimer’s disease requires her to receive more medical care.

7.5/10 (650 votes)

How to Get a Head

S6:E15

Holmes and Watson’s investigation into the murder of a religion professor puts them on the hunt for a killer connected to the occult. Also, Holmes and Watson curate a list of potential replacements for Detective Bell when it looks likely the officer will be asked to join the U.S. Marshal Service.

7.9/10 (715 votes)

Uncanny Valley of the Dolls

S6:E16

Holmes and Watson discover that the murder of a robotics engineer may be connected to his groundbreaking secret research in the area of real-life teleportation. Also, when Detective Bell is shut out of a required class he needs in order to complete his master’s degree and join the U.S. Marshal Service, he is shocked to discover the course instructor has personal reasons for denying him access.

7.6/10 (653 votes)

The Worms Crawl In, The Worms Crawl Out

S6:E17

Holmes and Watson investigate multiple motives for murder when a zoologist is killed because of his numerous love affairs or his trailblazing research. Also, Holmes finds himself the victim of identity theft after his medical records are stolen.

7.9/10 (770 votes)

The Visions of Norman P. Horowitz

S6:E18

Holmes and Watson search for a killer choosing victims based on the predictions of a deceased man who claimed to foresee the future deaths of others, including the murder of Sherlock Holmes.

7.5/10 (655 votes)

The Geek Interpreter

S6:E19

Holmes and Watson race to locate a missing woman when Harlan Emple, Holmes’ friend and “Irregulars” mathematics expert, becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance.

8.3/10 (736 votes)

Fit to Be Tied

S6:E20

Holmes and Watson’s deadly conflict with Sherlock’s former friend Michael intensifies when their newest victim looks to be the serial killer’s latest prey.

9.2/10 (1421 votes)

Whatever Remains, However Improbable

S6:E21

Holmes and Watson face their greatest challenge to date when a murder investigation threatens to destroy their partnership.

7.8/10 (868 votes)

The Further Adventures

S7:E1

Holmes and Watson’s new careers as consultants for Scotland Yard in London take them inside the tabloid journalism industry when a popular model is the victim of an acid attack. Also, as Watson grows increasingly homesick for New York, Captain Gregson is wracked with guilt over his unresolved rift with his former consultants.

7.8/10 (716 votes)

Gutshot

S7:E2

Holmes and Watson try to work a stateside investigation from London when someone close to them is gravely wounded by an unknown perpetrator in the United States. However, Holmes’ stateside legal trouble – the result of a confession to a murder he didn’t commit – threatens to derail their efforts.

7.5/10 (695 votes)

The Price of Admission

S7:E3

Holmes takes extreme measures to secure his return to New York when he leans on his father’s disreputable connections to aid his legal re-entry into the United States. Also, while Holmes looks for a way back to the United States, Watson helps the NYPD investigate a murder at a storage facility that caters to wealthy clients with items they want hidden from U.S. Customs.

7.6/10 (678 votes)

Red Light, Green Light

S7:E4

After an explosion at a traffic stop, Holmes and Watson must determine whether the attack was a terrorist attack; Holmes and Watson suspect there is more for them to discover regarding the recent attack on someone within their inner circle.

7.5/10 (643 votes)

Into the Woods

S7:E5

Tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach hires Holmes and Watson to investigate a personal threat he suspects originated from within his own company; Holmes and Watson search for a motive behind three seemingly unconnected murders.

7.5/10 (628 votes)

Command: Delete

S7:E6

Tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach presents Sherlock and Joan with an extraordinary offer to help him with a program that can predict future crimes. Sherlock and Joan assist Bell when he tries to prevent a future crime of his own, as he races to locate a fellow NYPD officer planning a sniper shooting.

7.3/10 (654 votes)

From Russia with Drugs

S7:E7

Sherlock and Joan investigate the murder of a criminal who made his living by stealing from other criminals. When Gregson resumes leadership of the precinct, he suspects his interim replacement is responsible for one of his best detective’s suspicious departure.

7.7/10 (676 votes)

Miss Understood

S7:E8

Holmes and Watson search for an ulterior motive when Cassie Lenue, a brilliant young criminal they helped put in prison, seeks their help in solving a murder.

7.5/10 (612 votes)

On the Scent

S7:E9

Holmes and Watson work to determine if a long dormant serial killer has resurfaced in the wake of a sculptor’s murder in New York City. Also, Watson suspects Holmes is keeping something from her regarding tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach.

7.6/10 (625 votes)

The Latest Model

S7:E10

Holmes and Watson receive a shocking request to collaborate from their foe, Odin Reichenbach, when the tech billionaire asks them to test his new crime prevention system. Tasked with investigating someone the program predicts will soon commit a crime, the duo worries Odin will take drastic action before they conclude their inquiry.

8.4/10 (750 votes)

Unfriended

S7:E11

Holmes and Watson join forces with Holmes’ father, Morland, to enlist his vast criminal network to help disassemble tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach’s crime prevention system.

8.5/10 (734 votes)

Reichenbach Falls

S7:E12

Tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach inadvertently provides Holmes and Watson with a lead that could give them evidence that brings him to justice.

8.5/10 (1089 votes)

Their Last Bow

S7:E13

Amidst Holmes and Watson’s battle with tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach, the investigators receive word of their old enemy and Sherlock’s former love, Jamie Moriarty.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
1 ★ 8.0 24
★ 8.8 Heroine (2)
★ 7.5 Dirty Laundry
4 ★ 7.9 24
★ 8.9 Miss Taken
★ 7.5 Down Where the Dead Delight
2 ★ 7.8 24
★ 8.5 The Diabolical Kind
★ 7.3 Dead Clade Walking
3 ★ 7.8 24
★ 9.0 The One That Got Away (2)
★ 7.4 The Five Orange Pipz
7 ★ 7.8 13
★ 8.5 Reichenbach Falls
★ 7.3 From Russia with Drugs
6 ★ 7.8 21
★ 9.2 Whatever Remains, However Improbable
★ 7.4 Pushing Buttons
5 ★ 7.7 24
★ 8.2 Wrong Side of the Road (1)
★ 7.1 High Heat