S1E7 The Golden Fleece
Having cracked the code of the Red Thread's communications network, Sherlock is hot on the path of the kidnap victims, chasing a trail of breadcrumbs that leads all the way to the vaults of the Bank of England.
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🏆 Top Episodes
#2
S1E8
The Last Dance
Having unmasked the Red Thread syndicate, Sherlock and Amelia must confront their enemies at the most anticipated debutante ball of the season.
#3
S1E4
For Kith and Kin
Amelia withholds details from Holmes after encountering a charming man with a pistol, but Sherlock must step in when her investigation turns fatal.
- 4. S1E5 "Doubting Thomas"
- 5. S1E6 "Sound Connections"
- 6. S1E3 "Partners in Crime"
- 7. S1E2 "The Common Thread"
- 8. S1E1 "The Challenge"
📉 Bottom Episodes
#8
S1E1
The Challenge
Blackmailed and sidelined from investigating, Sherlock Holmes finds hope when a young woman arrives on his doorstep, potentially holding the key to solving the kidnapping of an ambassador's daughter.
- 7. S1E2 "The Common Thread"
- 6. S1E3 "Partners in Crime"
- 5. S1E6 "Sound Connections"
- 4. S1E5 "Doubting Thomas"
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Episode Engagement
Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.
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3 Standouts
1 Infamous
4 Hidden Gems
0 Forgettable
Top Standout: S1E2 The Common Thread
Most Infamous: S1E1 The Challenge
Best Hidden Gem: S1E7 The Golden Fleece
Episodes plotted by rating vs. vote count. The vertical line marks the rating threshold (7.5). More votes = more engagement. Toggle above to compare against global or show-specific median.