8.4

Sherlock Holmes•Season 3•Episode 3

The Second Stain

8.4/10 · 11 votesJul 23, 198650 min

Ranked #1 of 7 in Season 3•+0.6 vs season avg

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Holmes is asked by the Prime Minister to aid in the recovery of a stolen diplomatic letter, which, if published, might lead England into war.

Directed byJohn Bruce

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Seasons7

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Season 3 Episodes7

The Empty House

The Priory School

The Second Stain

The Musgrave Ritual

The Abbey Grange

The Man with the Twisted Lip

E7 8.1

The Six Napoleons

Cast3

Jeremy Brett

Sherlock Holmes

Edward Hardwicke

Dr. John H. Watson

Rosalie Williams

Mrs. Hudson

Crew5

Michael Cox

Executive Producer

John Hawkesworth

Dramaturgy

John Hawkesworth

Development Manager

June Wyndham-Davies

Producer

John Bruce

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Second Stain" is episode 3 of Sherlock Holmes season 3. It scored 8.4/10 from 11 votes, ranking #1 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by John Bruce, it aired on July 23, 1986.

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