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The Best Episodes of Sherlock Holmes Season 5

Every episode of Sherlock Holmes Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sherlock Holmes Season 5!

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Sherlock Holmes, along with his friend Dr. Watson, uses his abilities to take on cases by private clients and those that the Scotland Yard are unable to solve.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Sherlock Holmes Season 5 Episode 1 - The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #1 - The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax

    S5:E1

    Watson, on holiday in the Lake District, meets the enigmatic Lady Frances Carfax, who is being haunted by the ghost of a horseman.

    Director:John Madden
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Sherlock Holmes Season 5 Episode 2 - The Problem of Thor Bridge
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #2 - The Problem of Thor Bridge

    S5:E2

    The wife of a gold-mining millionaire is found shot dead. When the children's governess is charged with the crime, Holmes is asked to clear her name.

    Director:Michael A. Simpson
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Sherlock Holmes Season 5 Episode 3 - Shoscombe Old Place
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Shoscombe Old Place

    S5:E3

    A race horse owner is under a lot of pressure due to his debts and has been acting strange of late. When one of the many creditors disappears, Holmes and Watson head to Shoscombe Old Place to investigate.

    Director:Patrick Lau
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Sherlock Holmes Season 5 Episode 4 - The Boscombe Valley Mystery
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #4 - The Boscombe Valley Mystery

    S5:E4

    A woman sends for Holmes after her son is charged with the murder of his father.

    Director:June Howson
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Sherlock Holmes Season 5 Episode 5 - The Illustrious Client
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #5 - The Illustrious Client

    S5:E5

    Violet Merville is determined to marry the man she loves, who Holmes knows has already murdered one wife.

    Director:Tim Sullivan
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Sherlock Holmes Season 5 Episode 6 - The Creeping Man
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #6 - The Creeping Man

    S5:E6

    A woman is terrified by the mysterious creature seen at night at her second-storey window, and urges her fiancé to consult Sherlock Holmes.

    Director:Tim Sullivan
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax" is the best rated episode of "Sherlock Holmes" season 5. It scored 7.2/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by John Madden and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/21/1991. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "The Problem of Thor Bridge".