Sherlock Holmes S5E5 — The Illustrious Client

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Sherlock Holmes•Season 5•Episode 5

The Illustrious Client

8.3/10 · 7 votesMar 21, 199151 min

Ranked #2 of 6 in Season 5•+0.5 vs season avg

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

Directed byTim Sullivan

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Seasons7

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Season 5 Episodes6

E1 7.2

The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax

E2 8.1

The Problem of Thor Bridge

E3 8.3

Shoscombe Old Place

E4 8.1

The Boscombe Valley Mystery

E5 8.3Now viewing

The Illustrious Client

E6 7.1

The Creeping Man

Cast3

Jeremy Brett

Sherlock Holmes

Edward Hardwicke

Dr. John H. Watson

Rosalie Williams

Mrs. Hudson

Crew5

Michael Cox

Producer

Robin Chapman

Dramaturgy

Lawrence R. Jones

Cinematography

Tim Sullivan

Director

Andy Bradford

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Illustrious Client" is episode 5 of Sherlock Holmes season 5. It scored 8.3/10 from 7 votes, ranking #2 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Tim Sullivan, it aired on March 21, 1991.

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