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Sherlock•Season 1•Episode 3

The Great Game

9.0/10 · 32,957 votesAug 8, 201090 min

Ranked #1 of 3 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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A strange clue in an empty room, a blood-soaked car, a priceless Old Master, a deranged bomber. With the clock ticking, the curtain rises on a battle of wits between Sherlock, John and the shadowy stranger who seems to know all the answers...

Directed byPaul McGuigan

Written byMark Gatiss

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The Great Game

Cast2

Benedict Cumberbatch

Sherlock Holmes

Martin Freeman

John Watson

Crew8

Paul McGuigan

Director

Mark Gatiss

Writer

Kathy Nettleship

Line Producer

Charlie Phillips

Editor

Steve Lawes

Director of Photography

Mark Milsome

Camera Operator

Nick Williams

Standby Art Director

Jason Hunjan

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Great Game" is episode 3 of Sherlock season 1. It scored 9.0/10 from 32,957 votes, ranking #1 of 3 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by Paul McGuigan and written by Mark Gatiss, it aired on August 8, 2010.

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