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Sherlock S1E3 — The Great Game
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Sherlock•Season 1•Episode 3

The Great Game

9.0/10 · 32,888 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

Seasons4

Season 1 Episodes3

Cast2

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

Sherlock Holmes

Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman

John Watson

Crew7

Paul McGuigan

Paul McGuigan

Director

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

Writer

K

Kathy Nettleship

Line Producer

C

Charlie Phillips

Editor

S

Steve Lawes

Director of Photography

M

Mark Milsome

Camera Operator

J

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 32,888 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.