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The Best Episodes of Sherlock Season 2

Every episode of Sherlock Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sherlock Season 2!

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A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Sherlock Season 2 Episode 1 - A Scandal in Belgravia
    8.4/10(249 votes)

    #1 - A Scandal in Belgravia

    S2:E1

    Blackmail threatens the monarchy and Sherlock is about to meet the woman who beats him.

    Director:Paul McGuigan
    Writer:Steven Moffat

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  2. Sherlock Season 2 Episode 2 - The Hounds of Baskerville
    7.8/10(213 votes)

    #2 - The Hounds of Baskerville

    S2:E2

    A hound from hell. Sherlock's most famous case. But is a monster really stalking Dartmoor?

    Director:Paul McGuigan
    Writer:Mark Gatiss

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  3. Sherlock Season 2 Episode 3 - The Reichenbach Fall
    8.7/10(224 votes)

    #3 - The Reichenbach Fall

    S2:E3

    The return of Moriarty. The crime of the century. Can Sherlock possibly survive?

    Director:Toby Haynes
    Writer:Steve Thompson

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"A Scandal in Belgravia" is the best rated episode of "Sherlock" season 2. It scored 8.4/10 based on 249 votes. Directed by Paul McGuigan and written by Steven Moffat, it aired on 1/1/2012. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "The Hounds of Baskerville".