8.8/1032,583 votes#1 - The Empty Hearse
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2014
Two years on from reports of his Reichenbach Fall demise, Sherlock resurfaces as London comes under threat of a huge terrorist attack. John, though, has mixed feelings – he's delighted by the return of his best friend, but harbours worries that the consulting detective's reappearance will have an adverse affect on his settled domestic life, in particular his romance with Mary Morstan.
Director: Jeremy Lovering
Writer: Mark Gatiss
8.9/1029,622 votes#2 - The Sign of Three
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/5/2014
Sherlock faces his biggest challenge of all – delivering a Best Man’s speech on John’s wedding day! But all isn’t quite as it seems. Mortal danger stalks the reception – and someone might not make it to the happy couple’s first dance. Sherlock must thank the bridesmaids, solve the case and stop a killer.
Director: Colm McCarthy
Writer: Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss, Stephen Thompson
9.2/1032,721 votes#3 - His Last Vow
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/12/2014
A case of stolen letters leads Sherlock Holmes into a long conflict with Charles Augustus Magnussen, the Napoleon of blackmail, and the one man he truly hates. But how do you tackle a foe who knows the personal weakness of every person of importance in the Western world?
Director: Nick Hurran
Writer: Steven Moffat
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A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Network:BBC One
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"The Empty Hearse" is the best rated episode of "Sherlock" season 3. It scored 8.8/10 based on 32583 votes. Directed by Jeremy Lovering and written by Mark Gatiss, it aired on 1/1/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Sign of Three".