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Sherlock S3E1 — The Empty Hearse
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Sherlock•Season 3•Episode 1

The Empty Hearse

8.8/10 · 34,451 votesJan 1, 201487 min

Ranked #3 of 3 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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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 about his friend's shocking return.

Directed byJeremy Lovering
Written byMark Gatiss
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Cast2

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

Sherlock Holmes

Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman

John Watson

Crew12

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Jeremy Lovering

Director

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

Writer

D

Diana Barton

Line Producer

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Charlie Phillips

Editor

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Steve Lawes

Director of Photography

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Kate Rhodes James

Casting

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Sarah Arthur

Costume Design

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Sarah Astley

Makeup Artist

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Hannah Nicholson

Set Decoration

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Amy Riley

Hairstylist

Claire Pritchard

Claire Pritchard

Makeup Artist

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Matthew Smith

Prosthetic Makeup Artist

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Episode Summary

"The Empty Hearse" is episode 1 of Sherlock season 3. It scored 8.8/10 from 34,451 votes, ranking #3 of 3 episodes this season (season average 9.0). Directed by Jeremy Lovering and written by Mark Gatiss, it aired on January 1, 2014.

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