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The Best Episodes of Sherlock Season 4

Every episode of Sherlock Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sherlock Season 4!

A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Network:BBC One

Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The Six Thatchers" is the best rated episode of "Sherlock" season 4. It scored 7.6/10 based on 26449 votes. Directed by Rachel Talalay and written by Mark Gatiss, it aired on 1/1/2017. This episode is rated 1.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Lying Detective".

  • The Six Thatchers
    7.6/1026,449 votes

    #1 - The Six Thatchers

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2017

    Why is someone destroying images of Margaret Thatcher? Is there a madman on the loose? Or is there a much darker purpose at work?

    Director: Rachel Talalay

    Writer: Mark Gatiss

  • The Lying Detective
    9.1/1029,512 votes

    #2 - The Lying Detective

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2017

    Sherlock faces perhaps the most chilling enemy of his long career: the powerful and seemingly unassailable Culverton Smith – a man with a very dark secret indeed.

    Director: Nick Hurran

    Writer: Steven Moffat

  • The Final Problem
    8.2/1029,821 votes

    #3 - The Final Problem

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 1/15/2017

    Holmes and Watson travel to Europe to escape Moriarty's vengeance.

    Director: Benjamin Caron

    Writer: Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss