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The Best Episodes of Sherlock Season 4

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

The Best Episodes of Sherlock Season 4

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

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  1. Background image for The Six Thatchers
    7.6/10(26.9k votes)

    #1 - The Six Thatchers

    S4:E1

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

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    Director:Rachel Talalay
    Writer:Mark Gatiss
  2. Background image for The Lying Detective
    9.1/10(30.0k votes)

    #2 - The Lying Detective

    S4:E2

    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.

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    Director:Nick Hurran
    Writer:Steven Moffat
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    8.1/10(30.3k votes)

    #3 - The Final Problem

    S4:E3

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

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    Director:Benjamin Caron
    Writers:Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat

Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The Six Thatchers" is the best rated episode of "Sherlock" season 4. It scored 7.6/10 based on 26876 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".