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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!

Binge this in 4h 27m•Peaking at 9.1/10

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

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#1 Fan Favorite
7.6/10(27428 votes)
#1 - The Six Thatchers
S4:E11/1/2017
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
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Director:Rachel Talalay
Writer:Mark Gatiss
9.1/10(30539 votes)
#2 - The Lying Detective
S4:E21/8/2017
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
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Director:Nick Hurran
Writer:Steven Moffat
8.2/10(30969 votes)
#3 - The Final Problem
S4:E31/15/2017
Holmes and Watson travel to Europe to escape Moriarty's vengeance.
Director:Benjamin Caron
Writers:Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat
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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 27428 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".