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The Best Episodes of Young Sherlock

Every episode of Young Sherlock ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Young Sherlock!

Best episode
S1E5 The Case of Young Sherlock Holmes
8.21,857 votes
Worst episode
S1E2 The Case of the Burnt Photograph
7.52,000 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.8avg
Binge time
6h 35m
8 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Young Sherlock Season 1 Episode 5 - The Case of Young Sherlock Holmes
    8.2/10(1857 votes)

    S1:E5

    Years after a tragic accident that tore the Holmes family apart, Moriarty and Sherlock come to blows as they investigate that fateful day.

    Director:Anders Engström
    Writer:Matthew Parkhill

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  2. Young Sherlock Season 1 Episode 7 - The Case of the Two Corners
    7.9/10(1631 votes)

    S1:E7

    An impossible ultimatum challenges Sherlock's loyalties.

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writer:Melissa Bubnic

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  3. Young Sherlock Season 1 Episode 6 - The Case of the Killing Jar
    7.8/10(1636 votes)

    S1:E6

    As Sherlock digs deeper into the Oxford murders, he discovers a shocking connection.

    Director:Dennie Gordon
    Writer:Matthew Parkhill

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  4. Young Sherlock Season 1 Episode 4 - The Case of the Missing Button
    7.7/10(1776 votes)

    S1:E4

    Sherlock returns to his childhood home in search of answers.

    Director:Anders Engström
    Writer:Steve Thompson

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  5. Young Sherlock Season 1 Episode 3 - The Case of the Unarmed Man
    7.7/10(1842 votes)

    S1:E3

    The game's afoot. With another murder and two professors missing, it's a race against time for Sherlock and Moriarty to find them before the killer does.

    Director:Anders Engström
    Writer:Melissa Bubnic

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  6. Young Sherlock Season 1 Episode 8 - The Case of Beatrice Holmes
    7.6/10(1678 votes)

    S1:E8

    Family ties and friendships are tested in the Holmes family reunion from hell.

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writer:Matthew Parkhill

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  7. Young Sherlock Season 1 Episode 1 - The Case of the Missing Scrolls
    7.6/10(2527 votes)

    S1:E1

    1871. A wayward young Sherlock Holmes is sent to Oxford to keep out of trouble, but he soon finds himself the prime suspect in a police investigation that threatens his entire future.

    Director:Guy Ritchie
    Writers:Matthew Parkhill, Peter Harness

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  8. Young Sherlock Season 1 Episode 2 - The Case of the Burnt Photograph
    7.5/10(2000 votes)

    S1:E2

    Sherlock is thrown into jail. He has to clear his name or face the gallows.

    Director:Guy Ritchie
    Writer:Steve Thompson

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Case of Young Sherlock Holmes" is the best rated episode of Young Sherlock. It scored 8.2/10 from 1,857 votes. Directed by Anders Engström and written by Matthew Parkhill, it aired on March 4, 2026. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Case of the Two Corners".

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