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The Best Episodes of Young Sherlock Season 1

Every episode of Young Sherlock Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Young Sherlock Season 1!

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Sherlock Holmes is a disgraced young man, raw and unfiltered, when he finds himself wrapped up in a murder case that threatens his liberty. His first ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy that changes his

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Young Sherlock Season 1 Episode 1 - The Case of the Missing Scrolls
    7.6/10(755 votes)

    #1 - The Case of the Missing Scrolls

    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.

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  2. Young Sherlock Season 1 Episode 2 - The Case of the Burnt Photograph
    7.6/10(513 votes)

    #2 - The Case of the Burnt Photograph

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Guy Ritchie
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Young Sherlock Season 1 Episode 3 - The Case of the Unarmed Man
    7.8/10(390 votes)

    #3 - The Case of the Unarmed Man

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Young Sherlock Season 1 Episode 4 - The Case of the Missing Button
    7.9/10(351 votes)

    #4 - The Case of the Missing Button

    S1:E4

    Sherlock returns to his childhood home in search of answers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Young Sherlock Season 1 Episode 5 - The Case of Holmes
    8.2/10(334 votes)

    #5 - The Case of Holmes

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Young Sherlock Season 1 Episode 6 - The Case of the Killing Jar
    7.9/10(271 votes)

    #6 - The Case of the Killing Jar

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Young Sherlock Season 1 Episode 7 - The Case of the Two Corners
    8.1/10(258 votes)

    #7 - The Case of the Two Corners

    S1:E7

    An impossible ultimatum challenges Sherlock's loyalties.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Young Sherlock Season 1 Episode 8 - The Case of Beatrice Holmes
    7.8/10(277 votes)

    #8 - The Case of Beatrice Holmes

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Case of the Missing Scrolls" is the best rated episode of "Young Sherlock" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 755 votes. Directed by Guy Ritchie and written by Matthew Parkhill, Peter Harness, it aired on 3/4/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Case of the Burnt Photograph".