In late 1800s London, Sherlock Holmes is a consulting detective who wields not only powers of observation and deduction but vast knowledge on anything relevant to solve mysteries, including crimes. Cases that would stump most other detectives are short work for him. He is ably assisted by his friend Dr John H. Watson.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Season 1)
A Scandal in Bohemia (Episode 1) 9.0
Writer: Alexander Baron
Air date: 1984-04-24
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Holmes finds himself evenly matched when he is employed by the King of Bohemia to retrieve an indiscreet photograph from American actress and singer Irene Adler.
The Dancing Men (Episode 2) 10.0
Writer: Anthony Skene
Air date: 1984-05-01
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: A gentleman is baffled when the childish drawings of little dancing men terrify his American wife. Holmes soon discovers why.
The Naval Treaty (Episode 3) 10.0
Writer: Jeremy Paul
Air date: 1984-05-08
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: An unknown thief steals an important naval treaty from a Foreign Office clerk; Sherlock Holmes sets out to find it.
The Solitary Cyclist (Episode 4) 10.0
Writer: Alan Plater
Air date: 1984-05-15
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: A strange man on a bicycle follows a young music teacher as she bicycles on a lonely road to and from the city.
The Crooked Man (Episode 5) 6.0
Writer: Alfred Shaughnessy
Air date: 1984-05-22
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Colonel Barclay is found dead and his wife is arrested for the murder, but Holmes is convinced a missing door key will reveal the true killer.
The Speckled Band (Episode 6) 10.0
Writer: Jeremy Paul
Air date: 1984-05-29
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: A young woman asks for Holmes' help when her ill-tempered stepfather moves her into the same room where her sister died under mysterious circumstances.
The Blue Carbuncle (Episode 7) 9.0
Writer: Paul Finney
Air date: 1984-06-05
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: When the Countess of Morcar's priceless blue carbuncle is stolen, a reformed thief is charged with the crime.
Seasons
Episodes 7
Episodes 6