Jeremy Brett gives another perfect performance as the renowned sleuth in this run of the popular adaptations of Sir Arthur Connan Doyle's stories. Edward Hardwicke competently replaces David Burke as Holmes' faithful sidekick, Dr. Watson.
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Jeremy Brett | Sherlock Holmes | 11 eps. |
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Edward Hardwicke | Dr. Watson | 11 eps. |
| Rosalie Williams | Mrs Hudson | 6 eps. | |
| Colin Jeavons | 3 eps. | ||
| Denis Lill | 2 eps. | ||
| Nicolas Chagrin | 1 eps. | ||
| Oliver Tobias | 1 eps. | ||
| Conrad Phillips | 1 eps. | ||
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Zulema Dene | 1 eps. | |
| Patrick Allen | 1 eps. |
| 1 | The Empty House | 07/09/1986 | |
| 2 | The Abbey Grange | 07/16/1986 | |
| 3 | The Musgrave Ritual | 07/23/1986 | |
| 4 | The Second Stain | 07/30/1986 | |
| 5 | The Man with the Twisted Lip | 08/06/1986 | |
| 6 | The Priory School | 08/13/1986 | |
| 7 | The Six Napoleons | 08/20/1986 |
| Name | The Return of Sherlock Holmes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Date of 1st Airing | July 9, 1986 |
| Date of Last Airing | April 24, 1988 |
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| Original Air Day | Sunday |
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| Show Length | 52 |
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