Fair rating?Sherlock Holmes· Season 1 · Episode 1
A Scandal in Bohemia
A masked man calls, on confidential business, and Holmes quickly recognizes the visitor as the King of Bohemia. The King is planning for himself a dynastic marriage and is worried about a compromising photograph in the possession of his American former mistress. He wants Holmes to get it back for him.In outwitting the lady, Irene Adler, Holmes goes to great lengths - and at the end of the affair Watson comes to the conclusion that his friend is himself smitten.
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#6In Season 1of 7 rated episodes
#19All-timeof 41 rated episodes
−0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.3
1984First airedApril 24, 1984
Guest stars
Gayle Hunnicuttas Irene Adler
Wolf Kahleras King of Bohemia
Michael Carteras Godfrey Norton
Max Faulkneras JohnTim Pearceas CabbyTessa Worsleyas Mrs. Willard
Will Taceyas Clergyman
Tom Wattas 1st LoaferPaul Elsamas 2nd LoaferDavid Baukhamas 1st Big Man (as David Bauckham)Edward Yorkas 2nd Big Man
John Graham Daviesas 1st Young Man (as John Graham Davies)John Carras 1st BurglarCrew
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