Fair rating?Sherlock· Season 1 · Episode 3
The Great Game
A strange clue in an empty room, a blood-soaked car, a priceless Old Master, a deranged bomber. With the clock ticking, the curtain rises on a battle of wits between Sherlock, John and the shadowy stranger who seems to know all the answers...
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#2In Season 1of 3 rated episodes
#4All-timeof 12 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.3
2010First airedAugust 8, 2010
Guest stars
Rupert Gravesas DI Lestrade
Una Stubbsas Mrs. Hudson
Louise Brealeyas Molly Hooper
Andrew Scottas Jim Moriarty
Vinette Robinsonas Sgt. Sally Donovan
Zoe Telfordas Sarah
Jeany Sparkas Homeless Girl
Matthew Needhamas Bezza
Haydn Gwynneas Miss Wenceslas
John Sessionsas Kenny Prince
Deborah Mooreas Crying Woman
Caroline Trowbridgeas Mrs. MonkfordNicholas Gaddas Scared Man
Di Botcheras Connie PrinceCrew
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