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The Return of Sherlock Holmes

8.619861 seasonTV SeriesMysteryCrimeDrama

In the second series of the widely celebrated ITV detective programme, Dr John Watson finds a mystery in an empty house, while Holmes and he later solve the mysteries of an abbey grange, the Musgrave ritual, a second stain, a man with a…

ProducersMichael Cox·June Wyndham-Davies

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Empty House
Jul 9, 1986 10.0
E2
The Priory School
Jul 16, 1986 6.0
E3
The Second Stain
Jul 23, 1986 6.0
E4
The Musgrave Ritual
Jul 30, 1986 8.0
E5
The Abbey Grange
Aug 6, 1986 4.0
E6
The Man with the Twisted Lip
Aug 13, 1986 1.0
E7
The Six Napoleons
Aug 20, 1986 7.0
E8
The Devil's Foot
Apr 6, 1988
E9
Silver Blaze
Apr 13, 1988 9.0
E10
Wisteria Lodge
Apr 20, 1988
E11
The Bruce Partington Plans
Apr 27, 1988 9.0

Cast

JBJeremy Brett
Jeremy Brett
Sherlock Holmes
EHEdward Hardwicke
Edward Hardwicke
Dr John Watson

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The Return of Sherlock Holmes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Return of Sherlock Holmes?

The Return of Sherlock Holmes is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and The CW in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Return of Sherlock Holmes on Netflix?

No, The Return of Sherlock Holmes is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is The Return of Sherlock Holmes on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Return of Sherlock Holmes is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Return of Sherlock Holmes for free?

The Return of Sherlock Holmes is available to stream free (with ads) on The CW and The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in The Return of Sherlock Holmes?

The Return of Sherlock Holmes has 1 season in total (11 episodes). The series concluded in 1988.

Are all episodes of The Return of Sherlock Holmes out yet?

Yes — all 11 episodes across 1 season of The Return of Sherlock Holmes are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Return of Sherlock Holmes?

No — The Return of Sherlock Holmes ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Return of Sherlock Holmes based on a book?

Yes — The Return of Sherlock Holmes is based on a book or novel.