TV series
New Holmes. New Watson. New York.
A modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson.
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A modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson.
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Episode 1
Detective Sherlock Holmes, along with his sober companion, Dr. Joan Watson, uses his uncanny ability to read people and analyze crimes to assist the NYPD on some of their more difficult cases. In the season premiere, Holmes consults on a home invasion that resulted in murder.
Directed by Michael CuestaWritten by Robert DohertyGuest stars Manny Perez, Dallas Roberts, Jonathan Walker, Kristen Bush, Craig Walker, Michael Nathanson
Episode 2
Sherlock uses his powers of deduction to consult on the murder of a young man who is shot upon entering his apartment. Meanwhile, Watson has dinner with her ex-boyfriend, Ty Morstan.
Directed by John David ColesWritten by Robert DohertyGuest stars Jennifer Ferrin, Bill Heck, Casey Siemaszko, Rosa Arredondo, Amy Landon, Rey Lucas, Ken Marks, Asa Somers
Episode 3
Sherlock and Watson consult on a child abduction case involving a serial killer who is nicknamed "The Balloon Man," because he leaves a signature batch of balloons at each of his crime scenes.
Directed by Rod HolcombWritten by Peter BlakeGuest stars Johnny Simmons, Yancey Arias, Michael Countryman, Erin Dilly, Selenis Leyva, Christopher Evan Welch, Larisa Polonsky, Flint Beverage
Episode 4
When Sherlock investigates what appears to be a series of murders at a top Wall Street firm, he may himself fall foul of a sociopathic slayer. Joan is set up on a blind date and shows investigative instincts.
Directed by Rosemary RodriguezWritten by Craig SweenyGuest stars Craig Bierko, Molly Price, Luke Kirby, Jennifer Van Dyck, Andrew Pang, Stephen Plunkett, Tim Ewing, Nicole Patrick
Episode 5
Sherlock tries to determine who has been killing weak and terminal patients at a hospital, making it look like they died of natural causes. Meanwhile, Sherlock learns more about Joan’s decision to walk away from her surgical career.
Directed by Colin BuckseyWritten by Liz FriedmanGuest stars David Harbour, David Costabile, Ben Rappaport, Jenni Barber, Anika Noni Rose, Eric Deskin, Jonathan C. Kaplan, Jay Klaitz
Episode 6
Joan is invited to dinner with Sherlock's father. Meanwhile, Sherlock investigates the crash of a small jet, unraveling a mystery beyond a simple accident.
Directed by David PlattWritten by Corinne BrinkerhoffGuest stars Reiko Aylesworth, Brian Kerwin, Adam LeFevre, Matthew Humphreys, Michelle Federer, James Michael Reilly, Ashley Bryant, Roger Rees
Episode 7
Sherlock assists with a double homicide that has the same M.O. as a series of murders that took place 13 years ago. Meanwhile, after being frozen out by Sherlock, Watson visits his old rehab center in order to learn more about the mysterious man in her care.
Directed by Seith MannWritten by Christopher SilberGuest stars Callie Thorne, Keith Szarabajka, Stephen Kunken, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Brian Tarantina, Amy Hohn, Evgeniya Radilova, Stivi Paskoski
Episode 8
While investigating an explosion that kills two people, Sherlock discovers a crime that’s been lying dormant for years. Meanwhile, Watson encourages Sherlock to finally pick a sponsor.
Directed by Andrew BernsteinWritten by Jeffrey Paul KingGuest stars Lisa Edelstein, John Pankow, Donnie Keshawarz, Adam Mucci, Deepa Purohit, Dan Bittner, Charles Socarides, Vedant Gokhale
Episode 9
Sherlock uses his trademark deductive reasoning skills to find the killer of a college professor. Meanwhile, Watson gets a call from a former lover who needs her help in disproving hit-and-run charges.
Directed by Phil AbrahamWritten by Peter BlakeGuest stars Adam Rothenberg, Kristy Wu, Cameron Scoggins, Richard Topol, Lord Jamar, Kevin Henderson, Randall Duk Kim
Episode 10
Sherlock is called in to investigate when a supposedly uncrackable bank vault called “The Leviathan” is breached. Meanwhile, Joan is pleasantly surprised when Sherlock meets her family and defends her choice to become a sober companion.
Directed by Peter WernerWritten by Corinne BrinkerhoffGuest stars Gbenga Akinnagbe, Reg Rogers, Sean Dugan, Steve Park, Tonya Glanz, Glenn Kalison, Jennifer Kim, Dee Hoty
Episode 11
Sherlock and Joan investigate the murder of the general manager of a high-end Manhattan hotel whose body is found inside an industrial laundry machine. Meanwhile, since Joan’s time with Sherlock is almost up, he offers her an apprenticeship.
Directed by John David ColesWritten by Liz Friedman, Christopher SilberGuest stars Jake Weber, Mark Moses, Melissa Farman, Leigh Ann Larkin, Cynthia Darlow, Shirley Roeca, Jennifer Regan, Natalie Toro
Episode 12
Sherlock is reunited with “M.” a British criminal who appears to have followed Sherlock to New York. Meanwhile, Joan has reservations about leaving Sherlock and taking on a new client.
Directed by John PolsonWritten by Robert DohertyGuest stars Vinnie Jones, Linda Emond, Bobb'e J. Thompson, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Mark Morettini, Gabrielle Senn
Episode 13
While on suspension from the NYPD, Sherlock investigates a suspicious hit-and-run accident involving a conspiracy theorist. Meanwhile, Watson tries to broker peace between Sherlock and Gregson.
Directed by Christine MooreWritten by Jeffrey Paul King, Craig Sweeny, Jeffrey Paul KingGuest stars Linda Emond, Richard Bekins, Michael Laurence, Chris Sullivan, Tawny Cypress, Kelly AuCoin, Tom Riis Farrell, Philip Hernandez
Episode 14
Sherlock pursues Martin Ennis, an unpredictable criminal, before he strikes again. During the investigation, Sherlock is forced to work alongside Kathryn Drummond, the FBI profiler who literally wrote the book on Ennis. Meanwhile, Watson faces eviction from her apartment.
Directed by John PolsonWritten by Craig Sweeny, Robert DohertyGuest stars Terry Kinney, Kari Matchett, Jessica Hecht, David Wilson Barnes, Roger Robinson, Napiera Groves, Scott Jaeck, Whitney Kimball Long
Episode 15
When Sherlock's ex-drug dealer, Rhys, comes around for help, Watson is concerned about Sherlock's sobriety after Rhys implies that Sherlock on drugs made a better detective.
Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Liz Friedman, Corinne Brinkerhoff, Christopher SilberGuest stars John Hannah, Michael Irby, Armand Schultz, Allie Gallerani, Joey Auzenne, Herman Chavez
Episode 16
Sherlock investigates what he believes will be an open-and-shut case after Detective Bell is attacked. However, the case takes an unexpected turn when the suspected assailant is found dead. Meanwhile, Sherlock encourages Joan to learn self-defense.
Directed by Sanaa HamriWritten by Jeffrey Paul King, Robert Doherty, Jason TraceyGuest stars Linda Emond, Malcolm Goodwin, Paula Garcés, Anwan Glover, Matt McGorry, Lynda Gravatt, Michael Bakkensen, Kelvin McGrue
Episode 17
Sherlock investigates a case involving a wealthy philanthropist who believes his incurable illness was given to him on purpose. Meanwhile, Sherlock tries to teach Joan his deductive skills by sending her to a suspicious dry cleaning establishment.
Directed by Seith MannWritten by Mark GoffmanGuest stars David Furr, Christopher Sieber, Albert Jones, Jennifer Lim, Gibson Frazier, Dennis Boutsikaris, Michael Izquierdo, Caroline Strong
Episode 18
Joan investigates her first solo case when a wife disappears. The missing woman left behind a tear-filled video that mentions a murder on a subway platform. While Joan searches for the vanished lady, Sherlock probes the murder.
Directed by Jerry LevineWritten by Brian RodenbeckGuest stars Michael Den Dekker, Josh Hamilton, Jim True-Frost, Geneva Carr, Andre Royo, Roxanna Hope Radja, Kenneth Tigar, Penny McNamee
Episode 19
Sherlock and Joan try to prevent the largest cash vault in the U.S. from being robbed during a deadly blizzard. Meanwhile, Holmes gives shelter to Ms. Hudson, a transgender woman who is recovering from her latest breakup.
Directed by Andrew BernsteinWritten by Jason TraceyGuest stars Jill Flint, Becky Ann Baker, Frank Wood, Candis Cayne, Karl Miller, Bill Buell, Howard McGillin, Christina Rouner
Episode 20
Sherlock and Joan hunt for the accomplice of a murdered blackmailer who targeted families of rape victims. Meanwhile, Sherlock resists celebrating his first year of sobriety.
Directed by Larry TengWritten by Liz Friedman, Christopher Silber, Christopher SilberGuest stars Thomas Jay Ryan, Wayne Duvall, Joseph Siravo, Tom Guiry, David Mogentale, Randy Louis Swiren, Portia Reiners, Russell G. Jones
Episode 21
Sherlock resumes his hunt for Moriarty when Sebastian Moran reveals that a man who was thought to be dead from a heart attack was actually on the list of intended victims from Moriarty.
Directed by Peter WernerWritten by Corinne BrinkerhoffGuest stars Vinnie Jones, Roger Aaron Brown, Byron Jennings, F. Murray Abraham, Helen Coxe, Laurence Lau, Berto Colon, Mark DiConzo
Episode 22
Sherlock agrees to take a case from a man claiming to be Moriarty, hoping it will bring him closer to finding his nemesis. Meanwhile, Gregson encourages Joan to give up the dangerous line of work she has chosen and go back to being a sober companion.
Directed by Adam DavidsonWritten by Liz Friedman, Liz Friedman, Robert DohertyGuest stars Natalie Dormer, J.C. MacKenzie, Francie Swift, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Conn Horgan, Sean Dougherty, Kristine Johnson
Episode 23
As Sherlock reels at the reappearance of his former lover, Irene Adler, a series of flashbacks unravel the tumultuous events that led to his downfall into addiction. Meanwhile, he and Joan once again find themselves in the crosshairs of the enigmatic Moriarty.
Directed by Seith MannWritten by Craig Sweeny, Robert DohertyGuest stars Erik Jensen, Natalie Dormer, John Bedford Lloyd, Lucas Caleb Rooney, Christopher McCann, Dominic Fumusa, Michael Aronov, Austin Lysy
Episode 24
As Sherlock reels at the reappearance of his former lover, Irene Adler, a series of flashbacks unravel the tumultuous events that led to his downfall into addiction. Meanwhile, he and Joan once again find themselves in the crosshairs of the enigmatic Moriarty.
Directed by John PolsonWritten by Craig Sweeny, Robert DohertyGuest stars Erik Jensen, John Bedford Lloyd, Lucas Caleb Rooney, Christopher McCann, Dominic Fumusa, Michael Aronov, Austin Lysy, Arnold Vosloo
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Jonny Lee MillerSherlock Holmes
Lucy LiuJoan Watson
Jon Michael HillMarcus Bell
Aidan QuinnThomas Gregson
Sutton FosterTara Parker
John NobleMorland Holmes
Nelsan EllisShinwell Johnson
Linda EmondDr. Candace Reed
CBSUnited States
Timberman/Beverly ProductionsUnited States
CBS StudiosUnited States
