Sherlock How Many Episodes

The series creators, Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, chose the three-episode format because they viewed each installment as a . This allowed for high production value and complex storytelling, but resulted in long gaps—sometimes two to three years—between seasons.

The series is known for its "film-like" format, consisting of fewer but much longer episodes—typically each. Episode Title Original Air Date Series 1 A Study in Pink July 25, 2010 The Blind Banker August 1, 2010 The Great Game August 8, 2010 Series 2 A Scandal in Belgravia January 1, 2012 The Hounds of Baskerville January 8, 2012 The Reichenbach Fall January 15, 2012 Series 3 The Empty Hearse January 1, 2014 The Sign of Three January 5, 2014 His Last Vow January 12, 2014 Special The Abominable Bride January 1, 2016 Series 4 The Six Thatchers January 1, 2017 The Lying Detective January 8, 2017 The Final Problem January 15, 2017 sherlock how many episodes

In total, there are of Sherlock, including: The series creators, Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss,

An original 60-minute version of " A Study in Pink " was produced before the BBC requested a 90-minute reshoot. It is available as a DVD bonus feature . Episode Title Original Air Date Series 1 A