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"The Adventure of the Empty House"

From the Series: The Return of Sherlock Holmes

Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes, Edward Hardwicke as Dr Watson (13 episodes)
First published in "Collier's" Sep 1903 (EMPT)

Synopsis:
Holmes makes a surprising return to round up the last of the Moriarty gang.

Review:
Some LOL moments as Holmes confronts those who thought him dead. Edward Hardwicke makes his debut as Dr Watson. An interesting case featuring an unusual air rifle.

	I knocked down several books which he was carrying
	Sherlock Holmes was standing smiling at me across my study desk
	I crept forward and looked across at the familiar window
	The light of the street fell full upon his face
	He seized Holmes by the throat
	Colonel Moran sprang forward, with a snarl of rage
	“My collection of M's is a fine one,” said he