"Sherlock" season 3 episode 1 is nearly upon us, and now fans can watch the premiere live stream via BBC One live streaming for free online.

"Two years on from reports of his Reichenbach Fall demise, Sherlock resurfaces as London comes under threat of a huge terrorist attack. John, though, has mixed feelings - he's delighted by the return of his best friend, but harbours worries that the consulting detective's reappearance will have an adverse effect on his settled domestic life, in particular his romance with Mary Morstan."

For BBC One, there is a live stream which can be accessed here, here, or here (depending on your region, one may be accessible over the others), and through that, you can watch the "Sherlock" season 3 episode 1 live stream online.

There are a lot of fake channels solely for the purpose of luring viewers with ads, but here is how you can avoid any potential hiccups with pop-ups and ads.

--Do not download anything that is suggested.

--For every ad, there is an "X" button. It is typically in a corner or out of the way so it is hard to see. Sometimes ads try to fool you by giving you a fake "X" graphic which leads you to an ad. Do not be discouraged when this happens, the real "X" button is there somewhere.

--Multiple ads will pop and it takes a little bit to clear out each and every ad. Even then, pop-ups will occur as you clear the ads. Do not listen to any of these ads or pop-ups and clear them right away.

--This "Sherlock" season 3 episode 1 live stream will have recurring ads that pop up every once in a while. If this is the only way you can view "Sherlock" season 3 episode 1, do not be deterred and the live streaming will work once the ads disappear.

Be sure to catch "The Empty Hearse" on BBC on New Year's Day!