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Elementary

2012TV-147 seasons7.6 / 10

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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Synopsis

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

Enough Nemesis to Go Around

43m7.7 / 10

Sherlock returns to New York with a new apprentice and a renewed interest in working with the NYPD after being fired by London’s MI6. However, Gregson won’t let him resume consulting for the department without permission from his former partner, Joan, the NYPD’s new go-to private investigator.

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Directed by John PolsonWritten by Craig Sweeny, Robert DohertyGuest stars Raza Jaffrey, Brennan Brown, Kate Hodge, Michael Louis Gibson, Ed Moran, Anthony Arkin, Joanna Rhinehart, McKinley Belcher III

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Episode 2

The Five Orange Pipz

43m7.5 / 10

When Sherlock and Joan join forces on a double homicide, Sherlock’s new apprentice threatens the investigation when she allows her jealousy of Sherlock and Joan's work rapport to override her better judgment.

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Directed by Larry TengWritten by Bob GoodmanGuest stars Sonya Walger, Chris McGarry, Zak Orth, John Rothman, Shayan Shojaee, Roger Rathburn, José Báez, Ophelia Lovibond

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Episode 3

Just a Regular Irregular

43m7.8 / 10

Sherlock helps a math genius from his network of 'Irregulars' experts after he stumbles upon a body while participating in a math puzzle competition. Joan attempts to extend an olive branch after she learns about Kitty’s past.

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Directed by Jerry LevineWritten by Robert Hewitt WolfeGuest stars Raza Jaffrey, Jacob Pitts, Audrey Lynn Weston, Phil Simms, Danaya Esperanza, Rich Sommer, Ophelia Lovibond

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Episode 4

Bella

43m7.4 / 10

Sherlock takes on the case of a stolen artificial intelligence software program, but seeks out Joan when he'd rather disprove the computer's abilities than find the thief. Joan meets Sherlock head-on when she finds out he's met with Andrew without telling her.

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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Craig SweenyGuest stars Raza Jaffrey, Michael Chernus, Dola Rashad, Jonathan Judge-Russo, Michael Cristofer, Halley Feiffer, Bill Winkler, Amy Morse

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Episode 5

Rip Off

43m7.5 / 10

Holmes and Kitty investigate the murder of a postal store owner whose death is connected to the illegal diamond trade. Meanwhile, Gregson's career is placed in jeopardy when he hits a fellow NYPD officer.

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Directed by John PolsonWritten by Jason TraceyGuest stars Rafi Silver, Joe Grifasi, Daniel Abeles, Nadia Dajani, Leslie Hendrix, Michael DeMello, Derek Grabner, Stuart Zagnit

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Episode 6

Terra Pericolosa

40m7.4 / 10

Holmes and Watson search for a thief who committed murder to steal a rare map. Meanwhile, Watson becomes concerned with Sherlock’s escalating interference into Kitty’s burgeoning personal life.

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Directed by Aaron LipstadtWritten by Jeffrey Paul King, Bob Goodman, Bob GoodmanGuest stars Mamie Gummer, Eric Schweig, Skipp Sudduth, K. Todd Freeman, Liv Rooth, David Adkins, Ophelia Lovibond

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Episode 7

The Adventure of the Nutmeg Concoction

43m7.6 / 10

A bored Sherlock forces his investigative services onto Joan, who is trying to locate a woman who has been missing for five years, and the only clue is the smell of nutmeg at the site of her disappearance. Meanwhile, Joan’s bond with her long-distance boyfriend, Andrew, is tested when a man from her past reappears and asks for her help.

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Directed by Christine MooreWritten by Peter OckoGuest stars Candis Cayne, Christian Camargo, Jon David Casey, Harris Doran, Kevin Geer, Tom Mardirosian, Kate Arrington, Lewis Cleale

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Episode 8

End of Watch

41m7.8 / 10mid season

Holmes and Watson join forces with the NYPD after a police officer is murdered. Also, Sherlock searches for the creator of a “recovery blog” who is posting personal statements he has made in sobriety meetings.

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Directed by Ron FortunatoWritten by Robert Hewitt WolfeGuest stars Rebecca Brooksher, Triney Sandoval, Andrew Dolan, Kerry Butler, Leslie Silva, Geoffrey Wigdor, Rajesh Bose, Ken Marks

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Episode 9

The Eternity Injection

43m7.6 / 10

When Watson joins forces with Holmes and Kitty to locate a missing nurse she used to work with, the woman’s trail leads them to another person who has recently disappeared.

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Directed by Larry TengWritten by Craig SweenyGuest stars Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Dakin Matthews, Luke Robertson, Julienne Hanzelka Kim, Andrea Syglowski, Seiko Suzuki Shih, Brian Lee Huynh, Carra Patterson

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Episode 10

Seed Money

43m7.7 / 10

While Kitty tries to find a runaway teen, Sherlock and Joan work a case in which the murder of a brilliant bioengineer looks to be at the hands of a drug cartel. Also, Joan makes a major life decision but worries it will impact Sherlock negatively, not knowing that Sherlock has big news of his own.

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Directed by John PolsonWritten by Brian RodenbeckGuest stars Katie Finneran, Madison Riley, Zuzanna Szadkowski, Christopher Innvar, Olivia Nikkanen, Rachel Hilson, Ophelia Lovibond

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Episode 11

The Illustrious Client (1)

43m8.1 / 10

Watson begins her new job as an in-house investigator for an insurance firm. However, her attention shifts to a case that is personal for both her and Holmes when they join forces to eliminate an imminent threat to Kitty.

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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Jason TraceyGuest stars Stuart Townsend, Tammy Blanchard, Katrina Lenk, David Valcin, Robert Eli, P.J. Sosko, Murphy Guyer, Roe Hartrampf

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Episode 12

The One That Got Away (2)

43m8.7 / 10

As Kitty begins to unravel due to the imminent threat to her safety, Sherlock and Joan intensify their efforts to help her. Also, the origin of Sherlock and Kitty’s relationship is revealed.

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Directed by Seith MannWritten by Robert DohertyGuest stars Jessica Blank, Edward Baker-Duly, David Andrew MacDonald, Stuart Townsend, Tom Bloom, Ophelia Lovibond, James Zeiss

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Episode 13

Hemlock

42m7.8 / 10

When a debt collector is murdered, Holmes and Watson try to narrow down the suspect pool from thousands of consumers who owed the victim money. Meanwhile, Watson’s relationship with Andrew progresses when he asks her to meet his father for the first time.

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Directed by Christine MooreWritten by Arika Lisanne MittmanGuest stars Raza Jaffrey, Amy Hargreaves, Grace Rex, Jayne Houdyshell, Brian George, Jacinto Taras Riddick, Ben Livingston, Devika Bhise

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Episode 14

The Female of the Species

42m7.9 / 10

An unexpected event brings Watson into contact again with Elana March, the crime boss she brought to justice. Also, with Watson distracted, Holmes partners with Detective Bell to investigate a theft at a local zoo.

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Directed by Lucy LiuWritten by Jeffrey Paul KingGuest stars Chandler Williams, Louis Cancelmi, Brian George, Anthony Gaskins, Gina Gershon, Shawn Andrew, Edward Astor Chin, Daniel May Wong

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Episode 15

When Your Number's Up

42m7.7 / 10

Holmes and Watson follow a blood trail into the world of wrongful death compensation when they investigate a series of murders in which the killer leaves envelopes of cash on the victims. Also, Holmes makes a generous gesture towards Watson as she suffers through the aftermath of a personal crisis.

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Directed by Jerry LevineWritten by Bob GoodmanGuest stars Alicia Witt, Maria Dizzia, Jason Pendergraft, Anastasia Barzee, Peter Jay Fernandez, Julia K. Murney, Michael Cumpsty, Bob Ari

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Episode 16

For All You Know

43m7.9 / 10

When Holmes is implicated in the murder of a woman who was killed during the height of his addiction, he investigates himself to find their connection. As Holmes retraces his steps with Watson’s help, the clues make his confidence in his own character waver.

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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Peter OckoGuest stars Gary Wilmes, Richard Brooks, Aaron Serotsky, Felix Solis, Jessica Diaz, Doreen Montalvo, Keira Keeley, Tim McGeever

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Episode 17

T-Bone and the Iceman

43m7.5 / 10

Holmes and Watson investigate a murder that initially looks like a road rage incident, but takes a new direction when they learn the victim was flash-frozen at the time of death. Also, when Watson’s mother finds out Joan’s brother is cheating on his wife, she puts Joan in the awkward position of confronting him about the affair.

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Directed by Michael SlovisWritten by Jason TraceyGuest stars Patrick Breen, Mark Margolis, Tom Costello, Michael McCormick, Madeline Weinstein, David Carranza, Freda Foh Shen, Jordan Gelber

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Episode 18

The View from Olympus

43m7.5 / 10

When a driver for a ridesharing company is intentionally run over by a city cab, Holmes and Watson wonder if it’s a case of professional jealousy. A casual romance Holmes has with one of his longtime "Irregular" consultants becomes complicated when the woman makes a shocking request.

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Directed by Seith MannWritten by Bob GoodmanGuest stars Anastasia Griffith, Bill English, Kate Jennings Grant, Jeremy Cohenour, Devin Ratray, Zoë Winters, Julien Seredowych, Marc Damon Johnson

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Episode 19

One Watson, One Holmes

43m7.7 / 10

Holmes and Watson find themselves in the middle of a civil war being fought on the Internet when a member of Everyone, the anonymous hacker group they periodically work with, is murdered.

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Directed by John PolsonWritten by Robert Hewitt WolfeGuest stars Joseph Cross, Adam Chanler-Berat, Roslyn Ruff, Susan Pourfar, Lucy Owen, Will Pullen, Erik Heger, Gretchen Hall

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Episode 20

A Stitch in Time

43m7.7 / 10

Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a professional skeptic, a man who debunked paranormal, religious and scientific phenomenon for a living. The case becomes urgent when his homicide reveals a potential threat to homeland security. Also, Captain Gregson’s daughter and fellow NYPD officer, Hannah, asks Watson for help with one of her cases.

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Directed by Ron FortunatoWritten by Peter OckoGuest stars Anita Gillette, Marcy Harriell, Eric Bogosian, Andrew Rothenberg, Joseph Melendez, Lohrasp Kansara, Jeffrey Schecter, Liza J. Bennett

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Episode 21

Under My Skin

41m7.8 / 10

When two New York City paramedics are killed during a kidnapping, Holmes and Watson join the manhunt to find the murderer and the woman he abducted. Also, Holmes learns important information about his recovery sponsor, Alfredo, that strains their relationship.

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Directed by Aaron LipstadtWritten by Jeffrey Paul KingGuest stars Fisher Stevens, Natalie Gold, Gene Farber, Sarah Bolt, Terry Serpico, Danny McCarthy, Kevyn Morrow, Michael McGlone

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Episode 22

The Best Way Out is Always Through

41m7.6 / 10

When a judge is murdered, Holmes and Watson become involved in the interstate search to find the prime suspect, an escaped convict from a privatized prison. Also, when Holmes applies his deductive reasoning to Detective Bell’s new relationship, the romance hits a rough patch.

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Directed by Michael SlovisWritten by Arika Lisanne MittmanGuest stars Michael Kostroff, Glenn Fleshler, Susan Misner, Afton Williamson, John Sanders, Marianne Ferrari, Waymon Arnette, Malcolm Xavier

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Episode 23

Absconded

43m7.9 / 10

Holmes and Watson look into the death of a member of Holmes’ online beekeeping community who was a researcher looking into a deadly Northeast honey bee outbreak. During the investigation, they meet Tara Parker, a brilliant entomologist, academic and the leader of New York’s beekeeping society. Also, Captain Gregson enlists Watson’s services in an off-book investigation that helps him make a life-changing decision.

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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Jason TraceyGuest stars Sutton Foster, Patch Darragh, Arian Moayed, Martin LaPlatney, Paul Urcioli, Tony Crane, Danny Boushebel, Kevin O'Rourke

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Episode 24

A Controlled Descent

42m8.2 / 10finale

Holmes and Watson take on an investigation of a personal nature when Holmes’ recovery sponsor, Alfredo, suddenly disappears. As they delve into Alfredo’s life for clues, Holmes questions whether their friend has been abducted, or worse, if he suffered a relapse into addiction.

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Directed by John PolsonWritten by Robert DohertyGuest stars Brenda Pressley, Ato Essandoh, Michael Weston, Patrick Page, Matthew Saldivar, Elia Monte-Brown, Jason Kolotouros, Maceo Oliver

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about Elementary

Cast

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

Credits

Created by
Robert Doherty

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
154
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • CBSUnited States
  • Timberman/Beverly ProductionsUnited States
  • CBS StudiosUnited States

Themes

detectiveinvestigationnew york citypolice investigationrecovering addict