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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

The Past is Parent

43m7.7 / 10

When Holmes faces criminal charges in the aftermath of his recent violent behavior and relapse, his powerful father arrives in New York to fix his estranged son’s legal difficulties by any means necessary. Also, with Holmes and Watson’s consultancy with the NYPD in jeopardy, Holmes concentrates on the case of a missing wife believed to have been killed by her husband to try and get back in the department’s good graces.

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Directed by John PolsonWritten by Robert DohertyGuest stars John Noble, Devika Bhise, Patrick Page, Alia Attallah, Tim Guinee, David Zayas, Paul Calderon, Gary Milner

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Episode 2

Evidence of Things Not Seen

43m7.5 / 10

When Morland offers to use his influence to have Sherlock and Joan reinstated as consultants to the NYPD, Sherlock’s mistrust of his father makes him question his motivation to help. Also, with no work offers coming in, Watson wrangles a gig with the FBI investigating a triple homicide in a top secret research lab.

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Directed by Ron FortunatoWritten by Jason TraceyGuest stars John Noble, Jeremy Bobb, Marin Ireland, Geoffrey Cantor, Sean Cullen, Wayne Chang, Sarah Dacey Charles, Christian DeMarais

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Episode 3

Tag, You're Me

42m7.9 / 10

When Sherlock finds himself distracted by his father’s ongoing presence in New York City, he offers to help Morland resolve a work issue in exchange for his prompt departure home. Also, Holmes and Watson’s investigation into the double murder of two men who looked alike leads them into the world of facial recognition technology.

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Directed by Christine MooreWritten by Bob GoodmanGuest stars John Noble, Lynn Marocola, Jordan Gelber, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Jefferson White, Stephen Bogardus, Alexander Salamat, Drew Rausch

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Episode 4

All My Exes Live in Essex

43m7.5 / 10

When Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a fertility lab technician, they discover the woman had a secret personal life that leads them to multiple suspects. Also, the tables are turned on Watson when she’s investigated by an NYPD detective.

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Directed by Michael PressmanWritten by Robert Hewitt WolfeGuest stars Stephanie Janssen, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Susan Pourfar, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Gabriel Olds, Carolyn McCormick, John Ellison Conlee, Sanjit De Silva

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Episode 5

The Games Underfoot

41m7.5 / 10

When an archeologist is murdered, Holmes and Watson believe the man may have been killed for what he discovered during his last excavation in a local landfill. Also, Sherlock’s relationship with Alfredo, his friend and former sobriety sponsor, hits a rough patch.

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Directed by Alex ChappleWritten by Arika Lisanne MittmanGuest stars Ato Essandoh, Jordan Gelber, Daniel H. Jenkins, Erin Fritch, Stacey Yen, Will Brill, Jon DeVries, Salvatore Inzerillo

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Episode 6

The Cost of Doing Business

43m7.8 / 10mid season

Morland offers to act as one of his son’s “Irregular” consultants so that he can lend Sherlock and Joan his considerable resources to help them solve a case.

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Directed by Aaron LipstadtWritten by Jason TraceyGuest stars John Noble, Reed Diamond, John Shea, Michael Esper, Edoardo Ballerini, Joel Marsh Garland, Andrew Breving, Jonathan Sale

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Episode 7

Miss Taken

43m8.3 / 10

When Watson’s stepfather writes a crime novel based on her work with Holmes without her knowledge, an underlying issue in their relationship is revealed. Also, as Holmes and Watson investigate a retired FBI agent’s murder, they discover the man’s death is connected to an unsolved case from the victim’s career.

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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Tamara JaronGuest stars Alexia Ioannides, John Heard, Raphael Sbarge, Kathryn Erbe, Kristine Nielsen, Genson Blimline, J. Bernard Calloway, Sarah Cetrulo

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Episode 8

A Burden of Blood

40m7.5 / 10

Holmes and Watson investigate a homicide in which the victim was murdered in a manner reminiscent of the crimes of an infamous, and already incarcerated, serial killer. Also, Sherlock and Joan tutor Detective Bell for a police sergeant’s exam that would lead to a promotion and a post at another precinct.

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Directed by Christine MooreWritten by Nick ThielGuest stars David Alan Basche, Michael O'Keefe, Jordan Gelber, Noah Bean, Eisa Davis, Michael Pemberton, Danielle Lee Greaves, Andrew Guilarte

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Episode 9

Murder Ex Machina

43m7.7 / 10

Holmes and Watson search for a computer hacker responsible for three murders, including the death of a Russian billionaire who was visiting New York City. Also, Joan is surprised to receive a solo dinner invitation from Sherlock’s father.

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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Robert Hewitt WolfeGuest stars John Noble, Betty Gilpin, Robert Capron, Lili Mirojnick, Cindy Cheung, Josh Cooke, Tom Wopat, John Ventimiglia

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Episode 10

Alma Matters

43m7.4 / 10

Holmes’ tentative reconciliation with his father suffers a setback when Holmes and Watson discover Morland has been keeping a secret that threatens all of their safety. Also, Holmes and Watson investigate two murders connected to a for-profit college and its illegal recruitment practices.

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Directed by Larry TengWritten by Bob GoodmanGuest stars John Noble, Edoardo Ballerini, Tate Donovan, Tamara Tunie, Jack Gwaltney, Ramon Fernandez, Peter Albrink, Richard H. Blake

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Episode 11

Down Where the Dead Delight

43m7.5 / 10

Holmes and Watson must search for a killer without any physical evidence to aid them after a bomb is detonated in the New York City morgue. Also, Watson is suspicious when an NYPD detective she’s in a grudge match with asks her to consult on a case.

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Directed by Jerry LevineWritten by Jeffrey Paul KingGuest stars Amy Rutberg, Jordan Gelber, Monique Gabriela Curnen, John Finn, Philip Ettinger, Alexander Cendese, Robert Montano, Kate Burton

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Episode 12

A View With a Room

42m7.9 / 10

Captain Gregson’s colleague from Narcotics asks Holmes to orchestrate the perfect heist inside the heavily armed and virtually impenetrable compound of a drug-dealing biker gang. Also, when Watson assists Fiona Helbron, who helped her on a recent case, she makes a surprising discovery about Holmes.

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Directed by John PolsonWritten by Richard C. OkieGuest stars Betty Gilpin, Zabryna Guevara, Marc Menchaca, Matt Servitto, Happy Anderson, Jerry DiLeo

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Episode 13

A Study in Charlotte

43m7.7 / 10

Sherlock and Joan search for a murderer who used poisonous mushrooms to kill a botany professor and a group of the instructor’s students. Also, when Joan is disturbed by loud noise next door, she discovers her neighbor, Trent, is renting out his home through a vacation site that caters to hard partiers.

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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Robert Hewitt WolfeGuest stars Joseph Mazzello, Sarita Choudhury, Lee Aaron Rosen, David Thornton, Manoel Felciano, Andreas Damm, Henny Russell, Richard Kind

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Episode 14

Who Is That Masked Man?

43m7.4 / 10

When Holmes’ investigation into the attempt on Morland’s life pushes their strained relationship to the breaking point, the identity of Sherlock’s mother is revealed. Also, when three gang members are murdered, Holmes and Watson are amazed when an elderly woman emerges as their prime suspect.

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Directed by Larry TengWritten by Jason TraceyGuest stars John Noble, Tzi Ma, James Hong, Elizabeth Sung, Kevin Kilner, Eddie Korbich, Charlotte Bydwell, PaiSen Wang

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Episode 15

Up to Heaven and Down to Hell

43m7.5 / 10

When Watson runs into Captain Gregson and his secret girlfriend, a former NYPD officer, she inadvertently sets the couple’s breakup in motion. Also, Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a wealthy woman who left her considerable estate solely to a beloved dog.

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Directed by John PolsonWritten by Tamara JaronGuest stars Skipp Sudduth, Virginia Madsen, Jordan Gelber, Malcolm Gets, Jackie Hoffman, Brian Avers, Rebecca S'Manga Frank, Edelen McWilliams

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Episode 16

Hounded

43m7.6 / 10

At the urging of Morland’s wealthy associate, Henry Baskerville, Holmes and Watson look into the death of his brother and discover that a witness saw the man chased to his death by a large, glowing animal.

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Directed by Ron FortunatoWritten by Robert Hewitt WolfeGuest stars Stephanie Janssen, Tom Everett Scott, Lynn Marocola, Jordan Gelber, Michael Gladis, Jennifer Ikeda, Haviland Morris, Enid Graham

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Episode 17

You've Got Me, Who's Got You?

43m7.5 / 10

After a vigilante dressed up as a comic book hero is murdered, Holmes and Watson need to find the man's true identity and find his killer.

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Directed by Seith MannWritten by Paul CornellGuest stars John Noble, Michael Mosley, Richard Portnow, Daniel Reece, Robert Petkoff, Otto Sanchez, Al Sapienza, Lisa Datz

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Episode 18

Ready or Not

40m7.6 / 10

When a survivalist doctor goes missing, Holmes and Watson must determine whether he’s purposely gone off the grid or if he’s a victim of foul play. Holmes exhibits odd behavior when his romantic relationship with Fiona hits a critical point.

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Directed by Christine MooreWritten by Bob GoodmanGuest stars Nadia Dajani, Betty Gilpin, Daniel Oreskes, Frederick Weller, Seth Gilliam, Miriam Shor, Auden Thornton, Max von Essen

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Episode 19

All In

43m7.8 / 10

A mysterious woman who organizes illegal, high-stakes poker games arrives on Holmes and Watson’s doorstep and tells them her life is in danger claiming to be a former associate of Mycroft, Sherlock’s brother. However, as the pair investigates, Joan becomes suspicious that their new client isn’t being truthful.

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Directed by Aaron LipstadtWritten by Kelly WheelerGuest stars Nadia Dajani, Samantha Quan, Tim Guinee, Daniel London, Grainger Hines, Sepideh Moafi, Jonathan Avigdori, Stephen DeRosa

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Episode 20

Art Imitates Art

43m7.6 / 10

As Holmes and Watson investigate a woman’s murder, they discover her death is linked to a piece of artwork that has ties to a crime that was committed when she was in college. Also, in the wake of a shocking personal revelation, Watson attempts to forge a connection with a recent client.

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Directed by Ron FortunatoWritten by Arika Lisanne MittmanGuest stars Christina Cox, Luna Lauren Vélez, Samantha Quan, Margo Seibert, Victoria Janicki, Zanny Laird, Tijuana Ricks, Quentin Mare

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Episode 21

Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing

43m7.5 / 10

When Holmes and Watson are pulled into a double-homicide investigation, they discover the victims were staging a fake murder right at the moment they were killed. Also, Watson's inside man at Morland's office encounters a problem that threatens to expose her spying to Holmes and his father.

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Directed by Jeremy WebbWritten by Jeffrey Paul King, Nick ThielGuest stars John Noble, Jordan Gelber, Robert Petkoff, April Hernandez Castillo, Alexander Chaplin, Kathleen McNenny, Ro Boddie, Tim Bohn

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Episode 22

Turn It Upside Down

43m8.0 / 10

Sherlock’s father, Morland, becomes Sherlock and Joan’s prime suspect in a murder investigation after one of his employees is killed under the guise of a robbery.

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Directed by Lucy LiuWritten by Bob GoodmanGuest stars John Noble, Yul Vazquez, Robert Petkoff, Cassie Beck, Joe Holt, Sue Jean Kim, Maria Farrow, Justin Michael Woods

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Episode 23

The Invisible Hand

42m8.2 / 10

When Holmes and Watson discover the perpetrator behind the attempt made on Morland’s life, they find a shocking connection to themselves.

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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Robert Doherty, Jason TraceyGuest stars John Noble, Tony Curran, John Procaccino, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Anthony Mangano, Mary Bacon, David Anzuelo, KeiLyn Durrel Jones

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Episode 24

A Difference in Kind

43m8.4 / 10finale

Holmes and Watson’s lives are threatened by an influential, worldwide criminal network connected to the murder attempt on Morland Holmes. Also, Sherlock’s grievances with his father threaten their alliance to bring their mutual adversary to justice.

Episode credits

Directed by John PolsonWritten by Robert Doherty, Jason TraceyGuest stars John Noble, Tony Curran, Jeremy Bobb, John Procaccino, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, Roma Chugani, Susan Cella, Gregory Jones

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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