TV series
You will know her name.
After her successful career in Chicago, Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney, utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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After her successful career in Chicago, Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney, utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD.
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Episode 1
When a college theater student is mysteriously found dead in her high-rise New York City apartment, Elsbeth immediately suspects foul play and enters a game of wits against the victim's popular theater director Alex Modarian.
Directed by Robert KingWritten by Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Stephen Moyer, Julia McDermott, Arthur Langlie, Chelsea Lee Williams, Alex Costello, Jahir Hipps, Adam Keane, Danny Mastrogiorgio
Episode 2
After the loathed co-op board president of a luxury pre-war building falls off her balcony to her death, Elsbeth and Kaya are called to the scene to dig for a lead when they meet Joann, a high-powered Manhattan real estate broker with huge clients and even bigger secrets.
Directed by Robert KingWritten by Bryan GoluboffGuest stars Johnny M. Wu, Jane Krakowski, Linda Lavin, Ajay Naidu, Greg Hildreth, Nikolai Tsankov, Jason Latief Anderson, Fredric Lehne
Episode 3
When a larger-than-life reality TV star is found dead in her bathtub, Elsbeth and Kaya investigate the circumstances around her death to determine if it was an accident or murder. As they get deeper into the events surrounding her demise, they meet Skip Mason, the mercurial producer behind the popular, guilty-pleasure reality series "Lavish Ladies," who becomes a prime suspect after he is accused of going to dangerous lengths to concoct "good TV."
Directed by Ron UnderwoodWritten by Jonathan TolinsGuest stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Nadia Dajani, Deborah S. Craig, Tavia Hunt, Molly Price, Julie Ann Emery, Nedra Marie Taylor, Rebecca Creskoff
Episode 4
Things turn deadly when elite matchmaker Margo Clarke goes to extreme lengths to keep her socialite client from finding out the truth about her perfect new husband. When the husband goes missing, Captain Wagner assigns Elsbeth and Kaya to investigate.
Directed by Rosemary RodriguezWritten by Erica Shelton KodishGuest stars Gloria Reuben, Kelly AuCoin, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Retta, Ryan Cooper, Fredric Lehne, Danny McCarthy, Ruffin Prentiss
Episode 5
When the world's top tennis champion drops dead on the court, Elsbeth and Kaya hone in on a rising tennis star and his competitive father and coach. Meanwhile, Captain Wagner begins to suspect Elsbeth's reason for being in New York goes beyond the consent decree.
Directed by Rob HardyWritten by Eric RandallGuest stars Danny Mastrogiorgio, Blair Underwood, Omari K. Chancellor, Aubrey Matalon, Patrick McEnroe, Gui Agustini, Irina Chelidze, Thamer Jendoubi
Episode 6
After one of New York's most sought-after plastic surgeons is found dead, Elsbeth has her eye on the victim's former boss, Dr. Vanessa Holmes, who she believes has motives that are more than skin-deep. Also, Kaya keeps tabs on Elsbeth's whereabouts as her investigation into Captain Wagner heats up.
Directed by Nancy HowerWritten by Zoe MarshallGuest stars Ajay Naidu, Kelly AuCoin, Micaela Diamond, Daniel Davis, Holly James, Jillian Gottlieb, Rey Lucas, Gina Gershon
Episode 7
Elsbeth suspects foul play after a posh country club wedding meticulously planned by an esteemed, but shady, financial advisor, Ashton Hayes, ends in the golf cart death of the hapless groom. Also, Elsbeth plans a housewarming party with some old friends.
Directed by Fong-Yee YapWritten by Erica LarsonGuest stars Greg Hildreth, Tavia Hunt, Molly Price, Alex Wyse, Keegan-Michael Key, Jocelyn Webb, Geneva Carr, Nick Fondulis
Episode 8
Elsbeth goes to battle with artificial intelligence when Quinn, the young CEO of a location-based crime alert app, murders a journalist and uses her app to divert authorities and create a phony killer. Meanwhile, Wagner hatches a plan to fight the D.O.J. investigation.
Directed by Tyne RafaeliWritten by Leah Nanako WinklerGuest stars Ajay Naidu, Micaela Diamond, Fredric Lehne, Elizabeth Lail, Eric William Morris, Madeline Seidman, Ayana Workman, Rodd Cyrus
Episode 9
After hearing his favorite patron talk about being bullied mercilessly in college, the charismatic owner of an exclusive cocktail bar decides to seek revenge on her behalf, but his desire for justice leads to a deadly mistake, leaving Elsbeth and Kaya to connect the dots. Meanwhile, after learning that the DOJ investigation is close to an indictment, Elsbeth and Captain Wagner join forces to expose the real criminal.
Directed by Kevin Rodney SullivanWritten by Bryan Goluboff, Erica Shelton KodishGuest stars Danny Mastrogiorgio, Gloria Reuben, Kelly AuCoin, Deborah S. Craig, Julie Ann Emery, Fredric Lehne, Danny McCarthy, Arian Moayed
Episode 10
When an unlikable fashion photographer is murdered in the middle of a fashion show, Elsbeth and the team suspect the killer to be either the photographer's college ex - and leading model of the show, Nadine or her jealous husband.
Directed by Rosemary RodriguezWritten by Jonathan TolinsGuest stars Molly Price, Danny McCarthy, Laura Benanti, Daniel Passaro, Tim Gunn, Vanessa Kai, Ryan Bourque, Sebastian Beacon
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Carrie PrestonElsbeth Tascioni
Carra PattersonKaya Blanke
Wendell PierceC.W. Wagner
Danny MastrogiorgioBobby Smullen
Ajay NaiduMartin Wali
Gloria ReubenClaudia Payne
Kelly AuCoinDeclan Armstrong
Molly PriceJackie Donnelly
CBSUnited States
Scott Free ProductionsUnited Kingdom
CBS StudiosUnited States
