
Best Episodes Of Elsbeth
Best Episodes Of Elsbeth
(Overall Rating: ★ 7.6)Episode Ratings & Analysis
Discover the best and most memorable episodes of Elsbeth, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
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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Tiny Town
Sparks fly between Elsbeth and a handsome Scottish musician named Angus after he witnesses a murder through a video art installation linking Manhattan with his tiny seaside town. The two join forces to solve the case together from across the pond.
One Angry Woman
Elsbeth finally makes it as a true New Yorker when she is summoned to jury duty and lands on a murder trial where she faces off with the unusually difficult Judge Milton Crawford, who will prove a formidable adversary.
I liked this episode quite a lot - and I loved seeing evil!overlord!Finch (okay, Person of Interest-...
A Fitting Finale
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.
I have to say, this show, in my crazy opinion, is one of the best shows of 2024. Funny, entertainin...
Subscription to Murder
When a womanizing finance executive is found stabbed to death after a night at the opera, Elsbeth suspects an obsessed opera lover was driven to murder because of a ringing cell phone. Meanwhile, Elsbeth, Captain Wagner and Kaya must adjust to changes in the precinct as the consequences of Noonan's wrongdoing continue to loom.
The writers are killing this show. It's like it's written for 10 year olds. This was a great charact...
Pilot
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.
Me, watching Elsbeth without having seen The Good Wife / The Good Fight: this is exactly Columbo dow...
A Classic New York Character
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.
Finally this show is back on...
Love Knocked Off
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.
That's classic elsbeth pursuing her prey
Something Blue
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.
Enjoyed this case more than the previous ones - maybe because the father's such a narcissist, and Wa...
Artificial Genius
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.
I quite enjoyed the poking fun at Millennials angle. Many of them are indeed using woke culture in a...
Diamonds Are for Elsbeth
While investigating the death of an employee at New York's most exclusive jewelry store, Elsbeth and the team uncover plans for a gala heist orchestrated by a chic VIP customer.
The most unrealistic part of this episode is that everybody is talking about an "early" retirement f...
Toil and Trouble
Elsbeth is thrown into the world of television after the showrunner of a long-running police procedural is brutally murdered in his office, and although it appears to be the act of a disgruntled fan, she begins to suspect the show's longtime star Regina Coburn, who yearns for artistic fulfillment. Meanwhile, Judge Crawford continues to be a thorn in Elsbeth's side.
I was not a fan of Jackie from Roseanne...
Unalive and Well
When a young man is found dead in his car, Elsbeth visits the holistic wellness center he'd just left, and begins to suspect its charismatic founder.
Everyone in this show can guess correctly who is the fishy person correctly just by their behavior a...
Finance Bros
A murder in the world of finance leads Elsbeth to the company Hepson Capital, where she suspects Peter and Bill Henderson, twins known for their dominance in the hedge fund space.
So glad she's out from under [spoiler]privilege[/spoiler]! Seeing vpn "metadata" in a business ca...
An Ear for an Ear
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.
I still wish Elsbeth would not land on the actual culprit right away all the time, but I enjoyed thi...
Reality Shock
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."
Really like Elsbeth charactere. The murderer always pretty good too. But the rest of the cast sems a...
Sweet Justice
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.
When you wish the killer hadn't made a mistake
Gold, Frankincense, and Murder
Celebrity Christmas curators Dirk and DeeDee Dashers go from tinsel to tragedy after Dirk is killed in a freak accident and Elsbeth begins to suspect his wife is behind the death. Meanwhile, Elsbeth gets a holiday surprise courtesy of Wagner and Kaya.
Please, add some pepp to this show, some complexity. It's repetitive, and therefore becoming boring ...
Elsbeth Flips the Bird
Elsbeth investigates the death of a devious kitchen staffer after he causes havoc in New York's hottest restaurant and enrages one of America's most revered chefs.
The being always spot on right away is getting a little old and quite frankly unrealistic. They need...
Ball Girl
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.
Less than 25% of the way through the episode. We have a classic example of what in my opinion is how...
The Wrong Stuff
When a billionaire dies in an accident during a space training simulation, Elsbeth suspects a fellow magnate and wannabe astronaut named Neal is responsible. Elsbeth's day is turned upside down when she is reunited with a former colleague.
I just wish they'd stop revealing the culprit right away. The episodes would be more interesting.
Devil's Night
When a former child star turned party girl Mac wakes up on Halloween after a wild night on the town with no recollection of her whereabouts and afraid she may have committed murder, Elsbeth and the team retrace her steps to find the truth. Meanwhile, Captain Wagner must address low morale at the precinct.
This was interesting and I liked the storytelling in this episode. Let's hope it gets better and sta...
Foiled Again
While investigating the mysterious death of a college admissions officer, Elsbeth finds herself fencing with Lawrence Grey, an independent educational consultant who promises an Ivy League future to high-paying clients and their painfully average kids. The case also causes Elsbeth and Teddy to question how well she prepared him for the real world.
Pet peeve: actors who don't know (and aren't told by the production) how to use asthma inhalers. I d...
Tearjerker
While investigating the death of a wealthy real estate developer, Elsbeth is led to the last person to see him alive, a lifestyle consultant named Chloe who is usually found on the arms of residents of New York City's Billionaires' Row.
That detective Rivers is a jerk.
Scenes From an Italian Restaurant
I had a hard time recognizing Alyssa Milano.
I See... Murder
2 episodes in a row where we don't know who the murderer is in the start of episode, hurray!!!
Devil's Night
When a former child star turned party girl Mac wakes up on Halloween after a wild night on the town with no recollection of her whereabouts and afraid she may have committed murder, Elsbeth and the team retrace her steps to find the truth. Meanwhile, Captain Wagner must address low morale at the precinct.
This was interesting and I liked the storytelling in this episode. Let's hope it gets better and sta...
Ball Girl
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.
Less than 25% of the way through the episode. We have a classic example of what in my opinion is how...
The Wrong Stuff
When a billionaire dies in an accident during a space training simulation, Elsbeth suspects a fellow magnate and wannabe astronaut named Neal is responsible. Elsbeth's day is turned upside down when she is reunited with a former colleague.
I just wish they'd stop revealing the culprit right away. The episodes would be more interesting.
Elsbeth Flips the Bird
Elsbeth investigates the death of a devious kitchen staffer after he causes havoc in New York's hottest restaurant and enrages one of America's most revered chefs.
The being always spot on right away is getting a little old and quite frankly unrealistic. They need...
Reality Shock
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."
Really like Elsbeth charactere. The murderer always pretty good too. But the rest of the cast sems a...
Sweet Justice
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.
When you wish the killer hadn't made a mistake
Gold, Frankincense, and Murder
Celebrity Christmas curators Dirk and DeeDee Dashers go from tinsel to tragedy after Dirk is killed in a freak accident and Elsbeth begins to suspect his wife is behind the death. Meanwhile, Elsbeth gets a holiday surprise courtesy of Wagner and Kaya.
Please, add some pepp to this show, some complexity. It's repetitive, and therefore becoming boring ...
An Ear for an Ear
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.
I still wish Elsbeth would not land on the actual culprit right away all the time, but I enjoyed thi...
Love Knocked Off
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.
That's classic elsbeth pursuing her prey
Something Blue
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.
Enjoyed this case more than the previous ones - maybe because the father's such a narcissist, and Wa...
Artificial Genius
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.
I quite enjoyed the poking fun at Millennials angle. Many of them are indeed using woke culture in a...
Diamonds Are for Elsbeth
While investigating the death of an employee at New York's most exclusive jewelry store, Elsbeth and the team uncover plans for a gala heist orchestrated by a chic VIP customer.
The most unrealistic part of this episode is that everybody is talking about an "early" retirement f...
Toil and Trouble
Elsbeth is thrown into the world of television after the showrunner of a long-running police procedural is brutally murdered in his office, and although it appears to be the act of a disgruntled fan, she begins to suspect the show's longtime star Regina Coburn, who yearns for artistic fulfillment. Meanwhile, Judge Crawford continues to be a thorn in Elsbeth's side.
I was not a fan of Jackie from Roseanne...
Unalive and Well
When a young man is found dead in his car, Elsbeth visits the holistic wellness center he'd just left, and begins to suspect its charismatic founder.
Everyone in this show can guess correctly who is the fishy person correctly just by their behavior a...
Finance Bros
A murder in the world of finance leads Elsbeth to the company Hepson Capital, where she suspects Peter and Bill Henderson, twins known for their dominance in the hedge fund space.
So glad she's out from under [spoiler]privilege[/spoiler]! Seeing vpn "metadata" in a business ca...
Pilot
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.
Me, watching Elsbeth without having seen The Good Wife / The Good Fight: this is exactly Columbo dow...
A Classic New York Character
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.
Finally this show is back on...
A Fitting Finale
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.
I have to say, this show, in my crazy opinion, is one of the best shows of 2024. Funny, entertainin...
Subscription to Murder
When a womanizing finance executive is found stabbed to death after a night at the opera, Elsbeth suspects an obsessed opera lover was driven to murder because of a ringing cell phone. Meanwhile, Elsbeth, Captain Wagner and Kaya must adjust to changes in the precinct as the consequences of Noonan's wrongdoing continue to loom.
The writers are killing this show. It's like it's written for 10 year olds. This was a great charact...
One Angry Woman
Elsbeth finally makes it as a true New Yorker when she is summoned to jury duty and lands on a murder trial where she faces off with the unusually difficult Judge Milton Crawford, who will prove a formidable adversary.
I liked this episode quite a lot - and I loved seeing evil!overlord!Finch (okay, Person of Interest-...
Tiny Town
Sparks fly between Elsbeth and a handsome Scottish musician named Angus after he witnesses a murder through a video art installation linking Manhattan with his tiny seaside town. The two join forces to solve the case together from across the pond.
For once the famous character is not the killer.
Pilot
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.
Me, watching Elsbeth without having seen The Good Wife / The Good Fight: this is exactly Columbo dow...
A Classic New York Character
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.
Finally this show is back on...
Reality Shock
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."
Really like Elsbeth charactere. The murderer always pretty good too. But the rest of the cast sems a...
Love Knocked Off
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.
That's classic elsbeth pursuing her prey
Ball Girl
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.
Less than 25% of the way through the episode. We have a classic example of what in my opinion is how...
An Ear for an Ear
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.
I still wish Elsbeth would not land on the actual culprit right away all the time, but I enjoyed thi...
Something Blue
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.
Enjoyed this case more than the previous ones - maybe because the father's such a narcissist, and Wa...
Artificial Genius
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.
I quite enjoyed the poking fun at Millennials angle. Many of them are indeed using woke culture in a...
Sweet Justice
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.
When you wish the killer hadn't made a mistake
A Fitting Finale
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.
I have to say, this show, in my crazy opinion, is one of the best shows of 2024. Funny, entertainin...
Subscription to Murder
When a womanizing finance executive is found stabbed to death after a night at the opera, Elsbeth suspects an obsessed opera lover was driven to murder because of a ringing cell phone. Meanwhile, Elsbeth, Captain Wagner and Kaya must adjust to changes in the precinct as the consequences of Noonan's wrongdoing continue to loom.
The writers are killing this show. It's like it's written for 10 year olds. This was a great charact...
The Wrong Stuff
When a billionaire dies in an accident during a space training simulation, Elsbeth suspects a fellow magnate and wannabe astronaut named Neal is responsible. Elsbeth's day is turned upside down when she is reunited with a former colleague.
I just wish they'd stop revealing the culprit right away. The episodes would be more interesting.
Devil's Night
When a former child star turned party girl Mac wakes up on Halloween after a wild night on the town with no recollection of her whereabouts and afraid she may have committed murder, Elsbeth and the team retrace her steps to find the truth. Meanwhile, Captain Wagner must address low morale at the precinct.
This was interesting and I liked the storytelling in this episode. Let's hope it gets better and sta...
Diamonds Are for Elsbeth
While investigating the death of an employee at New York's most exclusive jewelry store, Elsbeth and the team uncover plans for a gala heist orchestrated by a chic VIP customer.
The most unrealistic part of this episode is that everybody is talking about an "early" retirement f...
Elsbeth Flips the Bird
Elsbeth investigates the death of a devious kitchen staffer after he causes havoc in New York's hottest restaurant and enrages one of America's most revered chefs.
The being always spot on right away is getting a little old and quite frankly unrealistic. They need...
Gold, Frankincense, and Murder
Celebrity Christmas curators Dirk and DeeDee Dashers go from tinsel to tragedy after Dirk is killed in a freak accident and Elsbeth begins to suspect his wife is behind the death. Meanwhile, Elsbeth gets a holiday surprise courtesy of Wagner and Kaya.
Please, add some pepp to this show, some complexity. It's repetitive, and therefore becoming boring ...
One Angry Woman
Elsbeth finally makes it as a true New Yorker when she is summoned to jury duty and lands on a murder trial where she faces off with the unusually difficult Judge Milton Crawford, who will prove a formidable adversary.
I liked this episode quite a lot - and I loved seeing evil!overlord!Finch (okay, Person of Interest-...
Toil and Trouble
Elsbeth is thrown into the world of television after the showrunner of a long-running police procedural is brutally murdered in his office, and although it appears to be the act of a disgruntled fan, she begins to suspect the show's longtime star Regina Coburn, who yearns for artistic fulfillment. Meanwhile, Judge Crawford continues to be a thorn in Elsbeth's side.
I was not a fan of Jackie from Roseanne...
Unalive and Well
When a young man is found dead in his car, Elsbeth visits the holistic wellness center he'd just left, and begins to suspect its charismatic founder.
Everyone in this show can guess correctly who is the fishy person correctly just by their behavior a...
Finance Bros
A murder in the world of finance leads Elsbeth to the company Hepson Capital, where she suspects Peter and Bill Henderson, twins known for their dominance in the hedge fund space.
So glad she's out from under [spoiler]privilege[/spoiler]! Seeing vpn "metadata" in a business ca...
Tiny Town
Sparks fly between Elsbeth and a handsome Scottish musician named Angus after he witnesses a murder through a video art installation linking Manhattan with his tiny seaside town. The two join forces to solve the case together from across the pond.
For once the famous character is not the killer.
Foiled Again
While investigating the mysterious death of a college admissions officer, Elsbeth finds herself fencing with Lawrence Grey, an independent educational consultant who promises an Ivy League future to high-paying clients and their painfully average kids. The case also causes Elsbeth and Teddy to question how well she prepared him for the real world.
Pet peeve: actors who don't know (and aren't told by the production) how to use asthma inhalers. I d...
Tearjerker
While investigating the death of a wealthy real estate developer, Elsbeth is led to the last person to see him alive, a lifestyle consultant named Chloe who is usually found on the arms of residents of New York City's Billionaires' Row.
That detective Rivers is a jerk.
Scenes From an Italian Restaurant
I had a hard time recognizing Alyssa Milano.
I See... Murder
2 episodes in a row where we don't know who the murderer is in the start of episode, hurray!!!
Season | Average Rating | Episodes | Best Episode | Worst Episode |
---|---|---|---|---|
2 | ★ 7.8 | 11 |
★ 8.7
Tiny Town
|
★ 7.3
Devil's Night
|
1 | ★ 7.8 | 10 |
★ 8.0
A Fitting Finale
|
★ 7.4
Ball Girl
|
For once the famous character is not the killer.