Fair rating?Elementary· Season 4 · Episode 1
The Past is Parent
With Holmes facing criminal charges in the aftermath of his recent violent behavior and relapse, his powerful father, Morland Holmes, arrives in New York to fix his estranged son's troubles by any means necessary. Also, Holmes and Watson work the case of a missing wife believed to have been killed by her husband to try and get back in the NYPD's good graces:
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#9In Season 4of 24 rated episodes
#88All-timeof 154 rated episodes
−0.0vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.2
2015First airedNovember 5, 2015
Guest stars
Tim Guineeas Dean McNally
Alia Attallahas Athena
Devika Bhiseas Minerva
Patrick Pageas Jonathan Bloom
Victor Cruzas Manager
David Zayasas Juan Murillo
Paul Calderónas Zuniga
Flora Diazas Maribel Fonseca
Gigi Stone Woodsas NewscasterTerrell Donnell Sledgeas Corrections Officer
Gary Milneras Mr. CookMiriam Cruzas Alicia's Aunt
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John PolsonDirector
Robert DohertyWriterShows like Elementary
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