Fair rating?Elementary· Season 6 · Episode 15
How to Get a Head
Holmes and Watson's investigation into the murder of a religion professor puts them on the hunt for a killer connected to the occult. Also, Holmes and Watson curate a list of potential replacements for Detective Bell when it looks likely the officer will be asked to join the U.S. Marshal Service.
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#16In Season 6of 21 rated episodes
#38All-timeof 154 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 6 averages 7.6
2018First airedAugust 12, 2018
Guest stars
Jordan Gelberas Dr. Eugene Hawes, M.E.
Elena Hurstas Detective Scandrick
Michael Cerverisas Councilman Vucelich
Rosanny Zayasas Valentina Duran
Beth Fowleras Anxious Woman
Luis Antonio Ramosas Father Cantu
John Dossettas Treadwell
Merritt Jansonas Mallory
Anne L. Nathanas Moira Baker
Francisco Burgosas Cerio Cristobal
Jason Alan Carvellas Detective Grimes
Joseph Castillo-Midyettas Cop #2
Jorge Lunaas Cop #1Crew
Christine MooreDirectorSherman LiWriter
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