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Elsbeth follows Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney who utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD. After leaving her successful legal career in Chicago to tackle a new investigative role in New York City, Elsbeth finds herself jockeying with the toast of the NYPD, Captain C.W. Wagner, a charismatic and revered leader. Working alongside Elsbeth is Officer Kaya Blanke, a stoic and ethical officer who quickly develops an appreciation for Elsbeth's insightful and offbeat ways.
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- 01
Tiny TownSparks 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. - 02
A Classic New York CharacterAfter 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. - 03
Murder From ScratchWhen an ambitious filmmaker dies in a suspicious cleaning accident, Elsbeth focuses on the subject of her final documentary: a "trad wife" whose from-scratch lifestyle included a deadly ingredient.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
PilotFebruary 29, 2024When a college theater student is mysteriously found dead in her high-rise New York City apartment, Elsbeth immediately suspects foul play a - S01E02Season's bestA Classic New York CharacterApril 4, 2024After 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
- S01E03
Reality ShockApril 4, 2024When a larger-than-life reality TV star is found dead in her bathtub, Elsbeth and Kaya investigate the circumstances around her death to det - S01E04
Love Knocked OffApril 11, 2024Things turn deadly when elite matchmaker Margo Clarke goes to extreme lengths to keep her socialite client from finding out the truth about - S01E05
Ball GirlApril 18, 2024When the world's top tennis champion drops dead on the court, Elsbeth and Kaya home in on a rising tennis star and his competitive father an - S01E06
An Ear for an EarApril 25, 2024After 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 Holme - S01E07
Something BlueMay 2, 2024Elsbeth suspects foul play after a posh country club wedding meticulously planned by an esteemed, but shady, financial advisor, Ashton Hayes - S01E08
Artificial GeniusMay 9, 2024Elsbeth goes to battle with artificial intelligence when Quinn the young CEO of a location-based crime alert app, murders a journalist and u - S01E09
Sweet JusticeMay 16, 2024After hearing his favorite patron talk about being bullied mercilessly in college, the charismatic owner of an exclusive cocktail bar decide - S01E10
A Fitting FinaleMay 23, 2024When an unlikable fashion photographer is murdered in the middle of a fashion show, Elsbeth and the team suspect the killer to be either the
Season02
- S02E01
Subscription to MurderOctober 17, 2024When a womanizing finance executive is found stabbed to death after a night at the opera, Elsbeth suspects an obsessed opera lover was drive - S02E02
The Wrong StuffOctober 24, 2024When a billionaire dies in a freak accident during a space training simulation, Elsbeth suspects a fellow magnate and wannabe astronaut with - S02E03
Devil's NightOctober 31, 2024When a former child star wakes up on Halloween after a wild night on the town with no recollection of her whereabouts, Elsbeth and the team - S02E04
Diamonds Are for ElsbethNovember 7, 2024While investigating the death of an employee at New York's most exclusive jewelry store, Elsbeth and the team uncover plans for a gala heist - S02E05
Elsbeth Flips the BirdNovember 14, 2024Elsbeth investigates the death of a devious kitchen staffer after he causes havoc in New York's hottest restaurant and enrages one of Americ - S02E06
Gold, Frankincense, and MurderDecember 5, 2024Celebrity Christmas curators Dirk and DeeDee Dashers, go from tinsel to tragedy after Dirk is killed in a freak accident and Elsbeth begins - S02E07
One Angry WomanDecember 12, 2024Elsbeth is summoned to jury duty and lands on a murder trial where she faces off with the unusually difficult Judge Milton Crawford. - S02E08
Toil and TroubleDecember 19, 2024Elsbeth is thrown into the world of procedural TV after a prolific producer is brutally murdered in his office. - S02E09
Unalive and WellJanuary 30, 2025When a young man is found dead in his car, Elsbeth visits the wellness center he'd just left. - S02E10
Finance BrosFebruary 6, 2025When a Wall Street titan is murdered after giving away his fortune, Elsbeth suspects the victim's twin brother and business partner in a dea - S02E11Season's bestTiny TownFebruary 13, 2025Sparks fly between Elsbeth and a handsome Scottish musician named Angus after he witnesses a murder through a video art installation linking
- S02E12
Foiled AgainFebruary 20, 2025While investigating the mysterious death of a college admissions officer, Elsbeth finds herself fencing with Lawrence Grey, an independent e - S02E13
TearjerkerFebruary 27, 2025While investigating the death of a wealthy real estate developer, Elsbeth is led to the last person to see him alive, a lifestyle consultant - S02E14
Scenes From an Italian RestaurantMarch 6, 2025When Elsbeth takes a tour of famous New York crime scenes she is left with nagging questions about a legendary Mafia slaying in Little Italy - S02E15
I See... MurderMarch 13, 2025Elsbeth matches wits with a professional psychic after the stepson of one of her wealthy clients is found murdered in Central Park. Meanwhil - S02E16
Hot Tub Crime MachineApril 3, 2025After a man's suspicious death in a hot tub, Elsbeth consults his wife, Freya, a decluttering guru whose less-is-more philosophy and control - S02E17
Four Body ProblemApril 10, 2025Elsbeth visits the historic and elite funeral home owned by Arthur Greene Jr. when his conspiracy-minded nephew goes missing. Meanwhile, Els - S02E18
I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers AgoApril 24, 2025As Judge Milton Crawford inches closer to becoming a federal judge, Elsbeth scours his past to prove he's a murderer before it's too late, b - S02E19
I've Got a Little ListMay 1, 2025While investigating what appears to be a random shooting, Elsbeth meets Rod, an entitled playboy working through his bucket list of thrills, - S02E20
Ramen HolidayMay 8, 2025When Elsbeth tries to solve a murder, she comes face to face with many familiar suspects.
Season03
- S03E01
Yes, And…October 12, 2025Elsbeth dives into the world of late-night comedy when backstage tensions rise between a talk show host, his head writer and her on-air side - S03E02
Doll Day AfternoonOctober 16, 2025When a murder investigation at a famous New York toy store spirals into a hostage crisis, Elsbeth must negotiate with Nolan, the hapless ex- - S03E03
Good GriefOctober 23, 2025When "grief influencer" Raquel Drabowski's presumed-dead husband makes a miraculous return, their reunion takes a fatal plunge; Elsbeth's su - S03E04
Ick, A BodOctober 30, 2025Elsbeth must separate trick from treat in Sleepy Hollow when a rivalry reaches a ghoulish climax on Halloween night after a suburban housewi - S03E05
Poetic JusticeNovember 6, 2025After a donor's death shakes New York's nonprofit arts scene, Elsbeth questions the motives of the victim's friend, Gary, the founder of a p - S03E06
Bunker DownNovember 13, 2025Elsbeth investigates when a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaire's panic room; Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford's widow, Winnie - S03E07
And Then There Were NunsNovember 20, 2025A pop star's purchase of a failing convent turns divine real estate into a murder scene; Teddy digs into Alec Bloom's past for a feature he - S03E08
Basket CaseDecember 4, 2025Elsbeth goes from the squad room to the locker room when a campus murder rocks the world of college basketball after an athletic director wi - S03E09
GlamazonsDecember 11, 2025A fallen '90s supermodel returns to New York for a reunion and revenge, leading Elsbeth to sort through old grudges and lies to catch a kill - S03E10
A Hard Nut to CrackDecember 18, 2025When an avant-garde choreographer's Nutcracker rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet. - S03E11
Ol' Man LiverFebruary 26, 2026Elsbeth battles a wealthy biohacker who will do anything to stay young, including an extreme diet, vigorous exercise … and murder. - S03E12
All's HairMarch 5, 2026When a celebrity wigmaker is murdered, Elsbeth must comb through a tangled mess of suspects – and some drag brunch mayhem – to clip a killer - S03E13
Murder Six AcrossMarch 12, 2026After the famed editor of the daily puzzle is murdered at the annual crossword championship, Elsbeth infiltrates the world of elite puzzle s - S03E14
DeadutanteApril 2, 2026After a powerful patriarch is stabbed with a sword at New York's most exclusive debutante ball, Elsbeth must engage in hand in glove combat - S03E15
Otherwise EnragedApril 9, 2026When a serial bride is found bludgeoned in her apartment, Elsbeth investigates the victim's best friend, a particularly experienced, and bit - S03E16
Murder, He WroteApril 16, 2026Elsbeth organizes a book club to investigate a celebrated novelist who may have written the perfect crime. - S03E17
High Class ProblemsApril 30, 2026After a billionaire's son dies in a motorcycle crash, Elsbeth investigates a wealth therapist whose knowledge of her patients' secrets led t - S03E18Season's bestMurder From ScratchMay 7, 2026When an ambitious filmmaker dies in a suspicious cleaning accident, Elsbeth focuses on the subject of her final documentary: a "trad wife" w
- S03E19
Catch and KillMay 14, 2026Elsbeth battles a veteran gossip columnist who trades in people's secrets – and may have killed to keep her own. - S03E20
That's AllMay 21, 2026A minor royal's mysterious death at New York's most legendary hotel brings Elsbeth into a world of faded elegance, cabaret and murder.
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