Elementary

The Best Episodes of Elementary

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Every episode of Elementary ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Elementary!

A modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in...
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  1. 9.0/10(1.6k votes)

    #1 - The One That Got Away (2)

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    S3:E12

    As Kitty begins to unravel due to the imminent threat to her safety, Sherlock and Joan intensify their efforts to help her. Also, the origin of Sherlock and Kitty’s relationship is revealed.

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    Director:Seith Mann
  2. 9.0/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Whatever Remains, However Improbable

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    S6:E21

    Holmes and Watson face their greatest challenge to date when a murder investigation threatens to destroy their partnership.

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  3. 8.9/10(1.5k votes)

    #3 - Miss Taken

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    S4:E7

    When Watson’s stepfather writes a crime novel based on her work with Holmes without her knowledge, an underlying issue in their relationship is revealed. Also, as Holmes and Watson investigate a retired FBI agent’s murder, they discover the man’s death is connected to an unsolved case from the victim’s career.

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    Director:Guy Ferland
  4. 8.8/10(1.9k votes)

    #4 - Heroine (2)

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    S1:E24

    As Sherlock reels at the reappearance of his former lover, Irene Adler, a series of flashbacks unravel the tumultuous events that led to his downfall into addiction. Meanwhile, he and Joan once again find themselves in the crosshairs of the enigmatic Moriarty.

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  5. 8.7/10(1.9k votes)

    #5 - M.

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    S1:E12

    Sherlock is reunited with “M.” a British criminal who appears to have followed Sherlock to New York. Meanwhile, Joan has reservations about leaving Sherlock and taking on a new client.

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  6. 8.7/10(1.6k votes)

    #6 - The Woman (1)

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    S1:E23

    As Sherlock reels at the reappearance of his former lover, Irene Adler, a series of flashbacks unravel the tumultuous events that led to his downfall into addiction. Meanwhile, he and Joan once again find themselves in the crosshairs of the enigmatic Moriarty.

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  8. 8.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #7 - Risk Management

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    S1:E22

    Sherlock agrees to take a case from a man claiming to be Moriarty, hoping it will bring him closer to finding his nemesis. Meanwhile, Gregson encourages Joan to give up the dangerous line of work she has chosen and go back to being a sober companion.

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    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:N/A
  9. 8.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #8 - The Diabolical Kind

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    S2:E12

    Holmes and Watson come face to face with Moriarty when their one-time adversary is brought in as a consultant on a kidnapping case. Meanwhile, Detective Bell continues his struggle on the road to recovery.

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  10. 8.5/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Sober Companions

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    S6:E7

    Holmes and Watson find themselves on the hunt for a serial killer after a murder rocks their inner circle. Also, Holmes’ neurological recovery regresses and his sobriety wavers as his commitment to catching the killer grows into an obsession.

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    Director:Seith Mann
  11. 8.5/10(743 votes)

    #10 - Reichenbach Falls

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    S7:E12

    Tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach inadvertently provides Holmes and Watson with a lead that could give them evidence that brings him to justice.

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  12. 8.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #11 - Their Last Bow

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    S7:E13

    Amidst Holmes and Watson’s battle with tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach, the investigators receive word of their old enemy and Sherlock’s former love, Jamie Moriarty.

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  13. 8.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #12 - A Landmark Story

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    S1:E21

    Sherlock resumes his hunt for Moriarty when Sebastian Moran reveals that a man who was thought to be dead from a heart attack was actually on the list of intended victims from Moriarty.

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  14. 8.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #13 - The Illustrious Client (1)

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    S3:E11

    Watson begins her new job as an in-house investigator for an insurance firm. However, her attention shifts to a case that is personal for both her and Holmes when they join forces to eliminate an imminent threat to Kitty.

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    Director:Guy Ferland
  15. 8.4/10(759 votes)

    #14 - Unfriended

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    S7:E11

    Holmes and Watson join forces with Holmes’ father, Morland, to enlist his vast criminal network to help disassemble tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach’s crime prevention system.

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    Director:Lucy Liu
  16. 8.3/10(1.5k votes)

    #15 - Details

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    S1:E16

    Sherlock investigates what he believes will be an open-and-shut case after Detective Bell is attacked. However, the case takes an unexpected turn when the suspected assailant is found dead. Meanwhile, Sherlock encourages Joan to learn self-defense.

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    Director:Sanaa Hamri
    Writer:N/A
  17. 8.3/10(1.3k votes)

    #16 - On The Line

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    S2:E9

    Holmes and Watson uncover the identity of a serial killer whose case has gone cold and find themselves butting heads with the NYPD.

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    Director:Guy Ferland
  18. 8.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #17 - Paint It Black

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    S2:E22

    Business becomes personal for Sherlock when he is forced to partner with his estranged brother, Mycroft, to solve a case with life-or-death consequences.

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  19. 8.3/10(826 votes)

    #18 - The Invisible Hand

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    S4:E23

    When Holmes and Watson discover the perpetrator behind the attempt made on Morland’s life, they find a shocking connection to themselves.

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  20. 8.3/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Bits and Pieces

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    S6:E5

    Holmes and Watson retrace Holmes' steps after Holmes finds himself in possession of a severed head and can't remember anything about the last six hours.

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    Director:John Polson
  21. 8.3/10(6 votes)

    #20 - The Visions of Norman P. Horowitz

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    S6:E18

    Holmes and Watson search for a killer choosing victims based on the predictions of a deceased man who claimed to foresee the future deaths of others, including the murder of Sherlock Holmes.

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    Director:Lucy Liu
    Writer:N/A
  22. 8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #21 - Art in the Blood

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    S2:E23

    Holmes and Watson come into contact with MI-6, the British intelligence agency, when a standard murder investigation turns out to have international and political implications. Meanwhile, in the wake of a crisis, Watson reevaluates her relationships with Sherlock and his brother, Mycroft.

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    Director:Guy Ferland
  23. 8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #22 - The Grand Experiment

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    S2:E24

    Rising tension between Sherlock and Joan brings their partnership to a crossroads, but they endeavor to put their differences aside while they help Sherlock's brother, Mycroft, who faces accusations of treason and murder.

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  24. 8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #23 - A Controlled Descent

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    S3:E24

    Holmes and Watson take on an investigation of a personal nature when Holmes’ recovery sponsor, Alfredo, suddenly disappears. As they delve into Alfredo’s life for clues, Holmes questions whether their friend has been abducted, or worse, if he suffered a relapse into addiction.

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  25. 8.2/10(957 votes)

    #24 - A View With a Room

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    S4:E12

    Captain Gregson’s colleague from Narcotics asks Holmes to orchestrate the perfect heist inside the heavily armed and virtually impenetrable compound of a drug-dealing biker gang. Also, when Watson assists Fiona Helbron, who helped her on a recent case, she makes a surprising discovery about Holmes.

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  26. 8.2/10(852 votes)

    #25 - A Difference in Kind

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    S4:E24

    Holmes and Watson’s lives are threatened by an influential, worldwide criminal network connected to the murder attempt on Morland Holmes. Also, Sherlock’s grievances with his father threaten their alliance to bring their mutual adversary to justice.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The One That Got Away (2)" is the best rated episode of "Elementary". It scored 9/10 based on 1566 votes. Directed by Seith Mann and written by Robert Doherty, it aired on 1/29/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Whatever Remains, However Improbable".