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Elementary S1E20 — Dead Man's Switch
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Elementary•Season 1•Episode 20

Dead Man's Switch

7.7/10 · 1,431 votesApr 25, 201343 min

Ranked #21 of 24 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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Sherlock and Joan hunt for the accomplice of a murdered blackmailer who targeted families of rape victims. Meanwhile, Sherlock resists celebrating his first year of sobriety.

Directed byLarry Teng
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Jonny Lee Miller

Jonny Lee Miller

Sherlock Holmes

Lucy Liu

Lucy Liu

Joan Watson

Jon Michael Hill

Jon Michael Hill

Marcus Bell

Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn

Thomas Gregson

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Liz Friedman

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Larry Teng

Larry Teng

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Christopher Silber

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Christopher Silber

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Nnamdi Nwosa

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Michael Russo

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Samantha MacIvor

Samantha MacIvor

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Kimmy Suzuki

Kimmy Suzuki

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Ron Fortunato

Ron Fortunato

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Roy T. Anderson

Roy T. Anderson

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Chris Colombo

Chris Colombo

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Chris Barnes

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Episode Summary

"Dead Man's Switch" is episode 20 of Elementary season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 1,431 votes, ranking #21 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Larry Teng, it aired on April 25, 2013.

Next: E21 · A Landmark StoryBest of Season 1