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Elementary S1E3 — Child Predator
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Elementary•Season 1•Episode 3

Child Predator

8.1/10 · 2,070 votesOct 18, 201243 min

Ranked #7 of 24 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Sherlock and Watson consult on a child abduction case involving a serial killer who is nicknamed "The Balloon Man," because he leaves a signature batch of balloons at each of his crime scenes.

Directed byRod Holcomb
Written byPeter Blake
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Jonny Lee Miller

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Lucy Liu

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Joan Watson

Jon Michael Hill

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Marcus Bell

Aidan Quinn

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Peter Blake

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Episode Summary

"Child Predator" is episode 3 of Elementary season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 2,070 votes, ranking #7 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Rod Holcomb and written by Peter Blake, it aired on October 18, 2012.

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