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Elementary S1E4 — The Rat Race
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Elementary•Season 1•Episode 4

The Rat Race

7.8/10 · 1,891 votesOct 25, 201243 min

Ranked #12 of 24 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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When Sherlock investigates what appears to be a series of murders at a top Wall Street firm, he may himself fall foul of a sociopathic slayer. Joan is set up on a blind date and shows investigative instincts.

Directed byRosemary Rodriguez
Written byCraig Sweeny
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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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Craig Sweeny

Craig Sweeny

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Rosemary Rodriguez

Rosemary Rodriguez

Director

Chris Cenatiempo

Chris Cenatiempo

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Samantha MacIvor

Samantha MacIvor

Stunt Double

Ron Fortunato

Ron Fortunato

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Gerald Valdez

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Christopher Place

Christopher Place

Stunts

Donald J. Hewitt Jr.

Donald J. Hewitt Jr.

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Rat Race" is episode 4 of Elementary season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 1,891 votes, ranking #12 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Rosemary Rodriguez and written by Craig Sweeny, it aired on October 25, 2012.

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