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Elementary S1E5 — Lesser Evils
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Elementary•Season 1•Episode 5

Lesser Evils

7.7/10 · 1,804 votesNov 1, 201243 min

Ranked #18 of 24 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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Sherlock tries to determine who has been killing weak and terminal patients at a hospital, making it look like they died of natural causes. Meanwhile, Sherlock learns more about Joan’s decision to walk away from her surgical career.

Directed byColin Bucksey
Written byLiz Friedman
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Episode Summary

"Lesser Evils" is episode 5 of Elementary season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 1,804 votes, ranking #18 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Colin Bucksey and written by Liz Friedman, it aired on November 1, 2012.

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