The Best Episodes of Elementary Season 3
Every episode of Elementary Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Elementary Season 3!
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 rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson.
Season 3 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Elementary" season 3 is "Enough Nemesis to Go Around", rated 7.7/10 from 1141 user votes. It was directed by John Polson and written by Craig Sweeny, Robert Doherty. "Enough Nemesis to Go Around" aired on 10/30/2014 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Five Orange Pipz".
7.7/10 1,141 votes#1 - Enough Nemesis to Go Around
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/30/2014
Sherlock returns to New York with a new apprentice and a renewed interest in working with the NYPD after being fired by London’s MI6. However, Gregson won’t let him resume consulting for the department without permission from his former partner, Joan, the NYPD’s new go-to private investigator.
Director: John Polson
Writer: Craig Sweeny, Robert Doherty
7.4/10 1,022 votes#2 - The Five Orange Pipz
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/6/2014
When Sherlock and Joan join forces on a double homicide, Sherlock’s new apprentice threatens the investigation when she allows her jealousy of Sherlock and Joan's work rapport to override her better judgment.
Director: Larry Teng
Writer: Bob Goodman
7.9/10 1,025 votes#3 - Just a Regular Irregular
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 11/13/2014
Sherlock helps a math genius from his network of 'Irregulars' experts after he stumbles upon a body while participating in a math puzzle competition. Joan attempts to extend an olive branch after she learns about Kitty’s past.
Director: Jerry Levine
Writer: Robert Hewitt Wolfe
7.8/10 1,091 votes#4 - Bella
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 11/20/2014
Sherlock takes on the case of a stolen artificial intelligence software program, but seeks out Joan when he'd rather disprove the computer's abilities than find the thief. Joan meets Sherlock head-on when she finds out he's met with Andrew without telling her.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Craig Sweeny
7.5/10 978 votes#5 - Rip Off
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/27/2014
Holmes and Kitty investigate the murder of a postal store owner whose death is connected to the illegal diamond trade. Meanwhile, Gregson's career is placed in jeopardy when he hits a fellow NYPD officer.
Director: John Polson
Writer: Jason Tracey
7.5/10 960 votes#6 - Terra Pericolosa
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 12/4/2014
Holmes and Watson search for a thief who committed murder to steal a rare map. Meanwhile, Watson becomes concerned with Sherlock’s escalating interference into Kitty’s burgeoning personal life.
Director: Aaron Lipstadt
Writer: Bob Goodman
7.7/10 949 votes#7 - The Adventure of the Nutmeg Concoction
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 12/11/2014
A bored Sherlock forces his investigative services onto Joan, who is trying to locate a woman who has been missing for five years, and the only clue is the smell of nutmeg at the site of her disappearance. Meanwhile, Joan’s bond with her long-distance boyfriend, Andrew, is tested when a man from her past reappears and asks for her help.
Director: Christine Moore
Writer: Peter Ocko
8.1/10 1,002 votes#8 - End of Watch
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 12/18/2014
Holmes and Watson join forces with the NYPD after a police officer is murdered. Also, Sherlock searches for the creator of a “recovery blog” who is posting personal statements he has made in sobriety meetings.
Director: Ron Fortunato
Writer: Robert Hewitt Wolfe
7.6/10 949 votes#9 - The Eternity Injection
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 1/8/2015
When Watson joins forces with Holmes and Kitty to locate a missing nurse she used to work with, the woman’s trail leads them to another person who has recently disappeared.
Director: Larry Teng
Writer: Craig Sweeny
7.9/10 952 votes#10 - Seed Money
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/15/2015
While Kitty tries to find a runaway teen, Sherlock and Joan work a case in which the murder of a brilliant bioengineer looks to be at the hands of a drug cartel. Also, Joan makes a major life decision but worries it will impact Sherlock negatively, not knowing that Sherlock has big news of his own.
Director: John Polson
Writer: Brian Rodenbeck
8.4/10 1,040 votes#11 - The Illustrious Client (1)
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/22/2015
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.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Jason Tracey
9.0/10 1,506 votes#12 - The One That Got Away (2)
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/29/2015
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.
Director: Seith Mann
Writer: Robert Doherty
8.0/10 980 votes#13 - Hemlock
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/5/2015
When a debt collector is murdered, Holmes and Watson try to narrow down the suspect pool from thousands of consumers who owed the victim money. Meanwhile, Watson’s relationship with Andrew progresses when he asks her to meet his father for the first time.
Director: Christine Moore
Writer: Arika Lisanne Mittman
8.1/10 981 votes#14 - The Female of the Species
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/12/2015
An unexpected event brings Watson into contact again with Elana March, the crime boss she brought to justice. Also, with Watson distracted, Holmes partners with Detective Bell to investigate a theft at a local zoo.
Director: Lucy Liu
Writer: Jeffrey Paul King
7.9/10 954 votes#15 - When Your Number's Up
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/19/2015
Holmes and Watson follow a blood trail into the world of wrongful death compensation when they investigate a series of murders in which the killer leaves envelopes of cash on the victims. Also, Holmes makes a generous gesture towards Watson as she suffers through the aftermath of a personal crisis.
Director: Jerry Levine
Writer: Bob Goodman
8.1/10 974 votes#16 - For All You Know
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 3/5/2015
When Holmes is implicated in the murder of a woman who was killed during the height of his addiction, he investigates himself to find their connection. As Holmes retraces his steps with Watson’s help, the clues make his confidence in his own character waver.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Peter Ocko
7.4/10 897 votes#17 - T-Bone and the Iceman
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 3/12/2015
Holmes and Watson investigate a murder that initially looks like a road rage incident, but takes a new direction when they learn the victim was flash-frozen at the time of death. Also, when Watson’s mother finds out Joan’s brother is cheating on his wife, she puts Joan in the awkward position of confronting him about the affair.
Director: Michael Slovis
Writer: Jason Tracey
7.8/10 907 votes#18 - The View from Olympus
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 4/2/2015
When a driver for a ridesharing company is intentionally run over by a city cab, Holmes and Watson wonder if it’s a case of professional jealousy. A casual romance Holmes has with one of his longtime "Irregular" consultants becomes complicated when the woman makes a shocking request.
Director: Seith Mann
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 881 votes#19 - One Watson, One Holmes
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 4/9/2015
Holmes and Watson find themselves in the middle of a civil war being fought on the Internet when a member of Everyone, the anonymous hacker group they periodically work with, is murdered.
Director: John Polson
Writer: Robert Hewitt Wolfe
7.8/10 884 votes#20 - A Stitch in Time
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/16/2015
Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a professional skeptic, a man who debunked paranormal, religious and scientific phenomenon for a living. The case becomes urgent when his homicide reveals a potential threat to homeland security. Also, Captain Gregson’s daughter and fellow NYPD officer, Hannah, asks Watson for help with one of her cases.
Director: Ron Fortunato
Writer: Peter Ocko
7.9/10 870 votes#21 - Under My Skin
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 4/23/2015
When two New York City paramedics are killed during a kidnapping, Holmes and Watson join the manhunt to find the murderer and the woman he abducted. Also, Holmes learns important information about his recovery sponsor, Alfredo, that strains their relationship.
Director: Aaron Lipstadt
Writer: Jeffrey Paul King
7.6/10 854 votes#22 - The Best Way Out is Always Through
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 4/30/2015
When a judge is murdered, Holmes and Watson become involved in the interstate search to find the prime suspect, an escaped convict from a privatized prison. Also, when Holmes applies his deductive reasoning to Detective Bell’s new relationship, the romance hits a rough patch.
Director: Michael Slovis
Writer: Arika Lisanne Mittman
7.6/10 858 votes#23 - Absconded
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 5/7/2015
Holmes and Watson look into the death of a member of Holmes’ online beekeeping community who was a researcher looking into a deadly Northeast honey bee outbreak. During the investigation, they meet Tara Parker, a brilliant entomologist, academic and the leader of New York’s beekeeping society. Also, Captain Gregson enlists Watson’s services in an off-book investigation that helps him make a life-changing decision.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Jason Tracey
8.2/10 1,027 votes#24 - A Controlled Descent
Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 5/14/2015
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.
Director: John Polson
Writer: Robert Doherty