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Elementary S4E1 — The Past is Parent
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Elementary•Season 4•Episode 1

The Past is Parent

7.9/10 · 1,106 votesNov 5, 201543 min

Ranked #6 of 24 in Season 4•matches the season avg

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When Holmes faces criminal charges in the aftermath of his recent violent behavior and relapse, his powerful father arrives in New York to fix his estranged son’s legal difficulties by any means necessary. Also, with Holmes and Watson’s consultancy with the NYPD in jeopardy, Holmes

Directed byJohn Polson
Written byRobert Doherty
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Jonny Lee Miller

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Sherlock Holmes

Lucy Liu

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Jon Michael Hill

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Marcus Bell

Aidan Quinn

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Episode Summary

"The Past is Parent" is episode 1 of Elementary season 4. It scored 7.9/10 from 1,106 votes, ranking #6 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by John Polson and written by Robert Doherty, it aired on November 5, 2015.

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