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Elementary S4E8 — A Burden of Blood
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Elementary•Season 4•Episode 8

A Burden of Blood

7.7/10 · 1,017 votesJan 14, 201640 min

Ranked #17 of 24 in Season 4•−0.2 vs season avg

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Holmes and Watson investigate a homicide in which the victim was murdered in a manner reminiscent of the crimes of an infamous, and already incarcerated, serial killer. Also, Sherlock and Joan tutor Detective Bell for a police sergeant’s exam that would lead to a promotion

Directed byChristine Moore
Written byNick Thiel
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Jonny Lee Miller

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Sherlock Holmes

Lucy Liu

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Episode Summary

"A Burden of Blood" is episode 8 of Elementary season 4. It scored 7.7/10 from 1,017 votes, ranking #17 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Christine Moore and written by Nick Thiel, it aired on January 14, 2016.

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