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Elementary S5E20 — The Art of Sleights and Deception
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Elementary•Season 5•Episode 20

The Art of Sleights and Deception

7.3/10 · 891 votesApr 23, 201743 min

Ranked #22 of 24 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

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Holmes and Watson get mixed up in murder and magic when they investigate the death of a magician killed while performing a classic stunt. Also, Watson suspects Bell is being targeted by the ex-husband of his girlfriend, Chantal, after a false allegation lands him the

Directed byRon Fortunato
Written byMark Hudis
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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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Ron Fortunato

Ron Fortunato

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Mark Hudis

Writer

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Jeff Vacirca

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Mike Burke

Mike Burke

Stunt Driver

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Peter Reniers

Director of Photography

William Cote

William Cote

Stunts

Kara Rosella

Kara Rosella

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Art of Sleights and Deception" is episode 20 of Elementary season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 891 votes, ranking #22 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Ron Fortunato and written by Mark Hudis, it aired on April 23, 2017.

Next: E21 · Fly Into a Rage, Make a Bad LandingBest of Season 5