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The Worst Episodes of Elementary

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...

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  1. Background image for High Heat
    7.1/10(814 votes)

    #1 - High Heat

    S5:E19

    Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a man Sherlock considered one of New York’s worst private investigators. Also, as Holmes stews over being beaten by Shinwell, he decides to take out his aggression by dismantling a local organization of private investigators.

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  2. Background image for Moving Targets
    7.1/10(817 votes)

    #2 - Moving Targets

    S5:E22

    When a reality show contestant is murdered, Holmes and Watson zero in on another competitor as a suspect, a former war criminal who may be the most skilled killer they’ve ever pursued. Also, for the first time since he attacked Sherlock, Shinwell reaches out to Joan to ask for a favor

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    7.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #3 - Dead Clade Walking

    S2:E14

    Joan discovers an unsolved murder connected to a rare prehistoric fossil when she reviews one of Sherlock's cold cases; Sherlock's responsibilities as a sobriety sponsor cross personal boundaries.

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    7.3/10(880 votes)

    #4 - Rekt in Real Life

    S5:E14

    Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a former professional eSports video game player who died after being assaulted in front of his fans during a live video stream. Also, Shinwell approaches Joan for advice when his teenage daughter asks to meet with him for the first time in years.

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  5. Background image for The Art of Sleights and Deception
    7.3/10(831 votes)

    #5 - The Art of Sleights and Deception

    S5:E20

    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 middle of an Internal Affairs investigation.

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    Director:Ron Fortunato
    Writer:Mark Hudis
  6. Background image for From Russia with Drugs
    7.3/10(674 votes)

    #6 - From Russia with Drugs

    S7:E7

    Sherlock and Joan investigate the murder of a criminal who made his living by stealing from other criminals. When Gregson resumes leadership of the precinct, he suspects his interim replacement is responsible for one of his best detective’s suspicious departure.

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  8. Background image for The Five Orange Pipz
    7.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #7 - The Five Orange Pipz

    S3:E2

    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.

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    Director:Larry Teng
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    7.4/10(961 votes)

    #8 - T-Bone and the Iceman

    S3:E17

    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.

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  10. Background image for Dead Man's Tale
    7.4/10(842 votes)

    #9 - Dead Man's Tale

    S5:E18

    Sherlock and Joan question how well they know Shinwell when they investigate the possibility he may have gotten away with the unsolved murder of his friend, a fellow gang member. Also, Sherlock and Joan’s latest case puts them on the hunt for a treasure map rumored to lead to a fortune in pirate’s gold hidden around New York City.

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    Director:Alex Chapple
  11. Background image for Pushing Buttons
    7.4/10(741 votes)

    #10 - Pushing Buttons

    S6:E3

    Holmes and Watson enter the world of rare antiquities when they investigate a case in which victim was killed during a Revolutionary War reenactment. Also, as Holmes grows frustrated with the length of his cognitive recovery, he finds solace in his growing friendship with Michael.

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  12. Background image for Meet Your Maker
    7.4/10(693 votes)

    #11 - Meet Your Maker

    S6:E12

    Detective Bell considers leaving the NYPD when he is recommended for a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity. Also, Holmes and Watson are hired by a private client to investigate the disappearance of a young woman who led a double life online as a financial dominatrix.

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  13. Background image for Dirty Laundry
    7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #12 - Dirty Laundry

    S1:E11

    Sherlock and Joan investigate the murder of the general manager of a high-end Manhattan hotel whose body is found inside an industrial laundry machine. Meanwhile, since Joan’s time with Sherlock is almost up, he offers her an apprenticeship.

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    7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #13 - The Red Team

    S1:E13

    While on suspension from the NYPD, Sherlock investigates a suspicious hit-and-run accident involving a conspiracy theorist. Meanwhile, Watson tries to broker peace between Sherlock and Gregson.

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    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for We Are Everyone
    7.5/10(1.3k votes)

    #14 - We Are Everyone

    S2:E3

    When Holmes and Watson set out to track down a civil contractor who leaked classified information, their lives are disrupted when they are targeted by the group of cyber-activists protecting him. Meanwhile, Joan takes the advice of a friend and signs up for an online dating service.

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  16. Background image for Ancient History
    7.5/10(1.2k votes)

    #15 - Ancient History

    S2:E5

    Holmes and Watson find themselves digging through the dark world of the mob to find a killer when they discover the body of a former assassin. Meanwhile, Watson helps a close friend track down a mystery man who swept her off her feet.

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    Director:Sanaa Hamri
  17. Background image for The One Percent Solution
    7.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #16 - The One Percent Solution

    S2:E16

    Tensions rise when Holmes and Watson are forced to partner with Gareth Lestrade, Sherlock’s former Scotland Yard colleague, on a bombing investigation.

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    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Ears to You
    7.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #17 - Ears to You

    S2:E17

    Holmes and Watson consult on a case in which a man suspected of murdering his wife years ago receives a ransom demand for her safe return. Meanwhile, Lestrade overstays his welcome at the brownstone and seems unwilling to leave.

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  19. Background image for The Hound of the Cancer Cells
    7.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #18 - The Hound of the Cancer Cells

    S2:E18

    When a famous cancer researcher is found dead, Holmes and Watson must determine if the scientist’s untimely demise was tied to his latest cutting-edge invention. Meanwhile, Bell is finally cleared to re-enter the field.

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  20. Background image for Rip Off
    7.5/10(1.0k votes)

    #19 - Rip Off

    S3:E5

    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.

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    Director:John Polson
  21. Background image for Terra Pericolosa
    7.5/10(1.0k votes)

    #20 - Terra Pericolosa

    S3:E6

    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.

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  22. Background image for One Watson, One Holmes
    7.5/10(942 votes)

    #21 - One Watson, One Holmes

    S3:E19

    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.

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  23. Background image for Down Where the Dead Delight
    7.5/10(896 votes)

    #22 - Down Where the Dead Delight

    S4:E11

    Holmes and Watson must search for a killer without any physical evidence to aid them after a bomb is detonated in the New York City morgue. Also, Watson is suspicious when an NYPD detective she’s in a grudge match with asks her to consult on a case.

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  24. Background image for Who Is That Masked Man?
    7.5/10(876 votes)

    #23 - Who Is That Masked Man?

    S4:E14

    When Holmes’ investigation into the attempt on Morland’s life pushes their strained relationship to the breaking point, the identity of Sherlock’s mother is revealed. Also, when three gang members are murdered, Holmes and Watson are amazed when an elderly woman emerges as their prime suspect.

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    Director:Larry Teng
  25. Background image for Worth Several Cities
    7.5/10(936 votes)

    #24 - Worth Several Cities

    S5:E2

    When the leader of a local street gang abducts Holmes to compel him to find the person responsible for a hit on his men, Holmes and Watson get caught in the middle of an international hunt to recover a centuries old, priceless artifact. Also, Watson debates whether a personal favor Shinwell asks of her is outside her comfort zone.

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  26. Background image for The Ballad of Lady Frances
    7.5/10(847 votes)

    #25 - The Ballad of Lady Frances

    S5:E17

    The police call in Holmes and Watson to consult on a homicide “heard” by a cutting edge gunshot detection system when they can’t find any tangible evidence that a crime was committed. Also, Sherlock and Joan become suspicious of Shinwell when he’s the target of a drive-by shooting that reveals a connection between him and an unsolved murder.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"High Heat" is the worst rated episode of "Elementary". It scored 7.1/10 based on 814 votes. Directed by Michael Hekmat and written by Kelly Wheeler, it aired on 4/16/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Moving Targets".