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The Worst Episodes of Elementary

Every episode of Elementary ranked from worst to best. Explore 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"High Heat" is the worst rated episode of "Elementary". It scored 7.1/10 based on 781 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".

  • High Heat
    7.1/10781 votes
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    #1 - High Heat

    Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/16/2017

    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.

    Director: Michael Hekmat

    Writer: Kelly Wheeler

  • Moving Targets
    7.1/10787 votes
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    #2 - Moving Targets

    Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 5/7/2017

    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

    Director: Lucy Liu

    Writer: Robert Hewitt Wolfe

  • Dead Clade Walking
    7.3/101,096 votes
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    #3 - Dead Clade Walking

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/30/2014

    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.

    Director: Helen Shaver

    Writer: Jeffrey Paul King

  • Rekt in Real Life
    7.3/10845 votes
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    #4 - Rekt in Real Life

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/19/2017

    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.

    Director: John Polson

    Writer: Robert Hewitt Wolfe

  • The Art of Sleights and Deception
    7.3/10798 votes
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    #5 - The Art of Sleights and Deception

    Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 4/23/2017

    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.

    Director: Ron Fortunato

    Writer: Mark Hudis

  • From Russia with Drugs
    7.3/10643 votes
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    #6 - From Russia with Drugs

    Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 7/4/2019

    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.

    Director: Michael Hekmat

    Writer: Sean Bennett

  • The Five Orange Pipz
    7.4/101,047 votes
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    #7 - 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

  • T-Bone and the Iceman
    7.4/10920 votes
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    #8 - 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

  • Who Is That Masked Man?
    7.4/10834 votes
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    #9 - Who Is That Masked Man?

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 2/25/2016

    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.

    Director: Larry Teng

    Writer: Jason Tracey

  • Dead Man's Tale
    7.4/10807 votes
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    #10 - Dead Man's Tale

    Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 3/26/2017

    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.

    Director: Alex Chapple

    Writer: Tamara Jaron

  • Pushing Buttons
    7.4/10712 votes
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    #11 - Pushing Buttons

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 5/14/2018

    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.

    Director: Christine Moore

    Writer: Jeffrey Paul King

  • Dirty Laundry
    7.5/101,478 votes
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    #12 - Dirty Laundry

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/3/2013

    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.

    Director: John David Coles

    Writer: Liz Friedman, Christopher Silber

  • The Red Team
    7.5/101,438 votes
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    #13 - The Red Team

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/31/2013

    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.

    Director: Christine Moore

    Writer: N/A

  • We Are Everyone
    7.5/101,255 votes
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    #14 - We Are Everyone

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2013

    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.

    Director: Michael Pressman

    Writer: Craig Sweeny

  • Ancient History
    7.5/101,176 votes
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    #15 - Ancient History

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2013

    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.

    Director: Sanaa Hamri

    Writer: Jason Tracey

  • The One Percent Solution
    7.5/101,074 votes
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    #16 - The One Percent Solution

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/27/2014

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

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: N/A

  • Ears to You
    7.5/101,060 votes
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    #17 - Ears to You

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/6/2014

    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.

    Director: Seith Mann

    Writer: Lauren MacKenzie, Andrew Gettens

  • The Hound of the Cancer Cells
    7.5/101,044 votes
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    #18 - The Hound of the Cancer Cells

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 3/13/2014

    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.

    Director: Michael Slovis

    Writer: Bob Goodman

  • Rip Off
    7.5/10999 votes
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    #19 - 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

  • Terra Pericolosa
    7.5/10986 votes
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    #20 - 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

  • One Watson, One Holmes
    7.5/10904 votes
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    #21 - 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

  • Down Where the Dead Delight
    7.5/10857 votes
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    #22 - Down Where the Dead Delight

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 2/4/2016

    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.

    Director: Jerry Levine

    Writer: Jeffrey Paul King

  • Worth Several Cities
    7.5/10895 votes
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    #23 - Worth Several Cities

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 10/16/2016

    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.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: Robert Hewitt Wolfe

  • The Ballad of Lady Frances
    7.5/10811 votes
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    #24 - The Ballad of Lady Frances

    Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 3/19/2017

    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.

    Director: Aaron Lipstadt

    Writer: Jordan Rosenberg, Bob Goodman

  • Once You've Ruled Out God
    7.5/10724 votes
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    #25 - Once You've Ruled Out God

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 5/7/2018

    Watson and her half sister, Lin, have conflicting reactions when their estranged biological father dies. Also, Holmes and Watson find themselves on the hunt for a stolen plutonium shipment they fear will be used to make a dirty bomb after a department of energy inspector is killed with a lightning gun.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: Robert Hewitt Wolfe