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The Worst Episodes of Elementary

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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. #1

    High Heat

    S5:E19
    7.1/10(800)
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    High Heat

    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. #2

    Moving Targets

    S5:E22
    7.1/10(805)
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    Moving Targets

    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

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  3. #3

    Dead Clade Walking

    S2:E14
    7.3/10(1.1k)
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    Dead Clade Walking

    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

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  4. #4

    Rekt in Real Life

    S5:E14
    7.3/10(863)
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    Rekt in Real Life

    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

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  5. #5

    The Art of Sleights and Deception

    S5:E20
    7.3/10(817)
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    The Art of Sleights and Deception

    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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  6. #6

    From Russia with Drugs

    S7:E7
    7.3/10(663)
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    From Russia with Drugs

    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. #7

    The Five Orange Pipz

    S3:E2
    7.4/10(1.1k)
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    The Five Orange Pipz

    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

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  9. #8

    T-Bone and the Iceman

    S3:E17
    7.4/10(942)
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    T-Bone and the Iceman

    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. #9

    Dead Man's Tale

    S5:E18
    7.4/10(829)
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    Dead Man's Tale

    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

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  11. #10

    Pushing Buttons

    S6:E3
    7.4/10(731)
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    Pushing Buttons

    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. #11

    Dirty Laundry

    S1:E11
    7.5/10(1.5k)
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    Dirty Laundry

    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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  13. #12

    The Red Team

    S1:E13
    7.5/10(1.5k)
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    The Red Team

    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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    N/A

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  14. #13

    We Are Everyone

    S2:E3
    7.5/10(1.3k)
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    We Are Everyone

    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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  15. #14

    Ancient History

    S2:E5
    7.5/10(1.2k)
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    Ancient History

    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

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  16. #15

    The One Percent Solution

    S2:E16
    7.5/10(1.1k)
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    The One Percent Solution

    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

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  17. #16

    Ears to You

    S2:E17
    7.5/10(1.1k)
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    Ears to You

    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

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  18. #17

    The Hound of the Cancer Cells

    S2:E18
    7.5/10(1.1k)
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    The Hound of the Cancer Cells

    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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  19. #18

    Rip Off

    S3:E5
    7.5/10(1.0k)
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    Rip Off

    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

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  20. #19

    Terra Pericolosa

    S3:E6
    7.5/10(1.0k)
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    Terra Pericolosa

    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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  21. #20

    One Watson, One Holmes

    S3:E19
    7.5/10(924)
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    One Watson, One Holmes

    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

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  22. #21

    Down Where the Dead Delight

    S4:E11
    7.5/10(875)
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    Down Where the Dead Delight

    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

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  23. #22

    Who Is That Masked Man?

    S4:E14
    7.5/10(856)
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    Who Is That Masked Man?

    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

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  24. #23

    Worth Several Cities

    S5:E2
    7.5/10(917)
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    Worth Several Cities

    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

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  25. #24

    The Ballad of Lady Frances

    S5:E17
    7.5/10(832)
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    The Ballad of Lady Frances

    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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  26. #25

    Once You've Ruled Out God

    S6:E2
    7.5/10(745)
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    Once You've Ruled Out God

    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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"High Heat" is the worst rated episode of "Elementary". It scored 7.1/10 based on 800 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".