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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. 7.0/10(39 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    Detective Sherlock Holmes, along with his sober companion, Dr. Joan Watson, uses his uncanny ability to read people and analyze crimes to assist the NYPD on some of their more difficult cases. In the season premiere, Holmes consults on a home invasion that resulted in murder.

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  2. 7.1/10(805 votes)

    #2 - High Heat

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    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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  3. 7.1/10(810 votes)

    #3 - Moving Targets

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    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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  4. 7.2/10(26 votes)

    #4 - The Red Team

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    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:N/A
  5. 7.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #5 - Dead Clade Walking

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    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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  6. 7.3/10(868 votes)

    #6 - Rekt in Real Life

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    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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  8. 7.3/10(822 votes)

    #7 - The Art of Sleights and Deception

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    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
  9. 7.3/10(668 votes)

    #8 - From Russia with Drugs

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    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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  10. 7.4/10(30 votes)

    #9 - While You Were Sleeping

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    S1:E2

    Sherlock uses his powers of deduction to consult on the murder of a young man who is shot upon entering his apartment. Meanwhile, Watson has dinner with her ex-boyfriend, Ty Morstan.

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  11. 7.4/10(30 votes)

    #10 - The Rat Race

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    S1:E4

    When Sherlock investigates what appears to be a series of murders at a top Wall Street firm, he may himself fall foul of a sociopathic slayer. Joan is set up on a blind date and shows investigative instincts.

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  12. 7.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #11 - The Five Orange Pipz

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    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
  13. 7.4/10(952 votes)

    #12 - T-Bone and the Iceman

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    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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  14. 7.4/10(832 votes)

    #13 - Dead Man's Tale

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    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
  15. 7.4/10(736 votes)

    #14 - Pushing Buttons

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    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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  16. 7.5/10(24 votes)

    #15 - A Giant Gun, Filled with Drugs

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    S1:E15

    When Sherlock's ex-drug dealer, Rhys, comes around for help, Watson is concerned about Sherlock's sobriety after Rhys implies that Sherlock on drugs made a better detective.

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    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:N/A
  17. 7.5/10(1.3k votes)

    #16 - We Are Everyone

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    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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  18. 7.5/10(1.2k votes)

    #17 - Ancient History

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    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
  19. 7.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #18 - The One Percent Solution

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    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:N/A
  20. 7.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #19 - Ears to You

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    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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  21. 7.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #20 - The Hound of the Cancer Cells

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    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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  22. 7.5/10(1.0k votes)

    #21 - Rip Off

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    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
  23. 7.5/10(1.0k votes)

    #22 - Terra Pericolosa

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    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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  24. 7.5/10(934 votes)

    #23 - One Watson, One Holmes

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    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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  25. 7.5/10(885 votes)

    #24 - Down Where the Dead Delight

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    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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  26. 7.5/10(863 votes)

    #25 - Who Is That Masked Man?

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    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

Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Elementary". It scored 7/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Michael Cuesta and written by Robert Doherty, it aired on 9/27/2012. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "High Heat".