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The Best Episodes of Elsbeth

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After her successful career in Chicago, Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney, utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    When a college theater student is mysteriously found dead in her high-rise New York City apartment, Elsbeth immediately suspects foul play and enters a game of wits against the victim's popular theater director Alex Modarian.

    Director:Robert King
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  2. Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 2 - A Classic New York Character
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #2 - A Classic New York Character

    S1:E2

    After the loathed co-op board president of a luxury pre-war building falls off her balcony to her death, Elsbeth and Kaya are called to the scene to dig for a lead when they meet Joann, a high-powered Manhattan real estate broker with huge clients and even bigger secrets.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  3. Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 4 - Love Knocked Off
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Love Knocked Off

    S1:E4

    Things turn deadly when elite matchmaker Margo Clarke goes to extreme lengths to keep her socialite client from finding out the truth about her perfect new husband. When the husband goes missing, Captain Wagner assigns Elsbeth and Kaya to investigate.

    Director:Rosemary Rodriguez
    Writer:Erica Shelton Kodish

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  4. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 1 - Subscription to Murder
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Subscription to Murder

    S2:E1

    When a womanizing finance executive is found stabbed to death after a night at the opera, Elsbeth suspects an obsessed opera lover was driven to murder because of a ringing cell phone. Meanwhile, Elsbeth, Captain Wagner and Kaya must adjust to changes in the precinct as the consequences of Noonan's wrongdoing continue to loom.

    Director:Nancy Hower
    Writer:Jonathan Tolins

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  5. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 19 - I've Got a Little List
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #5 - I've Got a Little List

    S2:E19

    While investigating what appears to be a random shooting, Elsbeth meets Rod, an entitled playboy working through his bucket list of thrills, which may include murder. In the end, Elsbeth's efforts to catch the killer land her in serious legal trouble.

    Director:Lily Mariye
    Writer:Erica Shelton Kodish

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  6. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 4 - Diamonds Are for Elsbeth
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Diamonds Are for Elsbeth

    S2:E4

    While investigating the death of an employee at New York's most exclusive jewelry store, Elsbeth and the team uncover plans for a gala heist orchestrated by a chic VIP customer.

    Director:Mary Lou Belli
    Writer:Zoe Marshall

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  7. Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 3 - Reality Shock
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Reality Shock

    S1:E3

    When a larger-than-life reality TV star is found dead in her bathtub, Elsbeth and Kaya investigate the circumstances around her death to determine if it was an accident or murder. As they get deeper into the events surrounding her demise, they meet Skip Mason, the mercurial producer behind the popular, guilty-pleasure reality series "Lavish Ladies," who becomes a prime suspect after he is accused of going to dangerous lengths to concoct "good TV."

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writer:Jonathan Tolins

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  8. Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 9 - Sweet Justice
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Sweet Justice

    S1:E9

    After hearing his favorite patron talk about being bullied mercilessly in college, the charismatic owner of an exclusive cocktail bar decides to seek revenge on her behalf, but his desire for justice leads to a deadly mistake, leaving Elsbeth and Kaya to connect the dots. Meanwhile, after learning that the DOJ investigation is close to an indictment, Elsbeth and Captain Wagner join forces to expose the real criminal.

    Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan
    Writers:Bryan Goluboff, Erica Shelton Kodish

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  9. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 10 - Finance Bros
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Finance Bros

    S2:E10

    A murder in the world of finance leads Elsbeth to the company Hepson Capital, where she suspects Peter and Bill Henderson, twins known for their dominance in the hedge fund space.

    Director:Nick Gomez
    Writers:Eric Randall, Anju Andre-Bergmann

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  10. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 15 - I See... Murder
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #10 - I See... Murder

    S2:E15

    Elsbeth matches wits with a professional psychic (Tracey Ullman) after the stepson of one of her wealthy clients is found murdered in Central Park. Meanwhile, Kaya’s dreams of becoming a detective may come true.

    Director:Rob Hardy
    Writers:Sarah Beckett, Wade Dooley

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  11. Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 5 - Ball Girl
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Ball Girl

    S1:E5

    When the world's top tennis champion drops dead on the court, Elsbeth and Kaya hone in on a rising tennis star and his competitive father and coach. Meanwhile, Captain Wagner begins to suspect Elsbeth's reason for being in New York goes beyond the consent decree.

    Director:Rob Hardy
    Writer:Eric Randall

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  12. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 11 - Tiny Town
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #12 - Tiny Town

    S2:E11

    Sparks fly between Elsbeth and a handsome Scottish musician named Angus after he witnesses a murder through a video art installation linking Manhattan with his tiny seaside town. The two join forces to solve the case together from across the pond.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:Zoe Marshall

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  13. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 2 - The Wrong Stuff
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #13 - The Wrong Stuff

    S2:E2

    When a billionaire dies in an accident during a space training simulation, Elsbeth suspects a fellow magnate and wannabe astronaut named Neal is responsible. Elsbeth's day is turned upside down when she is reunited with a former colleague.

    Director:Aisha Tyler
    Writer:Erica Shelton Kodish

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  14. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 5 - Elsbeth Flips the Bird
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Elsbeth Flips the Bird

    S2:E5

    Elsbeth investigates the death of a devious kitchen staffer after he causes havoc in New York's hottest restaurant and enrages one of America's most revered chefs.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writer:Sarah Beckett

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  15. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 8 - Toil and Trouble
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Toil and Trouble

    S2:E8

    Elsbeth is thrown into the world of television after the showrunner of a long-running police procedural is brutally murdered in his office, and although it appears to be the act of a disgruntled fan, she begins to suspect the show's longtime star Regina Coburn, who yearns for artistic fulfillment. Meanwhile, Judge Crawford continues to be a thorn in Elsbeth's side.

    Director:Darren Grant
    Writer:Matthew K. Begbie

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  16. Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 7 - Something Blue
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Something Blue

    S1:E7

    Elsbeth suspects foul play after a posh country club wedding meticulously planned by an esteemed, but shady, financial advisor, Ashton Hayes, ends in the golf cart death of the hapless groom. Also, Elsbeth plans a housewarming party with some old friends.

    Director:Fong-Yee Yap
    Writer:Erica Larson

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  17. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 - Four Body Problem
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    #17 - Four Body Problem

    S2:E17

    Elsbeth and Kaya reluctantly join forces with an annoying and chatty young police officer in order to solve a funeral director’s death and find that they make an unexpectedly good team.

    Director:Bille Woodruff
    Writers:Erica Shelton Kodish, Sarah Beckett

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  18. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18 - I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    #18 - I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago

    S2:E18

    As Judge Milton Crawford inches closer to becoming a federal judge, Elsbeth scours his past to prove he's a murderer before it's too late, but her attempts to take him down put everyone around her in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Teddy considers following in his mother's professional footsteps.

    Director:Joe Menendez
    Writers:Eric Randall, Matthew K. Begbie

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  19. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 6 - Gold, Frankincense, and Murder
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #19 - Gold, Frankincense, and Murder

    S2:E6

    Celebrity Christmas curators Dirk and DeeDee Dashers go from tinsel to tragedy after Dirk is killed in a freak accident and Elsbeth begins to suspect his wife is behind the death. Meanwhile, Elsbeth gets a holiday surprise courtesy of Wagner and Kaya.

    Director:Rachel Raimist
    Writer:Erica Larson

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  20. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 7 - One Angry Woman
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #20 - One Angry Woman

    S2:E7

    Elsbeth finally makes it as a true New Yorker when she is summoned to jury duty and lands on a murder trial where she faces off with the unusually difficult Judge Milton Crawford, who will prove a formidable adversary.

    Director:Lionel Coleman
    Writer:Eric Randall

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  21. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 14 - Scenes From an Italian Restaurant
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Scenes From an Italian Restaurant

    S2:E14

    When Elsbeth takes a tour of famous New York crime scenes she is left with nagging questions about a legendary Mafia slaying in Little Italy, and about the owner of the family restaurant where it happened, Pupetta Del Ponte. Also, Judge Crawford's grudge against Elsbeth causes a roadblock in the investigation

    Director:Robin Givens
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  22. Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 6 - An Ear for an Ear
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #22 - An Ear for an Ear

    S1:E6

    After one of New York's most sought-after plastic surgeons is found dead, Elsbeth has her eye on the victim's former boss, Dr. Vanessa Holmes, who she believes has motives that are more than skin-deep. Also, Kaya keeps tabs on Elsbeth's whereabouts as her investigation into Captain Wagner heats up.

    Director:Nancy Hower
    Writer:Zoe Marshall

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  23. Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 10 - A Fitting Finale
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #23 - A Fitting Finale

    S1:E10

    When an unlikable fashion photographer is murdered in the middle of a fashion show, Elsbeth and the team suspect the killer to be either the photographer's college ex - and leading model of the show, Nadine or her jealous husband.

    Director:Rosemary Rodriguez
    Writer:Jonathan Tolins

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  24. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 3 - Devil's Night
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Devil's Night

    S2:E3

    When a former child star turned party girl Mac wakes up on Halloween after a wild night on the town with no recollection of her whereabouts and afraid she may have committed murder, Elsbeth and the team retrace her steps to find the truth. Meanwhile, Captain Wagner must address low morale at the precinct.

    Director:Robin Givens
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  25. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 12 - Foiled Again
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #25 - Foiled Again

    S2:E12

    While investigating the mysterious death of a college admissions officer, Elsbeth finds herself fencing with Lawrence Grey, an independent educational consultant who promises an Ivy League future to high-paying clients and their painfully average kids. The case also causes Elsbeth and Teddy to question how well she prepared him for the real world.

    Director:Sam Hoffman
    Writer:Jonathan Tolins

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Elsbeth". It scored 7.9/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Robert King and written by Robert King, Michelle King, it aired on 2/29/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Classic New York Character".