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The Best Episodes of Elsbeth

Every episode of Elsbeth ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Elsbeth!

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...
Genres:CrimeDramaComedy
Network:CBS

Best Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Elsbeth". It scored 8/10 based on 1132 votes. Directed by Robert King and written by Robert King, Michelle King, it aired on 2/29/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Fitting Finale".

  • Pilot
    8.0/101,132 votes
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    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/29/2024

    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

    Writer: Robert King, Michelle King

  • A Fitting Finale
    8.0/10533 votes
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    #2 - A Fitting Finale

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/23/2024

    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

  • Subscription to Murder
    8.0/10359 votes
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    #3 - Subscription to Murder

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2024

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Classic New York Character
    7.9/10823 votes
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    #4 - A Classic New York Character

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/4/2024

    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

  • Love Knocked Off
    7.9/10665 votes
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    #5 - Love Knocked Off

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/11/2024

    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

  • Something Blue
    7.8/10564 votes
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    #6 - Something Blue

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/2/2024

    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

  • Artificial Genius
    7.8/10529 votes
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    #7 - Artificial Genius

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/9/2024

    Elsbeth goes to battle with artificial intelligence when Quinn, the young CEO of a location-based crime alert app, murders a journalist and uses her app to divert authorities and create a phony killer. Meanwhile, Wagner hatches a plan to fight the D.O.J. investigation.

    Director: Tyne Rafaeli

    Writer: Leah Nanako Winkler

  • An Ear for an Ear
    7.7/10588 votes
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    #8 - An Ear for an Ear

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/25/2024

    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

  • Diamonds Are for Elsbeth
    7.7/10257 votes
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    #9 - Diamonds Are for Elsbeth

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2024

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Reality Shock
    7.6/10752 votes
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    #10 - Reality Shock

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/4/2024

    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

  • Sweet Justice
    7.6/10503 votes
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    #11 - Sweet Justice

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/16/2024

    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

    Writer: Bryan Goluboff, Erica Shelton Kodish

  • The Wrong Stuff
    7.5/10309 votes
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    #12 - The Wrong Stuff

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2024

    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

  • Elsbeth Flips the Bird
    7.5/10205 votes
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    #13 - Elsbeth Flips the Bird

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/2024

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ball Girl
    7.4/10613 votes
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    #14 - Ball Girl

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/18/2024

    When the world's top tennis champion drops dead on the court, Elsbeth and Kaya home 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

  • Devil's Night
    7.3/10264 votes
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    #15 - Devil's Night

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2024

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A