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Elsbeth S2E16 — Hot Tub Crime Machine
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Elsbeth•Season 2•Episode 16

Hot Tub Crime Machine

6.6/10 · 730 votesApr 3, 202542 min

Ranked #20 of 20 in Season 2•−1.0 vs season avg

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After a man’s suspicious death in a hot tub, Elsbeth consults his wife, Freya (Mary-Louise Parker), a decluttering guru whose less-is-more philosophy and controlling personality appear at odds with her “throuple” relationship.

Directed byJames Whitmore Jr.
Written byErica Larson, Jonelle Lightbourne
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Kaya Blanke

Wendell Pierce

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Episode Summary

"Hot Tub Crime Machine" is episode 16 of Elsbeth season 2. It scored 6.6/10 from 730 votes, ranking #20 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by James Whitmore Jr. and written by Erica Larson, Jonelle Lightbourne, it aired on April 3, 2025.

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