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Elsbeth S3E16 — Murder, He Wrote
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Elsbeth•Season 3•Episode 16

Murder, He Wrote

7.6/10 · 364 votesApr 16, 202643 min

Ranked #4 of 20 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

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Elsbeth organizes a book club to investigate a celebrated novelist who may have written the perfect crime.

Directed byRobin Givens
Written byJonathan Tolins
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Carrie Preston

Carrie Preston

Elsbeth Tascioni

Wendell Pierce

Wendell Pierce

C.W. Wagner

Daniel K. Isaac

Daniel K. Isaac

Lieutenant Steve Connor

Carra Patterson

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Molly Price

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Daniel Oreskes

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Episode Summary

"Murder, He Wrote" is episode 16 of Elsbeth season 3. It scored 7.6/10 from 364 votes, ranking #4 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Robin Givens and written by Jonathan Tolins, it aired on April 16, 2026.

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