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Elsbeth S3E2 — Doll Day Afternoon

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Elsbeth•Season 3•Episode 2

Doll Day Afternoon

7.5/10 · 615 votesOct 16, 202543 min

Ranked #6 of 20 in Season 3•matches the season avg

When a murder investigation at a famous New York toy store spirals into a hostage crisis, Elsbeth must negotiate with Nolan, the hapless ex-con inside. Outside, Captain Wagner clashes with a rival whose reckless tactics could turn the standoff deadly.

Directed byRobert King

Written byRobert King, Anju Andre-Bergmann

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Cast6

Carrie Preston

Carrie Preston

Elsbeth Tascioni

Wendell Pierce

Wendell Pierce

C.W. Wagner

Daniel K. Isaac

Daniel K. Isaac

Lieutenant Steve Connor

Carra Patterson

Carra Patterson

Officer Kaya Blanke

Molly Price

Molly Price

Detective Jackie Donnelly

Daniel Oreskes

Daniel Oreskes

Detective Buzz Fleming

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Robert King

Robert King

Writer

Robert King

Robert King

Director

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Anju Andre-Bergmann

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Doll Day Afternoon" is episode 2 of Elsbeth season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 615 votes, ranking #6 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Robert King and written by Robert King, Anju Andre-Bergmann, it aired on October 16, 2025.

Next: E3 · Good Grief Best of Season 3