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The Worst 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...
  1. 6.6/10(368 votes)

    #1 - Hot Tub Crime Machine

    S2:E16

    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.

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  2. 7.3/10(481 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. 7.3/10(262 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. 7.4/10(727 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    Director:Rob Hardy
  5. 7.4/10(510 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. 7.5/10(490 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. 7.5/10(346 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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  9. 7.6/10(866 votes)

    #8 - 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."

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  10. 7.6/10(621 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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  11. 7.6/10(453 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  12. 7.6/10(384 votes)

    #11 - 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

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  13. 7.7/10(707 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    Director:Nancy Hower
  14. 7.7/10(389 votes)

    #13 - Unalive and Well

    S2:E9

    When a young man is found dead in his car, Elsbeth visits the holistic wellness center he'd just left, and begins to suspect its charismatic founder.

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  15. 7.8/10(786 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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  16. 7.8/10(686 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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    Director:Fong-Yee Yap
  17. 7.8/10(650 votes)

    #16 - Artificial Genius

    S1:E8

    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.

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  18. 7.8/10(526 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. 7.8/10(431 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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  20. 7.8/10(366 votes)

    #19 - 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.

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  21. 7.8/10(20 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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  22. 7.9/10(1.3k votes)

    #21 - 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.

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  23. 7.9/10(948 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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  24. 7.9/10(370 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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  25. 7.9/10(388 votes)

    #24 - Tearjerker

    S2:E13

    While investigating the death of a wealthy real estate developer, Elsbeth is led to the last person to see him alive, a lifestyle consultant named Chloe who is usually found on the arms of residents of New York City's Billionaires' Row.

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  26. 8.0/10(681 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Hot Tub Crime Machine" is the worst rated episode of "Elsbeth". It scored 6.6/10 based on 368 votes. Directed by James Whitmore Jr. and written by Erica Larson, Jonelle Lightbourne, it aired on 4/3/2025. This episode scored 0.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Devil's Night".