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Watson S1E3 — Wait for the Punchline
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Watson•Season 1•Episode 3

Wait for the Punchline

6.8/10 · 386 votesFeb 23, 202544 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

Discussion

Watson and the fellows treat a comedian who collapses at an open mic night, but throughout the case her past is revealed to be much more complex than initially believed.

Directed byChristine Moore
Written bySallie Patrick
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Morris Chestnut

Morris Chestnut

Dr. John Watson

Eve Harlow

Eve Harlow

Dr. Ingrid Derian

Peter Mark Kendall

Peter Mark Kendall

Dr. Stephens Croft / Dr. Adam Croft

Inga Schlingmann

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Dr. Sasha Lubbock

Ritchie Coster

Ritchie Coster

Shinwell Johnson

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Dr. Mary Morstan

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Sallie Patrick

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Christine Moore

Christine Moore

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Episode Summary

"Wait for the Punchline" is episode 3 of Watson season 1. It scored 6.8/10 from 386 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Christine Moore and written by Sallie Patrick, it aired on February 23, 2025.

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