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Watson S2E1 — A Son in the Oven

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Watson•Season 2•Episode 1

A Son in the Oven

7.7/10 · 274 votesOct 13, 202543 min

Ranked #4 of 20 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

Watson and the fellows spring back into action when Mary’s mother accidentally poisons herself while suffering from a rare form of dementia that is progressing with impossible speed. Meanwhile, Sherlock Holmes resurfaces after being presumed dead.

Directed byLarry Teng

Written byCraig Sweeny, Sharon Moalem

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Cast6

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

Inga Schlingmann

Dr. Sasha Lubbock

Ritchie Coster

Ritchie Coster

Shinwell Johnson

Rochelle Aytes

Rochelle Aytes

Dr. Mary Morstan

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Craig Sweeny

Craig Sweeny

Writer

Larry Teng

Larry Teng

Director

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Sharon Moalem

Writer

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Episode Summary

"A Son in the Oven" is episode 1 of Watson season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 274 votes, ranking #4 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Larry Teng and written by Craig Sweeny, Sharon Moalem, it aired on October 13, 2025.

Next: E2 · Back from the Dead Best of Season 2