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Watson S2E7 — Giant Steps
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Watson•Season 2•Episode 7

Giant Steps

7.5/10 · 202 votesNov 24, 202543 min

Ranked #9 of 20 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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Watson's father, Hamish, visits UHOP to introduce Watson and the fellows to his protégé, Annabelle, a saxophone prodigy with musically induced blackouts. As Annabelle's condition worsens, Watson must confront his long-standing tensions with his father in order to save her.

Directed byAmanda Row
Written byTeresa Tuan
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Morris Chestnut

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Dr. John Watson

Eve Harlow

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Peter Mark Kendall

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Episode Summary

"Giant Steps" is episode 7 of Watson season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 202 votes, ranking #9 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Amanda Row and written by Teresa Tuan, it aired on November 24, 2025.

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