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Elementary
A modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson.
- Created by:
- Robert Doherty
- Cast:
- Jonny Lee Miller, Lucy Liu, Jon Michael Hill, Aidan Quinn
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- CBS
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Seasons
Season 4
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.6The Past is Parent
2015-11-05 · 43mWhen Holmes faces criminal charges in the aftermath of his recent violent behavior and relapse, his powerful father arrives in New York to fix his estranged son’s legal difficulties by any means necessary. Also, with Holmes and Watson’s consultancy with the NYPD in jeopardy, Holmes concentrates on the case of a missing wife believed to have been killed by her husband to try and get back in the department’s good graces.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.4Evidence of Things Not Seen
2015-11-12 · 43mWhen Morland offers to use his influence to have Sherlock and Joan reinstated as consultants to the NYPD, Sherlock’s mistrust of his father makes him question his motivation to help. Also, with no work offers coming in, Watson wrangles a gig with the FBI investigating a triple homicide in a top secret research lab.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.8Tag, You're Me
2015-11-19 · 42mWhen Sherlock finds himself distracted by his father’s ongoing presence in New York City, he offers to help Morland resolve a work issue in exchange for his prompt departure home. Also, Holmes and Watson’s investigation into the double murder of two men who looked alike leads them into the world of facial recognition technology.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.5All My Exes Live in Essex
2015-11-26 · 43mWhen Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a fertility lab technician, they discover the woman had a secret personal life that leads them to multiple suspects. Also, the tables are turned on Watson when she’s investigated by an NYPD detective.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.5The Games Underfoot
2015-12-10 · 41mWhen an archeologist is murdered, Holmes and Watson believe the man may have been killed for what he discovered during his last excavation in a local landfill. Also, Sherlock’s relationship with Alfredo, his friend and former sobriety sponsor, hits a rough patch.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.7The Cost of Doing Business
2015-12-17 · 43mMorland offers to act as one of his son’s “Irregular” consultants so that he can lend Sherlock and Joan his considerable resources to help them solve a case.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.3Miss Taken
2016-01-07 · 43mWhen Watson’s stepfather writes a crime novel based on her work with Holmes without her knowledge, an underlying issue in their relationship is revealed. Also, as Holmes and Watson investigate a retired FBI agent’s murder, they discover the man’s death is connected to an unsolved case from the victim’s career.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.4A Burden of Blood
2016-01-14 · 40mHolmes and Watson investigate a homicide in which the victim was murdered in a manner reminiscent of the crimes of an infamous, and already incarcerated, serial killer. Also, Sherlock and Joan tutor Detective Bell for a police sergeant’s exam that would lead to a promotion and a post at another precinct.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 7.6Murder Ex Machina
2016-01-21 · 43mHolmes and Watson search for a computer hacker responsible for three murders, including the death of a Russian billionaire who was visiting New York City. Also, Joan is surprised to receive a solo dinner invitation from Sherlock’s father.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.4Alma Matters
2016-01-28 · 43mHolmes’ tentative reconciliation with his father suffers a setback when Holmes and Watson discover Morland has been keeping a secret that threatens all of their safety. Also, Holmes and Watson investigate two murders connected to a for-profit college and its illegal recruitment practices.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 7.4Down Where the Dead Delight
2016-02-04 · 43mHolmes and Watson must search for a killer without any physical evidence to aid them after a bomb is detonated in the New York City morgue. Also, Watson is suspicious when an NYPD detective she’s in a grudge match with asks her to consult on a case.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 7.9A View With a Room
2016-02-11 · 42mCaptain Gregson’s colleague from Narcotics asks Holmes to orchestrate the perfect heist inside the heavily armed and virtually impenetrable compound of a drug-dealing biker gang. Also, when Watson assists Fiona Helbron, who helped her on a recent case, she makes a surprising discovery about Holmes.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 7.6A Study in Charlotte
2016-02-18 · 43mSherlock and Joan search for a murderer who used poisonous mushrooms to kill a botany professor and a group of the instructor’s students. Also, when Joan is disturbed by loud noise next door, she discovers her neighbor, Trent, is renting out his home through a vacation site that caters to hard partiers.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 7.3Who Is That Masked Man?
2016-02-25 · 43mWhen Holmes’ investigation into the attempt on Morland’s life pushes their strained relationship to the breaking point, the identity of Sherlock’s mother is revealed. Also, when three gang members are murdered, Holmes and Watson are amazed when an elderly woman emerges as their prime suspect.
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Episode 15
★ 7.5Up to Heaven and Down to Hell
2016-03-03 · 43mWhen Watson runs into Captain Gregson and his secret girlfriend, a former NYPD officer, she inadvertently sets the couple’s breakup in motion. Also, Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a wealthy woman who left her considerable estate solely to a beloved dog.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 7.5Hounded
2016-03-10 · 43mAt the urging of Morland’s wealthy associate, Henry Baskerville, Holmes and Watson look into the death of his brother and discover that a witness saw the man chased to his death by a large, glowing animal.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 7.4You've Got Me, Who's Got You?
2016-03-20 · 43mAfter a vigilante dressed up as a comic book hero is murdered, Holmes and Watson need to find the man's true identity and find his killer.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 7.5Ready or Not
2016-03-27 · 40mWhen a survivalist doctor goes missing, Holmes and Watson must determine whether he’s purposely gone off the grid or if he’s a victim of foul play. Holmes exhibits odd behavior when his romantic relationship with Fiona hits a critical point.
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E19
Episode 19
★ 7.8All In
2016-04-10 · 43mA mysterious woman who organizes illegal, high-stakes poker games arrives on Holmes and Watson’s doorstep and tells them her life is in danger claiming to be a former associate of Mycroft, Sherlock’s brother. However, as the pair investigates, Joan becomes suspicious that their new client isn’t being truthful.
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E20
Episode 20
★ 7.6Art Imitates Art
2016-04-10 · 43mAs Holmes and Watson investigate a woman’s murder, they discover her death is linked to a piece of artwork that has ties to a crime that was committed when she was in college. Also, in the wake of a shocking personal revelation, Watson attempts to forge a connection with a recent client.
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E21
Episode 21
★ 7.5Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing
2016-04-17 · 43mWhen Holmes and Watson are pulled into a double-homicide investigation, they discover the victims were staging a fake murder right at the moment they were killed. Also, Watson's inside man at Morland's office encounters a problem that threatens to expose her spying to Holmes and his father.
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E22
Episode 22
★ 8.0Turn It Upside Down
2016-04-24 · 43mSherlock’s father, Morland, becomes Sherlock and Joan’s prime suspect in a murder investigation after one of his employees is killed under the guise of a robbery.
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E23
Episode 23
★ 8.2The Invisible Hand
2016-05-01 · 42mWhen Holmes and Watson discover the perpetrator behind the attempt made on Morland’s life, they find a shocking connection to themselves.
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E24
Episode 24
★ 8.4A Difference in Kind
2016-05-08 · 43mHolmes and Watson’s lives are threatened by an influential, worldwide criminal network connected to the murder attempt on Morland Holmes. Also, Sherlock’s grievances with his father threaten their alliance to bring their mutual adversary to justice.
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Jonny Lee Miller
Sherlock Holmes
Lucy Liu
Joan Watson
Jon Michael Hill
Marcus Bell
Aidan Quinn
Thomas Gregson