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Elementary
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New Holmes. New Watson. New York.
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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.
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- E1 PilotNext upSep 27, 2012 · 46 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
Detective Sherlock Holmes, along with his sober companion, Dr. Joan Watson, uses his uncanny ability to read people and analyze crimes to assist the NYPD on some of their more difficult cases. In the season premiere, Holmes consults on a home invasion that resulted in murder.
Guest stars: Manny Perez (Detective Javier Abreu), Dallas Roberts (Dr. Richard Mantlo), Jonathan Walker (Harrison Polk), Kristen Bush (Eileen Renfro), Craig Walker (Peter Saldua), Michael Nathanson (Infomercial Narrator)
- E2 While You Were SleepingOct 4, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
Sherlock uses his powers of deduction to consult on the murder of a young man who is shot upon entering his apartment. Meanwhile, Watson has dinner with her ex-boyfriend, Ty Morstan.
Guest stars: Jennifer Ferrin (Rebecca Ellison), Bill Heck (Ty Morstan), Casey Siemaszko (Michael McGee), Rosa Arredondo (Elaine), Amy Landon (Yvette Ellison), Rey Lucas (Martin), Ken Marks (Moderator), Asa Somers (Doctor)
- E3 Child PredatorOct 18, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
Sherlock and Watson consult on a child abduction case involving a serial killer who is nicknamed "The Balloon Man," because he leaves a signature batch of balloons at each of his crime scenes.
Guest stars: Johnny Simmons (Adam Kemper), Yancey Arias (Robert Castillo), Michael Countryman (Barry Kemper), Erin Dilly (Amanda Kemper), Selenis Leyva (Sara Castillo), Christopher Evan Welch (Samuel Abbott), Larisa Polonsky (Lori Thomas), Flint Beverage (Sgt. O'Donnell)
- E4 The Rat RaceOct 25, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
When Sherlock investigates what appears to be a series of murders at a top Wall Street firm, he may himself fall foul of a sociopathic slayer. Joan is set up on a blind date and shows investigative instincts.
Guest stars: Craig Bierko (Jim Fowkes), Molly Price (Donna Kaplan), Luke Kirby (Aaron Ward), Jennifer Van Dyck (Alyssa Talbott), Andrew Pang (Dan Cho), Stephen Plunkett (Martin Rydell), Tim Ewing (Sommelier), Nicole Patrick (Barista)
- E5 Lesser EvilsNov 1, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Sherlock tries to determine who has been killing weak and terminal patients at a hospital, making it look like they died of natural causes. Meanwhile, Sherlock learns more about Joan’s decision to walk away from her surgical career.
Guest stars: David Harbour (Dr. Mason Baldwin), David Costabile (Danilo Gura), Ben Rappaport (Dr. Cahill), Jenni Barber (Jacqueline Zoltana), Anika Noni Rose (Dr. Carrie Dwyer), Eric Deskin (Richard Sanchez), Jonathan C. Kaplan (Barista Dave), Jay Klaitz (Bruce)
- E6 Flight RiskNov 8, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
Joan is invited to dinner with Sherlock's father. Meanwhile, Sherlock investigates the crash of a small jet, unraveling a mystery beyond a simple accident.
Guest stars: Reiko Aylesworth (Miranda Molinari), Brian Kerwin (Charles Cooper), Adam LeFevre (Ed Hairston), Matthew Humphreys (Owen Bates), Michelle Federer (Ellie Wilson), James Michael Reilly (Walter Devlin), Ashley Bryant (Hostess), Roger Rees (Alistair Moore)
- E7 One Way to Get OffNov 15, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Sherlock assists with a double homicide that has the same M.O. as a series of murders that took place 13 years ago. Meanwhile, after being frozen out by Sherlock, Watson visits his old rehab center in order to learn more about the mysterious man in her care.
Guest stars: Callie Thorne (Terry D'Amico), Keith Szarabajka (Wade Crewes), Stephen Kunken (Dr. Carrow), Stephen McKinley Henderson (Groundskeeper Edison), Brian Tarantina (Walsh), Amy Hohn (Dr. Ryan), Evgeniya Radilova (Katya), Stivi Paskoski (Victor Nardin)
- E8 The Long FuseNov 29, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
While investigating an explosion that kills two people, Sherlock discovers a crime that’s been lying dormant for years. Meanwhile, Watson encourages Sherlock to finally pick a sponsor.
Guest stars: Lisa Edelstein (Heather Vanowen), John Pankow (Edgar Knowles), Donnie Keshawarz (Earl Wheeler), Adam Mucci (Rennie James), Deepa Purohit (Himali Singh), Dan Bittner (David Preston), Charles Socarides (Royce Maltz), Vedant Gokhale (Pradeep Singh)
- E9 You Do It to YourselfDec 6, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
Sherlock uses his trademark deductive reasoning skills to find the killer of a college professor. Meanwhile, Watson gets a call from a former lover who needs her help in disproving hit-and-run charges.
Guest stars: Adam Rothenberg (Liam Danow), Kristy Wu (Jun Annunzio), Cameron Scoggins (Brendan O'Brien), Richard Topol (Trent Annunzio), Lord Jamar (Raul Ramirez), Kevin Henderson (N.D. Detective), Randall Duk Kim (Old Man)
- E10 The LeviathanDec 13, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Sherlock is called in to investigate when a supposedly uncrackable bank vault called “The Leviathan” is breached. Meanwhile, Joan is pleasantly surprised when Sherlock meets her family and defends her choice to become a sober companion.
Guest stars: Gbenga Akinnagbe (Jeremy Lopez), Reg Rogers (Micah Erlich), Sean Dugan (Charles Briggs), Steve Park (Oren Watson), Tonya Glanz (Gwen / Olivia Lynch), Glenn Kalison (Alan Kent), Jennifer Kim (Gabrielle Harper), Dee Hoty (Patsy)
- E11 Dirty LaundryJan 3, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Sherlock and Joan investigate the murder of the general manager of a high-end Manhattan hotel whose body is found inside an industrial laundry machine. Meanwhile, since Joan’s time with Sherlock is almost up, he offers her an apprenticeship.
Guest stars: Jake Weber (Geoffrey Silver), Mark Moses (Oliver Purcell), Melissa Farman (Carly Purcell), Leigh Ann Larkin (Harmony), Cynthia Darlow (Mrs. Dean), Shirley Roeca (Estella), Jennifer Regan (Agent Claudia Camden), Natalie Toro (Marisol)
- E12 M.Jan 10, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Sherlock is reunited with “M.” a British criminal who appears to have followed Sherlock to New York. Meanwhile, Joan has reservations about leaving Sherlock and taking on a new client.
Guest stars: Vinnie Jones (Sebastian Moran), Linda Emond (Dr. Candace Reed), Bobb'e J. Thompson (Teddy), Marsha Stephanie Blake (Melanie Cullen), Mark Morettini (Uniformed Cop), Gabrielle Senn (Escort)
- E13 The Red TeamJan 31, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
While on suspension from the NYPD, Sherlock investigates a suspicious hit-and-run accident involving a conspiracy theorist. Meanwhile, Watson tries to broker peace between Sherlock and Gregson.
Guest stars: Linda Emond (Dr. Candace Reed), Richard Bekins (Harold Dresden), Michael Laurence (Walter McClenahan), Chris Sullivan (Todd Clarke), Tawny Cypress (Black Suit), Kelly AuCoin (Grey Suit), Tom Riis Farrell (Gary Sullivan), Philip Hernandez (Carlo Anillo)
- E14 The DeductionistFeb 3, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Sherlock pursues Martin Ennis, an unpredictable criminal, before he strikes again. During the investigation, Sherlock is forced to work alongside Kathryn Drummond, the FBI profiler who literally wrote the book on Ennis. Meanwhile, Watson faces eviction from her apartment.
Guest stars: Terry Kinney (Martin Ennis), Kari Matchett (Kathryn Drummond), Jessica Hecht (Patricia Ennis), David Wilson Barnes (Cooper), Roger Robinson (Bruce Kushner), Napiera Groves (Sexy Woman #1), Scott Jaeck (Maxwell Krebs), Whitney Kimball Long (Sophie)
- E15 A Giant Gun, Filled with DrugsFeb 7, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
When Sherlock's ex-drug dealer, Rhys, comes around for help, Watson is concerned about Sherlock's sobriety after Rhys implies that Sherlock on drugs made a better detective.
Guest stars: John Hannah (Rhys Kinlan), Michael Irby (Xande Diaz), Armand Schultz (Derrick Hughes), Allie Gallerani (Emily Grant), Joey Auzenne (Delivery Guy), Herman Chavez (Dominican Painter)
- E16 DetailsFeb 14, 2013 · 42 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Sherlock investigates what he believes will be an open-and-shut case after Detective Bell is attacked. However, the case takes an unexpected turn when the suspected assailant is found dead. Meanwhile, Sherlock encourages Joan to learn self-defense.
Guest stars: Linda Emond (Dr. Candace Reed), Malcolm Goodwin (Andre Bell), Paula Garcés (Officer Paula Reyes), Anwan Glover (Curtis Bradshaw), Matt McGorry (Officer Sam Klecko), Lynda Gravatt (Lenore), Michael Bakkensen (Reporter), Kelvin McGrue (Cronie)
- E17 Possibility TwoFeb 21, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
Sherlock investigates a case involving a wealthy philanthropist who believes his incurable illness was given to him on purpose. Meanwhile, Sherlock tries to teach Joan his deductive skills by sending her to a suspicious dry cleaning establishment.
Guest stars: David Furr (Paul Reeves), Christopher Sieber (Carter Lydon), Albert Jones (Benny Cordero), Jennifer Lim (Natasha Kademan), Gibson Frazier (Raph Keating), Dennis Boutsikaris (Gerald Lydon), Michael Izquierdo (Joshua Lydon), Caroline Strong (Ashley Mitchell)
- E18 Déjà Vu All Over AgainMar 14, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Joan investigates her first solo case when a wife disappears. The missing woman left behind a tear-filled video that mentions a murder on a subway platform. While Joan searches for the vanished lady, Sherlock probes the murder.
Guest stars: Michael Den Dekker (Detective), Josh Hamilton (Drew Gardner), Jim True-Frost (Anson Samuels), Geneva Carr (Rebecca Burrell), Andre Royo (Thaddeus), Roxanna Hope Radja (Callie Burrell), Kenneth Tigar (Philip Armistead), Penny McNamee (Vivian Tully)
- E19 Snow AngelsApr 4, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Sherlock and Joan try to prevent the largest cash vault in the U.S. from being robbed during a deadly blizzard. Meanwhile, Holmes gives shelter to Ms. Hudson, a transgender woman who is recovering from her latest breakup.
Guest stars: Jill Flint (Alysa Darvin), Becky Ann Baker (Pam), Frank Wood (EROC Supervisor), Candis Cayne (Ms. Hudson), Karl Miller (Squatter), Bill Buell (Private Maggio), Howard McGillin (Davis Renkin), Christina Rouner (Denise Castor)
- E20 Dead Man's SwitchApr 25, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Sherlock and Joan hunt for the accomplice of a murdered blackmailer who targeted families of rape victims. Meanwhile, Sherlock resists celebrating his first year of sobriety.
Guest stars: Thomas Jay Ryan (Ken Whitman), Wayne Duvall (Duke Landers), Joseph Siravo (Anthony Pistone), Tom Guiry (Brent Garvey), David Mogentale (Charles Augustus Milverton), Randy Louis Swiren (Stuart Bloom), Portia Reiners (Eva Whitman), Russell G. Jones (Attorney)
- E21 A Landmark StoryMay 2, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Sherlock resumes his hunt for Moriarty when Sebastian Moran reveals that a man who was thought to be dead from a heart attack was actually on the list of intended victims from Moriarty.
Guest stars: Vinnie Jones (Sebastian Moran), Roger Aaron Brown (John Douglas), Byron Jennings (Phillip Van Der Hoff), F. Murray Abraham (Daniel Gottlieb), Helen Coxe (Hillary Taggart), Laurence Lau (Robert Baumann), Berto Colon (Will), Mark DiConzo (Uniformed Cop)
- E22 Risk ManagementMay 9, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Sherlock agrees to take a case from a man claiming to be Moriarty, hoping it will bring him closer to finding his nemesis. Meanwhile, Gregson encourages Joan to give up the dangerous line of work she has chosen and go back to being a sober companion.
Guest stars: Natalie Dormer (Irene Adler), J.C. MacKenzie (Daren Sutter), Francie Swift (Katie Sutter), Stephanie Kurtzuba (Eileen Rourke), Conn Horgan (Wallace Rourke), Sean Dougherty (Detective), Kristine Johnson (TV Reporter)
- E23 The Woman (1)May 16, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
As Sherlock reels at the reappearance of his former lover, Irene Adler, a series of flashbacks unravel the tumultuous events that led to his downfall into addiction. Meanwhile, he and Joan once again find themselves in the crosshairs of the enigmatic Moriarty.
Guest stars: Erik Jensen (Isaac Proctor), Natalie Dormer (Irene Adler), John Bedford Lloyd (Lieutenant), Lucas Caleb Rooney (Duane Proctor), Christopher McCann (Dr. Del Santo), Dominic Fumusa (Jordan Conroy), Michael Aronov (Andrej Bacera), Austin Lysy (Chad Lerberg)
- E24 Heroine (2)May 16, 2013 · 44 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
As Sherlock reels at the reappearance of his former lover, Irene Adler, a series of flashbacks unravel the tumultuous events that led to his downfall into addiction. Meanwhile, he and Joan once again find themselves in the crosshairs of the enigmatic Moriarty.
Guest stars: Erik Jensen (Isaac Proctor), John Bedford Lloyd (Lieutenant), Lucas Caleb Rooney (Duane Proctor), Christopher McCann (Dr. Del Santo), Dominic Fumusa (Jordan Conroy), Michael Aronov (Andrej Bacera), Austin Lysy (Chad Lerberg), Arnold Vosloo (Christos Theophilus)
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Created by Robert Doherty
Jonny Lee Miller
Lucy Liu
Jon Michael Hill
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misubisuJan 16, 2026
**Score: 10/10 — A Masterpiece of Character, Chemistry, and Quiet Revolution** *Elementary* is not just a great adaptation; it is a perfect television series. What begins as a clever, modern-day New York reinvention of Sherlock Holmes evolves over seven seasons into one of the most profoundly human, intelligently written, and emotionally resonant dramas ever to grace the screen. A reconsideration reveals its true stature: this is a **10/10 show**, a landmark achievement wh… Read more
ere the mystery-of-the-week is merely the elegant framework for a breathtaking exploration of recovery, family, and platonic love. **The Unparalleled Core: Joan and Sherlock** The series’ immortal legacy is the **masterpiece in writing and chemistry between Joan Watson and Sherlock Holmes.** In Lucy Liu’s Joan—a former surgeon turned sober companion and then partner—the show found not a sidekick, but an intellectual and emotional equal. Jonny Lee Miller’s Sherlock is a raw, vulnerable, and brilliant portrayal of addiction and genius. Their relationship, built on unwavering respect, forensic teamwork, and a deep, chaste love, **is more reminiscent of a UK series in its restraint and depth** than a typical U.S. procedural. It is television's greatest depiction of a chosen family. **A Constellation of Standout Characters:** **All of the main characters are a standout.** The supporting cast is never sidelined. The **evolution of the relationship between Joan and Kitty** (the superb Ophelia Lovibond) is a heartbreaking and brilliant study in mentorship and trauma. The complex, fraught dynamics with **Sherlock's father, Morland** (the magnificently shrewd John Noble), and his brother, **Mycroft** (a perfectly cast Rhys Ifans), provide Shakespearean layers of familial conflict, betrayal, and fragile reconciliation. Captain Gregson (Aidan Quinn) and Detective Bell (Jon Michael Hill) are far more than cliché cops; they are integral parts of the family unit, each with their own powerful arcs. **The Emotional Spectrum: Laughter and Tears** The show’s genius is its tonal range. **Many times throughout this series I have laughed *with* them and cried *both for and with* them.** The humour is sharp and character-driven, often stemming from Sherlock's bizarre literalism or Joan's dry wit. The sadness is earned and profound—stemming from loss, relapse, betrayal, and the painful cost of doing their work. The happiness is hard-won and therefore infinitely more precious. **The Verdict:** *Elementary* is a quiet revolutionary. It took the world's most famous detective and gave him something more compelling than a puzzle: a journey toward humanity, anchored by a partnership that redefined "soulmate." It is endlessly rewatchable, not for the whodunit, but for the who-they-are. It might absolutely **be time to watch it again!** You will find even more layers, more grace notes in the performances, and more appreciation for a show that believed the greatest mystery to solve was the human heart. **Watch if:** You crave intelligent character drama, flawless acting, stories about recovery and found family, or a fresh, definitive take on Sherlock Holmes. **Skip if:** You require fast-paced, action-heavy plots or prefer your Sherlock adaptations to be strictly period pieces. This is a slow-burn, emotional, and deeply cerebral masterpiece.
