The BEST episodes of Elementary
Every episode of Elementary ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Elementary!
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. A successful surgeon until she lost a patient and her license three years ago, Watson views her current job as another opportunity to help people, as well as paying a penance. Holmes resumes his work as a police consultant in New York City and Watson has no choice but to accompany her irascible new charge on his jobs. But Sherlock finds her medical background helpful, and Watson realizes she has a knack for playing investigator. With the mischievous Sherlock Holmes now running free in New York solving crimes, it’s simple deduction that he’s going to need someone to keep him grounded, and it’s elementary that it’s a job for Watson.
#1 - Heroine (2)
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/16/2013
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. Sherlock and Joan once again find themselves in the crosshairs of the enigmatic Moriarty.
#2 - Whatever Remains, However Improbable
Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/17/2018
Holmes and Watson face their greatest challenge to date when a murder investigation threatens to destroy their partnership.
#3 - The Woman (1)
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/16/2013
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. Sherlock and Joan once again find themselves in the crosshairs of the enigmatic Moriarty.
#4 - Risk Management
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/9/2013
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.
#5 - M.
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/10/2013
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.
#6 - A Landmark Story
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/2/2013
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.
#7 - Their Last Bow
Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/15/2019
Amidst Sherlock and Joan’s battle with tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach, the investigators receive word of their old enemy and Sherlock’s former love, Jamie Moriarty.
#8 - Fit to Be Tied
Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/10/2018
Holmes and Watson’s deadly conflict with Sherlock’s former friend Michael intensifies when their newest victim looks to be the serial killer’s latest prey.
#9 - Paint It Black
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/1/2014
Business becomes personal for Sherlock when he is forced to partner with his estranged brother, Mycroft, to solve a case with life-or-death consequences.
#10 - Art in the Blood
Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/8/2014
Holmes and Watson come into contact with MI-6, the British intelligence agency, when a standard murder investigation turns out to have international and political implications. Meanwhile, in the wake of a crisis, Watson reevaluates her relationships with Sherlock and his brother, Mycroft.
#11 - Deja Vu All Over Again
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/14/2013
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.
#12 - The One That Got Away (2)
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/29/2015
As Kitty begins to unravel due to the imminent threat to her safety, Sherlock and Joan intensify their efforts to help her. Also, the origin of Sherlock and Kitty’s relationship is revealed.
#13 - Reichenbach Falls
Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/8/2019
Reichenbach inadvertently provides Sherlock and Joan with a lead that could give them evidence that brings him to justice.
#14 - On the Line
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2013
Holmes and Watson uncover the identity of a serial killer whose case has gone cold and find themselves butting heads with the NYPD.
#15 - The Invisible Hand
Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/1/2016
When Holmes and Watson discover the perpetrator behind the attempt made on Morland’s life, they find a shocking connection to themselves.
#16 - Hurt Me, Hurt You
Season 5 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/21/2017
Holmes and Watson pursue an elusive criminal as a gang war erupts in New York City. While the NYPD works to contain the violence, the two investigate the murder that appears to have ignited the city-wide conflict, and discover that a familiar face is pulling the strings.
#17 - The Diabolical Kind
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/2/2014
Holmes and Watson come face to face with Moriarty when their one-time adversary is brought in as a consultant on a kidnapping case. Meanwhile, Detective Bell continues his struggle on the road to recovery.
#18 - Unfriended
Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/1/2019
Sherlock and Joan join forces with Holmes’ father, Morland to enlist his vast criminal network to help disassemble Reichenbach’s crime prevention system.
#19 - Tremors
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2013
When an investigation goes horribly wrong, Sherlock must testify in an official police inquiry which jeopardizes his and Watson’s future with the NYPD.
#20 - Blood Is Thicker
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2013
When a beautiful young woman is murdered, Holmes and Watson investigate her ties to a billionaire CEO. Mycroft makes a case for Sherlock to move back to London.
#21 - Snow Angels
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/4/2013
Sherlock and Joan try to prevent the largest cash vault in the U.S. from being robbed during a deadly blizzard. Meanwhile, Holmes attempts to help a transgender woman who is recovering from her latest breakup.
#22 - Uncanny Valley of the Dolls
Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/13/2018
Holmes and Watson discover that the murder of a robotics engineer may be connected to his groundbreaking secret research in the area of real-life teleportation. Also, when Detective Bell is shut out of a required class he needs in order to complete his master's degree and join the U.S. Marshal Service, he is shocked to discover the course instructor has personal reasons for denying him access.
#23 - All in the Family
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/9/2014
When a body is found in a barrel, Holmes and Watson launch an investigation into the mafia’s ties to the murder. Meanwhile, Sherlock attempts to make amends with Detective Bell.
#24 - Step Nine
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2013
Holmes and Watson travel to London to help track down an old mentor and investigate an unsolved mystery. Meanwhile, Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock's estranged brother, reunites with Sherlock and reveals some secrets of his own.
#25 - Details
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/14/2013
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.