The WORST episodes of Elsbeth
Every episode of Elsbeth ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Elsbeth!
After her successful career in Chicago, Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney, utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD.
#1 - The Wrong Stuff
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2024
When a billionaire dies in a freak accident during a space training simulation, Elsbeth suspects a fellow magnate and wannabe astronaut with a grudge named Neal is responsible. Also, Elsbeth's day is turned upside down when she is reunited with a former colleague from Chicago.
#2 - Elsbeth Flips the Bird
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/2024
Elsbeth investigates the death of a devious kitchen staffer after he causes havoc in New York’s hottest restaurant and enrages one of America’s most revered chefs.
#3 - Devil's Night
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2024
When a former child star turned party girl Mac wakes up on Halloween after a wild night on the town with no recollection of her whereabouts and afraid she may have committed murder, Elsbeth and the team retrace her steps to find the truth. Meanwhile, Captain Wagner must address low morale at the precinct.
#4 - Reality Shock
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/4/2024
When a larger-than-life reality TV star is found dead in her bathtub, Elsbeth and Kaya investigate the circumstances around her death to determine if it was an accident or murder. As they get deeper into the events surrounding her demise, they meet Skip Mason, the mercurial producer behind the popular, guilty-pleasure reality series “Lavish Ladies,” who becomes a prime suspect after he is accused of going to dangerous lengths to concoct “good TV.”
#5 - Foiled Again
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/20/2025
While investigating the mysterious death of a college admissions officer, Elsbeth finds herself fencing with Lawrence Grey, an independent educational consultant who promises an Ivy League future to high-paying clients and their painfully average kids. The case also causes Elsbeth and Teddy to question how well she prepared him for the real world, and more news regarding the Judge Crawford investigation comes to light.
#6 - Ball Girl
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/18/2024
When the world’s top tennis champion drops dead on the court, Elsbeth and Kaya home in on a rising tennis star and his competitive father and coach. Meanwhile, Captain Wagner begins to suspect Elsbeth’s reason for being in New York goes beyond the consent decree.
#7 - Hot Tub Crime Machine
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/3/2025
After a man’s suspicious death in a hot tub, Elsbeth consults his wife, Freya, a decluttering guru whose less-is-more philosophy and controlling personality appear at odds with her “throuple” relationship.
#9 - Four Body Problem
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/10/2025
Elsbeth visits the historic and elite funeral home owned by Arthur Greene Jr. when his conspiracy-minded nephew goes missing. Meanwhile, Elsbeth continues to adjust to Kaya’s new role and works the case with a chatty new hire, Officer Chandler.
#10 - Sweet Justice
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/16/2024
After hearing his favorite patron talk about being bullied mercilessly in college, the charismatic owner of an exclusive cocktail bar decides to seek revenge on her behalf, but his desire for justice leads to a deadly mistake, leaving Elsbeth and Kaya to connect the dots. Meanwhile, after learning that the DOJ investigation is close to an indictment, Elsbeth and Captain Wagner join forces to expose the real criminal.
#11 - Finance Bros
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/6/2025
Elsbeth finds both her plate and her pockets full when a Wall Street titan is murdered after giving away his fortune, and she suspects his twin brother—and business partner in a deadly case of sibling rivalry. Meanwhile, the Van Ness case continues to cause issues.
#12 - Diamonds Are for Elsbeth
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2024
While investigating the death of an employee at New York’s most exclusive jewelry store, Elsbeth and the team uncover plans for a gala heist orchestrated by a chic VIP customer.
#13 - Gold, Frankincense, and Murder
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/5/2024
Celebrity Christmas curators Dirk and DeeDee Dashers go from tinsel to tragedy after Dirk is killed in a freak accident and Elsbeth begins to suspect his wife is behind the murder. Meanwhile, Elsbeth gets a holiday surprise courtesy of Wagner and Kaya.
#14 - Artificial Genius
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/9/2024
Elsbeth goes to battle with artificial intelligence when Quinn, the young CEO of a location-based crime alert app, murders a journalist and uses her app to divert authorities and create a phony killer. Meanwhile, Wagner hatches a plan to fight the D.O.J. investigation.
#15 - An Ear for an Ear
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/25/2024
After one of New York’s most sought-after plastic surgeons is found dead, Elsbeth has her eye on the victim’s former boss, Dr. Vanessa Holmes, who she believes has motives that are more than skin-deep. Also, Kaya keeps tabs on Elsbeth’s whereabouts as her investigation into Captain Wagner heats up.
#16 - Unalive and Well
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/30/2025
Elsbeth visits the holistic center a recent murder victim visited before his death, and begins to suspect its charismatic founder.
#17 - Love Knocked Off
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/11/2024
Things turn deadly when elite matchmaker Margo Clarke goes to extreme lengths to keep her socialite client from finding out the truth about her perfect new husband. When the husband goes missing, Captain Wagner assigns Elsbeth and Kaya to investigate.
#18 - Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/6/2025
After Elsbeth takes a tour of famous New York crime scenes, she is left with nagging questions about a legendary Mafia slaying in Little Italy, and about the owner of the family restaurant where it happened. Also, Judge Crawford’s grudge against Elsbeth causes a roadblock in the investigation.
#19 - A Classic New York Character
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/4/2024
After the loathed co-op board president of a luxury pre-war building falls off her balcony to her death, Elsbeth and Kaya are called to the scene to dig for a lead when they meet Joann, a high-powered Manhattan real estate broker with huge clients and even bigger secrets.
#20 - Toil and Trouble
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/19/2024
Elsbeth finds herself in the spotlight when a murder occurs on a police procedural TV show set and she faces a new adversary, actress Regina Coburn, who longs for creative control in her career. Meanwhile, difficulties concerning judge Milton Crawford persist, interfering with Elsbeth’s investigation.
#21 - I See… Murder
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/13/2025
Elsbeth matches wits with a professional psychic after the stepson of one of her wealthy clients is found murdered in Central Park—but they don’t exactly see eye to mind’s eye. Meanwhile, Wagner struggles to find a fitting replacement for Kaya.
#22 - Subscription to Murder
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2024
When a womanizing finance executive is found stabbed to death after a night at the opera, Elsbeth suspects an obsessed opera lover was driven to murder because of a ringing cell phone. Meanwhile, Elsbeth, Captain Wagner and Kaya must adjust to changes in the precinct as the consequences of Noonan’s wrongdoing continue to loom.
#23 - I’ve Got a Little List
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/1/2025
While investigating what appears to be a random shooting, Elsbeth meets Rod, an entitled playboy working through his bucket list of thrills, which may include murder. In the end, Elsbeth’s efforts to catch the killer land her in serious legal trouble.
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#24 - Something Blue
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/2/2024
Elsbeth suspects foul play after a posh country club wedding meticulously planned by an esteemed, but shady, financial advisor, Ashton Hayes, ends in the golf cart death of the hapless groom. Also, Elsbeth plans a housewarming party with some old friends.
#25 - Tearjerker
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/27/2025
While investigating the death of a wealthy real estate developer, Elsbeth is led to the last person to see him alive, a lifestyle consultant named Chloe who is usually found on the arms of residents of New York City’s Billionaires’ Row.