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 - Yes, And…
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/12/2025
Elsbeth dives into the world of late-night comedy when backstage tensions rise between a talk show host, his head writer Laurel and her on-air sidekick husband, Mickey. Also, Elsbeth meets a new police officer who is an aspiring stand-up comic when off the clock.
#2 - Good Grief
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2025
When "grief influencer" Raquel Drabowski's presumed-dead husband makes a miraculous return, their reunion takes a fatal plunge. Meanwhile, Elsbeth's surprise reunion with an old friend could expose a dangerous undercover operation.
#3 - Doll Day Afternoon
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/16/2025
When a murder investigation at a famous New York toy store spirals into a hostage crisis, Elsbeth must negotiate with Nolan, the hapless ex-con inside. Outside, Captain Wagner clashes with a rival whose reckless tactics could turn the standoff deadly.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#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.
#8 - 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.”
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#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 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - Ramen Holiday
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/8/2025
Elsbeth comes face-to-face with many of her old murder suspects while adjusting to an unusual new environment. Also, Kaya makes a bold move for her future.
#25 - 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.