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 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - A Hard Nut to Crack
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/18/2025
When an avant-garde choreographer's "Nutcracker" rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet.
#4 - Glamazons
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/11/2025
A fallen '90s supermodel returns to New York for a reunion and revenge, leading Elsbeth to sort through old grudges and lies to catch a killer. Meanwhile, Officer Hackett takes her turn in the spotlight.
#5 - Poetic Justice
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/6/2025
After a donor's death shakes New York’s nonprofit arts scene, Elsbeth questions the motives of the victim's friend, Gary, the founder of a prominent poetry journal. Also, Elsbeth runs into Marissa, who is following in Eli's footsteps and working as the campaign manager for a mayoral candidate.
#6 - And Then There Were Nuns
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2025
A pop star's purchase of a failing convent turns divine real estate into a murder scene as Elsbeth takes on the Mother of all nuns. Meanwhile, Teddy digs into Alec Bloom's past for a feature he is working on.
#7 - 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.
#8 - Ick, a Bod
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/30/2025
Elsbeth must separate trick from treat in Sleepy Hollow when a rivalry reaches a ghoulish climax on Halloween night after a suburban housewife butts heads with a new neighbor. Meanwhile, Captain Wagner makes a frightening discovery about his daughter.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.”
#14 - 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.
#15 - Bunker Down
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2025
When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaire's panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford's widow, Winnie.
#16 - Basket Case
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/4/2025
Elsbeth goes from the squad room to the locker room when a campus murder rocks the world of college basketball after an athletic director winds up dead following a heated confrontation with his basketball coach's 22-year-old girlfriend.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#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 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.