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Elementary

Elementary
★ 7.6/10•2012•43m•TV-14•Drama•Mystery•Crime
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New Holmes. New Watson. New York.

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.

StatusEnded
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 27, 2012

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE146m

Pilot

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.

Sep 27, 2012

Episode 2 - While You Were SleepingE243m

While You Were Sleeping

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.

Oct 4, 2012

Episode 3 - Child PredatorE343m

Child Predator

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.

Oct 18, 2012

Episode 4 - The Rat RaceE443m

The Rat Race

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.

Oct 25, 2012

Episode 5 - Lesser EvilsE543m

Lesser Evils

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.

Nov 1, 2012

Episode 6 - Flight RiskE643m

Flight Risk

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.

Nov 8, 2012

Episode 7 - One Way to Get OffE743m

One Way to Get Off

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.

Nov 15, 2012

Episode 8 - The Long FuseE843m

The Long Fuse

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.

Nov 29, 2012

Episode 9 - You Do It to YourselfE943m

You Do It to Yourself

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.

Dec 6, 2012

Episode 10 - The LeviathanE1043m

The Leviathan

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.

Dec 13, 2012

Episode 11 - Dirty LaundryE1143m

Dirty Laundry

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.

Jan 3, 2013

Episode 12 - M.E1243m

M.

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.

Jan 10, 2013

Episode 13 - The Red TeamE1343m

The Red Team

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.

Jan 31, 2013

Episode 14 - The DeductionistE1443m

The Deductionist

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.

Feb 3, 2013

Episode 15 - A Giant Gun, Filled with DrugsE1543m

A Giant Gun, Filled with Drugs

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.

Feb 7, 2013

Episode 16 - DetailsE1642m

Details

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.

Feb 14, 2013

Episode 17 - Possibility TwoE1743m

Possibility Two

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.

Feb 21, 2013

Episode 18 - Déjà Vu All Over AgainE1843m

Déjà Vu All Over Again

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.

Mar 14, 2013

Episode 19 - Snow AngelsE1943m

Snow Angels

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.

Apr 4, 2013

Episode 20 - Dead Man's SwitchE2043m

Dead Man's Switch

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.

Apr 25, 2013

Episode 21 - A Landmark StoryE2143m

A Landmark Story

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.

May 2, 2013

Episode 22 - Risk ManagementE2243m

Risk Management

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.

May 9, 2013

Episode 23 - The Woman (1)E2343m

The Woman (1)

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.

May 16, 2013

Episode 24 - Heroine (2)E2444m

Heroine (2)

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.

May 16, 2013

Actors

Jonny Lee Miller

Jonny Lee Miller

Sherlock Holmes

Lucy Liu

Lucy Liu

Joan Watson

Jon Michael Hill

Jon Michael Hill

Marcus Bell

Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn

Thomas Gregson

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