Elementary Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2012 · CBS · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Elementary
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Elementary have?
Elementary has 7 seasons and 154 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 27, 2012 to August 15, 2019.
Is Elementary renewed, ended, or canceled?
Elementary has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Elementary?
It takes 86h 3m (5163 minutes) to watch the complete run of Elementary. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 44 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 86.1 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 44 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Elementary?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 24 ("Heroine (2)"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.4/10 based on 33 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Elementary?
Elementary is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Elementary?
Elementary has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Elementary?
The primary ensemble cast includes Jonny Lee Miller as Sherlock Holmes (age 53), Lucy Liu as Joan Watson (age 57), Jon Michael Hill as Marcus Bell (age 41), Aidan Quinn as Thomas Gregson (age 67).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Jonny Lee Miller | Sherlock Holmes | 53 |
| Lucy Liu | Joan Watson | 57 |
| Jon Michael Hill | Marcus Bell | 41 |
| Aidan Quinn | Thomas Gregson | 67 |
| Jordan Gelber | Dr. Eugene Hawes | 51 |
| Sutton Foster | Tara Parker | 51 |
| John Noble | Morland Holmes | 78 |
| Ophelia Lovibond | Kitty Winter | 40 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Elementary are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.