Elsbeth 2024
“You will know her name.”
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Overview
Elsbeth is an American police procedural comedy-drama television series that premiered on CBS. The show stars Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney who uses her unique perspective to assist the NYPD in solving complex criminal cases. Created by Michelle King and Robert King, the series originated as a spin-off of The Good Wife and The Good Fight, where Preston first portrayed the character. Elsbeth brings a distinctive approach to crime-solving, often noticing details others miss. The series features a supporting cast including Wendell Pierce, Carra Patterson, and Daniel K. Isaac. Paramount Global Content Distribution handles the show's distribution. The program blends elements of crime drama with light comedy, focusing on Elsbeth's eccentric yet effective methods as she navigates investigations alongside law enforcement. Each episode showcases her unconventional thinking as she works to corner brilliant criminals. The show has continued beyond its first season, expanding on Elsbeth's character and her evolving role within the legal and investigative landscape of New York.
Should you watch it?
“Unconventional lawyer Elsbeth Tascioni solves crimes with unique insights.”
- Carrie Preston's charismatic performance
- fresh take on legal crime-solving
- strong NYPD partnership
- predictable case-of-the-week format
- limited character development
you enjoy witty legal procedurals with quirky protagonists.
Suitable for general audiences with mild drama and no graphic content.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
- E1 Pilot Feb 29, 2024
- E2 A Classic New York Character Apr 4, 2024
- E3 Reality Shock Apr 4, 2024
- E4 Love Knocked Off Apr 11, 2024
- E5 Ball Girl Apr 18, 2024
- E6 An Ear for an Ear Apr 25, 2024
- E7 Something Blue May 2, 2024
- E8 Artificial Genius May 9, 2024
- E9 Sweet Justice May 16, 2024
- E10 A Fitting Finale May 23, 2024
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 Subscription to Murder Oct 17, 2024
- E2 The Wrong Stuff Oct 24, 2024
- E3 Devil's Night Oct 31, 2024
- E4 Diamonds Are for Elsbeth Nov 7, 2024
- E5 Elsbeth Flips the Bird Nov 14, 2024
- E6 Gold, Frankincense, and Murder Dec 5, 2024
- E7 One Angry Woman Dec 12, 2024
- E8 Toil and Trouble Dec 19, 2024
- E9 Unalive and Well Jan 30, 2025
- E10 Finance Bros Feb 6, 2025
- E11 Tiny Town Feb 13, 2025
- E12 Foiled Again Feb 20, 2025
- E13 Tearjerker Feb 27, 2025
- E14 Scenes From an Italian Restaurant Mar 6, 2025
- E15 I See... Murder Mar 13, 2025
- E16 Hot Tub Crime Machine Apr 3, 2025
- E17 Four Body Problem Apr 10, 2025
- E18 I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago Apr 24, 2025
- E19 I've Got a Little List May 1, 2025
- E20 Ramen Holiday May 8, 2025
Season 3 · 20 episodes
- E1 Yes, and... Oct 12, 2025
- E2 Doll Day Afternoon Oct 16, 2025
- E3 Good Grief Oct 23, 2025
- E4 Ick, a Bod Oct 30, 2025
- E5 Poetic Justice Nov 6, 2025
- E6 Bunker Down Nov 13, 2025
- E7 And Then There Were Nuns Nov 20, 2025
- E8 Basket Case Dec 4, 2025
- E9 Glamazons Dec 11, 2025
- E10 A Hard Nut to Crack Dec 18, 2025
- E11 Ol' Man Liver Feb 26, 2026
- E12 All's Hair Mar 5, 2026
- E13 Murder Six Across Mar 12, 2026
- E14 Deadutante Apr 2, 2026
- E15 Otherwise Enraged Apr 9, 2026
- E16 Murder, He Wrote Apr 16, 2026
- E17 High Class Problems Apr 30, 2026
- E18 Murder From Scratch May 7, 2026
- E19 Catch and Kill May 14, 2026
- E20 That's All May 21, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is Elsbeth a spin-off of The Good Wife?
Yes, it features Elsbeth Tascioni, a character originated by Carrie Preston in The Good Wife and its spin-off The Good Fight.
When did Elsbeth premiere?
The series premiered on February 29, 2024, on CBS.
Who stars in Elsbeth?
Carrie Preston leads the cast as Elsbeth Tascioni, alongside Wendell Pierce, Carra Patterson, and Daniel K. Isaac.
Is the show based in New York?
Yes, Elsbeth works alongside the NYPD in New York City.
Has the show been renewed?
Yes, CBS has renewed the show for a fourth season as of January 22.