Watson 2025
“Solve the puzzle. Save the patient.”
What is Watson?
Watson is an American television series that premiered on CBS in 2025, created by Craig Sweeny. The show stars Morris Chestnut as Dr.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 33
- First aired
- Jan 26, 2025
- Last aired
- May 3, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 33 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Watson is an American television series that premiered on CBS in 2025, created by Craig Sweeny. The show stars Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, a character originating from Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories. A year after the death of his friend and partner Sherlock Holmes, who was killed by Moriarty, Dr. Watson returns to his medical career by leading a clinic focused on treating rare disorders. Despite his efforts to move forward, elements of his past life resurface, drawing him back into familiar territory. The series blends medical drama with detective elements, reflecting Watson’s dual expertise in medicine and investigative work. Alongside Chestnut, the main cast includes Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, and Inga Schlingmann. The show explores themes of legacy, healing, and justice, as Watson navigates both the challenges of running a specialized medical practice and unresolved connections to his former life. It aired from 2025 into 2026.
Should you watch it?
“Dr. John Watson returns to medical practice following the death of his legendary partner Sherlock Holmes.”
- focuses on medical diagnostics
- explores life after a major loss
- features themes of grief
- potential for past conflicts to resurface
Watch it if you enjoy medical dramas with a mystery element.
The series deals with themes of loss and the aftermath of a partner's death.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Jan 26, 2025
- E2 Redcoat Core Feb 16, 2025
- E3 Wait for the Punchline Core Feb 23, 2025
- E4 Patient Question Mark Core Mar 2, 2025
- E5 The Man with the Glowing Chest Core Mar 9, 2025
- E6 The Camgirl Inquiry Core Mar 16, 2025
- E7 Teeth Marks Core Mar 23, 2025
- E8 A Variant of Unknown Significance Core Mar 30, 2025
- E9 Take a Family History Core Apr 13, 2025
- E10 The Man with the Alien Hand Core Apr 20, 2025
- E11 The Dark Day Deduction Core Apr 27, 2025
- E12 My Life's Work (1) Mytharc May 4, 2025
- E13 My Life's Work (2) Mytharc May 11, 2025
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 A Son in the Oven Mytharc Oct 13, 2025
- E2 Back from the Dead Core Oct 20, 2025
- E3 Expletive Deleted Core Oct 27, 2025
- E4 Happy When It Rains Core Nov 3, 2025
- E5 Lucky Core Nov 10, 2025
- E6 Buying Time Core Nov 17, 2025
- E7 Giant Steps Core Nov 24, 2025
- E8 Livvy Sees the Doctor Core Dec 1, 2025
- E9 Shannon Says Bex Loves Micah Core Dec 8, 2025
- E10 Never Been CRISPR'd Core Dec 15, 2025
- E11 The Tunnel Under the Elms Core Mar 1, 2026
- E12 A Family Meal Core Mar 8, 2026
- E13 For a Limited Time Only Core Mar 15, 2026
- E14 Wrongful Life Core Mar 22, 2026
- E15 A Third Act Surprise Core Mar 29, 2026
- E16 Respect the Process. Respect the Quirks Core Apr 5, 2026
- E17 Unsolved Mysteries Core Apr 12, 2026
- E18 Sic Semper Tyrannis Core Apr 19, 2026
- E19 Rule of Three Mytharc Apr 26, 2026
- E20 The Cobalt Fissure Mytharc May 3, 2026
Frequently asked questions
When does the series take place?
The story begins one year after the death of Sherlock Holmes.
What is Dr. Watson's profession?
He is a doctor who serves as the head of a clinic.
What kind of patients does the clinic treat?
The clinic is dedicated to treating individuals with rare disorders.
Who is the primary antagonist mentioned?
Moriarty is identified as the person responsible for the death of Sherlock Holmes.
Does Watson leave his medical career behind?
No, he resumes his medical career after a period of time.
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