Elementary

2012 • CBS

4.7

1.97K reviews

TV-14

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Season 2 episodes (24)

1 Step Nine

9/26/13

Holmes and Watson travel to London to help track down an old mentor and investigate an unsolved mystery. Meanwhile, Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock's estranged brother, reunites with Sherlock and reveals some secrets of his own. Rhys Ifans guest stars.

2 Solve For X

10/3/13

When a well-respected mathematician is found dead, Holmes and Watson set out to solve a murder and the purpose of the highly guarded equation he was trying to decipher. Meanwhile, Watson is conflicted when the son of a former patient approaches her for a loan. Jeremy Jordan guest stars as Joey Castoro, the Son of Watson's former patient.

3 We Are Everyone

10/10/13

When Holmes and Watson set out to track down a civil contractor who leaked classified information, their lives are disrupted when they are targeted by the group of cyber-activists protecting him. Meanwhile, Joan takes the advice of a friend and signs up for an online dating service. Tony Award winner Steve Kazee guest stars.

4 Poisen Pen

10/17/13

When the CEO of a financial consulting company is poisoned to death, Holmes and Watson are called upon to track down the killer. Meanwhile, a woman from Sherlock's past emerges as a possible suspect. Laura Benanti guest stars.

5 Ancient History

10/24/13

Holmes and Watson find themselves digging through the dark world of the mob to find a killer when they discover the body of a former assassin. Meanwhile, Watson helps a close friend track down a mystery man who swept her off her feet.

6 An Unnatural Arrangement

10/31/13

When Captain Gregson's home is invaded, Holmes and Watson work to find the masked gunman before he strikes again. Meanwhile, Gregson gives his team some insight into his private life. Talia Balsam guest stars.

7 The Marchioness

11/7/13

Sherlock's brother, Mycroft, arrives in New York and enlists Holmes and Watson to help solve a case involving his former fiancee. Meanwhile, Sherlock has a difficult time accepting Mycroft and Joan's relationship. Rhys Ifans guest stars.

8 Blood Is Thicker

11/14/13

When a beautiful young woman is murdered, Holmes and Watson investigate her ties to a billionaire CEO. Meanwhile, Mycroft makes a case for Sherlock to move back to London. William Sadler, Margaret Colin, and Rhys Ifans guest stars.

9 On The Line

11/21/13

Holmes and Watson uncover the identity of a serial killer whose case has gone cold and find themselves butting heads with the NYPD.

10 Tremors

12/5/13

When an investigation goes horribly wrong, Sherlock must testify in an official police inquiry which jeopardizes his and Watson's future with the NYPD.

11 Internal Audit

12/12/13

When a hedge fund manager who was also running a Ponzi scheme is murdered, Holmes and Watson must determine which of his clients is guilty. Also, Sherlock contemplates sponsoring a fellow recovering addict.

12 The Diabolical Kind

1/2/14

Holmes and Watson come face to face with Moriarty when their one-time adversary is brought in as a consultant on a kidnapping case. Meanwhile, Detective Bell continues his struggle on the road to recovery. Natalie Dormer Returns as Moriarty.

13 All In The Family

1/9/14

When a body is found in a barrel, Holmes and Watson launch an investigation into the mafia's ties to the murder. Meanwhile, Sherlock attempts to make amends with Detective Bell. Peter Gerety and Paul Sorvino guest star.

14 Dead Clade Walking

1/30/14

When Joan revisits one of Sherlock's cold cases, she discovers an unsolved murder is connected to a rare prehistoric fossil. Meanwhile, Sherlock finds himself in uncharted territory when his duties as a sobriety sponsor cross his personal boundaries.

15 Corpse de Ballet

2/6/14

Holmes' latest investigation takes him inside a professional dance company when an up-and-coming ballerina is murdered. Meanwhile, Watson embarks on a solo enquiry to find a homeless veteran when his friend alleges he was abducted.

16 The One Percent Solution

2/27/14

Tensions rise when Holmes and Watson are forced to partner with Gareth Lestrade, Sherlock's former Scotland Yard colleague, on a bombing investigation. Sean Pertwee guest stars as Gareth Lestrade.

17 Ears To You

3/6/14

Holmes and Watson consult on a case in which a man suspected of murdering his wife years ago receives a ransom demand for her safe return. Meanwhile, Lestrade overstays his welcome at the brownstone and seems unwilling to leave. Sean Pertwee guest stars as Gareth Lestrade.

18 The Hound of the Cancer Cells

3/13/14

When a famous cancer researcher is found dead, Holmes and Watson must determine if the scientist's untimely demise was tied to his latest cutting-edge invention. Meanwhile, Bell is finally cleared to re-enter the field.

19 The Many Mouths of Aaron Colville

4/3/14

A serial killer known for biting his victims appears to be killing again, even though he was presumed dead.

20 No Lack of Void

4/10/14

A pickpocket dies of anthrax poisoning, putting Holmes and Watson on the trail of the toxin's source in order to prevent more deaths.

21 The Man With the Twisted Lip

4/24/14

When Sherlock's brother Mycroft makes a surprise return to New York, his motivations cause discord between Sherlock and Joan. Meanwhile, a missing person case takes Sherlock and Joan inside the world of unmanned aeronautics. Rhys Ifans guest stars as Mycroft Holmes.

22 Paint It Black

5/1/14

Business becomes personal for Sherlock when he is forced to partner with his estranged brother, Mycroft, to solve a case with life-or-death consequences. Lucy Liu makes her directorial debut for television. Rhys Ifans guest stars as Mycroft Holmes.

23 Art In the Blood

5/8/14

Holmes and Watson come into contact with MI-6, the British intelligence agency, when a standard murder investigation turns out to have international and political implications. Meanwhile, in the wake of a crisis, Watson reevaluates her relationships with Sherlock and his brother, Mycroft. Rhys Ifans returns as Mycroft Holmes.

24 The Grand Experiment

5/15/14

Rising tension between Sherlock and Watson bring their partnership to a crossroads, but they endeavor to put their differences aside while they help Sherlock's brother, Mycroft, who faces accusations of treason and murder. Rhys Ifans returns as Mycroft Holmes.

About this show

Elementary follows eccentric Sherlock as he escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare, a sober companion, Dr. Watson. A successful surgeon until she lost a patient and her license three years ago, Watson views her current job as another opportunity to help people, as well as paying a penance. However, the restless Sherlock is nothing like her previous clients. He informs her that none of her expertise as an addiction specialist applies to him and he's devised his own post-rehab regimen - resuming his work as a police consultant in New York City. Watson has no choice but to accompany her irascible new charge on his jobs. But Sherlock finds her medical background helpful, and Watson realizes she has a knack for playing investigator. Sherlock's police contact, Capt. Tobias "Toby" Gregson, knows from previous experience working with Scotland Yard that Sherlock is brilliant at closing cases, and welcomes him as part of the team. With the mischievous Sherlock Holmes now running free in New York solving crime, it's simple deduction that he's going to need someone to keep him grounded, and it's elementary that it's a job for Watson.

Ratings and reviews

4.7

1.97K reviews

Sophia Shapira

January 6, 2016

Putting the whole AA 12-step cult into Sherlock Holmes (for any purpose other than Sherlock investigating it to expose it for the cult that it is) shows both lack of understanding and lack of respect for the characters --- not to mention the many whom AA has hurt. Love the idea of a female Watson (why not even a female Holmes?) --- but she needs to be a still-licensed doctor and a returning veteran - just like the original Watson. These characters are a pathetic debasement of the originals.

36 people found this review helpful

A Google user

May 16, 2015

I'd have given it the full 5 stars but Sherlock is better so until this surpasses Benedict Cumberbatch's version of Sherlock, I can only give it a solid 4 stars. I'd have given it a tie with both having 5 but the Sherlock/Holmes interaction just isn't as engaging as it is in the Sherlock version. Also, I think any Sherlock should overcome his 'brash' temperament so most of his companions at least love him if not like him but in Elementary Sherlock is really not liked or loved by anyone other Irene Adler.

37 people found this review helpful

Dennison Beers (DJ Beers)

July 24, 2016

Well I don't really get how they came up with the name I love the show a lot. I wish they did a few things differently but other than that I can't stand away from it. There's only 6 shows I actually love out of every TV show to watch and this is probably number 2 on my list of course I wish they did a thing or two different but still really good!

6 people found this review helpful

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