CBS has unveiled its fall TV lineup for the 2023-2024 season and among the staples like Survivor and The Amazing Race come new shows like Elsbeth. Based on characters established in The Good Wife and The Good Fight, Elsbeth is the story of an unconventional attorney who hopes to make a difference by becoming an investigator with the NYPD.
Here's everything we know about Elsbeth.
Next episode of Elsbeth
New episodes of Elsbeth air on Thursdays at 10 pm ET/PT on CBS, joining Young Sheldon, Ghosts and So Help Me Todd. You can stream new episodes the following day on Paramount Plus.
The season finale of Elsbeth airs Thursday, May 23:
Elsbeth episode 10: "A Fitting Finale"
"An unlikable fashion photographer is murdered in the middle of a fashion show; Elsbeth's role at the precinct is thrown into question."
The premiere date hasn't been set yet for the UK, but as soon as that information is available, we'll have it for you right here.
Elsbeth premiered February 29, 2024.
Elsbeth episode guide
Keep track of Elsbeth episodes with our handy guide:
Elsbeth episode 1: "Pilot"
"When a college theater student is mysteriously found dead in her high-rise New York City apartment, Elsbeth immediately suspects foul play and enters a game of wits against the victim’s popular theater director Alex Modarian (guest star Stephen Moyer) who she believes is involved. Throughout the evolution of the murder investigation, Elsbeth must balance her consent decree role with the NYPD and her uncommon methods to make her case and uncover the real killer."
Elsbeth episode 1 recap
Elsbeth episode 2: "A Classic New York Character"
"After a loathed co-op board president of a luxury building falls off her balcony to her death, Elsbeth and Kaya are called to the scene where they meet Joann, a high-powered Manhattan real estate broker with huge clients and even bigger secrets."
Elsbeth episode 3: "Reality Shock"
"When a larger-than-life reality TV star is found dead in her bathtub, Elsbeth and Kaya investigate the circumstances around her death to determine if it was an accident or murder."
Elsbeth episode 4: "Love Knocked Off"
"Things turn deadly when elite matchmaker Margo Clarke goes to extreme lengths to keep her socialite client from finding out the truth about her perfect new husband; when the husband goes missing, Capt. Wagner assigns Elsbeth and Kaya to investigate."
Elsbeth episode 5: "Ball Girl"
"When the world's top tennis champion drops dead on the court, Elsbeth and Kaya home in on a rising tennis star and his competitive father and coach; Capt. Wagner begins to suspect Elsbeth's reason for being in New York goes beyond the consent decree."
Elsbeth episode 6: "An Ear for an Ear"
"After one of New York's most sought-after plastic surgeons is found dead, Elsbeth has her eye on the victim's former boss, Dr. Vanessa Holmes, who she believes has motives that are more than skin-deep."
Elsbeth episode 7: "Something Blue"
"Elsbeth suspects foul play after a posh country club wedding ends in the golf cart death of the hapless groom; Elsbeth plans a housewarming party with some old friends."
Elsbeth episode 8: "Artificial Genius"
"Quinn, the young CEO of a location-based crime alert app, murders a journalist and uses her app to divert authorities and create a phony killer; Wagner hatches a plan to fight the D.O.J. investigation."
Elsbeth episode 9: "Sweet Justice"
"After hearing his favourite patron talk about being bullied mercilessly in college, the charismatic owner of an exclusive cocktail bar decides to seek revenge on her behalf; Elsbeth and Captain Wagner join forces."
Elsbeth plot
Here's the official synopsis of Elsbeth from CBS:
"Elsbeth, starring Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney who utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD. After leaving her successful legal career in Chicago to tackle a new investigative role in New York City, Elsbeth finds herself jockeying with the toast of the NYPD, Captain C.W. Wagner (Wendell Pierce). Working alongside Elsbeth is Officer Kaya Blanke (Carra Patterson), a stoic and ethical officer who quickly develops an appreciation for Elsbeth’s insightful and offbeat ways. Elsbeth is based on the character featured in The Good Wife and The Good Fight."
Elsbeth cast
Carrie Preston (True Blood) reprises her role as attorney Elsbeth Tascioni, a role that originated in The Good Wife and The Good Fight.
Wendell Pierce (The Wire) stars as Captain C.W. Wagner and Carra Patterson (Straight Outta Compton) is Officer Kaya Blanke.
Robert King, Michelle King, Liz Glotzer and Jonathan Tolins serve as executive producers, with Tolins serving as showrunner. Robert King directed the pilot episode, which he wrote with Michelle King.
In late January, four exciting guest stars for the upcoming season were revealed: Jane Krakowski, Blair Underwood, Retta and Linda Lavin.
Elsbeth trailer
How to watch Elsbeth
Elsbeth will air on CBS in the fall. You can watch CBS through your cable subscription. If you’ve cut the cord, you can also watch CBS shows like Young Sheldon on CBS via streaming platforms like FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream. Episodes will also be available to live stream for Paramount Plus premium subscribers.
