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The Best Episodes of Elementary

Every episode of Elementary ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Elementary!

The Best Episodes of Elementary

A modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in...

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  1. Background image for Whatever Remains, However Improbable
    9.2/10(1.5k votes)

    #1 - Whatever Remains, However Improbable

    S6:E21

    Holmes and Watson face their greatest challenge to date when a murder investigation threatens to destroy their partnership.

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  2. Background image for The One That Got Away (2)
    9.0/10(1.6k votes)

    #2 - The One That Got Away (2)

    S3:E12

    As Kitty begins to unravel due to the imminent threat to her safety, Sherlock and Joan intensify their efforts to help her. Also, the origin of Sherlock and Kitty’s relationship is revealed.

    Director:Seith Mann
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  3. Background image for Miss Taken
    8.9/10(1.5k votes)

    #3 - Miss Taken

    S4:E7

    When Watson’s stepfather writes a crime novel based on her work with Holmes without her knowledge, an underlying issue in their relationship is revealed. Also, as Holmes and Watson investigate a retired FBI agent’s murder, they discover the man’s death is connected to an unsolved case from the victim’s career.

    Director:Guy Ferland
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  4. Background image for Heroine (2)
    8.8/10(1.9k votes)

    #4 - Heroine (2)

    S1:E24

    As Sherlock reels at the reappearance of his former lover, Irene Adler, a series of flashbacks unravel the tumultuous events that led to his downfall into addiction. Meanwhile, he and Joan once again find themselves in the crosshairs of the enigmatic Moriarty.

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  5. Background image for M.
    8.7/10(1.9k votes)

    #5 - M.

    S1:E12

    Sherlock is reunited with “M.” a British criminal who appears to have followed Sherlock to New York. Meanwhile, Joan has reservations about leaving Sherlock and taking on a new client.

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  6. Background image for The Woman (1)
    8.7/10(1.7k votes)

    #6 - The Woman (1)

    S1:E23

    As Sherlock reels at the reappearance of his former lover, Irene Adler, a series of flashbacks unravel the tumultuous events that led to his downfall into addiction. Meanwhile, he and Joan once again find themselves in the crosshairs of the enigmatic Moriarty.

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  8. Background image for Risk Management
    8.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #7 - Risk Management

    S1:E22

    Sherlock agrees to take a case from a man claiming to be Moriarty, hoping it will bring him closer to finding his nemesis. Meanwhile, Gregson encourages Joan to give up the dangerous line of work she has chosen and go back to being a sober companion.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for The Diabolical Kind
    8.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #8 - The Diabolical Kind

    S2:E12

    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.

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  10. Background image for Reichenbach Falls
    8.5/10(770 votes)

    #9 - Reichenbach Falls

    S7:E12

    Tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach inadvertently provides Holmes and Watson with a lead that could give them evidence that brings him to justice.

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  11. Background image for Their Last Bow
    8.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #10 - Their Last Bow

    S7:E13

    Amidst Holmes and Watson’s battle with tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach, the investigators receive word of their old enemy and Sherlock’s former love, Jamie Moriarty.

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  12. Background image for A Landmark Story
    8.4/10(1.5k votes)

    #11 - A Landmark Story

    S1:E21

    Sherlock resumes his hunt for Moriarty when Sebastian Moran reveals that a man who was thought to be dead from a heart attack was actually on the list of intended victims from Moriarty.

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  13. Background image for The Illustrious Client (1)
    8.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #12 - The Illustrious Client (1)

    S3:E11

    Watson begins her new job as an in-house investigator for an insurance firm. However, her attention shifts to a case that is personal for both her and Holmes when they join forces to eliminate an imminent threat to Kitty.

    Director:Guy Ferland
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  14. Background image for Sober Companions
    8.4/10(864 votes)

    #13 - Sober Companions

    S6:E7

    Holmes and Watson find themselves on the hunt for a serial killer after a murder rocks their inner circle. Also, Holmes’ neurological recovery regresses and his sobriety wavers as his commitment to catching the killer grows into an obsession.

    Director:Seith Mann
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  15. Background image for Unfriended
    8.4/10(784 votes)

    #14 - Unfriended

    S7:E11

    Holmes and Watson join forces with Holmes’ father, Morland, to enlist his vast criminal network to help disassemble tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach’s crime prevention system.

    Director:Lucy Liu
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  16. Background image for On The Line
    8.3/10(1.3k votes)

    #15 - On The Line

    S2:E9

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

    Director:Guy Ferland
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  17. Background image for Paint It Black
    8.3/10(1.2k votes)

    #16 - Paint It Black

    S2:E22

    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.

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  18. Background image for The Invisible Hand
    8.3/10(865 votes)

    #17 - The Invisible Hand

    S4:E23

    When Holmes and Watson discover the perpetrator behind the attempt made on Morland’s life, they find a shocking connection to themselves.

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  19. Background image for Fit to Be Tied
    8.3/10(770 votes)

    #18 - Fit to Be Tied

    S6:E20

    Holmes and Watson’s deadly conflict with Sherlock’s former friend Michael intensifies when their newest victim looks to be the serial killer’s latest prey.

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  20. Background image for Details
    8.2/10(1.6k votes)

    #19 - Details

    S1:E16

    Sherlock investigates what he believes will be an open-and-shut case after Detective Bell is attacked. However, the case takes an unexpected turn when the suspected assailant is found dead. Meanwhile, Sherlock encourages Joan to learn self-defense.

    Director:Sanaa Hamri
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Art in the Blood
    8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #20 - Art in the Blood

    S2:E23

    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.

    Director:Guy Ferland
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  22. Background image for The Grand Experiment
    8.2/10(1.2k votes)

    #21 - The Grand Experiment

    S2:E24

    Rising tension between Sherlock and Joan brings 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.

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  23. Background image for A Controlled Descent
    8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #22 - A Controlled Descent

    S3:E24

    Holmes and Watson take on an investigation of a personal nature when Holmes’ recovery sponsor, Alfredo, suddenly disappears. As they delve into Alfredo’s life for clues, Holmes questions whether their friend has been abducted, or worse, if he suffered a relapse into addiction.

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  24. Background image for A View With a Room
    8.2/10(996 votes)

    #23 - A View With a Room

    S4:E12

    Captain Gregson’s colleague from Narcotics asks Holmes to orchestrate the perfect heist inside the heavily armed and virtually impenetrable compound of a drug-dealing biker gang. Also, when Watson assists Fiona Helbron, who helped her on a recent case, she makes a surprising discovery about Holmes.

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  25. Background image for A Difference in Kind
    8.2/10(894 votes)

    #24 - A Difference in Kind

    S4:E24

    Holmes and Watson’s lives are threatened by an influential, worldwide criminal network connected to the murder attempt on Morland Holmes. Also, Sherlock’s grievances with his father threaten their alliance to bring their mutual adversary to justice.

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  26. Background image for Wrong Side of the Road (1)
    8.2/10(926 votes)

    #25 - Wrong Side of the Road (1)

    S5:E15

    Holmes’ former protégé, Kitty Winter, returns to New York after a three-year absence to warn him that a killer is eliminating everyone involved with a case they worked on together in London, and they’re the next targets. As Sherlock, Kitty, Joan and the NYPD join forces to find the perpetrator, Watson discovers Kitty has a life-changing secret.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Whatever Remains, However Improbable" is the best rated episode of "Elementary". It scored 9.2/10 based on 1463 votes. Directed by Christine Moore and written by Robert Doherty, it aired on 9/17/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The One That Got Away (2)".