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The Best Episodes of Elementary Season 3

Every episode of Elementary Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Elementary Season 3!

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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 rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Elementary Season 3 Episode 12 - The One That Got Away (2)
    9.0/10(1672 votes)

    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
    Writer:Robert Doherty

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  2. Elementary Season 3 Episode 11 - The Illustrious Client (1)
    8.4/10(1182 votes)

    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
    Writer:Jason Tracey

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  3. Elementary Season 3 Episode 24 - A Controlled Descent
    8.2/10(1171 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Polson
    Writer:Robert Doherty

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  4. Elementary Season 3 Episode 8 - End of Watch
    8.1/10(1146 votes)

    S3:E8

    Holmes and Watson join forces with the NYPD after a police officer is murdered. Also, Sherlock searches for the creator of a “recovery blog” who is posting personal statements he has made in sobriety meetings.

    Director:Ron Fortunato
    Writer:Robert Hewitt Wolfe

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  5. Elementary Season 3 Episode 14 - The Female of the Species
    8.1/10(1126 votes)

    S3:E14

    An unexpected event brings Watson into contact again with Elana March, the crime boss she brought to justice. Also, with Watson distracted, Holmes partners with Detective Bell to investigate a theft at a local zoo.

    Director:Lucy Liu
    Writer:Jeffrey Paul King

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  6. Elementary Season 3 Episode 16 - For All You Know
    8.0/10(1115 votes)

    S3:E16

    When Holmes is implicated in the murder of a woman who was killed during the height of his addiction, he investigates himself to find their connection. As Holmes retraces his steps with Watson’s help, the clues make his confidence in his own character waver.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Peter Ocko

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  7. Elementary Season 3 Episode 3 - Just a Regular Irregular
    7.9/10(1185 votes)

    S3:E3

    Sherlock helps a math genius from his network of 'Irregulars' experts after he stumbles upon a body while participating in a math puzzle competition. Joan attempts to extend an olive branch after she learns about Kitty’s past.

    Director:Jerry Levine
    Writer:Robert Hewitt Wolfe

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  8. Elementary Season 3 Episode 10 - Seed Money
    7.9/10(1089 votes)

    S3:E10

    While Kitty tries to find a runaway teen, Sherlock and Joan work a case in which the murder of a brilliant bioengineer looks to be at the hands of a drug cartel. Also, Joan makes a major life decision but worries it will impact Sherlock negatively, not knowing that Sherlock has big news of his own.

    Director:John Polson
    Writer:Brian Rodenbeck

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  9. Elementary Season 3 Episode 13 - Hemlock
    7.9/10(1114 votes)

    S3:E13

    When a debt collector is murdered, Holmes and Watson try to narrow down the suspect pool from thousands of consumers who owed the victim money. Meanwhile, Watson’s relationship with Andrew progresses when he asks her to meet his father for the first time.

    Director:Christine Moore
    Writer:Arika Lisanne Mittman

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  10. Elementary Season 3 Episode 15 - When Your Number's Up
    7.9/10(1090 votes)

    S3:E15

    Holmes and Watson follow a blood trail into the world of wrongful death compensation when they investigate a series of murders in which the killer leaves envelopes of cash on the victims. Also, Holmes makes a generous gesture towards Watson as she suffers through the aftermath of a personal crisis.

    Director:Jerry Levine
    Writer:Bob Goodman

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  11. Elementary Season 3 Episode 21 - Under My Skin
    7.9/10(1009 votes)

    S3:E21

    When two New York City paramedics are killed during a kidnapping, Holmes and Watson join the manhunt to find the murderer and the woman he abducted. Also, Holmes learns important information about his recovery sponsor, Alfredo, that strains their relationship.

    Director:Aaron Lipstadt
    Writer:Jeffrey Paul King

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  12. Elementary Season 3 Episode 20 - A Stitch in Time
    7.8/10(1016 votes)

    S3:E20

    Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a professional skeptic, a man who debunked paranormal, religious and scientific phenomenon for a living. The case becomes urgent when his homicide reveals a potential threat to homeland security. Also, Captain Gregson’s daughter and fellow NYPD officer, Hannah, asks Watson for help with one of her cases.

    Director:Ron Fortunato
    Writer:Peter Ocko

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  13. Elementary Season 3 Episode 4 - Bella
    7.7/10(1238 votes)

    S3:E4

    Sherlock takes on the case of a stolen artificial intelligence software program, but seeks out Joan when he'd rather disprove the computer's abilities than find the thief. Joan meets Sherlock head-on when she finds out he's met with Andrew without telling her.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Craig Sweeny

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  14. Elementary Season 3 Episode 7 - The Adventure of the Nutmeg Concoction
    7.7/10(1090 votes)

    S3:E7

    A bored Sherlock forces his investigative services onto Joan, who is trying to locate a woman who has been missing for five years, and the only clue is the smell of nutmeg at the site of her disappearance. Meanwhile, Joan’s bond with her long-distance boyfriend, Andrew, is tested when a man from her past reappears and asks for her help.

    Director:Christine Moore
    Writer:Peter Ocko

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  15. Elementary Season 3 Episode 18 - The View from Olympus
    7.7/10(1041 votes)

    S3:E18

    When a driver for a ridesharing company is intentionally run over by a city cab, Holmes and Watson wonder if it’s a case of professional jealousy. A casual romance Holmes has with one of his longtime "Irregular" consultants becomes complicated when the woman makes a shocking request.

    Director:Seith Mann
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Elementary Season 3 Episode 1 - Enough Nemesis to Go Around
    7.6/10(1308 votes)

    S3:E1

    Sherlock returns to New York with a new apprentice and a renewed interest in working with the NYPD after being fired by London’s MI6. However, Gregson won’t let him resume consulting for the department without permission from his former partner, Joan, the NYPD’s new go-to private investigator.

    Director:John Polson
    Writers:Craig Sweeny, Robert Doherty

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  17. Elementary Season 3 Episode 9 - The Eternity Injection
    7.6/10(1092 votes)

    S3:E9

    When Watson joins forces with Holmes and Kitty to locate a missing nurse she used to work with, the woman’s trail leads them to another person who has recently disappeared.

    Director:Larry Teng
    Writer:Craig Sweeny

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  18. Elementary Season 3 Episode 22 - The Best Way Out is Always Through
    7.6/10(984 votes)

    S3:E22

    When a judge is murdered, Holmes and Watson become involved in the interstate search to find the prime suspect, an escaped convict from a privatized prison. Also, when Holmes applies his deductive reasoning to Detective Bell’s new relationship, the romance hits a rough patch.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writer:Arika Lisanne Mittman

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  19. Elementary Season 3 Episode 23 - Absconded
    7.6/10(989 votes)

    S3:E23

    Holmes and Watson look into the death of a member of Holmes’ online beekeeping community who was a researcher looking into a deadly Northeast honey bee outbreak. During the investigation, they meet Tara Parker, a brilliant entomologist, academic and the leader of New York’s beekeeping society. Also, Captain Gregson enlists Watson’s services in an off-book investigation that helps him make a life-changing decision.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Jason Tracey

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  20. Elementary Season 3 Episode 5 - Rip Off
    7.5/10(1116 votes)

    S3:E5

    Holmes and Kitty investigate the murder of a postal store owner whose death is connected to the illegal diamond trade. Meanwhile, Gregson's career is placed in jeopardy when he hits a fellow NYPD officer.

    Director:John Polson
    Writer:Jason Tracey

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  21. Elementary Season 3 Episode 6 - Terra Pericolosa
    7.5/10(1106 votes)

    S3:E6

    Holmes and Watson search for a thief who committed murder to steal a rare map. Meanwhile, Watson becomes concerned with Sherlock’s escalating interference into Kitty’s burgeoning personal life.

    Director:Aaron Lipstadt
    Writer:Bob Goodman

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  22. Elementary Season 3 Episode 19 - One Watson, One Holmes
    7.5/10(1012 votes)

    S3:E19

    Holmes and Watson find themselves in the middle of a civil war being fought on the Internet when a member of Everyone, the anonymous hacker group they periodically work with, is murdered.

    Director:John Polson
    Writer:Robert Hewitt Wolfe

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  23. Elementary Season 3 Episode 2 - The Five Orange Pipz
    7.4/10(1163 votes)

    S3:E2

    When Sherlock and Joan join forces on a double homicide, Sherlock’s new apprentice threatens the investigation when she allows her jealousy of Sherlock and Joan's work rapport to override her better judgment.

    Director:Larry Teng
    Writer:Bob Goodman

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  24. Elementary Season 3 Episode 17 - T-Bone and the Iceman
    7.3/10(1030 votes)

    S3:E17

    Holmes and Watson investigate a murder that initially looks like a road rage incident, but takes a new direction when they learn the victim was flash-frozen at the time of death. Also, when Watson’s mother finds out Joan’s brother is cheating on his wife, she puts Joan in the awkward position of confronting him about the affair.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writer:Jason Tracey

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The One That Got Away (2)" is the best rated episode of "Elementary" season 3. It scored 9/10 based on 1672 votes. Directed by Seith Mann and written by Robert Doherty, it aired on 1/29/2015. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "The Illustrious Client (1)".