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Premiered

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Ended: Thursday, May 16, 2013

When does Elementary Season 1 come out?

Elementary Season 1 premiered Thursday, September 27, 2012 on CBS and ended Thursday, May 16, 2013. The season has 24 episodes.

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1. Pilot

Detective Sherlock Holmes, along with his sober companion, Dr. Joan Watson, uses his uncanny ability to read people and analyze crimes to assist the NYPD on some of their more difficult cases. In the season premiere, Holmes consults on a home invasion that resulted in murder.

Thursday · 14 years ago

2. While You Were Sleeping

Sherlock uses his powers of deduction to consult on the murder of a young man who is shot upon entering his apartment. Meanwhile, Watson has dinner with her ex-boyfriend, Ty Morstan.

Thursday · 14 years ago

3. Child Predator

Sherlock and Watson consult on a child abduction case involving a serial killer who is nicknamed "The Balloon Man," because he leaves a signature batch of balloons at each of his crime scenes.

Thursday · 14 years ago

4. The Rat Race

When Sherlock investigates what appears to be a series of murders at a top Wall Street firm, he may himself fall foul of a sociopathic slayer. Joan is set up on a blind date and shows investigative instincts.

Thursday · 14 years ago

5. Lesser Evils

Sherlock tries to determine who has been killing weak and terminal patients at a hospital, making it look like they died of natural causes. Meanwhile, Sherlock learns more about Joan’s decision to walk away from her surgical career.

Thursday · 14 years ago

6. Flight Risk

Joan is invited to dinner with Sherlock's father. Meanwhile, Sherlock investigates the crash of a small jet, unraveling a mystery beyond a simple accident.

Thursday · 14 years ago

7. One Way to Get Off

Sherlock assists with a double homicide that has the same M.O. as a series of murders that took place 13 years ago. Meanwhile, after being frozen out by Sherlock, Watson visits his old rehab center in order to learn more about the mysterious man in her care.

Thursday · 13 years ago

8. The Long Fuse

While investigating an explosion that kills two people, Sherlock discovers a crime that’s been lying dormant for years. Meanwhile, Watson encourages Sherlock to finally pick a sponsor.

Thursday · 13 years ago

9. You Do It to Yourself

Sherlock uses his trademark deductive reasoning skills to find the killer of a college professor. Meanwhile, Watson gets a call from a former lover who needs her help in disproving hit-and-run charges.

Thursday · 13 years ago

10. The Leviathan Mid-season finale

Sherlock is called in to investigate when a supposedly uncrackable bank vault called “The Leviathan” is breached. Meanwhile, Joan is pleasantly surprised when Sherlock meets her family and defends her choice to become a sober companion.

Thursday · 13 years ago

11. Dirty Laundry

Sherlock and Joan investigate the murder of the general manager of a high-end Manhattan hotel whose body is found inside an industrial laundry machine. Meanwhile, since Joan’s time with Sherlock is almost up, he offers her an apprenticeship.

Thursday · 13 years ago

12. M.

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.

Thursday · 13 years ago

13. The Red Team

While on suspension from the NYPD, Sherlock investigates a suspicious hit-and-run accident involving a conspiracy theorist. Meanwhile, Watson tries to broker peace between Sherlock and Gregson.

Thursday · 13 years ago

14. The Deductionist

Sherlock pursues Martin Ennis, an unpredictable criminal, before he strikes again. During the investigation, Sherlock is forced to work alongside Kathryn Drummond, the FBI profiler who literally wrote the book on Ennis. Meanwhile, Watson faces eviction from her apartment.

Sunday · 13 years ago

15. A Giant Gun, Filled with Drugs

When Sherlock's ex-drug dealer, Rhys, comes around for help, Watson is concerned about Sherlock's sobriety after Rhys implies that Sherlock on drugs made a better detective.

Thursday · 13 years ago

16. Details

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.

Thursday · 13 years ago

17. Possibility Two

Sherlock investigates a case involving a wealthy philanthropist who believes his incurable illness was given to him on purpose. Meanwhile, Sherlock tries to teach Joan his deductive skills by sending her to a suspicious dry cleaning establishment.

Thursday · 13 years ago

18. Déjà Vu All Over Again

Joan investigates her first solo case when a wife disappears. The missing woman left behind a tear-filled video that mentions a murder on a subway platform. While Joan searches for the vanished lady, Sherlock probes the murder.

Thursday · 13 years ago

19. Snow Angels

Sherlock and Joan try to prevent the largest cash vault in the U.S. from being robbed during a deadly blizzard. Meanwhile, Holmes gives shelter to Ms. Hudson, a transgender woman who is recovering from her latest breakup.

Thursday · 13 years ago

20. Dead Man's Switch

Sherlock and Joan hunt for the accomplice of a murdered blackmailer who targeted families of rape victims. Meanwhile, Sherlock resists celebrating his first year of sobriety.

Thursday · 13 years ago

21. A Landmark Story

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.

Thursday · 13 years ago

22. Risk Management

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.

Thursday · 13 years ago

23. The Woman (1)

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.

Thursday · 13 years ago

24. Heroine (2) Finale

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.

Thursday · 13 years ago

Elementary Season 1 guest stars

  • Michael Den Dekker

    Detective

  • Vinnie Jones

    Vinnie Jones

    Sebastian Moran

  • Erik Jensen

    Erik Jensen

    Isaac Proctor

  • Manny Perez

    Manny Perez

    Detective Javier Abreu

  • Dallas Roberts

    Dallas Roberts

    Dr. Richard Mantlo

  • Jonathan Walker

    Jonathan Walker

    Harrison Polk

  • Kristen Bush

    Kristen Bush

    Eileen Renfro

  • Jennifer Ferrin

    Jennifer Ferrin

    Rebecca Ellison

  • Bill Heck

    Bill Heck

    Ty Morstan

  • Casey Siemaszko

    Casey Siemaszko

    Michael McGee

  • Rosa Arredondo

    Rosa Arredondo

    Elaine

  • Natalie Dormer

    Natalie Dormer

    Irene Adler

  • Linda Emond

    Linda Emond

    Dr. Candace Reed

  • Johnny Simmons

    Johnny Simmons

    Adam Kemper

  • Yancey Arias

    Yancey Arias

    Robert Castillo

  • Michael Countryman

    Michael Countryman

    Barry Kemper

Elementary Season 1 FAQ

When does Elementary Season 1 come out?

Elementary Season 1 premiered Thursday, September 27, 2012 on CBS.

How many episodes are in Elementary Season 1?

Elementary Season 1 has 24 episodes.

Are new episodes of Elementary Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Elementary Season 1 finale?

The Elementary Season 1 finale (Episode 24) aired Thursday, May 16, 2013.

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