Why ‘Elsbeth’ Isn’t New Until April, Plus See Ethan Slater as Kaya’s Replacement (PHOTOS)
Elsbeth has double the episodes in Season 2, but the final four episodes of the 20-episode season won’t start airing until April. When it returns, the guest stars for Episodes 16 and 17 will be Weeds‘ Mary-Louise Parker, St. Denis Medical‘s David Alan Grier, and Wicked‘s Ethan Slater.
Here’s what to expect from the rest of Season 2 (that we know so far), plus images from the two upcoming episodes that show Slater as the new officer watching over Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) now that Kaya (Carra Patterson) has been promoted to detective.
Is Elsbeth new this week?
All of the CBS shows are on break for March Madness. Elsbeth will return on Thursday, April 3, at 10/9c, preceded by the returns of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage (8/7c), Ghosts (8:30/7:30c), and Matlock (9/8c).
What happens in Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 16?
Parker guest stars in “Hot Tub Crime Machine,” airing Thursday, April 3, as a Marie Kondo-inspired character with a twist. A man’s suspicious death in a hot tub prompts Elsbeth to consult his wife Freya (Parker), a decluttering guru whose less-is-more philosophy and controlling personality appear at odds with her “throuple” relationship.
What happens in Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17?
Grier and Slater make their series debuts in “Four Body Problem,” airing Thursday, April 10. In it, Elsbeth visits the historic and elite funeral home owned by Arthur Greene Jr. (Grier) when his conspiracy-minded nephew goes missing. Meanwhile, Elsbeth continues to adjust to Kaya’s new role and works the case with a chatty new hire, Officer Chandler (Slater).
When is the Elsbeth Season 2 finale?
The Elsbeth Season 2 finale will air on Thursday, May 8, at an earlier time than usual, 9/8c.
See photos from Season 2 Episodes 16 and 17 in the gallery, below.
Elsbeth, Returns Thursday, April 3, 10/9c, CBS
Season 2 Episode 16, "Hot Tub Crime Machine"
Mary-Louise Parker as Freya Frostad
Is this little machine part of the hot tub murder mystery?
Captain Wagner, Elsbeth, Cameron (Sullivan Jones), and Det. Edwards (Micaela Diamond) investigate.
Freya and Elsbeth peruse a pile of stuff. No doubt that Elsbeth, who can find beauty in anything, would have sentimental attachments to trinkets that Freya would deem unnecessary clutter.
Will decluttering reveal a clue?
Det. Edwards, Elsbeth, and Misty (April Matthis) sense something suspicious on a phone.
Season 2 Episode 17, "Four Body Problem"
Grier as Arthur Greene Jr., the owner of an historic and elite funeral home. Who knew funeral homes could be elite?
Is Arthur threatening to put Elsbeth in the casket?!
Slater as Officer Reese Chandler, Kaya’s first replacement since being promoted to detective. Is the tension in this photo a sign they won’t get along?
Elsbeth and Reese appear much more cordial here. Maybe they mesh well as colleagues after all. Will Slater be back later this season if all goes well with his character?
Elsbeth and Wagner check something on the captain’s phone. Is it a news update about Judge Crawford (Michael Emerson), whom they’re still trying to take down?
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