How to watch Elsbeth Season 3 in the UK

Here’s everything you need to know about Elsbeth Season 3, starring Carrie Preston.

Elsbeth Season 3 (2025) Synopsis

Elsbeth Season 3 continues the crime-comedy procedural developed by Michelle King and Robert King, serving as a spin-off from The Good Wife and The Good Fight. The series follows Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston), a sharp yet eccentric attorney who assists the NYPD with complex murder investigations using her unconventional but brilliant reasoning.

In the third season, Elsbeth returns to tackle a new slate of high-profile cases set across New York City’s most colorful and chaotic worlds—from the backstage politics of late-night television to luxury toy stores and the lives of social-media “grief influencers.” Like previous seasons, each episode adopts a howcatchem structure, revealing the killer early on and focusing on how Elsbeth’s unique intellect unravels the mystery.

When Does Elsbeth Season 3 Premiere?

Elsbeth Season 3 premiered on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 9:30/8:30c on CBS.

Where to Watch Elsbeth Season 3 in the UK

In the UK, all past two seasons of Elsbeth are available to stream on NOW TV with an Entertainment Membership. Elsbeth Season 3 is expected to stream on NOW TV as well, following the same release pattern as Season 2.

Elsbeth Season 3 Episodes

Here are the episodes:

1. Episode 1 – Yes, and… – Premiere date: October 12, 2025
   Elsbeth investigates a suspicious death connected to a late-night television show, uncovering tensions between creative partners and hidden rivalries behind the scenes.
2. Episode 2 – Doll Day Afternoon – Premiere date: October 16, 2025
   A murder inside a famous toy store escalates into a dangerous hostage situation, forcing Elsbeth to rely on negotiation skills while police leadership clashes over strategy.
3. Episode 3 – Good Grief – Premiere date: October 23, 2025
   A shocking reunion between a grief influencer and her presumed-dead spouse leads to a fatal twist, while Elsbeth’s encounter with someone from her past complicates matters further.
4. Episode 4 – Ick, a Bod – Premiere date: October 30, 2025
   Halloween festivities take a sinister turn when a neighborhood rivalry ends in tragedy, and Captain Wagner uncovers troubling news about his family.
5. Episode 5 – Poetic Justice – Premiere date: November 6, 2025
   The death of a major donor exposes secrets within the arts community, prompting Elsbeth to question whether admiration or jealousy drove the crime.
6. Episode 6 – Bunker Down – Premiere date: November 13, 2025
   When a crisis management expert disappears inside a high-security safe room, Elsbeth explores the mindset of extreme wealth and paranoia to uncover the truth.
7. Episode 7 – And Then There Were Nuns – Premiere date: November 20, 2025
   A celebrity’s attempt to transform a historic convent leads to deadly consequences, forcing Elsbeth to navigate religious traditions and modern ambitions.
8. Episode 8 – Basket Case – Premiere date: December 4, 2025
   A college athletics scandal turns into a murder investigation, drawing Elsbeth into the competitive world of sports leadership and personal rivalries.
9. Episode 9 – Glamazons – Premiere date: December 11, 2025
   A former supermodel’s return to the spotlight reignites old feuds, leaving Elsbeth to untangle decades of resentment and ambition.
10. Episode 10 – A Hard Nut to Crack – Premiere date: December 18, 2025
    A performance rehearsal ends in tragedy, and Elsbeth must navigate the demanding culture of professional dance to find the culprit.
11. Episode 11 – Ol’ Man Liver – Premiere date: February 26, 2026
    Elsbeth faces a powerful health-obsessed entrepreneur whose obsession with longevity hides dangerous secrets.
12. Episode 12 – All’s Hair – Premiere date: March 5, 2026
    A renowned wig designer’s death leads Elsbeth into the glamorous yet competitive world of celebrity styling and performance culture.
13. Episode 13 – Murder Six Across – Premiere date: March 12, 2026
    A crossword tournament becomes the scene of a crime, and Elsbeth immerses herself in the intellectual rivalries of puzzle enthusiasts to identify the killer.
14. Episode 14 – Premiere date: April 2, 2026
    A complicated case challenges Elsbeth’s instincts as new evidence forces her to reconsider assumptions and motives.
15. Episode 15 – Premiere date: April 9, 2026
    Professional conflicts and personal stakes collide when Elsbeth investigates a crime tied to influential figures.
16. Episode 16 – Premiere date: April 16, 2026
    Unexpected alliances emerge as Elsbeth follows a trail of clues that reveal deeper connections between suspects.
17. Episode 17 – Premiere date: April 23, 2026
    As tensions escalate, Elsbeth confronts a suspect whose actions threaten to derail the investigation.
18. Episode 18 – Premiere date: April 30, 2026

Elsbeth Season 3 Cast

Main Cast

• Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni
• Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner
• Danny Mastrogiorgio as Detective Smullen

Recurring and Guest Stars

• Stephen Colbert as Scotty Bristol, a late-night host
• Amy Sedaris as Laurel Hammond-Muntz, head writer and producer
• Andy Richter as Mickey Muntz, on-air sidekick and Laurel’s husband
• Lindsay Mendez as Officer Grace Hackett
• Julia Fox as Raquel Drabowski, a “grief influencer” and reality star
• Sarah Steele as Marissa Gold (from The Good Fight), now a campaign manager
• Annaleigh Ashford as Sharon Norman, a murderous suburban housewife
• William Jackson Harper as a poetry journal founder
• David Cross as Nolan Hurst, a hapless ex-con turned hostage taker
• Lana Condor as Peyton, the girlfriend of a college basketball coach
• Marcia DeBonis as Sheryl Jacobs

Creators and Executive Producers

• Michelle King
• Robert King
• Jonathan Tolins (showrunner)
• Liz Glotzer
• Erica Shelton Kodish
• Bryan Goluboff
• Gail Barringer

Is Elsbeth Suitable for All Ages?

Elsbeth is rated TV-14 for mature themes, brief violence, and comedic references. It is suitable for teens and adults but not recommended for young children.

FAQs

1. Who plays the killer in the Elsbeth Season 3 premiere?
The premiere episode, “Yes, And…,” features Stephen Colbert as talk show host Scotty Bristol, surrounded by Amy Sedaris and Andy Richter in a murder set behind the scenes of a late-night show.

2. Will Kaya return in Season 3?
Yes. Showrunner Jonathan Tolins confirmed that Kaya will appear in recurring episodes after joining a federal task force, marking her return later in the season.

3. Is Sarah Steele’s Marissa Gold from The Good Fight part of the main story?
Yes, she appears in the fifth episode “Poetic Justice,” playing a campaign manager involved in a murder linked to New York’s political elite.

Elsbeth Season 3 Trailer

Here’s the trailer for the new season:

ELSBETH premieres Sunday 10/12 on ⁦@CBS⁩. Capt. Wagner on duty!!! pic.twitter.com/HS99l7FApE

— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) October 11, 2025

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