The clever investigations and offbeat humor are set to return in Elsbeth Season 3 on CBS. It features Elsbeth as a lawyer who has transitioned into an investigator, offering a unique perspective on the genre.
Her razor-sharp intelligence, quirks, and nontraditional investigative methods are key aspects of her personality. Now, season 3 promises to continue the series' success by featuring interesting cases of criminal behavior balanced with character-driven stories, relationship development, and more.
Fans can look forward to seeing old characters return, guest stars bringing new life to the show, and the show's signature "howcatchem" mystery style, which reveals the criminal and their motive. Filled with wit, suspense, and heart, this season promises to deliver everything the fans love about Elsbeth.
So, let's explore everything about the upcoming chapter!
Elsbeth Season 3 release date and streaming details
Mark your calendars, as Elsbeth Season 3 isn't too far. It debuts on Sunday, October 12, from 9:30 to 10:30 PM ET / 9:00 to 10:00 PM PT on CBS, and will stream on Paramount+ after the finale of Matlock Season 2.
After Season 3 premieres on CBS on October 12, fans will get new episodes every Thursday on the same channel and at the same time.
If you don't have a Paramount+ subscription, don't worry. It offers a 7-day free trial, during which you can enjoy every show on the platform, and then proceed with a paid subscription plan of your choice.
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Elsbeth Season 3 plot details
The first episode of Season 3 is titled "Yes, And..." and dives into Elsbeth's experience in late-night television. She examines the tensions between the talk show host, his head writer, and the on-air sidekick husband. She encounters Officer Grace Hackett, a police officer who aspires to be a stand-up comedian.
While the criminal cases will go on, Season 3 also focuses on the protagonist's mission to expose corruption. Since Tascioni proved her skills and established herself as a skilled investigator in Chicago, she has been actively seeking to uncover the truth and expose the evil within the NYPD.
The cast and characters in Elsbeth Season 3

Carrie Preston is back as the bright and strange Elsbeth Tascioni, and Wendell Pierce returns as Captain Charles Wallace, as Tascioni's partner in crime and friend. Carra Patterson will be playing a recurring guest as Kaya Blanke. Her character is newly assigned to a special task force in D.C.
Other cast members in the third chapter of the CBS drama include Sarah Steele as Marissa Gold, who returns from The Good Fight, Stephen Colbert as late-night host Scotty Bristol, and Amy Sedaris as the head writer and executive producer, Laurel Hammond-Muntz.
Andy Richter portrays Scotty’s sidekick and Laurel’s husband, Mickey Muntz. Lindsay Mendez joins as Officer Grace Hackett, a new partner for Elsbeth. And other actors, such as David Cross, Julia Fox, Annaleigh Ashford, and a few more.
So, don't miss out on the upcoming Elsbeth Season 3 on CBS for live broadcast and Paramount+ for streaming.
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