A womanizing executive is murdered after an opera. Elsbeth suspects an obsessed opera fan committed the crime due to a ringing phone. The team deals with precinct changes stemming from Noonan's past misconduct.
When a billionaire dies in a freak accident during a space training simulation, Elsbeth suspects a fellow magnate and wannabe astronaut with a grudge named Neal is responsible; Elsbeth is reunited with a former colleague from Chicago.
Mac, an ex-child star, wakes up on Halloween with amnesia, suspecting she committed murder. Elsbeth's team retraces her steps to uncover the truth. Captain Wagner deals with low precinct morale.
While investigating the death of an employee at New York's most exclusive jewelry store, Elsbeth and the team uncover plans for a gala heist orchestrated by a chic VIP customer.
Elsbeth investigates the death of a devious kitchen staffer after he causes havoc in New York's hottest restaurant and enrages one of America's most revered chefs.
Celebrity Christmas curators, Dirk and DeeDee Dashers, go from tinsel to tragedy after one-half of the couple is killed in an embarrassing---and very public---accident. Meanwhile, Elsbeth's Christmas looks glum after last minute changes.
Elsbeth finally makes it as a true New Yorker when she is summoned to jury duty and lands on a murder trial where she faces off with the unusually difficult Judge Milton Crawford, who will prove a formidable adversary,
Elsbeth is thrown into the world of television after the showrunner of a police procedural is murdered in his office, and although it appears to be the act of a disgruntled fan, she begins to suspect the show's longtime star Regina Coburn.
When a Wall Street titan is murdered after giving away his fortune, Elsbeth suspects the victim's twin brother and business partner in a deadly case of sibling rivalry. Meanwhile, the Van Ness case continues to cause trouble for Elsbeth.
Sparks fly between Elsbeth and a Scottish musician named Angus after he witnesses a murder through a video art installation linking Manhattan with his tiny seaside town. The two join forces to solve the case together from across the pond.
While investigating a college admissions officer's death, Elsbeth faces Lawrence Grey, an independent educational consultant promising Ivy League futures to average kids. The case also makes her and Teddy question his real-world readiness.
While investigating the death of a wealthy real estate developer, Elsbeth is led to the last person to see him alive, a lifestyle consultant named Chloe who is usually found on the arms of residents of New York City's Billionaires' Row.
During a NYC crime scene tour, Elsbeth questions a historic Mafia murder at Pupetta Del Ponte's restaurant. Judge Crawford's animosity hinders her investigation.
Elsbeth matches wits with a professional psychic after the stepson of one of her wealthy clients is found murdered in Central Park. Meanwhile, Kaya's dreams of becoming a detective may come true.
After a man's suspicious death in a hot tub, Elsbeth consults his wife, Freya, a decluttering guru whose less-is-more philosophy and controlling personality appear at odds with her "throuple" relationship.
Elsbeth visits an historic elite funeral home owned by Arthur Greene Jr. 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.
As Judge Milton Crawford inches closer to becoming a federal judge, Elsbeth scours his past to prove he's a murderer, putting everyone around her in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Teddy considers following in his mother's professional footsteps.
While investigating what appears to be a random shooting, Elsbeth meets Rod, an entitled playboy working through his bucket list of thrills, which may include murder. Elsbeth's efforts to catch the killer land her in serious legal trouble.
Elsbeth finds herself in prison with some of the same high-class criminals she put away. When one of them is murdered, Elsbeth sets out to find the killer's killer, while her colleagues back at the precinct fight to get her released.
