CBS' spinoff series Elsbeth returned in late 2024 for its triumphant sophomore season, and the quirky police procedural has scored a season 3 renewal. Premiering mid-season during the 2023-2024 TV schedule, Elsbeth follows the titular character, (an unusual but skilled attorney) who is sent by the US Department of Justice to oversee the NYPD and investigate the department for corruption. However, the astute observer can't help but use her brilliant perspective to help the police crack cases and steer the detectives in the right direction. Multilayered and humorous, Elsbeth is as character-driven as it is a conventional police procedural.

Elsbeth's journey to the screen is a complicated one, and the show is a spinoff of the popular series, The Good Fight. Ironically, The Good Fight is itself a spinoff of The Good Wife, and Elsbeth Tascioni (played by Carrie Preston) appeared in both. Now anchoring her own show, Elsbeth takes a different approach to the typical case-per-week format, and blends a healthy mix of whodunnit intrigue with Elsbeth's own quest to investigate the NYPD's corruption. All this adds up to a compelling narrative with a lot of momentum now that season 3 has been renewed.

Elsbeth Season 3 Latest News

CBS Orders A Third Season Of Elsbeth

Getting renewed alongside stalwarts like NCIS and Fire Country, it's clear that Elsbeth is poised to become another long-running hit for the network.

Announced alongside more than half a dozen other renewals, the latest news confirms that CBS has ordered season 3 of Elsbeth. The quirky procedural has picked up steam across its two seasons thus far, and its prompt early renewal is a sign that CBS is pleased with how things are going. Getting renewed alongside stalwarts like NCIS and Fire Country, it's clear that Elsbeth is poised to become another long-running hit for the network. The renewal order didn't come with any details about season 3, but those will come once season 2 wraps.

Elsbeth Season 3 Is Confirmed

Elsbeth Is Back On The Case In Season 3

With several episodes left to go in the show's sophomore season, CBS decided to renew Elsbeth for a third season in February 2025. The unassuming procedural spinoff has slowly built across its two seasons thus far, and its latest renewal is a sign that things are certainly trending in the right direction. CBS's slate is quickly filling up with long-running hits, and Elsbeth has become yet another sleeper success for the network.

The renewal of the third season didn't come with any details about its production, but it's assumed that work will be getting underway over the summer months. Elsbeth season 3 will undoubtedly arrive during fall 2025, and it probably won't be held over until midseason. Network shows never fail to keep a tight schedule, and barring some unforeseen industry shutdown, Elsbeth will be back before the end of the year.

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• Elsbeth currently airs news episodes on Thursdays at 10pm on CBS.

Elsbeth Season 3 Cast Details

Elsbeth Returns For Another Season

Seeing the duo grow from grudging colleagues to bona fide partners is what elevates the show above other procedurals, and Wallace is mandatory to keep the emotional momentum going into season 3.

Though it's impossible to know who will appear in Elsbeth season 3, it's certain that Carrie Preston will be on hand to reprise her role as the bag-toting intuitive lawyer for more cases. ing her will undoubtedly be Wendell Pierce as Captain Charles "C.W." Wallace, and his professional relationship with Elsbeth is one of the more interesting character beats of the entire show. Seeing the duo grow from grudging colleagues to bona fide partners is what elevates the show above other procedurals, and Wallace is mandatory to keep the emotional momentum going into season 3.

Other familiar faces are expected to return as well, including Carra Patterson as Officer Kaya Blanke, Elsbeth's first real friend on the force. With Blanke on the detective track, it will be interesting to see how her character develops as Elsbeth continues on through multiple seasons. The show also utilizes a host of guest stars from week to week, and it's impossible to predict exactly who will lend their talents in season 3's episodes. However, the prestige of Elsbeth means it will likely be more than a few recognizable names.

The cast of Elsbeth season 3 is expected to include:

Elsbeth Season 3 Story Details

Elsbeth Solves Cases & Corruption In Season 3

Though a massive twist could always happen between now and the end of season 2, it's likely that Elsbeth has settled into a groove that will set the tone for the rest of the series going forward. Elsbeth is unique because it utilizes both the whodunnit and howcatchem formats, meaning the weekly cases could be mysteries or could showcase the compelling drama of watching Elsbeth and the team figure things out. Regardless of which format the show takes, more exciting cases are on the horizon.

Elsbeth season 2 premiered on October 17, 2024.

Beyond that, Elsbeth has plenty of drama to go along with the weekly stories, especially as she continues to weed out corruption within the NYPD. Not only is her task a difficult one, but it could also prove to be dangerous, especially if she uncovers something much larger than mere corrupt individuals. The next season will deftly mix both of the show's strongest elements, and could even add a few new dramatic threads in the future as well.