The Elsbeth series is a spin-off of two beloved shows from Robert King and Michelle King, but that lineage didn’t translate to big ratings for the show’s first season. It ended up being CBS’ lowest-rated scripted series of 2023-24 to escape cancellation. Will the numbers improve in year two? Will Elsbeth be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned.
A police-procedural comedy-drama series, the Elsbeth TV show is a spin-off of The Good Wife legal and political drama. The series stars Carrie Preston, Wendell Pierce, and Carra Patterson. Guests for season two include Nathan Lane, Robert Riggle, Brittany O’Grady, Vanessa Bayer, Dan Bucatinsky, and Gloria Reuben. The story revolves around Elsbeth Tascioni (Preston), an astute but unconventional attorney. After leaving her successful legal career in Chicago to tackle a new investigative role in New York City, Elsbeth uses her very unique point of view and personality to make astute observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD. She works under Captain C.W. Wagner (Pierce), a charismatic and revered leader. Elsbeth is partnered with Officer Kaya Blanke (Patterson), a stoic and ethical officer who quickly develops an appreciation for Elsbeth’s insightful and offbeat ways.
Nielsen Ratings
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For comparisons: Season one of Elsbeth on CBS averaged a 0.27 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.51 million viewers.
Note: These are the final national ratings, including all live+same day viewing and DVR playback (through 3:00 AM). While these numbers don’t include further delayed or streaming viewing, they are a very good indicator of how a show is performing, especially when compared to others on the same channel. There can be other economic factors involved in a show’s fate, but typically the higher-rated series are renewed and the lower-rated ones are cancelled.
Your Ratings (aka Viewer Votes)
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As of November 17, 2024, Elsbeth has not been cancelled or renewed for a third season. Stay tuned for further updates.
What do you think? Do you like the Elsbeth TV series on CBS? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a third season?
Can’t believe it’s still on. Just a bad remake of “Monk”! Makes you feel juvenile just watching, so I don’t. Bring back Todd please!
Great show. Well acted and well written.
Who cares if Elsbeth catches a killer when the murdered person is a jerk. I cheer for the killer, not Elsbeth.
Thank you CBS for another great show! ‘Elsbeth’ is funny, totally entertaining, a good drama and keeps us wondering how she figures things out. We Love Elsbeth’s silly faces too while she is contemplating suspects motives, etc. Please, Do not cancel this show ever. ~ Peace, Marc
can’t .do. this.any.longer.just.too.cringe.
Love this show! Only reason it gets cancelled is that it’s female lead! This is fresh and good old detective work! Hope for many more!
Love the show. Love Carrie Preston. Refreshingly different from the usual stuff on tv these days. Nice to just relax and have fun watching the show with the family without the usual identity politics being thrown in our faces every episode!
Hate the show. Can’t stand Carrie Preston. Can’t believe Blue Bloods was cancelled and this tripe has been renewed.
Great show!
We love Elsbeth, Georgie & all the Chicago shows & Tracker! Keep
’em coming.
Love this show. Refreshing to have writers of scripts that are something other than 90% sex and violence.
Love this show. It is unique and refreshing. Carrie Preston is great!
I really like Elsbeth. Carrie Preston is a gem.