Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 2: Release date news, time, streaming details, cast, and more

Elsbeth Season 3 is off to a cracking start as the beloved quirky NYPD consultant is taking on more gripping cases this season of the hit CBS drama series. Episode 2 titled ‘Doll Day Afternoon,' is slated to premiere on the network on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10 pm ET. The episode will also be available to stream on Paramount+.

The series revolves around Elsbeth Tascioni, portrayed by Carrie Preston, an attorney who works with the NYPD to solve complex crime cases using her exceptional skills. Elsbeth is created by Robert and Michelle King and produced by CBS Studios. The latest season premiered on October 12, 2025. Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 2 will see the titular character investigating a murder case at a toy store, which unexpectedly turns into a hostage situation.

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Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 2 release and streaming details

Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 2, titled ‘Doll Day Afternoon,' will air on CBS on October 16, 2025, at 10 pm ET. The episode will also be available on Paramount+ immediately for Premium plan viewers and the next day for Essential plan subscribers.

The Paramount+ Essential plan is available for subscription at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year. The plan will have limited ads with the option to stream up to three devices. For an ad-free option, subscribe to the Paramount+ Premium Plan, which costs $12.99 per month or $119.99 per year. The plan not only includes all essential content but also SHOWTIME original shows.

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Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 2 cast

The episode will see the regular cast reprising their roles as well as a few new faces. Here is a look at some of the cast members for the episode:

Carrie Preston – Elsbeth Tascioni

Wendell Pierce – Captain C. W. Wagner

Ben Levi Ross – Teddy Tascioni

David Cross – Nolan Hurst

Bruna Novais – Bella Hurst

Charles Brice – Grant

Christina Brucato – Candice

Angus O’Brien – Officer Mike Summerville

Drew Seltzer – Patrick Palmer

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What to expect in Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 2?

Elsbeth is back in action as she helps NYPD solve some of New York’s perplexing crime cases. In the upcoming episode of the drama series, a murder case investigation at a famous toy store in New York turns into a hostage situation.

Elsbeth steps in to negotiate with an ex-con, Nolan, who is inside. While she is trying to de-escalate the situation, Wagner is forced to deal with an adversary, who could deter all their work. The high-stakes case will see the eccentric attorney using her talents to take control of the complicated case.

As per IMDb, the logline for the episode states,

“When a murder investigation at a famous New York toy store turns into a hostage crisis, Elsbeth must negotiate with Nolan, the hapless ex-con inside. Outside, Captain Wagner clashes with a reckless rival who could turn the standoff deadly.”

Watch Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 2 on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10 pm ET on CBS.

ALSO READ: Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 1 recap: It is all about the Improv

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