Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 9 “Glamazons” cast and characters: Here’s who brought the CBS series to life

Watch Elsbeth on CBS | Image via Prime Video
Watch Elsbeth on CBS | Image via Prime Video

The CBS series, Elsbeth, featured a multicolored episode that revived popular characters & introduced fresh ones. The episode 'Glamazons' was broadcast on the 11th of December, 2025, and featured an exciting plot about supermodels of the 1990s.

'Glamazons' takes the viewers back to the golden age of runaway fashion as an estranged supermodel returns home to New York City for a reunion. However, this reunion quickly turns into a murder investigation with multiple vested interests, old secrets, and shocking betrayals.

Carrie Preston returns as the uncomfortable detective George Elsbeth Tascioni, who had to sift through decades of lies to find the murderer. Recurring characters are also significant in the episode, and new faces are introduced to the favorite crime drama.

Read more about the cast & characters in 'Glamazons' episode of Elsbeth.


Pressly's revenge plot

Scene from Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 9 | Image via CBS
Scene from Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 9 | Image via CBS

Jaime Pressly excels in the most recent episode of Elsbeth, playing the part of Tiff Giles, an ex-supermodel who had a deep, dark past. Tiff, known as the most famous face of the 1990s, returned to New York City after leaving years ago, only to join a reunion of her former modeling group, the Glamazons. This came after a violent incident that left her afraid & skeptical of the authorities & changed her life.

Pressly plays the role with pure emotion & power, depicting a woman who cannot find the balance between revenge and painful memories. Tiff is one of the season's most fascinating & formidable villains.


Benanti's returning socialite

Laura Benanti plays Nadine Clay | Image via CBS
Laura Benanti plays Nadine Clay | Image via CBS

Laura Benanti returns to the Elsbeth universe as Nadine Clay, the elegant and mysterious socialite who appeared in previous seasons. Nadine was first introduced when a photographer was killed, and she became a suspect but managed to escape Elsbeth's investigation as a free woman. This episode features her as one of the Glamazons, who are preparing to join her fellow supermodels from the 1990s.

Nadine appears to be willing to help Elsbeth continue her investigation & uncover facts about the modeling industry. Laura Benanti brings her signature charm and grace to the character while Elsbeth quietly questions the truthfulness of Nadine's backstory. The dynamic between Carrie Preston's Elsbeth and Benanti's Nadine remains compelling as they work together to solve the crime.


Supporting cast

The Glamazons' mystery comes alive with a strong group of supporting characters who add depth to the story. Josh Casaubon portrays Thomas TJ James, who is significant to the case because of his ties to the modeling industry. Cathy Moriarty brings her presence as Marie Drabowski, while Lindsay Mendez shines again as Officer Grace Hackett, the witty cop with dreams of comedy.

Hackett steps forward in this episode, working closely with Elsbeth. Wendell Pierce is still playing Captain C.W. Wagner, and Danier Oreskes is back as Detective Buzz Fleming. This crew collaborated to produce a fascinating show that kept viewers entirely engaged.


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Edited by Yesha Srivastava