Elsbeth Season 3: Where We Left Off, Complete Season Guide

Elsbeth Season 3: The Complete Guide to Catching the New Season

Elsbeth is back on Rai 2 with its third season, and for those who missed something or want a complete overview of the series, here's a helpful guide to navigate the new episodes, characters, and twists. The series, a spin-off of The Good Wife and The Good Fight , continues to captivate audiences with its mix of crime, humor, and eccentric characters.

In Italy, the third season of Elsbeth premiered on Rai 2 on June 14, 2026 , with three episodes a week every Sunday evening. The series is also available for streaming on RaiPlay , both live and on demand. For those who want to catch up, you can find all the schedule information on Napolike.

What is Elsbeth about?

The series centers on Elsbeth Tascioni , played by the extraordinary Carrie Preston (Emmy Award winner for her role on The Good Wife). After a prestigious career as a lawyer in Chicago, Elsbeth moves to New York where she works with the NYPD as a consultant for solving particularly complex crimes.

What makes the character unique is her unconventional approach : seemingly absent-minded, eccentric, and underestimated by those around her, Elsbeth actually possesses an uncommon intuition and a power of observation that allows her to notice details that everyone else overlooks. It is precisely this "underestimation" that is her most powerful weapon.

Season 3: 20 episodes packed with surprises

Season 3 consists of 20 episodes , aired in the United States on CBS from October 12, 2025 to May 21, 2026. In Italy, the broadcast began on June 14, 2026 on Rai 2 and will continue throughout the summer.

The first episode, titled “Yes, and…,” finds Elsbeth immersed in the world of late-night comedy when talk show host Scotty Bristol (played by none other than Stephen Colbert ) strangles himself to death after his tie gets caught in a paper shredder. A seemingly accidental case, Elsbeth solves it by unmasking executive producer Laurel Hammond.

Among the first episode's twists and turns is the promotion of friend and colleague Kaya Blanke ( Carra Patterson ) to Detective, who leaves the precinct for an undercover assignment. Taking her place is Officer Grace Hackett ( Lindsay Mendez ), an aspiring stand-up comedian. Don't worry: Kaya isn't completely gone and will reappear later in the season!

The main characters of Elsbeth 3

Here's who's in season three:

• Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston) — the protagonist, lawyer and consultant for the NYPD
• Kaya Blanke (Carra Patterson) — former agent, promoted to Detective, works undercover
• Captain C.W. Wagner (Wendell Pierce) — the precinct captain, Elsbeth's ally
• Agent Grace Hackett (Lindsay Mendez) — the newcomer, aspiring comedian
• Teddy Tascioni (Ben Levi Ross) — Elsbeth's son
• Detective Bobby Smullen (Danny Mastrogiorgio) — precinct police officer
• Detective Buzz Fleming — teammate

An interesting new development is the arrival of Dr. Cameron Clayden (Sullivan Jones), a medical examiner who seems to attract the attention of Captain Wagner's daughter.

What's happened so far in season 3

Primetime (June 14, 2026) — Episodes 1-3

The season opens with "Yes, and..." , the case of the talk show host killed by his tie. A surprising start with guest star Stephen Colbert. The second episode, "That Doll's Day Afternoon ," is a real-life hostage situation in a toy store: Elsbeth finds herself negotiating for an ex-con who just wants to reconnect with his daughter. The third episode, "Inconsolable Widow ," is perhaps the most surprising: a grieving influencer who built her career on the presumed death of her husband, who suddenly reappears.

Late Night (June 21, 2026) — Episodes 4-5

The second episode brought the "Haunted Maze" case to the small screen , set on Halloween night in Sleepy Hollow, with two rival neighbors who end in tragedy. This episode pays homage to horror films and sees Elsbeth try on different costumes every day. The second case involved a wealthy New York family. In these episodes, Captain Wagner received a visit from his daughter Julia , creating interesting new personal dynamics.

Third Evening (June 28, 2026) — Episodes 6-7

Tonight, the third episode airs with two new episodes. The first is "Bunker Down," which sees Elsbeth investigating the death of a former army colleague. The second focuses on the case of a nun and promises new twists and turns in the corruption investigation that has been ongoing throughout the season.

The season's underlying theme: corruption in the NYPD.

In addition to the weekly cases, the third season of Elsbeth continues a horizontal plot involving Captain Wagner's possible corruption. Revelations from an informant resurface doubts about his behavior and possible ties to a major corporation under investigation. A mystery that deepens episode after episode, keeping you on the edge of your seat.

Season 3 Guest Stars

As is tradition in The Good Wife universe, Elsbeth season 3 also features a top-notch guest cast . In addition to the aforementioned Stephen Colbert as Scotty Bristol, the season also features:

• amy sedaris (Laurel Hammond-Muntz, the talk show producer)
• David Cross (Nolan Hurst, the ex-toy store inmate)
• Campbell scott (Captain Cyrus Tully, Tactical Support Unit)

Each episode introduces new characters that make each investigation a little gem of writing.

Where to watch Elsbeth 3

The third season of Elsbeth airs on Rai 2 every Sunday evening at 21:00 PM . You can rewatch episodes already aired on RaiPlay , streaming on demand. For those who want to catch up on previous seasons, they are available on RaiPlay and Prime Video . You can find the complete schedule of the series on Guida TV Napolike.