‘Elsbeth’ Season 4 Episode 4 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch and Preview
The ‘Elsbeth’ release date for its next episode is Thursday, November 5, when “A Bad Lie” airs on CBS at 9 PM. The previous episode, “Consciously Unsistered,” airs October 22, which leaves a two week wait between installments. That gap gives fans a little extra time to settle in before the next case.
Carrie Preston returns as Elsbeth Tascioni for an installment that pairs a new country club mystery with a family meeting. Here is what to know about the ‘Elsbeth’ release date, air time, streaming options and what the preview reveals.
‘Elsbeth’ Release Date and Schedule
Paramount’s press site lists “A Bad Lie” with an airdate of November 5 at 9 PM, following “Consciously Unsistered” on October 22. A current episode tracker also lists the episode as airing Thursday, November 5. That makes it the fourth episode of the new run.
Some earlier reporting pointed to a different date. TV Insider previously listed the episode as airing on October 29. A showrunner interview published on October 22 refers to the November 5 hour, which lines up with the more recent listings.
The CBS crime comedy returned on Thursday, October 8, with “Crazy in Love,” and the second episode, “Death of a Playwright,” aired on October 15. One episode guide lists twenty episodes for the season, so there is plenty of road ahead for Elsbeth and the 11th Precinct.
FandomWire gave the new run a 7 out of 10 and described Preston’s sleuth as “Part Columbo, part Lucille Ball.” That verdict suggests the series is holding to the formula that made it a Thursday night staple.
What Time ‘Elsbeth’ Airs
New episodes arrive on Thursdays at 9 PM ET and PT. Paramount lists the episode as a one hour broadcast on CBS beginning at 9 PM Eastern and Pacific. That means viewers in both time zones can tune in at the same clock time.
The slot is a recent change for the show. The series aired on Thursdays at 10 PM Eastern for most of its run, but the time shifted once ‘Matlock’ moved to midseason for its third season. Regular viewers will want to adjust their routines accordingly.
Elsbeth is followed by new episodes of ‘Cupertino,’ a legal drama from Robert and Michelle King, the creators of ‘Elsbeth.’ The pairing gives the Thursday lineup a shared creative lineage.
Where to Watch ‘Elsbeth’ Online
The most direct route is the CBS broadcast itself. Paramount+ subscribers on the Premium plan can watch live through their local CBS station using the Live TV hub. That option works for anyone who wants to see the episode as it airs.
The network says the episode streams live on Paramount+ for Premium subscribers and is available the next day. Essential plan subscribers can watch on demand the day after the episode airs. Anyone who misses the Thursday broadcast has a simple way to catch up.
Newcomers can also try Paramount+ through a free trial. In Australia, the new run is available to stream on Paramount+ and Paramount+ on Prime. Availability elsewhere varies by region, so it is worth checking local listings.
‘Elsbeth’ Preview and Guest Stars
The official logline says a prize-winning hole-in-one by Perry Macintyre leads Elsbeth and an insurance investigator to suspect foul play behind a country club president’s fatal accident. Each episode reveals the killer in its opening segment, so the appeal lies in watching how Elsbeth builds her case.
Nat Faxon guest stars as Perry, the least popular member of the Nickerson Country Club, whose miraculous shot leads to murder. Faxon is an Oscar winner known for ‘Loot’ and ‘Our Flag Means Death.’ Casting a performer with his comic range suits a role built around an unlikely lucky break.
The episode also moves a personal storyline forward. Teddy and Roy got engaged in the third season finale, and their wedding planning is a major part of the new run. TV Insider reported that Erika Woods joins the cast as Teddy’s soon-to-be mother-in-law, making her debut in this episode. Woods and ‘Elsbeth’ star Wendell Pierce have been partners since 2013.
In an interview with Give Me My Remote, showrunner Jonathan Tolins said Lydia will be around for the November 5 hour as Teddy and Roy introduce their families to each other. Tolins described Lydia as someone who cares a great deal about what other people think, which sets up a lively contrast with her daughter. If you are curious how Lydia will handle meeting Yvette and Glenn Stratton, tell us in the comments whether she will help or complicate Teddy and Roy’s wedding plans once both families sit down together.
