Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of David Alan Grier as Clark Greene Jr. and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni pictured from left to right. What to Expect from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17: Four Body Problem Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of David Alan Grier as Clark Greene Jr. and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni pictured from left to right.

What to Expect from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17: Four Body Problem

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David Alan Grier guest stars as the latest suspect to clash with Elsbeth on Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17, “The Four Body Problem.”

Grier plays Arthur Greene Jr., the owner of a historic and elite funeral home. He is brought into Elsbeth’s orbit when she visits his funeral home to investigate the disappearance of Greene’s conspiracy-obsessed nephew. 

Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Ethan Slater as Officer Reese Chandler pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Ethan Slater as Officer Reese Chandler. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

While we can guess who is responsible for the man’s disappearance, the how and the why of his disappearance are still a mystery. 

Elsewhere on the episode, Elsbeth works with a new officer, played by Ethan Slater, tasked with filling in with the promoted Kaya.

The description of the newbie describes him as chatty, something that should endear him to Elsbeth if she weren’t still missing Kaya. 

Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.

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Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 Details

  • Title: “Four Body Problem”
  • Air Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
  • Time: 10/9c
  • Network: CBS
  • Writer: Erica Shelton Kodish and Sarah Beckett
  • Director: Billie Woodruff
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of David Alan Grier as Clark Greene Jr. and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured (L-R): David Alan Grier as Clark Greene Jr. and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

How to Watch Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17

  • Live: CBS at 10/9c
  • Streaming: Available next day on Paramount+

Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 Description

Elsbeth visits the historic and elite funeral home owned by Arthur Greene Jr. when his conspiracy-minded nephew goes missing. Meanwhile, Elsbeth continues to adjust to Kaya’s new role and works the case with a chatty new hire, Officer Chandler.

Guest Stars & Returning Characters

  • Main Cast: Carra Patterson, Carrie Preston, and Wendell Pierce
  • Guest Stars: David Alan Grier and Ethan Slater
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Promo & Photos

Check out the photos from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17:

Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of David Alan Grier as Clark Greene Jr. and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured (L-R): David Alan Grier as Clark Greene Jr. and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of David Alan Grier as Clark Greene Jr. and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured (L-R): David Alan Grier as Clark Greene Jr. and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of David Alan Grier as Clark Greene Jr. and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured (L-R): David Alan Grier as Clark Greene Jr. and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of David Alan Grier as Clark Greene Jr. and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured (L-R): David Alan Grier as Clark Greene Jr. and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of Ethan Slater as Officer Reese Chandler.
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured: Ethan Slater as Officer Reese Chandler. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Ethan Slater as Officer Reese Chandler pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Ethan Slater as Officer Reese Chandler. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Ethan Slater as Officer Reese Chandler pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Ethan Slater as Officer Reese Chandler. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Ethan Slater as Officer Reese Chandler pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Ethan Slater as Officer Reese Chandler. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of David Alan Grier as Clark Green Jr.
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured: David Alan Grier as Clark Green Jr. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni pictured from left to right
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured (L-R): Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni pictured from left to right
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured (L-R): Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner.
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured: Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Four Body Problem
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Ethan Slater as Officer Reese Chandler Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 of David Alan Grier as Clark Greene Jr. and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth – “Four Body Problem” – Pictured (L-R): David Alan Grier as Clark Greene Jr. and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Video:

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Elsbeth airs Thursdays at 10/9c on CBS and the next day on Paramount+.

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