Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18 of Michael Emerson as Judge Milton Crawford and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni pictured from left to right. What to Expect from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18: I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18 of Michael Emerson as Judge Milton Crawford and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni pictured from left to right.

What to Expect from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18: I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago

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Michael Emerson returns as the venomous Judge Crawford on Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18, “I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago.”

Judge Crawford has been a threat hanging over Elsbeth’s head since they first crossed paths on Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 7, “One Angry Woman.”

Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18 of Michael Emerson as Judge Milton Crawford and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth — “I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago” — Pictured (L-R): Michael Emerson as Judge Milton Crawford and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Elsbeth figured out that Judge Crawford was the real murderer in the trial he was overseeing, which made her an immediate liability to his future. 

We know Judge Crawford will kill to protect his secret, even if we don’t know what that secret is. Or at least we don’t yet. 

“I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago” appears to be the episode where, at least, viewers find out what he did that is worth killing over. 

It also likely means that the brewing confrontation between him and Elsbeth is about to escalate. Is this the episode where things will come to a head? Or, is this the start of the build-up to a dramatic season finale, which is fast approaching?

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


Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18 Details

  • Title: “I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago”
  • Air Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
  • Time: 9/8c
  • Network: CBS
  • Writer: Matthew K. Begbie and Eric Randall
  • Director: Joe Menendez
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18 of Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Michael Emerson as Judge Milton Crawford pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth — “I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago” — Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Michael Emerson as Judge Milton Crawford. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

How to Watch Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18

  • Live: CBS at 9/8c
  • Streaming: Available next day on Paramount+

Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18 Description

As Judge Milton Crawford (Michael Emerson) inches closer to becoming a federal judge, Elsbeth scours his past to prove he’s a murderer before it’s too late, but her attempts to take him down put everyone around her in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Teddy considers following in his mother’s professional footsteps


Guest Stars & Returning Characters

  • Main Cast: Carra Patterson, Carrie Preston, Wendell Pierce
  • Guest Stars: Michael Emerson
  • Notable Returns: Ben Levi Ross
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Promo & Photos

Check out the photos from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18:

Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18 of Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Michael Emerson as Judge Milton Crawford pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth — “I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago” — Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Michael Emerson as Judge Milton Crawford. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18 of Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni.
Elsbeth — “I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago” — Pictured: Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18 of Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Michael Emerson as Judge Milton Crawford pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth — “I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago” — Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Michael Emerson as Judge Milton Crawford. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18 of Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni.
Elsbeth — “I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago” — Pictured: Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni. Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18 of Michael Emerson as Judge Milton Crawford and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni pictured from left to right.
Elsbeth — “I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago” — Pictured (L-R): Michael Emerson as Judge Milton Crawford 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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