Murder is quite depressing, so it’s genuinely surprising when CBS released Elsbeth last fall, a police procedural that takes a more upbeat, hopeful approach with the titular colorfully dressed, sunshiny attorney from The Good Wife and The Good Fight. We’re excited to see how her continued stay at the NYPD would go, though it might be complicated by the arrival of a new Lieutenant. Here’s our guide to watching the latest season:
Where to watch Elsbeth Season 2
The latest season of Elsbeth airs every Thursday at 10 PM ET/9 PM CT on CBS, starting on October 17. Each episode would be available to stream the following day on Paramount+.
There are two ways to watch Elsbeth Season 2: live on CBS, and streaming on Paramount+.
Elsbeth Season 2 on CBS
You can watch Elsbeth Season 2 on CBS without cable on one of these cord-cutting services:
Fubo
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Hulu with Live TV
Combining the best of streaming and cable, Hulu with Live TV pairs Hulu’s original programming like Only Murders in the Building, imports like Normal People, and licensed ABC shows like Modern Family with live TV channels like CNN, CBS, and TCM to give you an all-in-one TV package. The plans start at $77/month (with ads), but for an additional fee, you can upgrade to a bundle that removes commercials and throws in Disney+ and ESPN+ to the mix.
YouTube TV
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Fubo Elite
If you're a sports fan looking to cover all your bases, Fubo Elite has more than 256 channels and 130 live events that cover sports of all kinds, from basketball to cricket to golf. Channels include ESPN, CBS Sports Network, FS1 and FS2, beIN Sports, NFL Network, all the BIG Networks, and more. Depending on where you live, you should also have all the major local networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. Even though Fubo Elite is a notch above the basic tier, with unlimited DVR and simultaneous screens, it still notably does not have Turner channels like CNN, TNT, and TBS.
Paramount+
Paramount+ is an on-demand streaming service packed with original series like the Star Trek reboots, Billions, Yellowstone, and Fraiser, blockbusters like Top Gun and Transformers, and live sports from CBS. The ad-supported plan costs $6/month, while the ad-free plan costs $12/month. The latter includes offline downloads, your local CBS station, and the entirety of Showtime, which is home to fan favorites like Yellowjackets and The Curse.
Elsbeth Season 2 on Paramount+
As the streaming service of one of the biggest media conglomerates, there is no need to introduce Paramount+. Here is a refresher and a link to subscribe:
Paramount+
Paramount+ is an on-demand streaming service packed with original series like the Star Trek reboots, Billions, Yellowstone, and Fraiser, blockbusters like Top Gun and Transformers, and live sports from CBS. The ad-supported plan costs $6/month, while the ad-free plan costs $12/month. The latter includes offline downloads, your local CBS station, and the entirety of Showtime, which is home to fan favorites like Yellowjackets and The Curse.
Who is returning to Elsbeth Season 2?
With Elsbeth invited to stay in the NYPD, the main trio returns for the second season. Of course, there’s no Elsbeth without the titular character, so we’ll be sure to see Carrie Preston. She’s joined by Carra Patterson and Wendell Pierce, who portrays her friends at the precinct, Kaya Blanke and Captain Wagner.
Other characters are up in the air. With a new case every week, we’re sure to see new faces in the show. Reportedly, these guest stars would include Nathan Lane, Daniel Davis, Vanessa Williams, Pamela Adlon, Rob Riggle, and Brittany O’Grady.
However, there’s a new Lieutenant in town, and that’s Daniel K. Isaac as Lieutenant Connor, who fills in the vacant position left by the corrupt Lieutenant Noonan (Fredric Lehne). We’ll see how he fits in at the precinct and whether his determined quest to root out corruption would work, but it might push Elsbeth back to Chicago and make it difficult for Blanke to get promoted.
Both seasons are available to watch on Paramount+
Along with all episodes of Season 2, all 10 episodes of Elsbeth Season 1 are available to stream on Paramount+, so you can catch up before the season starts.
Paramount+
Paramount+ is an on-demand streaming service packed with original series like the Star Trek reboots, Billions, Yellowstone, and Fraiser, blockbusters like Top Gun and Transformers, and live sports from CBS. The ad-supported plan costs $6/month, while the ad-free plan costs $12/month. The latter includes offline downloads, your local CBS station, and the entirety of Showtime, which is home to fan favorites like Yellowjackets and The Curse.