Elementary: Season 5

Season 5 overview

Sherlock and Joan investigate a chain of distinct crimes, from explosions and a stolen artifact to a concealed kidnapping. Joan reconnects with Shinwell, setting up a personal thread alongside the cases.

Key story beats

  1. Explosions Revisited — An IED hidden in a soccer ball kills a man, recalling a string of explosions from years earlier. Sherlock pursues a suspicious person and is struck by a car.
  2. Shinwell Re-enters Joan's Life — Joan reaches out to Shinwell, one of her last patients, connecting him to the season's investigations and personal stakes.
  3. The Imperial Jade Seal — A gang leader asks Sherlock to investigate a smuggler's murder. The case leads to a valuable Chinese artifact sought by representatives from mainland China and Taiwan.
  4. A Kidnapping Hidden in Plain Sight — A murder investigation leads Sherlock and Joan to a week-old kidnapping that was not reported. Sherlock examines a video that appears to have been manipulated with specialized software.
  5. The Poisoned Sausage Case — A man's death is traced to sausage made with human meat. The investigation leads to a researcher in the artificial-meat industry and a hired assassin team.
  6. Shinwell Under Suspicion — A murder scene implicates Shinwell after his pistol is found nearby. The case connects to his return to the gang and his role as an FBI informant.
  7. Joan's Stolen Identity — Joan discovers that her DEA number and identity have been stolen. The investigation uncovers illegal prescriptions and a patient secretly poisoned by his mother.
  8. Sherlock's Recovery Deception — Sherlock has been lying to Joan about attending recovery meetings. The revelation strains the trust between the partners.
  9. A Hostage-Driven Investigation — A father takes people in a diner hostage and gives Sherlock and Joan until midnight to solve his son's murder. Joan remains among the hostages as the investigation proceeds.
  10. The London Case Resurfaces — Kitty warns Sherlock that a former case's participants are being murdered and that they are targets. Joan obtains court recordings that help connect the deaths to a rogue agent.
  11. A Surveillance Device Debated — A murder and kidnapping case draws attention to a gunshot-activated surveillance device. Its proposed use becomes a political issue.
  12. The Pirate's Missing Log — The contents of an abandoned storage unit include a corpse and equipment connected to a pirate's missing log. The log may identify the location of a sunken Spanish galleon.
  13. A Case of Hidden Parentage — Two people are found burned in a crematorium. Sherlock links one victim's investigation to DNA testing connected with a decades-old shooting.
  14. Shinwell's Murder — Shinwell's murder angers Joan, and Sherlock commits to dismantling SBK. Detective Guzman provides information about the gang leader, and Sherlock notices a clue in an Enigma machine.
  15. The Gang War Threat — A deadly attack on an outdoor party threatens to ignite a gang war. Sherlock and Joan investigate conflicting evidence, while information from a gang member helps advance the case.

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