Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston) returns to sniff out the truth during the 2026-2027 TV season in Season 4 of the whimsical, crime-solving hit Elsbeth. New episodes air on CBS, and stream on Paramount+.
Preston’s portrayal of the brilliant crime-solving legal eagle oozes charm and whimsy, the guest stars only seem to get bigger and brighter, and the Columbo-style inverted mysteries keep fans hooked until the credits roll. Find out who’s returning to the show and what hijinks you can expect in the upcoming season.
Key facts
- Season: 4
- Genre: Comedy-drama//mystery
- Network: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+*
- Premiere: Thursday, Oct. 8 (9 PM, ET)
- Release cadence: Weekly
- Based on: Character from The Good Wife and The Good Fight
- Starring: Carrie Preston
New episodes can be streamed live on Paramount+ as they air on CBS via the Paramount+ Premium plan, or they can be streamed on the day after they air via any Paramount+ plan.
When does Season 4 premiere?
Elsbeth Season 4 premieres Thursday, Oct. 8, in a new primetime time slot: Thursdays at 9 PM ET. The show airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ Premium plan can watch the Season 4 premiere as it airs live on your local CBS TV station via the Live TV hub. All Paramount+ subscribers can watch the opener on demand starting the day after it airs.
What to expect in Season 4
Spoiler alert: Slight spoilers from Elsbeth Season 3 are ahead. If you’re not caught up, watch now on Paramount+.
So, as for Season 4 … Elsbeth balances the emotional arcs and relationships between the main cast with thrills of that week’s case. Season 4 will bring fans even more show-how-they-catch-’em style mysteries with eccentric suspects, often played by major guest stars.
Season 3 ended Elsbeth’s romance with her Scottish beau, Angus (Ioan Gruffudd). This freed Elsbeth up to be briefly wooed and disarmed by the charming Mayor Alec Bloom (Ivan Hernandez) during his not-so-honest campaign.
Elsbeth heads into the new season with fresh cases, family drama and new pressures on Elsbeth and the 11th Precinct, led by her boss, Captain C.W. Wagner (Wendell Pierce).
Who’s returning?
Here’s a look at the announced returning cast of Elsbeth Season 4.
- Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni
- Wendell Pierce as Captain C.W. Wagner
Who makes the show?
Elsbeth was created by dynamic duo Michelle and Robert King for CBS Studios, bringing the unconventional attorney’s antics to center stage after charming fans on The Good Wife and The Good Fight as a recurring guest star. Quick note: The Kings are also behind Cupertino, a new series also premiering Oct. 8, 2026 on Paramount+, starring Evil star Mike Colter.
With Elsbeth as another jewel in The Good Wife universe’s crown, the Kings tapped longtime collaborator and executive producer Jonathan Tolins to be the showrunner. Fans used to the office-heavy work of the universe enjoy pounding the pavement with Elsbeth and her many totes to catch criminals.
How to watch
Come CBS’ launch of its 2026-2027 schedule, Elsbeth will air weekly on CBS every Thursday at 9 PM ET. New episodes will be available to stream on Paramount+ after broadcast for eligible subscribers. Paramount+ Premium subscribers can stream episodes live as they air via their local CBS station. If you need to catch up or just want to look at your favorite Elsbeth fits, all previous seasons are available to stream.
Elsbeth Season 4
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, with new episodes airing weekly on Thursdays through the series finale
- Time: 9 PM ET
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+*
New episodes can be streamed live on Paramount+ as they air on CBS via the Paramount+ Premium plan, or they can be streamed on the day after they air via any Paramount+ plan.
Why fans love the series
Carrie Preston’s tenacious yet whimsical portrayal of New York’s most colorful lawyer has won over audiences and even earned her an Emmy®. Some followed Preston over from The Good Wife universe, but many have dropped into Elsbeth’s world from scratch and become staunch fans.
Taking a page out of Detective Columbo’s classic book, the show nails the very difficult structure of a reverse-whodunit. High-profile guest stars serving as suspects or the slain make each immediate murder reveal a highlight of the episode. Elsbeth brings a lightness and humor to the often gritty, New York City crime archetypes. Her wit (and nosiness) help the audience root for her as she follows her gut right to the killer.
Stream all seasons now
Catch up on Elsbeth, and don’t miss a single celebrity guest star along the way. Paramount+ is the streaming home of all episodes and all seasons. You can also follow Carrie Preston’s signature character via all her guest spots on The Good Wife and The Good Fight (neatly organized on the Elsbeth show page).
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FAQ
Has Elsbeth been renewed for Season 4?
Yes. Elsbeth has been renewed for Season 4.
When does Season 4 premiere?
Season 4 of Elsbeth premieres on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 9 PM ET.
Where can I watch Elsbeth?
Upon its Season 4 premiere, new episodes of Elsbeth will air weekly on CBS, and stream live on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan. Episodes will be available to watch on demand on the day after they air on CBS via a subscription to any Paramount+ plan.
Is Elsbeth connected to The Good Wife?
Yes. Elsbeth is connected to The Good Wife. Elsbeth Tascioni is the same quirky lawyer who won fans’ hearts in The Good Wife and The Good Fight. She’s played by the same actress, too: Carrie Preston.
