Steve Buscemi joins the cast as a guest star when Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 13 airs this month. The episode, titled “Murder Six Across,” takes Elsbeth into the competitive world of crossword puzzles. Viewers will see Carrie Preston solve a murder at an annual championship.
CBS confirmed the episode will air on March 12, 2026. This is the second new episode following the show’s return from its midseason break .
When Does Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 13 Come Out?
Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 13 releases on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 10/9c on CBS .
This follows the pattern of the show’s regular Thursday night time slot. Episode 12, “All’s Hair,” airs on March 5, 2026. The show will then continue weekly with new episodes .
Streaming Details for Episode 13
You can watch Episode 13 live on CBS if you have cable or antenna. For streaming, the episode will be available on Paramount+ .
Paramount+ Premium members can stream the episode live as it airs. Essential plan subscribers get access to the episode the day after it broadcasts. Other live TV streaming services that carry CBS, like Fubo and DIRECTV Stream, also offer the episode .
What Happens in Episode 13 “Murder Six Across”?
The official logline for the episode gives a clear picture of the plot :
“After the famed editor of the daily puzzle is murdered at the annual crossword championship, Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) infiltrates the world of elite puzzle solvers to find the champion who will do whatever it takes to win.”
Steve Buscemi plays the guest role in this episode. Carrie Preston previously shared that Buscemi is a fan of the show and asked his agent to find a role for him on Elsbeth. Filming for his episode wrapped recently .
The episode was written by Sarah Beckett and directed by John Aronson .
What Happened in the Midseason Premiere?
Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 11, “Ol’ Man Liver,” aired on February 26, 2026. It featured Hamish Linklater as a wealthy biohacker named Archer Kopunek .
The episode showed Elsbeth dealing with a suspect who used extreme methods to stay young, including diet, exercise, and murder. The episode also continued the season-long story about mayoral candidate Alec Bloom (Ivan Hernandez) and his hidden past .
Who Stars in Season 3?
The main cast returns for Season 3 :
- Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni
- Wendell Pierce as Captain C.W. Wagner
- Ben Levi Ross as Teddy Tascioni, Elsbeth’s son
- Sarah Steele as Marissa Gold
- Ivan Hernandez as Alec Bloom
Carra Patterson, who played Kaya Blanke in previous seasons, now appears as a recurring guest star. Her character transferred to a special task force in Washington, D.C..
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How Many Episodes Are in Season 3?
Season 3 of Elsbeth is expected to have around 20 episodes . The show will air new episodes weekly on Thursdays through spring 2026 .
CBS renewed the show for Season 4 on January 22, 2026. It will premiere during the 2026-2027 broadcast season .
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