Watson Season 2 Episode 7: A Prodigy’s Mystery Forces a Family Reunion

The next case at the Holmes Clinic hits close to home for Dr. John Watson. The upcoming episode, “Giant Steps,” introduces Watson’s father, Hamish, who brings a personal and puzzling medical case that forces the doctor to confront his own past while racing against time.

Episode Release Schedule

Watson Season 2 Episode 7, titled “Giant Steps,” is scheduled to air on Monday, November 24, 2025. The episode will premiere on CBS at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT and 9:00 p.m. CT. For viewers who prefer streaming, the episode will be available on Paramount+ the following day.

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A Saxophonist’s Crisis and a Father’s Return

The plot of “Giant Steps” centers on a compelling new patient. Watson’s father, Hamish, visits the University Hospital of Pittsburgh (UHOP) with his protégé, Annabelle, a young saxophone prodigy. Annabelle suffers from a strange condition: she experiences blackouts that are triggered by playing her instrument. As the team investigates, her condition worsens, adding urgency to their search for a cause. This medical mystery forces Watson to work alongside his father, with whom he has a long-standing and strained relationship. The episode explores whether they can mend their personal tensions to save Annabelle’s life.

The official synopsis for the episode states:

“Watson’s father, Hamish, visits UHOP to introduce Watson and the fellows to his protégé, Annabelle, a saxophone prodigy with musically induced blackouts. As Annabelle’s condition worsens, Watson must confront his long-standing tensions with his father in order to save her.”

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Key Cast and Characters

The episode features the core team of the Holmes Clinic alongside important new and returning figures.

Main Cast:

• Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson
• Eve Harlow as Dr. Ingrid Derian
• Peter Mark Kendall as Dr. Stephens Croft
• Inga Schlingmann as Dr. Sasha Lubbock
• Ritchie Coster as Shinwell Johnson
• Rochelle Aytes as Dr. Mary Morstan

Guest Stars:

• Clarke Peters as Hamish Watson, John Watson’s father.
• Piper Curda as Annabelle, the saxophone prodigy.

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The Larger Season Storyline

Episode 7 continues several ongoing story arcs from the second season. In the previous episode, “Buying Time,” Watson and his team treated a young athlete with a rapidly spreading, man-made cancer. The episode ended with Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock’s brother, pressuring Watson to help him locate the missing Sherlock Holmes. Mycroft had previously threatened to pull his financial support from the Holmes Clinic unless Watson complied with his demands for more aggressive, profit-driven research. This financial pressure continues to loom over the clinic’s operations as the season progresses. With a total of ten episodes in the season, “Giant Steps” sets the stage for the final three episodes, where these conflicts are expected to intensify.

Where to Watch the Series

Watson airs weekly on the CBS network. For cord-cutters, the series is available to stream on Paramount+. New episodes typically appear on the streaming service the day after they broadcast on CBS. Paramount+ offers two main plans: an Essential Plan with limited commercials and a Premium Plan that is ad-free and includes additional content like SHOWTIME original series.

Behind the Scenes of “Giant Steps”

The episode was directed by Amanda Row from a script written by Teresa Tuan. The introduction of Clarke Peters as Hamish Watson adds a new layer to the main character’s backstory, exploring family dynamics that have only been hinted at before. This personal storyline provides a deeper look into what drives Dr. Watson, separate from his legendary partnership with Sherlock Holmes.

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