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The 2025 Tony Awards are being handed out Sunday night.

The first winners were announced during the Darren Criss- and Renée Elise Goldberry-hosted The Tony Awards: Act One preshow streaming on Paramount’s free streaming service Pluto TV from 3:40-5 p.m. Pt/6:40-8 p.m. Et. Criss is a first-time Tony nominee for his role in Maybe Happy Ending, and Goldsberry won a Tony for originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a performance featuring members of the original Broadway cast on the 2025 awards show.

The main ceremony, hosted by Tony, Emmy and Grammy winner Cynthia Erivo, will run from 5-8 p.m. Pt/8-11 p.m. Et, live on CBS and Paramount+ with Showtime, from New York’s Radio City Music Hall.

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Put on your dancing shoes — Broadway’s biggest night is upon us! The 78th annual Tony Awards are being held Sunday, June 8 at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. We’re outlining everything you need to know about the ceremony below, including how to watch it live online via Hulu + Live TV.

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The 2025 Tony Awards are taking place tonight!

The ceremony is taking place live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday from 8 to 11 p.m. Et and will air live on CBS, and will also be streaming live on Paramount+.

Cynthia Erivo is hosting the 78th annual event. The show’s announcer is Tony Award-winning actor Brian Stokes Mitchell.

There will also be a ton of performers and presenters throughout the evening from various acclaimed Broadway productions.

Keep reading to find out more…

Presenters

Aaron Tveit

Adam Lambert

Alex Winter

Allison Janney

Ariana DeBose

Auli’i Cravalho

Ben Stiller

Bryan Cranston

Carrie Preston

Charli D’Amelio

Danielle Brooks

Jean Smart

Jesse Eisenberg

Julianne Hough

Katie Holmes

Keanu Reeves

Kelli O’Hara

Kristin Chenoweth

Latanya Richardson Jackson

Lea Michele

Lea Salonga

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Michelle Williams

Oprah Winfrey

Rachel Bay Jones

Renée Elise Goldsberry

Samuel L. Jackson

Sara Bareilles

Sarah Paulson

Tom Felton

Performers

The cast of…...

The 2025 Tony Awards are set to kick off Sunday, June 8 at Radio City Music Hall, with Wicked star Cynthia Erivo hosting. The ceremony honoring the best in Broadway will air live on CBS and Paramount+ with Showtime, with Pluto TV streaming the preshow live and Playbill streaming the red carpet.

Where can you watch Sunday’s Tony Awards?

Red Carpet

The 78th edition of the Tonys begins when the red carpet arrivals start flowing at Radio City Music Hall. Playbill is streaming the red carpet live on its YouTube channel, with coverage beginning at 1 p.m. Pt/4 p.m. Et. You can also watch it here.

The Tony Awards: Act One

The official live Tony Awards preshow, hosted by nominees Darren Criss and Renée Elise Goldsberry, gets underway at 3:40 p.m. Pt/6:40 p.m. Et and is streaming for free on Pluto TV. To access Tony Awards: Act...

Broadway’s biggest night is back — and it’s sure to be packed with star power, dazzling performances, and fierce competition. The 2025 Tony Awards, celebrating the best of live theater, is a can't-miss event for theater lovers. Whether you're tuning in live or streaming online, here's everything you need to know about 78th Tony Awards.

When are the Tonys?

The 78th annual Tony Awards are held on June 8, beginning at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt.

How to watch the Tonys live online

The Tony Awards will stream live on Paramount+ with Showtime and broadcast on television via CBS. The ceremony will also be available on Paramount+ (for non Showtime subscribers) the following day. To watch the Tonys live, sign up for the Paramount+ with Showtime plan (information can be found here) or search your local listings for the CBS affiliate in your area.

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For the Kings, it’s not the volume of work that causes restless nights, it’s wanting to do more, particularly when it comes to their supernatural drama starring Katja Herbers, Mike Colter and Aasif Mandvi. “I don’t fucking understand why Evil was canceled; I still can’t,” Robert admits of the thriller that premiered on CBS in 2019 before moving to the network’s streaming platform Paramount+ in its second season. “I lay awake at night wondering why it was canceled,...

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Deadline was on location at the 2025 Atx Television Festival that ran from May 29-June 1 in Austin, TX, capturing portrait photos of the top talent at this year’s gathering.

Presented by Microsoft Copilot and exclusive media partner Deadline, attendees included Billy Bob Thornton, Jacob Lofland, Christian Wallace and Michelle Randolph (Landman), Skye P. Marshall (Matlock), Lauren Tom, Toby Huss, Pamela Adlon and Saladin K. Patterson (King of the Hill), Carrie Preston (Elsbeth), Joel McHale (Animal Control), Seth Meyers (Late Night With Seth Meyers) and many more.

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Tony Award Productions has revealed the lineup of stars set to present at 78th Annual Tony Awards. The group of presenters includes: Aaron Tveit, Adam Lambert, Alex Winter, Allison Janney, Ariana DeBose, Ben Stiller, Bryan Cranston, Carrie Preston, Charli D’Amelio, Danielle Brooks, Jean Smart, Jesse Eisenberg, Katie Holmes, Keanu Reeves, Kelli O’Hara, Kristin Chenoweth, Latanya Richardson Jackson, Lea Michele, Lea Salonga, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Williams, Oprah, Rachel Bay Jones, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Samuel L. Jackson, Sara Bareilles, and Sarah Paulson. Additionally, Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will be the show announcer. The 78th Annual Tony Awards will return to the...

Tony Award Productions announced today the lineup of stars set to present at this Sunday’s 78th Annual Tony Awards, a roster that includes Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter of the upcoming Waiting For Godot, and Lea Michele and Aaron Tveit of the upcoming Chess.

Other presenters announced today are Adam Lambert, Allison Janney, Ariana DeBose, Ben Stiller, Bryan Cranston, Carrie Preston, Charli D’Amelio, Danielle Brooks, Jean Smart, Jesse Eisenberg, Katie Holmes, Kelli O’Hara, Kristin Chenoweth, Latanya Richardson Jackson, Lea Salonga, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Williams, Oprah, Rachel Bay Jones, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Samuel L. Jackson, Sara Bareilles, and Sarah Paulson.

Additionally, Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will be the show announcer.

The 78th Annual Tony Awards will return to the Radio City Music Hall in New York City this weekend. Hosted by Cynthia Erivo, The American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards will broadcast live to both coasts on Sunday, June...

Everybody loves a cozy mystery. There's nothing quite like curling up with a warm blanket and a mystery show that wraps things up each episode, following a quirky mystery-solver of one kind or another. Whether we're following someone like murder mystery author Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) on "Murder, She Wrote" or traveling truth-teller Charlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne) on "Poker Face," there's just something about cozy mysteries that soothes the soul. Now, there's another great cozy mystery series that's joined the crew: "Elsbeth," starring Carrie Preston as the titular crime-solver. The CBS show is actually a spin-off of "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight," on which Preston initially played unconventional Chicago attorney Elsbeth Tascioni. On her own series, however, the character is working with the New York Police Department to solve crimes instead of prosecute them.

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During an interview with Variety, the casting director for Elsbeth, Findley Davidson, opened up about cameos for Elsbeth season 3, and one of the celebrities she would like to make an appearance is Phoebe Waller-Bridge from Fleabag and Solo: A Star Wars Story. Throughout its two seasons, Elsbeth has had a plethora of well-known celebrities,...

Exactly three months ago, The Pitt was in 10th place for Best Drama Series; its vital signs have been steadily improving ever since.

By March, the Max medical procedural had jumped up to sixth place in Gold Derby's odds, and by April it was in the top four. Now, as word of mouth continues to grow, The Pitt has achieved its highest placement yet at No. 2, behind only the long-standing predictions leader, Severance.

The Pitt stars Emmy frontrunner Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, a senior attending physician who works a 15-hour shift at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital. Each episode unfolds hourly in real time. Robby's fellow staff members include Taylor Dearden's Melissa "Mel" King, Katherine Lanasa's Dana Evans, Patrick Ball's Frank Langdon, and Shawn Hatosy's Dr. Jack Abbott.

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CBS will submit 25 performers from Elsbeth Season 2 for Emmy consideration, Gold Derby has learned.

That includes the three series regulars — Carrie Preston as quirky investigator Elsbeth Tascioni, Wendell Pierce as police captain Charles Wallace, and Carra Patterson as police officer-turned-detective Kaya Blanke — plus 22 famous guest stars who made an impact during the show's sophomore year.

Preston, a former guest actress Emmy winner (2013) for playing this same character on The Good Wife, will campaign in Best Drama Actress. Pierce and Patterson are seeking their first career Emmy bids, and are entering the respective races for Best Drama Supporting Actor and Best Drama Supporting Actress.

Several big names and award winners are among the guest stars being submitted. Who's the Boss? and Charmed star Alyssa Milano plays Lisette “Pupetta” Del Ponte, the owner of a restaurant embroiled in murder. Two-time Emmy winner Michael Emerson, who's married to Preston in real life, has...

Last week, HBO announced that The Last of Us scene-stealer Kaitlyn Dever would be campaigning as a guest star, as opposed to a supporting actress, for the zombie apocalypse drama. That left an opening in Gold Derby's Best Drama Supporting Actress Emmy odds that has since been filled by ... drumroll, please ... her costar Isabela Merced.

Dever plays Abby, a soldier who seeks revenge against Joel (Pedro Pascal) in Season 2 for the death of her father in Season 1. Since Dever has only appeared in two episodes (so far), she's eligible to compete as a guest star for The Last of Us because of the TV Academy's "less than 50 percent" ruling. The 28-year-old will also be on the Emmy ballot for Apple Cider Vinegar in Best Limited Series/Movie Actress.

Merced is another newcomer to The Last of Us this year, playing the free-spirited Dina, the romantic interest of Ellie (Bella Ramsey...

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Elsbeth is a police procedural comedy drama series created by Robert and Michelle King. The CBS series is a spin-off of The Good Wife and The Good Fight, and it follows Elsbeth Tascioni, an eccentric attorney who begins working with the NYPD to catch New York’s most dangerous murderers. Elsbeth stars Carrie Preston, Carra Patterson, Wendell Pierce, Danny McCarthy, Fredric Lehne, Gloria Reuben, Molly Price, and Micaela Diamond. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, engaging mysteries, and entertaining characters in Elsbeth, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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In a conversation with TVLine, Preston comments about the possibility of Elsbeth and Angus reuniting moving forward. Although Angus initially met Elsbeth thanks to his proximity to the death of a young cosmetic consultant, the pair unexpectedly hit it off and shared what Elsbeth dubbed a “whirlwind romance.” Later, Elsbeth season 2 confirmed that Elsbeth and Angus had been video chatting since his return to his native Scotland. Read her comment below:

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In Elsbeth Season 2, the CBS drama gave its titular lawyer her first real love interest in Ioan Gruffudd’s Scottish musician/firefighter, and the brief flirtationship was such a smashing success that fans have been clamoring for Angus’ return ever since.

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Elsbeth Season 2 confirmed Carra Patterson's series regular exit as Detective Kaya Blanke, much to the disappointment of Carrie Preston's Elsbeth Tascioni and the show's fans. In Season 1 of the CBS comedy-drama series, Kaya Blanke was tasked with helping Elsbeth fulfill her consent decree by observing and assisting the New York Police Department (NYPD) with investigations. 

Part of Kaya's journey in Elsbeth is her desire to become a detective. Working side by side with Elsbeth has helped her sharpen her skills due to the consistent number of cases they solve. Elsbeth Season 2 finally saw Kaya being promoted to an NYPD Detective, but it came at a price. 

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And that's a wrap on Elsbeth Season 2. Last night, the curtains came down on the second installment of the quirky police procedural series. It was an emotional season finale as the final moments saw the cast bid farewell to one of their own at the precinct. With toasts and heartfelt speeches, the team said goodbye to Kaya Blanke (Carra Patterson), who in the penultimate episode learned of her surprise promotion to detective from Captain Wagner (Wendell Pierce). Kaya is departing the NYPD for Washington, DC, for a new challenge that will see her undertake several undercover assignments. Thankfully, audiences will get an occasional glimpse of her new chapter as she'll continue to feature in the show as a recurring guest in Season 3.

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Elsbeth star and executive producer Carrie Preston opens up about the police procedural's first cast change. It is usually in a season's last installment that significant changes happen. But, in the case of the popular CBS show, the Elsbeth season 2 finale served as an epilogue for departing cast member Carra Patterson. The actor, who plays Officer Kaya Blanke, will recur in season 3 after her character receives a big promotion in the penultimate episode.

In a post-finale interview with Deadline, Preston responded to Patterson's departure ahead of the already-confirmed season 3. The Emmy winner talked about the fact that Kaya is leaving after achieving a big dream. She mentions how, because of the procedural structure, Elsbeth doesn't work with the same detective every week. Still, in the quote below, Preston underlines that viewers will see Patterson again:

“I love Carra with all my heart, and she’s brought such value to Elsbeth and the show.

Elsbeth is possibly the most unique procedural on TV, and its showrunner believes they know why. Having spun off from The Good Wife and The Good Fight, the show follows Carrie Preston's Elsbeth Tascioni, who works diligently to solve crimes. While she is not officially a police officer, she spends much of her time solving crimes, while emotionally connecting with everyone in her vicinity. After a successful sophomore season, Elsbeth was recently renewed for season 3, as CBS believes that it can be a successful long-running show.

In an interview with ScreenRant's Rachel Foertsch, showrunner Jonathan Tolins explained the most stand-out element from the show so far. While other procedurals focus on shocking cliffhangers and extreme drama, Tolins prefers to focus on Elsbeth's "kindness and joy and enthusiasm," as "that's what makes our show special." The showrunner finds that "very moving" and plans to continue to honor the character's upbeat attitude.

This article contains spoilers for the Season 2 finale of “Elsbeth”

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Happily, Elsbeth smokes out the murderer and is freed in time to wish Kaya farewell and good luck in Washington, D.C.

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TheWrap: Kaya is now a full-fledged detective and she’s leaving on a new assignment.

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Elsbeth star Carrie Preston is opening up about Carra Patterson‘s exit from the show after two seasons.

Carra played the role of Kaya throughout the first two seasons of the CBS series and she will no longer be a series regular, but she’ll be back as a guest star in season three.

After the season finale aired on Thursday night (May 8), Carrie opened up about Carra‘s exit.

“It’s been in development since the beginning of season 2,” Carrie told Us Weekly.

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She added, “We wanted to honor her and elevate her to detective. So it was very exciting when that happened for the character. Not as exciting for us though because we love Carra. I love Carra and I obviously love playing with her.”

Carrie also opened up about filming Elsbeth and Kaya’s farewell scene.

“Because Carra and I became so close,...

[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for the Elsbeth Season 2 finale, “Ramen Holiday.”] He had it coming! Ok, no, he didn’t. Not this time, at least. An inmate was murdered in the prison where Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston) was being held in the Elsbeth Season 2 finale on Thursday, May 8, on CBS. And it made Elsbeth feel right at home in her unexpected circumstances. Having a murder to solve kept the lawyer occupied as she reconnected with eight of the perps she had arrested over the course of last two seasons. Stephen Moyer, Retta, André De Shields, Alyssa Milano, Gina Gershon, Arian Moayed, Elizabeth Lail, and Mary-Louise Parker all returned in their guest star roles in the finale and performed their rendition of Chicago‘s “Cell Block Tango,” which the series dubbed the “Suspect Tango” in the episode. The finale featured a new guest star as well: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend‘s Donna Lynne Champlin as “Mama Martin,” the killer...

Warning: The following contains spoilers for the Elsbeth Season 2 finale. Proceed at your own risk!

Leave it to Elsbeth to solve a murder while behind bars.

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Spoiler Alert: The following reveals major plot points from the Season 2 finale of the CBS comedy Elsbeth.

Season 2 of the CBS hit comedy, Elsbeth, has come to a close tonight, and it was a musical celebration both for audiences and for Kaya Blanke (Carra Patterson), who performed for her final time on the show as a series regular. As Deadline revealed exclusively last week, Patterson has pivoted to guest-star in Season 3 of the police dramedy.

In conversation with showrunner Jonathan Tolins and star Carrie Preston, who plays the titular former attorney consulting for the NYPD, at the CBS Fest celebration last night, the pair discussed what Season 3 with Kaya could look like.

“I love Carra with all my heart, and she’s brought such value to Elsbeth and the show. But we wanted the character Kaya to achieve her dream, which is to be a detective. And the way our show works,...

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CBS’ NCIS — the show that launched a 1,040-plus episode franchise after being spun off of Jag (of course) — will mark another milestone midway through Season 23, when it airs its 500th episode.

What’s the early plan to commemorate the occasion? (Besides another cake shaped like a number, that is.)

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Robert and Michelle King have been great partners with CBS and CBS Studios for years. The couple has worked together on numerous projects throughout the years, with Elsbeth being their latest one airing on the network. CBS is looking to extend this relationship for the foreseeable future. The network has opened up a writers' room for The Kings' new drama series, Cupertino. The network has ordered scripts for twelve episodes, and if everything works out well, Cupertino will be on the network's schedule in the 2026-2027 TV season. Much about the show is unknown, but it is described as "a David vs. Goliath legal show set in Silicon Valley." The Kings will executive produce alongside Liz Glotzer.

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On Thursday May 8 2025, CBS broadcasts an episode of the series Elsbeth!

Ramen Holiday Season 2 Episode 20 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Elsbeth,” titled “Ramen Holiday,” promises to be an intriguing addition to the series. Set to air on CBS, this episode finds Elsbeth in the middle of a murder investigation that brings her face-to-face with several familiar suspects. Fans of the show can expect a mix of suspense and familiar faces as Elsbeth navigates the complexities of the case.

In “Ramen Holiday,” Elsbeth’s determination to uncover the truth leads her to a variety of characters she has encountered before. Each suspect brings their own unique story and possible motives, making the investigation all the more challenging. The episode is likely to showcase Elsbeth’s sharp wit and keen instincts as she digs deeper into the mystery.

As the plot unfolds, viewers will see how Elsbeth balances her personal connections with the need for justice.

The Emmy race for Best Drama Actor just received a shot of adrenaline.

For the first time since Gold Derby's 2025 Emmys predictions center opened in February, Noah Wyle is leading the odds in this topsy-turvy category. The Pitt star has overtaken Adam Scott (Severance), who has been in the No. 1 position since early March. Before that, Gary Oldman (Slow Horses) was the frontrunner.

Max's real-time hospital drama has been on a major upswing since its final episodes streamed in April. In one buzzed-about moment, Wyle's character, Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, had a mental breakdown after a concert shooting brought dozens of patients into his emergency room, including his quasi-stepson's new girlfriend. Wyle is a five-time Emmy nominee for ER (1995-99), but this would be his first win.

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It’s been a colorful, dramatic, and exciting second season for Carrie Preston’s titular NYPD adviser in CBS’ hit series Elsbeth. And, on Thursday, the latest batch of episodes will round out with the season finale, titled “Ramen Holiday.” There’s a lot of hype surrounding the Season 2 finale, as we know that a slew of guest stars will make their return to haunt Elsbeth from behind bars after she was taken into custody following the events of last week’s penultimate episode. Featuring supporting performances from Stephen Moyer as Alex Modarian, Retta as Margo Clarke, Alyssa Milano as Pupetta Del Ponte, Mary-Louise Parker as Freya Frostad, Gina Gershon as Vanessa Holmes, and André De Shields as Matteo Hart, there might not be enough cells to hold the stacked cast back.

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Elsbeth season 2 finale trailer shows the offbeat lawyer incarcerated with several of the suspects she has helped put away. The penultimate episode of Elsbeth season 2 saw Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston) arrested after harassing a witness during an interrogation. She was promptly sent to prison by a bitter judge who was a close friend of her deceased nemesis, Judge Milton Crawford. And the upcoming finale episode will see the titular heroine spending some time behind bars, and she could be in for a not-so-warm welcome.

Per the TV Promos YouTube channel, the finale trailer shows the titular attorney behind bars with some of the criminals she helped put away, a selection of whom perform a musical number to "welcome" her. Among the criminals shown in the trailer include Margo Clarke, Freya Frostad, Vanessa Holmes, Quinn Powers, and Alyssa Milano's Pupetta Del Ponte. Elsewhere, the trailer shows Wendell Pierce's Captain...

In the penultimate May 1 episode of the hit show’s sophomore season, NYPD police adviser Elsbeth Tascioni (the delightful Carrie Preston) was arrested after her efforts to catch a killer crossed the line, and now she’s in serious legal trouble. The judge, unfortunately for Elsbeth, was a great friend of the late Judge Milton Crawford (Michael Emerson), who had a contentious relationship with Elsbeth, who was trying to prove he had murdered two people decades earlier, and happened to be shot and killed while standing next to the lawyer-turned-sleuth. The Thursday, May 8, guest star-packed season finale finds Elsbeth incarcerated with nine of the murderers she has helped put away. Among the miscreants making return visits: lecherous theater director (and Elsbeth’s first success as an amateur detective) Alex Modarian (Stephen Moyer), society matchmaker Margo Clarke (Retta), plastic surgeon Vanessa Holmes (Gina Gershon), fashion designer Matteo Hart (André De Shields...

Elsbeth is about to wrap up its second season in style with the most ambitious hour of television it has attempted yet, and we bet you'd like to learn more about it. The episode, which is packed full of guest stars, features an epic musical number — and Collider is thrilled to present an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of it all! In this week's episode, Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) is going behind bars herself, but this time it's to catch the killer... of another killer who's already behind bars. Keeping up?

What's more? There's a veritable smorgasbord of guest stars that we've been treated to all season, and wouldn't it be lovely to see them all again? Well, we can, as Elsbeth's hard work is coming back to haunt her as she comes head to head with that rogues' gallery that includes Retta, Gina Gershon, Elizabeth Lail, Arian Moayed, André De Shields,...

The Elsbeth season 2 finale airs Thursday, May 8 at 9 p.m. Et on CBS, and ScreenRant has an exclusive look at what's to come. "Ramen Holiday" will see guest stars Stephen Moyer, Retta, Gina Gershon, André De Shields, Elizabeth Lail, Arian Moayed, Mary Louise Parker, and Alyssa Milano reprise their roles in light of the protagonist's arrest. The official synopsis reads: "Elsbeth finds herself in prison with some of the same high-class criminals she put away. When one of them is stabbed to death, Elsbeth sets out to find the killer’s killer, while her colleagues back at the precinct fight to get her released."

In ScreenRant's sneak peek of season 2, episode 20, Teddy makes a surprising discovery about the Merton case. Dousant, the judge who put Elsbeth in jail, was originally assigned to the trial. However, he recused himself, allowing Crawford, Andy's murderer, to take over. With Kaya preparing for her undercover assignment,...

This article contains spoilers for Elsbeth season 2, episode 19, "I've Got A Little List."

New images from the Elsbeth season 2 finale confirm the return of several guest stars, previewing a musical moment. Already confirmed to be returning for Elsbeth season 3, the light CBS procedural largely gains its focus from welcoming familiar actors to play impulsive murderers. They share the screen with Emmy winner Carrie Preston, as the titular Elsbeth Tascioni, until they crack under the pressure for one reason or another. A few of those familiar actors will be reprising their roles for the upcoming finale.

TV Insiderhas shared photos from the upcoming Elsbeth season 2 finale, "Cell Block Tango." The finale will debut on Thursday, May 8, at 9 Pm Et on CBS. In the photo gallery below, the aftermath of Elsbeth's arrest in the penultimate episode is shown, along with a bevy of returning guests that include Stephen Moyer, Retta, Gina Gershon,...

Elsbeth is heading into new territory — and not just on the crime scene. With Officer Kaya Blanke’s surprise promotion taking her out of New York and into an undercover role in D.C., CBS’s offbeat legal dramedy is saying goodbye — for now — to one of its key characters. And while Elsbeth fans will miss Carra Patterson in the day-to-day mix, Carrie Preston is embracing the evolution.

Thursday night’s episode, titled “I’ve Got a Little List,” saw Kaya’s unexpected rise as she was selected by Captain Wagner (played by Wendell Pierce) for a special task force assignment in Washington. The Season 2 finale, “Ramen Holiday,” airing May 8, is aiming to give Kaya quite the send-off — with a full guest roster, a toast in her honor, and even a musical number.

Speaking to TVLine about the shift,Preston acknowledged the emotional weight of the change while also framing...

As the eponymous unconventional attorney/quasi-detective Elsbeth adapts to a changing dynamic with NYPD officer and friend Kaya following the latter’s promotion, so will lead Carrie Preston adjust to a dramedy that will see a little less of co-star-turned-guest-star Carra Patterson.

Thursday’s episode of the CBS police procedural spinoff saw a major turning point for Kaya, who was promoted to join a special task force as an undercover agent in Washington D.C. Season 2’s finale, May 8’s episode “Ramen Holiday,” will feature a roster of guest stars and a celebratory toast in Kaya’s honor.

Speaking to TVLine about the change, Preston said the cast shocker allows “some wonderful stories” for the show’s world, adding that working alongside Patterson has been “such a gift.”

“What I love about our show is that we don’t get too comfortable in anything, and so we enjoy those moments...

The Elsbeth season two finale is a who’s who of returning guest stars. And to top it off, the finale will feature a “musical number tribute to Chicago’s “Cell Block Tango.” Season two episode 20 was directed by Lionel Coleman and will air on CBS on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

“Ramen Holiday” Plot: Elsbeth finds herself in prison with some of the same high-class criminals she put away. When one of them is stabbed to death, Elsbeth sets out to find the killer’s killer, while her colleagues back at the precinct fight to get her released, on the season two finale.

Returning guest stars include Stephen Moyer, Retta, Gina Gershon, Elizabeth Lail, Arian Moayed, André De Shields, Alyssa Milano, and Mary-Louise Parker.

Carrie Preston stars as Elsbeth Tascioni, Wendell Pierce stars as Captain C.W. Wagner, and Carra Patterson is back as Officer Kaya Blanke. Robert King,...

Elsbeth is losing not only a colleague, but also one of her closest friends following the recent news that co-star Carra Patterson will not return as a series regular next season.

As reported by our sister site Deadline, the actress will appear in a guest-star capacity in Season 3 as her character, Detective Kaya Blanke, moves on to a new career opportunity. In this week’s episode, Kaya received an offer to join a special law enforcement task force that will require training in Washington, D.C., as well as undercover work, taking her away from New York. Kaya was hesitant,...

Newly announced programming for the 2025 Atx TV Festival, being held Thursday, May 29 through Sunday, June 1, in Austin, Texas, includes:

▶ A screening of Max’s Duster (premiering May 15), followed by a Q&a with co-creator/EP Latoya Morgan and cast members Josh Holloway, Rachel Hilson, Keith David and Asivak Koostachin

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▶ A conversation with The Gilded Age cast members Carrie Coon,...

[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 19, “I’ve Got a Little List.” Elsbeth star Carra Patterson is leaving the CBS procedural after two seasons. Patterson has played NYPD officer Kaya Blanke since Season 1 and through most of Elsbeth Tascioni’s (Carrie Preston) cases until she was promoted to detective in Season 2, separating the women who had evolved into very close friends. Patterson’s last episode as a series regular will be the Elsbeth Season 2 finale on Thursday, May 8, on CBS. She’ll return as a guest star in Elsbeth Season 3, and her guest-star role will continue indefinitely, Deadline reports. Kaya’s exit was prompted by her receiving another promotion to undercover agent. Patterson addressed her Elsbeth exit in a statement after the penultimate episode of Season 2 aired on Thursday, May 1, on CBS. Her statement reiterates that she will be back next season. “My character, Kaya Blanke, is embarking on a new ...

"Yes, I'm here, I've been splashed... I'm a New Yorker," the titular Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) might have once said, but, as the promo for the upcoming Season 2 finale proves, she's certainly not forgotten her Chicago roots. Following the penultimate Episode 19, "I've Got a Little List," which featured the talented Billy Magnussen as thrill-seeker and dangerous playboy Rod, one more episode in Elsbeth's critically acclaimed second season remains, and it promises to be a toe-tapping, cameo-filled adventure.

As can be seen in the promo for the episode, available to watch below, Elsbeth is going behind bars herself this week, although to catch the killer of a killer who is already serving time. However, if there's one perfect place to feature a who's who of the show's guest stars it is prison, with Elsbeth's hard work coming back to haunt her as she comes face to face with the likes of Retta,...

Elsbeth fans, prepare yourselves — one of the show’s most beloved characters is stepping back just before the Season 2 finale airs next week. In tonight’s episode, “I’ve Got A Little List,” viewers were stunned to learn that Carra Patterson, who has portrayed NYPD Officer Kaya Blanke since the show’s debut, is being written off as a series regular.

In the episode’s emotional turning point, Captain Wagner breaks the news to Kaya: “You are joining a special task force in DC. A spot just opened up. Training starts right away. It will require extensive training in DC and undercover assignments.” Kaya, visibly shocked, hadn’t even applied for the job — it was Wagner who put her up for it, convinced she was the perfect fit.

“My character, Kaya Blanke, is embarking on a new adventure as the story continues to unfold, and I am excited to do the same.