Episode
Elementary: Alma Matters
Overview
Holmes’ tentative reconciliation with his father suffers a setback when Holmes and Watson discover Morland has been keeping a secret that threatens all of their safety. Also, Holmes and Watson investigate two murders connected to a for-profit college and its illegal recruitment practices.
Details
- Series
- Elementary
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 2016-01-28
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Alma Matters is Episode 10 in Season 4 of Elementary. It aired on 2016-01-28. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 9: Murder Ex Machina
Holmes and Watson search for a computer hacker responsible for three murders, including the death of a Russian billionaire who was visiting New York City. Also, Joan is surprised to receive a solo dinner invitation from Sherlock’s father.
Episode 11: Down Where the Dead Delight
Holmes and Watson must search for a killer without any physical evidence to aid them after a bomb is detonated in the New York City morgue. Also, Watson is suspicious when an NYPD detective she’s in a grudge match with asks her to consult on a case.
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