Countdown to Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10: Release Date, Exact Drop Time, and How to Watch
Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 is almost here, stirring fresh buzz over the exact drop time and where to stream it. Get ready for A Hard Nut to Crack as the comedy-drama readies its next twist and reveals how to watch the moment it lands.
Heads up, Elsbeth fans: the next case is toeing into ballet territory with an episode title that is not subtle about it. Yes, we are doing murder at a Nutcracker rehearsal. Here is what to know, when to watch, and where to find it.
What this episode is about
Season 3, Episode 10 is called 'A Hard Nut to Crack.' An avant-garde choreographer is running a Nutcracker rehearsal when things take a fatal turn. Elsbeth jumps into the hyper-competitive New York ballet scene to figure out who did what and why. It is a fun contrast for the show: holiday sparkle on the surface, serious backstabbing underneath.
When and where to watch
- Release date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Release time: 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT in the U.S.
- Where: CBS for the live broadcast via your local station, and Paramount+ if you want to stream it on demand
Who is in it
The cast includes Carrie Preston, Wendell Pierce, Carra Patterson, Daniel K. Isaac, Ben Levi Ross, Danny Mastrogiorgio, Molly Price, Sullivan Jones, Fredric Lehne, and more.
What the show is, in a sentence
"After her successful career in Chicago, Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney, utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD."
If you are watching live, that is CBS at the times above. If you are catching up later, Paramount+ has the episode once it is up. See you Thursday night.