Watson

Watson

RETURNING2 Seasons31 Episodes4.9
NetworkCBS
First AiredJan 26, 2025
Last AiredMar 8, 2026
Created ByCraig Sweeny

A year after the death of his friend and partner Sherlock Holmes at the hands of Moriarty, Dr. John Watson resumes his medical career as the head of a clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders. However, he soon finds that his old life is not done with him yet.

NEXT EPISODE
S2 E14Wrongful LifeMar 22, 20266d

Cast

Morris Chestnut
Morris Chestnut
Dr. John Watson

Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 31 episodes

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A Son in the Oven
E1A Son in the Oven
Oct 13, 20251.5
Watson and the fellows spring back into action when Mary’s mother accidentally poisons herself while suffering from a rare form of dementia that is progressing with impossible speed. Meanwhile, Sherlock Holmes resurfaces after being presumed dead.
Back from the Dead
E2Back from the Dead
Oct 20, 20251.6
A microbiology researcher returns from an expedition to Siberia, leading to a possible outbreak of a revived pathogen. Watson reconnects with Sherlock Holmes.
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E3Expletive Deleted
Oct 27, 20251.8
Watson and the team work alongside Laila to help a patient named Maxine, a 30-year-old who looks 10 years old.
Happy When It Rains
E4Happy When It Rains
Nov 3, 20251.6
Watson and the team jump into action when four new patients are brought to UHOP with wounds that appear to be infected with a flesh-eating bacterium following a tornado. Meanwhile, Shinwell searches for meaning as a nursing student and Adam’s wedding to Lauren risks being halted.
Lucky
E5Lucky
Nov 10, 20252.4
While visiting another hospital, Watson becomes convinced that a coma patient is suffering from locked-in syndrome and has been mistaken for a coma patient for over a decade. After the patient is transferred to UHOP for treatment, he shocks the team with chilling messages. Meanwhile, Sherlock is back in town and is staying with Watson.
Buying Time
E6Buying Time
Nov 17, 20252.8
Watson and the fellows race against time to save the life of Xavier, a 21-year-old athlete with a fast-growing, seemingly incurable cancer. Meanwhile, Mycroft Holmes lets Watson know his team’s work at UHOP may no longer have funding available.
Giant Steps
E7Giant Steps
Nov 24, 20252.6
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.
Livvy Sees the Doctor
E8Livvy Sees the Doctor
Dec 1, 20251.8
UHOP veers into terror when Watson and the fellows are taken hostage by a man with a bomb strapped to his chest who is desperate to find a cure for his 9-year-old daughter’s illness.
Shannon Says Bex Loves Micah
E9Shannon Says Bex Loves Micah
Dec 8, 20251.0
Watson and the fellows help Laila’s son Micah – who was injured in a car accident while pursuing his crush, Bex, with the help of his AI chatbot.
Never Been CRISPR'd
E10Never Been CRISPR'd
Dec 15, 20251.0
Watson’s biohacker friend Hobie returns when he rushes his new girlfriend to the Holmes Clinic after they partake in a gene-editing experiment that goes wrong. Meanwhile, Watson becomes suspicious of Sherlock.
The Tunnel Under the Elms
E11The Tunnel Under the Elms
Mar 1, 202643m1.0
Watson and the fellows race against the clock to save a man and his pregnant wife from a terrifying sinkhole. Meanwhile, Ingrid’s future with her therapy group becomes unclear.
A Family Meal
E12A Family Meal
Mar 8, 20265.5
When a patient arrives at the Holmes Clinic plagued by a mysterious neurological disorder, Watson and the fellows discover they were forced to eat their parents amid a childhood survival incident. Meanwhile, Adam is struggling with how his future will change as a father.
E13
E13For a Limited Time Only
Mar 15, 2026
Watson and the fellows fight to revive a 30-year-old woman, Audrey, after her heart inexplicably stops repeatedly until they discover she has a rare phenomenon called Lazarus syndrome. As these revivals continue, she uses the short window of time available to right her greatest wrong.
E14
E14Wrongful LifeUPCOMING
Mar 22, 2026
Watson is sued for Wrongful Life by a long-term patient suffering from VACTERL association, after undergoing multiple painful surgeries.
E15
E15A Third Act SurpriseUPCOMING
Mar 29, 2026
Watson and the fellows race to save the life of a young woman who needs a lifesaving kidney donation. Meanwhile, Sherlock returns to help crack unsolved cases in Pittsburgh.
E16
E16Respect the Process. Respect the QuirksUPCOMING
Apr 5, 2026
E17
E17Unsolved MysteriesUPCOMING
Apr 12, 2026
E18
E18Soul to Soul
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About Watson

Watson is a drama, mystery series on CBS. The show first aired on Jan 26, 2025 and currently has 2 seasons and 31 episodes. Watson has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Mar 22, 2026. It has a rating of 4.9/10 based on 53 votes. The cast includes Morris Chestnut. Created by Craig Sweeny.

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