Series synopsis
Watson is an American drama mystery television series that premiered on CBS on January 26, 2025. It ended on May 3, 2026. It was created by Craig Sweeny. It stars Morris Chestnut, Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall and Inga Schlingmann.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Solve the puzzle. Save the patient.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson
- Eve Harlow as Dr. Ingrid Derian
- Peter Mark Kendall as Dr. Stephens Croft / Dr. Adam Croft
- Inga Schlingmann as Dr. Sasha Lubbock
- Ritchie Coster as Shinwell Johnson
- Rochelle Aytes as Dr. Mary Morstan
Guest cast
- Anjelica Bette Fellini as Erika Filipello
- Shannon Berry as Autumn Franco
- Jean Zarzour as Erika's Mother
- Alejandra Chavarria as O.R. Nurse
- Lesley Mirza as Prenatal Nurse
- Grace Gouwens as Clinic Volunteer
- Andrew Dobbie as Croft Twin
- Brad Bergeron as Damon Filipello
- Randall Park as Moriarty
- Damian O'Hare as Andrew Tanner
- Hampton Fluker as Dr. Isaac Niles
- Kacey Rohl as The Rep
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 33 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | January 26, 2025 | May 11, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 20 | October 13, 2025 | May 3, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Dr. John Watson resumes his medical career as the head of a clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders six months after the death of his friend and partner, Sherlock Holmes, at the hands of Moriarty. |
January 26, 2025 |
| 2 |
Redcoat Watson and the fellows investigate the perplexing case of a family man with a bullet lodged in his head who insists he is a Scottish soldier and seems to be hiding something nefarious. |
February 16, 2025 |
| 3 |
Wait for the Punchline Watson and the fellows treat a comedian who collapses at an open mic night, but throughout the case her past is revealed to be much more complex than initially believed. |
February 23, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Son in the Oven 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. |
October 13, 2025 |
| 2 |
Back from the Dead A microbiology researcher returns from an expedition to Siberia, leading to a possible outbreak of a revived pathogen. Watson reconnects with Sherlock Holmes. |
October 20, 2025 |
| 3 |
Expletive Deleted Watson and the team work alongside Laila to help a patient named Maxine, a 30-year-old who looks 10 years old. |
October 27, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 26, 2025 |
| Last aired | May 3, 2026 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |