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Elsbeth Cast & Characters

3 series regulars and 397 guest performers across 3 seasons of Elsbeth.

TV Show: Elsbeth Seasons: 3 Cast: 3 regulars Guests: 397 Network: CBS

Cast Overview

Elsbeth Cast Overview

Elsbeth is a CBS Crime / Drama / Comedy series. RecapHub tracks 3 credited series regulars across 3 seasons and 50 episodes, led by Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, Wendell Pierce as C.W. Wagner, Carra Patterson as Kaya Blanke.

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.

Elsbeth first aired on Feb 29, 2024, and the most recent season covered here aired on Oct 12, 2025. Cast credits below are aggregated across all 3 seasons.

397 guest performers have appeared in Elsbeth, and 55 of them return in more than one episode. The most frequently returning players include Ben Levi Ross as Teddy Tascioni, Daniel K. Isaac as Lieutenant Steve Connor, Danny Mastrogiorgio as Detective Bobby Smullen, Ivan Hernandez as Alec Bloom, Fredric Lehne as Lieutenant Dave Noonan, Molly Price as Detective Jackie Donnelly.

How to use this page: this is the show-level cast index — it aggregates every season. For season-specific credits, see the individual season cast pages: Season 1 · Season 2 · Season 3.

Main Cast

Elsbeth Main Cast — All Seasons

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Guest Stars

Elsbeth Guest Stars — All Seasons

Ben Levi Ross
as Teddy Tascioni
Appeared in 15 episodes (Seasons 2-3)
Daniel K. Isaac
as Lieutenant Steve Connor
Appeared in 9 episodes (Seasons 2-3)
Danny Mastrogiorgio
as Detective Bobby Smullen
Appeared in 9 episodes (Seasons 1-3)
Ivan Hernandez
as Alec Bloom
Appeared in 9 episodes (Season 3)
Fredric Lehne
as Lieutenant Dave Noonan
Appeared in 7 episodes (Season 1)
Molly Price
as Detective Jackie Donnelly
Appeared in 7 episodes (Seasons 1-3)
Daniel Oreskes
as Detective Buzz Fleming
Appeared in 6 episodes (Seasons 2-3)
Danny McCarthy
as Agent Fred Celetano
Appeared in 6 episodes (Season 1)
Hayward Leach
as Roy
Appeared in 6 episodes (Seasons 2-3)
Lindsay Mendez
as Officer Grace Hackett
Appeared in 6 episodes (Season 3)
Braeden De La Garza
as Detective Rivers
Appeared in 5 episodes (Seasons 2-3)
Gloria Reuben
as Claudia Payne
Appeared in 5 episodes (Seasons 1-2)
Micaela Diamond
as Detective Edwards
Appeared in 5 episodes (Seasons 1-3)
Sarah Steele
as Marissa Gold
Appeared in 5 episodes (Season 3)
Bianca Norwood
as Officer Nicki Reynolds
Appeared in 4 episodes (Season 3)
Brittany Inge
as Julia Payne Wagner
Appeared in 4 episodes (Season 3)
Sullivan Jones
as Dr. Cameron Clayden
Appeared in 4 episodes (Season 3)
Ajay Naidu
as Martin Wali
Appeared in 3 episodes (Season 1)
Campbell Scott
as Captain Cyrus Tully
Appeared in 3 episodes (Season 3)
Christian Borle
as Carter Schmidt
Appeared in 3 episodes (Season 2)
Daniel Davis
as Dr. Yablonski
Appeared in 3 episodes (Seasons 1-3)
Daniel K. Isaac
as Steve Connor
Appeared in 3 episodes (Season 2)
Henny Russell
as Winnie Crawford
Appeared in 3 episodes (Season 3)
Jenn Colella
as Captain Kershaw
Appeared in 3 episodes (Season 2)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is in the cast of Elsbeth?

The credited series regulars of Elsbeth are Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, Wendell Pierce as C.W. Wagner, Carra Patterson as Kaya Blanke.

How many seasons of Elsbeth are there?

RecapHub currently covers 3 seasons of Elsbeth (Seasons 1-3).

Who are the recurring guest stars in Elsbeth?

Recurring guest performers include Ben Levi Ross as Teddy Tascioni, Daniel K. Isaac as Lieutenant Steve Connor, Danny Mastrogiorgio as Detective Bobby Smullen, Ivan Hernandez as Alec Bloom, Fredric Lehne as Lieutenant Dave Noonan.

Where can I find season-by-season cast lists for Elsbeth?
Each season has its own cast page: Season 1, Season 2, Season 3. Start from the Elsbeth show guide.
Which Elsbeth characters have their own profiles?
337 characters have dedicated profiles with episode timelines. The full list is on this page under "Characters With Dedicated Profiles", or browse the character index.

Guides

Main Character Guides

In-depth guides to the main characters of Elsbeth — backstory, season-by-season arc, and key relationships.

Recurring

Recurring Characters Across All Seasons

These performers appear in more than one episode of Elsbeth. Episode counts cover every season RecapHub currently has episode data for.

By Season

How the Cast Changes Season by Season

Each season below links to its episode guide and its own season cast page. "New to the credits" lists performers who were not credited in any earlier season covered here.

  • Season 1 (2024) — 10 episodes, 3 credited regulars: Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, Wendell Pierce as C.W. Wagner, Carra Patterson as Kaya Blanke. New to the credits this season: Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, Wendell Pierce as C.W. Wagner, Carra Patterson as Kaya Blanke. Season 1 cast page. Season 1 episodes.
  • Season 2 (2024) — 20 episodes, 3 credited regulars: Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, Wendell Pierce as C.W. Wagner, Carra Patterson as Kaya Blanke. Season 2 cast page. Season 2 episodes.
  • Season 3 (2025) — 20 episodes, 3 credited regulars: Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, Wendell Pierce as C.W. Wagner, Carra Patterson as Kaya Blanke. Season 3 cast page. Season 3 episodes.

Profiles

Characters With Dedicated Profiles

Elsbeth has 337 character profiles with episode-level appearance data. The most-covered characters are listed first.

Related

Related Elsbeth Guides

TV Show

Elsbeth Show Guide

All Elsbeth seasons, episode guides, and cast pages.

 Season Cast

Elsbeth Season 1 Cast

Season 1 main cast and guest stars.

 Season Cast

Elsbeth Season 2 Cast

Season 2 main cast and guest stars.

 Season Cast

Elsbeth Season 3 Cast

Season 3 main cast and guest stars.

 Characters

Character Index

Browse every character profile on RecapHub.