In Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 “A Hard Nut to Crack,” Elsbeth is drawn into a dangerous new case after an avant-garde choreographer’s Nutcracker rehearsal turns deadly. These Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 photos take viewers inside the cutthroat world of New York ballet, where fierce competition, artistic obsession, and hidden grudges collide as Elsbeth begins unraveling the mystery.
As the investigation intensifies, the Elsbeth “A Hard Nut to Crack” episode images reveal backstage tensions and high-stakes confrontations within the ballet company. Set against the elegance of classical dance, Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 blends visual spectacle with a sharp murder mystery, delivering one of the season’s most stylish and suspenseful cases yet.
Now in its third season, the critically acclaimed drama stars Emmy Award winner Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, the brilliant, eccentric consent-decree attorney who helps the NYPD outmaneuver New York’s most elite criminals. The series continues to draw from the world of The Good Wife and The Good Fight , while forging its own fresh, playful, yet emotionally grounded identity.
The cast includes Carrie Preston and Wendell Pierce , with the series executive produced by Robert King, Michelle King, Jonathan Tolins, Liz Glotzer, Erica Shelton Kodish, Bryan Goluboff, and Gail Barringer . Tolins serves as showrunner. The series is produced by CBS Studios.
Tune In Info Elsbeth airs Thursdays (10:00–11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.Paramount+ (Premium: live + next day; Essential: next day).
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Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 Photos “A Hard Nut to Crack”
Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Andrew Rannells as Harris Parson, Willow McConnaughy as Noelle Bennett, Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Molly Price as Det. Jackie Donnelly Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Ivan Hernandez as Alec Block and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Andrew Rannells as Harris Parson Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Willow McConnaughy as Noelle Bennett, Andrew Rannells as Harris Parson, and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni in a ballet tutu Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Andrew Rannells as Harris Parson, Molly Price as Det. Jackie Donnelly, and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured: Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R):Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, Molly Price as Det. Jackie Donnelly and Andrew Rannells as Harris Parson Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Willow McConnaughy as Noelle Bennett, Andrew Rannells as Harris Parson, and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R):Molly Price as Det. Jackie Donnelly and Andrew Rannells as Harris Parson Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Molly Price as Det. Jackie Donnelly Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner and Ben Levi Ross as Teddy Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, Willow McConnaughy as Noelle Bennett, and Mike Doyle as Rich Bennett Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured: Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Lindsay Mendez as Officer Grace Hackett Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, Andrew Rannells as Harris Parson, and Molly Price as Det. Jackie Donnelly Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 10 “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Andrew Rannells as Harris Parson Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured: Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured: Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, Andrew Rannells as Harris Parson, and Willow McConnaughy as Noelle Bennett Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Molly Price as Det. Jackie Donnelly Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Molly Price as Det. Jackie Donnelly, Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, and Lindsay Mendez as Officer Grace Hackett Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Andrew Rannells as Harris Parson, Willow McConnaughy as Noelle Bennett, Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured: Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Andrew Rannells as Harris Parson, Willow McConnaughy as Noelle Bennett, Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Sarah Steele as Marissa Gold and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, and Lindsay Mendez as Officer Grace Hackett Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “A Hard Nut to Crack” – When an avant-garde choreographer’s “Nutcracker” rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet, on ELSBETH, Thursday, Dec. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) . Pictured (L-R): Molly Price as Det. Jackie Donnelly and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Editor-in-Chief | Seat42F, a leading source of entertainment news, information, television and movie resources.
