Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 6 “Bunker Down” — Photos, Plot Details & Guest Stars

The mystery deepens in Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 6 “Bunker Down”, airing Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00 – 11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS and streaming the next day on Paramount+.

When a crisis manager disappears inside a billionaire’s panic room, Elsbeth Tascioni must navigate a maze of high-tech security systems, psychological mind games, and powerful egos to uncover the shocking truth hidden within.

As the investigation unfolds, Elsbeth’s sharp intuition and unorthodox style expose the paranoia and moral decay lurking behind extreme wealth and control. Meanwhile, she crosses paths with Winnie Crawford (guest star Henny Russell), the widow of the late Judge Crawford, whose arrival brings personal revelations and new complications for the quirky yet brilliant lawyer.

Previous Episode Note:

If you missed last week’s action in Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 5, “Poetic Justice,check out the photo gallery.


A New Case in the City That Never Sleeps

In “Bunker Down,” Elsbeth finds herself entangled in a case that blurs the line between security and obsession. What begins as a missing-person investigation soon turns into a dangerous psychological battle as Elsbeth pieces together how a fortress meant to protect became a weapon of control.

From booby-trapped bunkers to secrets buried beneath Manhattan’s elite, the episode delivers all the intrigue, charm, and clever legal maneuvering that fans expect from this standout CBS Original drama. Each clue reveals a deeper truth about human fear and the illusions of safety — a theme that perfectly aligns with Elsbeth’s uncanny ability to see what others miss.


About the Series

From the world of The Good Wife and The Good Fight, Elsbeth stars Emmy Award winner Carrie Preston as the delightfully eccentric attorney Elsbeth Tascioni, who collaborates with the NYPD’s 11th Precinct to solve high-profile crimes using her distinctive mix of logic, intuition, and empathy. Wendell Pierce co-stars as Captain C.W. Wagner, whose structured, by-the-book leadership often contrasts with Elsbeth’s free-spirited methods — making for a dynamic partnership that keeps viewers hooked week after week.

Now in its third season, the series continues to expand its storytelling with bold cases, emotional depth, and character-driven humor. Elsbeth remains one of CBS’s most compelling procedural dramas, blending crime, wit, and insight into a uniquely captivating format that appeals to fans of mystery, law, and human behavior alike.


Episode Credits

  • Written by: Erica Shelton Kodish
  • Directed by: Nick Gomez
  • Starring: Carrie Preston (Elsbeth Tascioni), Wendell Pierce (Captain C.W. Wagner)

Call to Action

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Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 6 “Bunker Down” Photos

Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 6 “Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).       Pictured (L-R): Daniel K. Isaac as LT. Connor, Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner , and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni   Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 6 “Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). Pictured (L-R): Daniel K. Isaac as LT. Connor, Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner , and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).       Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, Daniel K. Isaac as LT. Connor, Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner    Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, Daniel K. Isaac as LT. Connor, Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 6 “Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).       Pictured (L-R): b as Officer Nikki Reynolds, Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, Daniel K. Isaac as LT. Connor   Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 6 “Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). Pictured (L-R): b as Officer Nikki Reynolds, Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, Daniel K. Isaac as LT. Connor Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).       Pictured (L-R): Daniel K. Isaac as LT. Connor, Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, and b as Officer Nikki Reynolds   Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). Pictured (L-R): Daniel K. Isaac as LT. Connor, Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, and b as Officer Nikki Reynolds Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).       Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Henny Russell as Winnie Crawford    Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Henny Russell as Winnie Crawford Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).       Pictured: Henny Russell as Winnie Crawford    Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). Pictured: Henny Russell as Winnie Crawford Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 6 “Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).       Pictured: Tony Hale as Craig Harris   Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 6 “Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). Pictured: Tony Hale as Craig Harris Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 6 “Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).       Pictured (L-R): Tony Hale as Craig Harris and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni   Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 6 “Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). Pictured (L-R): Tony Hale as Craig Harris and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).       Pictured (L-R): Daniel K. Isaac as LT. Connor, Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, and b as Officer Nikki Reynolds   Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). Pictured (L-R): Daniel K. Isaac as LT. Connor, Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, and b as Officer Nikki Reynolds Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).       Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, Daniel K. Isaac as LT. Connor, and b   Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, Daniel K. Isaac as LT. Connor, and b Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).       Pictured: Tony Hale as Craig Harris   Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Bunker Down” – When a crisis manager vanishes inside a billionaires’ panic room, Elsbeth unravels the highly equipped fortresses that blur the lines between security and paranoia. Meanwhile, Elsbeth meets the late Judge Crawford’s widow, Winnie (Henny Russell), on the CBS Original series ELSBETH, Thursday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). Pictured: Tony Hale as Craig Harris Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.