Eric McCormack Guest Stars in ‘Elsbeth’ Season 2 Midseason Premiere

Eric McCormack joins the cast of CBS‘s ‘Elsbeth‘ as a guest star in the Season 2 midseason premiere, titled ‘Unalive and Well,’ airing on Thursday, January 30, at 10/9c. The episode delves into the satirical world of celebrity wellness centers, with McCormack playing Tom Murphey, the charismatic founder of a holistic wellness retreat.

The storyline follows Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston) as she investigates the death of a young man found in his car after visiting Murphey’s wellness center. The episode also explores the fallout from a scandal involving Judge Crawford, who leaked information about Elsbeth’s alleged involvement in a high-profile divorce case in Chicago.

Showrunner Jonathan Tolins previously revealed that this storyline will significantly impact Elsbeth’s reputation as a moral figure within the NYPD. The episode features guest stars Marcia Debonis, Katie Huang, and Dan Cordle, alongside series regulars Carra Patterson and Danny Mastrogiorgio.

Season 2 of ‘Elsbeth’ will consist of 20 episodes, doubling the number from its debut season. The midseason premiere promises to unravel more mysteries while continuing to blend humor and drama in its unique procedural format.