Steve Buscemi is the spotlighted guest star of the week on CBS’s Elsbeth season three, episode 13. Buscemi plays Simon, a crossword champion, on “Murder Six Across” airing on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10pm ET/PT.
“Murder Six Across” Plot: After the famed editor of the daily puzzle is murdered at the annual crossword championship, Elsbeth infiltrates the world of elite puzzle solvers to find the champion who will do whatever it takes to win.
Carrie Preston returns to star as the titular character. Wendell Pierce is also back as Captain C.W. Wagner for the series’ third season.
Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Steve Buscemi as Simon Craigie in ‘Elsbeth’ season 3 episode 13 (Photo: Michael Parmelee © 2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Elsbeth Season 3 Description:
Emmy Award winner Carrie Preston returns as Elsbeth Tascioni, the cunning yet unconventional consent decree attorney working with the NYPD to track down New York’s most well-heeled murderers utilizing her unique intuitive insight. The critically acclaimed series enters its third season with fresh cases, new characters, and unexpected challenges for Elsbeth and the 11th Precinct, led by her boss, Captain C.W. Wagner (Pierce).
Carrie Preston and Micaela Diamond in season 3 episode 13 (Photo: Michael Parmelee © 2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Steve Buscemi, Carrie Preston, and Micaela Diamond in season 3 episode 13 (Photo: Michael Parmelee © 2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Carrie Preston in season 3 episode 13 (Photo: Michael Parmelee © 2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Steve Buscemi as Simon Craigie in season 3 episode 13 (Photo: Michael Parmelee © 2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
