‘Elsbeth’ Officially Adds a ‘Ted Lasso’ Alum for a Killer New Mystery [Exclusive]
In the fifth episode of *Elsbeth* season four, the detective investigates the death of a Coney Island competitive-eating champion after a doughnut contest. Sam Richardson, known for *Ted Lasso* and *Detroiters*, guest stars as Cody Baxter, an aspiring eating competitor whose cheerful manner may conceal a hunger for fame.
The episode, titled “All About Eats”, also features Elsbeth’s colleague Buzz Fleming and Captain Wagner as the investigation unfolds at Coney Island. The article says season four’s premiere drew 3.75 million viewers, more than 10% above the previous year’s premiere; episode five is scheduled to air on CBS on 12 November.
In short
- Sam Richardson joins *Elsbeth* as a competitive-eating hopeful.
- A champion’s death sends the detectives to Coney Island.
- The season four premiere drew 3.75 million viewers.