Elementary season 6 episode 11 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Sherlock Holmes investigates the murder of Gilbert Pham, uncovering a cigarette smuggling operation and a secret ATF slush fund. The operation, hidden within Summit-Stow Distributors, is exposed when discrepancies in Pham's report suggest illegal activities. Two ATF agents, Bakshi and Evaneer, are found dead, having turned on each other over the missing slush fund money. The investigation reveals multiple corrupt ATF agents and implicates Maggie Foltz in the fund's embezzlement and Pham's murder. Concurrently, Sherlock negotiates a tense armistice with Moriarty to protect his father.
Full Episode S06E11 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gilbert Pham?
Gilbert Pham was a lawyer at Kress & Howell who was murdered during the investigation into a cigarette smuggling operation.
What did Sherlock Holmes and Deputy Chief Sir James Walter discuss?
They discussed the current state of Moriarty's organization and the threat it poses after her absence.
What suspicion arises regarding Sherlock's father?
The suspicion arises that Moriarty has returned and is targeting Sherlock's father for assassination.
How was Gilbert Pham murdered?
Pham was killed in a manner initially disguised as a home invasion, but later linked to a larger conspiracy.
What is Summit-Stow Distributors' role in the plot?
Summit-Stow Distributors, a tobacco wholesaler, is involved in a merger and is linked to a cigarette smuggling operation.
Who is Agent Bakshi?
Agent Bakshi is an ATF agent undercover at Summit-Stow Distributors, involved in a secret slush fund operation.
What happens between ATF agents Bakshi and Evaneer?
Bakshi and Evaneer turn on each other over missing money from their secret slush fund, leading to their deaths.
What is revealed about the ATF slush fund?
The slush fund was used to finance unauthorized ATF operations, with multiple agents involved in illicit activities.
Who is Maggie Foltz and what is her role?
Maggie Foltz is an office manager at Summit-Stow and a key figure in the slush fund scandal, suspected of embezzling funds and involvement in Pham's murder.
What is Sherlock's agreement with Moriarty?
Sherlock brokers a cease-fire with Moriarty, agreeing to take over his father's role in her organization in the event of his assassination.
What is the nature of the armistice between Sherlock and Moriarty?
The armistice is a temporary cease-fire, with Sherlock promising to assume his father's role to