Matthew Broderick and his son James Wilkie Broderick appeared together in the Elsbeth episode “Foiled Again,” which aired February 20, 2025. In a preview scene described by People and republished by AOL, Broderick plays educational consultant Lawrence Grey, while James plays Carl, a success trainer at Grey’s firm.
What happens in the Elsbeth sneak peek?
Lawrence discusses a former client, Ethan, as Carl listens and takes notes. Asked how well he knew Ethan, Lawrence calls him “one of my early success stories.” He says he helped Ethan discover fencing, which changed his life, and notes that Ethan talked openly about having asthma.
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The exchange turns to the firm’s work with young students. When Elsbeth asks whether its young people help high school seniors, Lawrence replies that the firm usually starts younger. Elsbeth’s observation—“That explains the sandbox”—prompts his answer: “Never too early.”
The scene’s final beat connects the case to Elsbeth’s own family. After learning that her son Teddy works for a nonprofit, she wonders aloud whether she did right by him. Lawrence responds, “As long as he’s happy.” The moment links Grey’s early-start approach to Elsbeth’s questions about preparing a child for adulthood.
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Who do Matthew and James Wilkie Broderick play?
Matthew Broderick as Lawrence Grey
Broderick plays an independent educational consultant who promises wealthy clients Ivy League futures for their “painfully average” children. Grey runs Outmatch Educational Consulting, whose methods and ambitions are part of the episode’s fictional plot.
James Wilkie Broderick as Carl
James plays Carl, a top “success trainer” at Outmatch. In the preview, he is present as Lawrence recounts Ethan’s story, listening and taking notes.
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How the scene fits the episode
“Foiled Again” centers on the mysterious death of a college admissions officer. The episode synopsis describes Elsbeth investigating Grey and his educational-consulting business; the case also gives Elsbeth and Teddy a reason to reflect on how well she prepared him for adult life.
What the father and son said about working together
Broderick told People, as republished by AOL, “I was so proud and happy to work with my son James.” He also said, “Working with everyone on Elsbeth was a pleasure and I’m excited for the episode to come out.”
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James described the experience as “a thrill” to work side by side with his father, whom he called his favorite actor, and said he was grateful to the producers for the opportunity.
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The report gave February 20, 2025 as the episode’s air date. At the time of publication, it listed Elsbeth on CBS Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET and said the series was available on Paramount+. Those are February 2025 scheduling and streaming details, not confirmation of current availability.
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