Elsbeth Tascioni, the vibrant attorney known from *The Good Wife* and *The Good Fight*, brings her distinctive perspective and sharp wit to a new investigative procedural, *Elsbeth*. In this show, she teams up with the NYPD to tackle New York City's toughest cases. The series will premiere with two back-to-back episodes on Thursday, April 4, at 9|8c on CBS and Paramount+, and will continue on Thursdays at 10|9c starting April 11.
In the series, Emmy Award winner Carrie Preston stars as Elsbeth, who trades her successful legal career in Chicago for tackling crime in the Big Apple—often with several tote bags in tow. Armed with her unique insights, a sharp sense of humor, and impressive forearms, Elsbeth is ready to crack even the most baffling cases.
Though Elsbeth keeps her professional secrets under wraps, she gave Us Weekly an exclusive look inside one of her many bags. Why so many? “Bags are like friends—you can never have too many,” she explains.
Check out the video above or continue scrolling to discover what Elsbeth never leaves home without.
**Cell Phone**
“I’m not the best with technology,” she admits, “but I’ve nailed the basics like answering calls and am currently working on my TikTok moves.”
**Lip Balm**
“Lip moisture is a must,” she says. “I have a different flavor in each bag to keep them organized by scent—today it’s pineapple!”
**Safety Pins**
“These are lifesavers for quick fixes,” she reveals. “Whether it’s mending a hem or adjusting a client’s outfit, depending on the judge.”
**Pen and Notepad**
“Essential for taking witness statements or leaving a note if you accidentally take someone’s lunch from the communal fridge. My bad, Captain, that pasta salad just looked too tempting,” Elsbeth admits.
**Brightly Patterned Scarf**
“It’s not just about keeping warm,” she adds, “it also says, ‘Hey, I’m fun and friendly. Don’t be intimidated!’”
**String Cheese**
“This isn’t usually in my bag,” she confesses, “but I missed lunch today, so I needed a quick snack.”
**Pink Water Bottle**
“According to the US National Academies of Sciences, women should drink about 11.5 cups of fluids daily,” Elsbeth notes. “Stay hydrated and be near a bathroom!”
**(Another) String Cheese**
“Like I said, I didn’t get to eat before this, so I brought a second one just in case.”