What joke did the show Elsbeth make about Elon Musk?

The show Elsbeth referenced a patient's prolonged erectile dysfunction following a perceived SpaceX launch failure, seemingly as a jab at Elon Musk.

Why was Kaya absent from Elsbeth?

Kaya was absent from Elsbeth because she was on an undercover assignment in Washington D.C.

When does Elsbeth air on CBS?

Elsbeth airs on CBS Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET and new episodes stream the next day on Paramount+.

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Elsbeth's Elon Musk ED Joke Lands on CBS

24 Apr

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Summary

Show Elsbeth featured a joke about Elon Musk's SpaceX.
The joke referenced patient erectile dysfunction post-launch failure.
Kaya returned to the show after an undercover assignment.

Elsbeth's Elon Musk ED Joke Lands on CBS

The popular CBS series Elsbeth recently featured a storyline that appeared to poke fun at tech mogul Elon Musk. In the Thursday, April 23, episode, Elsbeth investigated a wealth therapist accused of insider trading.

During questioning, Elsbeth referenced a redacted patient's prolonged erectile dysfunction after a perceived SpaceX launch failure. The therapist clarified it was a traumatic event for many high-profile men.

This episode also welcomed back Carra Patterson as Kaya, who had departed as a series regular at the end of Season 2 in May 2025. Kaya's absence was explained by an undercover assignment in Washington D.C.