Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for Watson Episode 6.Watson has truly found its rhythm in the previous week, and with the release of Episode 6, titled “The Camgirl Inquiry,” it’s becoming increasingly clear that the series is gearing up for even more captivating developments. Just two episodes prior, viewers learned that Stephens Croft (Peter Mark Kendall) is secretly interacting with a camgirl to cope with the emotional aftermath of his ex-fiancée leaving him for his twin brother. As indicated by the episode’s title, this camgirl becomes the latest patient they need to assist. During a late-night chat in a private chat room, Porsche (Sofie Kane) appears to be in distress, attempting to engage Stephens in a roleplay scenario, yet he remains unresponsive, yearning for something authentic. He persuades her to share a glimpse into her real life, revealing a seemingly mundane detail—she grew up on a rabbit farm in New Mexico—which later becomes pivotal to unraveling the mystery of her deteriorating health.

Stephens, concerned for Porsche’s well-being, pieces together that she is located nearby in Pittsburgh and urges her to visit UHOP for medical assistance. Understandably, she hesitates to engage with a client in the physical world, revealing the complexities of her situation. The following day, Stephens becomes increasingly anxious about her health, constantly checking to see if she has taken him up on his offer. To his embarrassment, his colleagues start speculating about his relationship status, with Adam disclosing an ongoing bet concerning the identity of the girl he’s seeing. Stephens is mortified to discover that his ex, Lauren, as well as Dr. Derian (Eve Harlow) and Dr. Lubbock (Inga Schlingmann), are all involved in this wager.

The playful torment directed at Stephens abruptly halts when Shinwell (Ritchie Coster) informs him that Dr. Watson (Morris Chestnut) has assigned Project 0 to the interns. This initiative entails addressing the backlog of unanswered petitions from patients seeking treatment at the clinic. While the interns dive into their tasks, Stephens takes the opportunity to reconnect with Porsche. However, before he can persuade her to come to UHOP, she unexpectedly collapses, her camera going dark. In a moment of distraction, when Stephens approaches Watson to discuss his camgirl situation, Watson is engrossed in typing a document entitled “The Sign of Four,” which cleverly references one of the classic Sherlock Holmes novels. Although Watson is unwilling to share the contents of his writing, it seems less significant given the urgency of Porsche’s condition. Stephens confides in Watson about his relationship with the camgirl, and Watson surprisingly offers his support, suggesting they might be dealing with a potential UTI, particularly given the cranberry juice seen in Porsche’s setup.

This intriguing medical mystery calls for the entire team’s involvement, and it’s no surprise that Derian is critical of Stephens regarding his personal life choices. Nevertheless, Watson emphasizes the gravity of Porsche’s situation, stressing that her life is now in their hands, and they must act quickly to locate her. Dr. Lubbock, who has been exchanging knowing glances with Stephens, assists immediately. She identifies a vibrator in Porsche’s room, yet this leads to a dead end. What becomes apparent is that every item in Porsche’s space seems to have a connection to Shakespeare, further complicating their investigation.

Watson Episode 6 Explores Porsche’s Unique Background and Medical Crisis

The dedicated team of Dr. Watson and the Crofts embarks on a mission to uncover Porsche’s whereabouts, leveraging context clues found in her apartment’s décor. Upon reaching her suspected residence, they encounter a disinterested young man who nonchalantly informs them that “Annie Wilson” vacated the premises three months ago and left no forwarding address. A bit of clever detective work reveals a restraining order against Annie’s ex-boyfriend, but this leads to a complex situation that requires further investigation—prompting Adam to suggest reaching out to Lauren.

Despite his reluctance to involve his ex-fiancée, Stephens feels the urgency of Porsche’s rapidly declining health, and with some encouragement from Watson, he decides to proceed. The twins meet with Lauren, who proves to be cooperative and eager to assist in solving the mystery, though she remains skeptical about her legal contacts sharing client details. This collaboration marks a significant step for Stephens, who has been increasingly isolating himself since their breakup. The ongoing webcam reveals Porsche has a charming Corgi, which they humorously speculate must be named after a Shakespearean character. Ultimately, Watson successfully elicits an excited response from “Brutus,” but the playful moment takes a turn when the dog jumps off the sofa, causing the camera to tilt. Nevertheless, they spot the name “Kathryn Pertuchio” on a piece of mail, leading Shinwell to track down the only known Kathryn Pertuchio in the area, allowing the team to call 9-1-1 and provide Porsche with the urgent medical attention she needs.

However, despite initiating treatment with antibiotics, Kathryn’s condition continues to deteriorate, and the team finds themselves racing against time to diagnose her ailment. A phone call from her mother reveals that Porsche’s account of her upbringing on a rabbit farm is indeed true, and she was bitten by a rabbit during a recent visit home. This crucial detail allows Watson and the interns to deduce that Kathryn has been infected with the plague from the rabbit bite and that her genetic mutation offers her a unique immunity. With this diagnosis in hand, Stephens oversees her recovery, remaining at her bedside, hopeful for her awakening.

The moment when Stephens and Kathryn finally meet—or rather, when they are introduced for the first time—is incredibly poignant. She expresses heartfelt gratitude for the lengths he went to in order to save her life, and is genuinely impressed that he was open about his connection to a camgirl with his colleagues. Kathryn appears unsure about the next steps in their relationship, but Stephens feels a profound shift within himself, realizing that he no longer needs to rely on the secrecy of their previous arrangement. The potential for a real-world relationship between them is now a tantalizing prospect, especially as Episode 6 lays the groundwork for a possible connection between Stephens and Lubbock.

Discovering the Evolving Dynamics Among Watson’s Interns

Throughout this episode, Dr. Lubbock makes several attempts to persuade Dr. Derian to embrace her upcoming birthday by celebrating it. However, Derian firmly resists any notion of celebration, asserting that her birthday is a private affair, and she’s perfectly content with keeping it that way. Lubbock, misinterpreting Derian’s disinterest as mere passive-aggressiveness, takes matters into her own hands by buying a cake, which ultimately leads to a disastrous outcome. Derian confronts Lubbock, accusing her of trying to impose her own desires onto others without considering their feelings. This conflict, compounded by Derian’s potential to expose Lubbock’s faux engagement and an awkward slip where Lubbock refers to her as “fiancé” in front of Stephens, deeply affects Lubbock, prompting her to end her relationship with her boyfriend. This situation creates an intriguing opening for a potential connection between Stephens and Lubbock.

However, instead of reaching out to Stephens after her breakup and the eviction of her ex-partner, Lubbock finds herself calling Derian. She seeks companionship but is met with Derian’s resolute desire for solitude. Derian is found perched on a rock by the shoreline, consuming her unwanted birthday cake. She flatly rejects Lubbock’s invitation to spend time together, suggesting they’ll reconvene at work the next morning, leaving Lubbock feeling isolated. Derian continues to embody the role of the outsider within the group, as her cold indifference makes it difficult for others to empathize with her struggles.

As the episode reaches its conclusion, Shinwell delivers a new prescription to Watson, which, as expected, consists of yet another series of medication switches, courtesy of Moriarty (Randall Park). Watson expresses sincere gratitude for Shinwell’s unwavering support, who in turn feels a pang of discomfort about betraying Watson’s trust. Given Watson’s exceptional ability to detect deception, it’s surprising that he remains unaware of the brewing tension around him. In this pivotal episode, Watson reflects on his past experiences with Sherlock, recounting his complicated relationship with Irene Adler and a companion who masqueraded as his housekeeper, Mrs. Hudson.

This reflection serves to normalize Stephens’ connection with the camgirl while shedding light on Watson’s interpretation of pivotal characters from the Sherlock Holmes universe. Watson later confesses to Shinwell his guilt over Sherlock’s death, believing he failed his friend during their encounter with Moriarty. Shinwell reassures him, stating that Sherlock was fully aware of the risks he took when confronting Moriarty. As we look ahead to the next episode, the teaser hints at Moriarty’s return, and the images for Episode 7 suggest that the narrative is building towards something significant, finally indicating that Watson is on the verge of delivering an exciting chapter.

New episodes of Watson air Sundays on CBS and are available on Paramount+ the following day.