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Watson season 2 continues with episode 8, titled Livvy Sees the Doctor, set to release on Monday, December 1, at 10 pm ET on CBS.
The episode follows Dr. John Watson, played by Morris Chestnut, and his medical team at a Pittsburgh clinic that specializes in unusual cases, as they face a high-pressure situation involving a patient’s family. The season also features Rochelle Aytes as Dr. Mary Morstan, Eve Harlow as Dr. Ingrid Derian, and Peter Mark Kendall as Dr. Adam Croft.
In episode 8, a father brings his daughter to the clinic, believing it holds the only solution for her unexplained illness, placing Watson and the staff in a tense scenario. The episode streams on Paramount+ for both live and on-demand viewing.
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When does Watson season 2 episode 8 come out? Release time for all major time zones
Watson season 2 episode 8 releases on December 1 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBS. The episode streams live on Paramount+ for Premium subscribers. General subscribers can stream it the next day, December 2, on demand. The weekly schedule remains consistent with the previous episodes, as the series continues its Monday night broadcast.
Here is the full release schedule for major regions:
Where to watch: Viewers can watch episode 8 of the second season of Watson on CBS or stream it on Paramount+. Premium subscribers can watch live and on demand, while regular subscribers can access the episode the next day.
How many episodes are left in Watson season 2?
The second season of Watson contains 20 episodes. With episode 8 arriving on December 1, 12 episodes remain in the season. The ninth episode airs on December 8, followed by episode 10 on December 15. The series takes a holiday break before returning in early 2026.
A brief recap of Watson season 2 episode 7
In episode 7 of season 2 of Watson, Dr. John Watson treats Annabelle Lee, a young saxophone prodigy who passes out during concerts and has neurological symptoms. Watson and his team look into her condition and find that the pressure of playing causes ministrokes that make her symptoms worse.
Annabelle needs surgery on her brain, but at first she doesn't want it because she's afraid it will hurt her music career. When she has a full stroke, her situation gets worse, which makes her agree to surgery.
At the same time, the episode shows how Watson's relationship with his father, Hamish, is not going well. When Hamish takes Annabelle to the doctor, old arguments between the father and son come up again. During Annabelle's treatment, Watson and Hamish must deal with unresolved issues in their relationship.
At the end of the episode, Annabelle is still recovering from surgery and beginning to play music again. At the same time, Watson and Hamish take steps toward reconciliation, indicating that their communication and understanding are improving over time.
Major events to expect from Watson season 2 episode 8
Events to expect in episode 8:
- A desperate father arrives at the clinic with a bomb strapped to his chest, forcing Watson and the medical team into a hostage situation while demanding treatment for his daughter’s unexplained illness.
- Watson and the fellows must diagnose Livvy under intense pressure. Their work requires immediate decisions, limited resources, and careful communication as any mistake may escalate the hostage threat.
- The clinic’s staff must coordinate movements, negotiate with the hostage-taker, and maintain stability among their team. Their actions determine both the medical outcome and the safety of everyone inside the facility.
What lies ahead in Watson season 2 episode 8?
Watson season 2 episode 8 presents one of the season’s most dangerous scenarios. The focus goes from normal medical cases to a crisis that involves both a diagnostic and a physical threat.
While negotiating with Livvy's father, who thinks the clinic is delaying treatment, the team needs to find out what is making her sickness worse as rapidly as possible. This predicament puts their ability to reconcile medical judgment with quick hostage-response methods to the test.
Watson season 2 episode 8 airs December 1 at 10 PM ET on CBS and streams on Paramount+. Viewers can follow the unfolding investigation and the high-pressure medical case as the season continues.
