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Shinwell Johnson is a fictional character portrayed by Nelsan Ellis in the TV series Elementary.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Folie a Deux (season 5), they were 38 years old.
They appear in 11 episodes out of a total of 154 aired
The character of Shinwell Johnson is mainly associated with Sherlock Holmes.

Shinwell Johnson

by Nelsan Ellis

character

Episodes11

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    Folie a Deux
    episode S5.E1 october 2016
    Watson seeks help from a former patient to find a serial bomber.
  • 7.5
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    Worth Several Cities
    episode S5.E2 october 2016
    When the leader of a local street gang abducts Holmes to compel him to find the person responsible for a hit on his men, Holmes and Watson get caught in the middle of an international hunt to recover a centuries old, priceless artifact. Also, Watson debates whether a personal favor Shinwell asks of her is outside her comfort zone.
  • 7.7
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    To Catch a Predator Predator
    episode S5.E5 november 2016
    Holmes and Watson have plenty of suspects when they investigate the murder of a man who led a secret life as a vigilante, “catfishing” sexual predators on dating sites and publicly shaming them. When Shinwell’s criminal record prevents him from finding a full-time job, Holmes disagrees with Watson’s plan to help him.
  • 7.6
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    Bang Bang Shoot Chute
    episode S5.E7 november 2016
    Holmes and Watson search for two murderers after a base jumper is shot out of the sky by one killer, and has his parachute sabotaged by another. Also, after Joan's sister, Lin (Samantha Quan), thinks she sees Shinwell with a member of his old gang, Joan takes drastic measures to make sure he won't be drawn back into a life of crime.
  • 8
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    It Serves You Right to Suffer
    episode S5.E9 december 2016
    When Shinwell is framed for a gang killing, Holmes and Watson have three days to catch the real killer before Shinwell is sent back to jail.
  • 7.8
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    Pick Your Poison
    episode S5.E10 december 2016
    Watson is implicated in a DEA investigation into doctors writing illegal prescriptions, so she and Holmes look for the culprit using her medical license to sell drugs.
  • 8.1
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    Be My Guest
    episode S5.E11 january 2017
    Holmes and Watson race to find a woman who's been held captive for years before the kidnapper takes drastic steps to avoid being caught. Also, Watson becomes frustrated when Shinwell refuses to focus on his informant training with her and Holmes.
  • 7.4
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    Rekt in Real Life
    episode S5.E14 february 2017
    A former professional eSports video game player dies after he's assaulted during a live video stream; Shinwell asks Joan for advice when his daughter asks to see him for the first time in five years.
  • 7.5
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    The Ballad of Lady Frances
    episode S5.E17 march 2017
    The police call in Holmes and Watson to consult on a homicide "heard" by a cutting edge gunshot detection system when they can't find any tangible evidence that a crime was committed. Also, Sherlock and Joan become suspicious of Shinwell when he's the target of a drive-by shooting that reveals a connection between him and an unsolved murder.
  • 7.4
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    Dead Man's Tale
    episode S5.E18 march 2017
    Sherlock and Joan investigate a case which involves a legendary pirate and his rumored treasure. All while the two struggle with their relationship with Shinwell.
  • 7.1
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    Moving Targets
    episode S5.E22 may 2017
    After a reality show contestant is killed, another competitor becomes the leading suspect. He's a former war criminal who may be the most skilled killer that Holmes and Watson have ever pursued. Shinwell reappears and asks Joan for a favor.