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The Irrational

The Irrational
★ 6.7/10•2023•TV-14•Crime•Drama
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He has solving crime down to a science.

Alec Mercer is a world-renowned professor of behavioral psychology with a unique insight into human nature who lends his expertise to an array of high-stakes cases involving governments, corporations and law enforcement. However, he meets his match in a female domestic terror suspect who turns his world upside down.

StatusCanceled
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 25, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE143m

Pilot

Professor of behavioral science Alec Mercer suspects there's more to the story when he is called upon to investigate the murder of a fashion influencer whose boyfriend has confessed.

Sep 25, 2023

Episode 2 - Dead Woman WalkingE242m

Dead Woman Walking

Prof. Mercer is approached by old friend CJ, a prominent investigative journalist, who asks for his help after she’s poisoned with a rare and deadly nerve agent. With time running out, Mercer pieces together scant clues.

Oct 2, 2023

Episode 3 - The Barnum EffectE342m

The Barnum Effect

After a passenger plane crashes into the Potomac River, suspicions focus immediately on the pilot. Prof. Mercer and the team are asked to investigate the pilot’s personal motivations and piece together clues in the hopes of revealing the truth.

Oct 9, 2023

Episode 4 - Zero SumE442m

Zero Sum

Alec and the team take on a kidnapping case at the request of a desperate father. Their investigation is hampered by a complicated family dynamic that slowly reveals everyone's hidden motivations.

Oct 16, 2023

Episode 5 - Lucky CharmsE542m

Lucky Charms

Alec and the team head to Las Vegas to help Camille, a former colleague turned expert poker player who's been lured into danger. They must take some risks to solve a gambling mystery before Camille gets hurt. Marisa makes a significant discovery.

Oct 23, 2023

Episode 6 - Point and ShootE641m

Point and Shoot

Alec agrees to testify as an expert witness in a wrongful death trial for a friend of Kylie's. As he faces an old nemesis, he discovers competing emotions around an accidental shooting. Marisa reaches a decision about the bombing investigation.

Oct 30, 2023

Episode 7 - The Real DealE741m

The Real Deal

Alec's first date with Rose turns into a 24-hour excursion when they find themselves taking on an investigation involving a forged masterpiece. Marisa and Kylie attempt to revive their friendship, which has faltered since Alec and Marisa's divorce.

Nov 6, 2023

Episode 8 - Scorched EarthE842m

Scorched Earth

Alec takes a case involving a young burn victim and arson that forces him to confront some trauma from his past. Phoebe and Rizwan compete for an important research grant.

Jan 29, 2024

Episode 9 - Cheating LifeE942m

Cheating Life

After witnessing a hit and run during a friend's livestream, Alec and Kylie aim to prove it wasn't an accident. As Marisa and Jace continue their investigation into the church bombing, they set their sights on a prominent senator.

Feb 5, 2024

Episode 10 - BombshellE1042m

Bombshell

Alec and his team come face to face with the man who was put away for the church bombing 20 years earlier. Marisa and Kylie work together to save Alec, Phoebe and Rizwan. Jace makes a critical break in the case that changes everything.

Feb 12, 2024

Episode 11 - ReciprocityE1142m

Reciprocity

Alec and Marisa are close to finding the culprit of the church bombing. Kylie gets an interview with the FBI, but is pulled into the investigation. Rose tracks down a witness. Phoebe and Rizwan make a discovery that sheds light on the truth.

Feb 19, 2024

Actors

Jesse L. Martin

Jesse L. Martin

Alec Mercer

Maahra Hill

Maahra Hill

Marisa Clark

Travina Springer

Travina Springer

Kylie Mercer

Molly Kunz

Molly Kunz

Phoebe Duncan

Arash DeMaxi

Arash DeMaxi

Rizwan Asadi

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