The Irrational
Alec Mercer is a world-renowned behavioral scientist who lends his expertise to an array of high-stakes cases involving governments, law enforcement and corporations with his unique and unexpected approach to understanding human behavior.
Cast:Jesse L. Martin , Maahra Hill , Travina Springer , Molly Kunz , Arash DeMaxi , Brian King , Karen David , Ben Cotton , Garry Chalk , James Tupper , Matthew MacCaull , Dalmar Abuzeid , Steven Roberts , Kareem Malcolm , Will E. McDonald , Gui Fontanezzi , Jason Gray-Stanford , Amy Aquino
S1.E1 ∙ Pilot
Professor Alec Mercer investigates an influencer's murder but suspects there's more to the story.
S1.E2 ∙ Dead Woman Walking
Professor Mercer is approached by his old friend CJ, a prominent investigative journalist who asks for help after she's poisoned with a rare and deadly nerve agent; with time running out, Mercer pieces together scant clues.
S1.E3 ∙ The Barnum Effect
After a passenger plane crashes into the Potomac River, suspicions focus on the pilot; Professor Mercer and the team are asked to investigate the pilot's personal motivations, and piece together clues in the hope of revealing the truth.
S1.E4 ∙ Zero Sum
Alec and the team take on a kidnapping case at the request of a desperate father.
S1.E5 ∙ Lucky Charms
Alec and the team head to Las Vegas to help a former colleague turned poker player who's in danger.
S1.E6 ∙ Point and Shoot
Alec agrees to testify as an expert witness in a wrongful death trial for a friend of Kylie's.
S1.E7 ∙ 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.
S1.E8 ∙ Scorched Earth
Alec and Marisa investigate a series of fatal arsons after Alec's burn doctor introduces him to a young burn victim whose boyfriend was killed in a fire.
S1.E9 ∙ Cheating Life
Alec looks into a fitness fanatic's death. On the bombing front, Alex avoids the halo effect to allow the FBI to look at a surprising suspect.
S1.E10 ∙ Bombshell
Alex's team confronts the convicted church bomber from 20 years prior. Marisa and Kylie collaborate to rescue Alec, Phobe, and Rizwan. Jace makes a pivotal discovery in the investigation.
S1.E11 ∙ Reciprocity
Alec and Marisa follow clues leading to the bomber behind the church explosion. Kylie secures an FBI interview but her knowledge makes her an asset. Phoebe and Rizwan uncover evidence revealing the truth.
