Instinct
A former CIA operative is lured back to his old life when the NYPD needs his help to stop a serial killer. Dr. Dylan Reinhart (Alan Cumming) is a gifted author and university professor living a quiet life teaching psychopathic behavior to packed classes of adoring students. But when top NYPD detective Lizzie Needham (Bojana Novakovic) appeals to him to help her catch a serial murderer who is using Dylan's first book as a tutorial, Dylan is compelled by the case, comes out of retirement, and taps into his old skill-set. Though Dylan and Lizzie initially clash, when it comes to catching killers, they realize that they will make an ideal team if they both trust their instincts. Based on the James Patterson book.
- Metascore53
- 2018-2019
- 2 seasons
- CBS
- Suspense, Drama
- TV-14
A former CIA operative is lured back to his old life when the NYPD needs his help to stop a serial killer. Dr. Dylan Reinhart (Alan Cumming) is a gifted author and university professor living a quiet life teaching psychopathic behavior to packed classes of adoring students. But when top NYPD detective Lizzie Needham (Bojana Novakovic) appeals to him to help her catch a serial murderer who is using Dylan's first book as a tutorial, Dylan is compelled by the case, comes out of retirement, and taps into his old skill-set. Though Dylan and Lizzie initially clash, when it comes to catching killers, they realize that they will make an ideal team if they both trust their instincts. Based on the James Patterson book.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Pilot
Sun, Mar 18, 2018 43 mins
A former CIA operative is lured back to his old life when the NYPD needs his help to stop a serial killer. Dr. Dylan Reinhart (Cumming) is a gifted author and university professor living a quiet life teaching psychopathic behavior to packed classes of adoring students. But when top NYPD detective Lizzie Needham (Bojana Novakovic) appeals to him to help her catch a serial murderer who is using Dylan's first book as a tutorial, Dylan is compelled by the case, comes out of retirement and taps into his old skill set. Though Dylan and Lizzie initially clash, when it comes to catching killers, they realize they will make an ideal team if they both trust their instincts. Based on the James Patterson book.
Episode 2
Wild Game
Sun, Mar 25, 2018 40 mins
Although Dylan has returned to teaching, Lizzie calls upon his expertise with profiling sociopaths to assist with a bizarre case in which a venture capitalist was murdered and his body ritualistically displayed.
Episode 3
Secrets and Lies
Sun, Apr 1, 2018 40 mins
The murder of a young man who recently left his family's religious community leads Dylan and Lizzie to a series of possible suspects, including a short-tempered photographer and a mysterious girl with amnesia. Also, Lizzie's younger sister, Katie, unexpectedly drops by for a visit.
Episode 4
I Heart New York
Sun, Apr 8, 2018 40 mins
When the FBI take over the investigation of a chemical attack on a subway train, Dylan and Lizzie are assigned an unusual murder in Central Park; Dylan's father appears due to the subway attack.
Episode 5
Heartless
Sun, Apr 22, 2018 42 mins
Dylan and Lizzie investigate the murder of a Jane Doe, but when they realize that the victim was killed by mistake, they must identify the killer's motive and intended target before she suffers the same fate.
Episode 6
Flat Line
Sun, Apr 29, 2018 40 mins
Dylan and Julian go undercover in a hospital when they suspect an "angel of death" is killing people with non-life-threatening ailments. Also, Lizzie asks Andy for his legal expertise when a personal trainer sues her for accidentally injuring him.
Episode 7
Owned
Sun, May 6, 2018 43 mins
Dylan and Lizzie are under pressure to deliver results when they investigate the death of Jasmine's friend, the owner of a professional basketball team who died when her car went off a bridge.
Episode 8
Long Shot
Sun, May 27, 2018 41 mins
When a woman is shot outside a community center, Dylan and Lizzie are challenged by the mayor to solve the case in less than 24 hours to quell pressure from the media and special interest groups.
Episode 9
Bad Actors
Sun, May 27, 2018 39 mins
Two members of an acting troupe are killed using sophisticated poisons; Andy worries that Dylan isn't fitting in, so he encourages Dylan to attend a barbecue being thrown by Detective Fucci.
Episode 10
Bye Bye Birdie
Sun, Jun 3, 2018 43 mins
Dylan and Lizzie look into the attempted murder of a successful author; Lizzie gets closer to learning the truth about the death of her fiancé, who was killed while under cover.
Episode 11
Blast from the Past
Sun, Jun 17, 2018 41 mins
Dylan and Lizzie have trouble identifying a motive or connection when several average people blow themselves up using suicide bombs; Julian is concerned that Dylan could be exposing himself to past enemies.
Episode 12
Live
Sun, Jun 24, 2018 42 mins
Dylan and Lizzie investigate the murder of a film student whose death was broadcast for the world to see; Andy and Dylan agree to look after a friend's 12-year-old daughter.
Episode 13
Tribal
Sun, Jul 1, 2018 43 mins
In the season finale, Dylan and LIzzie investigate the murder of Joan's protege. Dylan and Andy adopt a child and Lizzie's promotion is put in jeopardy.
