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The Irrational Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 2023 - 2024
Episode 1
Pilot
Mon, Sep 25, 202343 mins
Alec Baker is a world-renowned professor of behavioral science who uses his unique understanding of human behavior to help solve high-stakes cases involving governments, law enforcement and corporations -- in ways no one else could imagine.
Episode 2
Dead Woman Walking
Mon, Oct 2, 2023
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.
Episode 3
The Barnum Effect
Mon, Oct 9, 2023
The Barnum Effect, named after showman PT Barnum, whose fortune tellers would offer vague, general predictions to give the impression that they could read the future. Alec Mercer's studies say humans are totally predictable. One of Alec's interns witnesses a plane crash and first impression of the FBI is that it was brought down on purpose. Alec is brought in to give his thoughts.
Episode 4
Zero Sum
Mon, Oct 16, 2023
Alec and the team take on a kidnapping case at the request of a desperate father.
Episode 5
Lucky Charms
Mon, Oct 23, 2023
Alec and the team head to Las Vegas to help a former colleague turned poker player who's in danger.
Episode 6
Point and Shoot
Mon, Oct 30, 2023
Alec agrees to testify as an expert witness in a wrongful death trial for a friend of Kylie's.
Episode 7
The Real Deal
Mon, Nov 6, 2023
Alec's first date with Rose turns into a 24-hour excursion when they find themselves taking on an investigation involving a forged masterpiece.
Episode 8
Scorched Earth
Mon, Jan 29, 2024
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.
Episode 9
Cheating Life
Mon, Feb 5, 2024
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.
Episode 10
Bombshell
Mon, Feb 12, 2024
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.
Episode 11
Reciprocity
Mon, Feb 19, 2024
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.
