The Listener
A young paramedic discovers he has telepathic powers.
- Metascore42
- 2009-2014
- 5 seasons
- ION Television
- Suspense, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- TV-14
A young paramedic discovers he has telepathic powers.
Season 5 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
The Wrong Man
41 mins
A woman's death features the same serpentine M.O. as Samuel Murley, a killer Sgt. McCluskey brought to justice years ago. Since he's been in prison for three years, Toby helps IIB determine if Michelle arrested the wrong man or if they have a copycat murder on their hands. With newscasts calling foul, Toby's initial read casts doubts on the right man being incarcerated, and Michelle, already on maternity leave, finds herself shunted aside by superiors disassociating their connection.
Episode 2
The Lockup
42 mins
Expecting McCluskey's promotion, the team instead finds Brian Becker as their new leader, a former cop who hasn't forgiven Toby for Det. Charlie Marks' death. Their first case together: money accidentally discovered in a football locker room that had been successfully stolen from a police evidence locker.
Episode 3
Dancing with the Enemy
41 mins
After a tip about a dance company, the team investigate the abduction of a ballerina.
Episode 4
Smoke and Mirrors
42 mins
A magic act goes horribly wrong when an investment guru is killed. Becker scrutinizes Toby.
Episode 5
Game Over
42 mins
When Dev's friend, a game designer, is shot to death, the IIB jumps quickly into the matter.
Episode 6
Man in the Mirror
42 mins
While investigating the death of a psychiatrist, Toby and Michelle meet an agoraphobic who hasn't left his apartment in five years, and a man suffering dissociative identity disorder. Oz, meanwhile, wigs out over an impending food critic visit.
Episode 7
Amuse Bouche
40 mins
The team investigates the murder of a cooking show contestant, poisoned on live television.
Episode 8
White Whale
40 mins
A mayoral candidate is questioned for murder after Becker becomes interested in Toby's gift.
Episode 9
The Fugitive
41 mins
The slain father of a Special Olympics coach turns out to be directly connected to an unsolved famous coin heist.
Episode 10
Family Secrets
41 mins
An investigation into a slain wealthy playboy points to a girl who reads clean to Toby.
Episode 11
Zero Recall
42 mins
Responding to the report of a strange, possibly armed man, Michelle finds Toby, with no memory of the previous ten hours and a bullet having been fired from his gun. Tests reveal he'd been slipped a drug to bend his will and erase his memory. Tracing his missing hours leads to a dead man tied to a chair, whom Toby helped to abduct. Did Toby kill the unarmed, defenseless man? Toby, above all, wants to know.
Episode 12
An Innocent Man
41 mins
Toby goes under cover when he believes an innocent man is taking the fall for a murder.
Episode 13
In Our Midst
42 mins
When evidence points to Becker being a dirty cop, Michelle gets put on special assignment to investigate, and the team uncovers a conspiracy of judges and cops that puts them all and those they love in danger. Tia, meanwhile, helps Oz find a date to take to a wedding.
