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Brian Finch's life takes an extraordinary turn when he uses NZT-48, a neuroenhancing drug whose mystery and chaos lead him to working for the FBI and a senator who is not what he seems.
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Checked Jul 24, 2026
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Brian Finch's life takes an extraordinary turn when he uses NZT-48, a neuroenhancing drug whose mystery and chaos lead him to working for the FBI and a senator who is not what he seems.
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Episode 1
Brian Finch's life takes an extraordinary turn when he uses a mysterious drug, NZT, that allows him to access his full brain capacity. However, when an NZT-related murder lands Brian on the FBI's radar, he uses the drug in an attempt to stay ahead of the authorities long enough to clear his name.
Directed by Marc WebbWritten by Craig SweenyGuest stars Arjun Gupta
Episode 2
Brian risks his new FBI job when he disobeys orders to stay out of the investigation into a renowned journalist’s murder.
Directed by Marc WebbWritten by Craig Sweeny, Marc WebbGuest stars Patch Darragh, Katelyn Pearce
Episode 3
When Brian helps Agents Harris and Boyle investigate the murder of a retired FBI agent, they’re shocked to find a link to the elusive head of a notorious drug cartel. Also, Brian reconnects with an old flame, Shauna but worries her renewed interest is really in the NZT version of him.
Directed by Guillermo NavarroWritten by Stephen Scaia, Matthew FedermanGuest stars Victor Costa
Episode 4
Brian's loyalty to the FBI is tested when Sands, Senator Edward Morra's representative, demands he steals the FBI's secret files on NZT. Also, Agent Harris is emotionally conflicted when she learns what her estranged father left her following his death.
Directed by Douglas AarniokoskiWritten by Mark GoffmanGuest stars Teresa Avia Lim
Episode 5
Brian learns a shocking secret about Rebecca's late father but worries that telling her will land him in legal trouble. Also, Brian accidentally meddles in Rebecca's personal life while learning self-defense from her secret boyfriend, FBI Agent Casey Rooks.
Directed by Joshua ButlerWritten by Sallie Patrick
Episode 6
When Brian begins to experience the side effects of NZT again, Senator Morra demands he betrays Rebecca in exchange for another inoculation. Also, Brian secretly looks for an alternate cure for himself while he works with Rebecca outside FBI parameters to find the creators of NZT.
Directed by Douglas AarniokoskiWritten by Jenna Richman
Episode 7
When Brian calls in sick for a day off from the FBI, the CIA abducts him from home to borrow his NZT-enhanced capabilities for a black ops mission. As the operation becomes increasingly dangerous, Brian finds himself without FBI support in a situation that's spiraling out of control.
Directed by Aaron LipstadtWritten by Taylor ElmoreGuest stars Adam Keane
Episode 8
When Naz is detained on suspicion of funding terrorism, Brian and Rebecca's efforts to clear her name lead them to Naz's daughter, Ava, who reveals a family secret Naz is keeping from the FBI.
Directed by Peter WernerWritten by Kari DrakeGuest stars Michelle Veintimilla
Episode 9
Brian offers to use NZT to capture the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted" criminals in two weeks, in exchange for Naz giving him his own personal work "headquarters" at the agency. Also, the secretive nature of Brian's new life working for the Bureau creates a rift between him and his father.
Directed by Douglas AarniokoskiWritten by Craig Sweeny, Frances Brennand RoperGuest stars Patch Darragh, Tyler Riley, Frank Anello
Episode 10
When Boyle's former military buddy is accused of murder and blames it on the loss of control of his prosthetic arm, Boyle asks Brian to help determine if the artificial limb was hacked. Also, Brian's father demands he stop working for the FBI.
Directed by Leslie LibmanWritten by Dennis SalduaGuest stars Cooper Andrews, Gbenga Akinnagbe
Episode 11
When Agent Casey Rooks and his SWAT team skim 80 NZT pills for themselves from the recovery of stolen inventory, it starts an internal investigation that is viewed through the shifting perspectives of Brian’s immediate circle at the FBI.
Directed by Steven A. AdelsonWritten by Sallie Patrick
Episode 12
When an assassin makes an attempt on Senator Edward Morra's life, Brian is ordered to sabotage the FBI's investigation into it in order to prevent exposing the Senator's connection to NZT. As Brian and Morra's fates become further intertwined, Brian is faced with how far he's willing to go to protect the politician.
Directed by Christine MooreWritten by Stephen Scaia, Matthew Federman
Episode 13
Brian embarks on his first FBI field assignment when he travels to Quantico to lend his skills to the bureau unit that catches serial killers. However, the trip takes a negative turn when Brian realizes the man he's working with may have put away an innocent person in the career-making case that made him a renowned profiler. Also, Brian tries to stay one step ahead of Rebecca as she comes closer to discovering Senator Morra's connection to NZT.
Directed by Edward OrnelasWritten by Jenna Richman
Episode 14
When a developer at the tech think tank Brian frequents is murdered, he and Rebecca interview the robotic version of the victim that she created before her death for clues to the killer's identity. Also, Brian screens agents for a position to join Mike and Ike as his third bodyguard.
Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Craig Sweeny, Dennis Saldua, Craig Sweeny, Sallie PatrickGuest stars Patch Darragh, Gbenga Akinnagbe
Episode 15
After a list with the real identities of undercover bureau operatives leaks, Brian develops a personal connection with FBI Agent Lucy Church, a tenacious rule-breaker, when he helps her finish a field case before she's exposed. Also, Sands makes a surprising move to end Rebecca's investigation into Senator Morra.
Directed by Peter WernerWritten by Taylor ElmoreGuest stars Evgeniya Radilova
Episode 16
When Sands, Senator Morra’s deadly representative, enlists Brian’s help to eliminate an immediate threat he needs to keep secret from the politician, Brian learns Sands’ dangerous and shocking past. Also, Brian’s sister, Rachel, scrambles to cover up his abrupt side mission with Sands when the FBI can’t reach him regarding a new case.
Directed by Rich LeeWritten by Gregory Weidman, Geoff TockGuest stars Frank Anello, Josh Mowery, Raymond Richardson, Amanda Tenen
Episode 17
Brian and Rebecca are placed under quarantine by the CDC after being exposed to an unknown substance after investigating a citywide blackout. Also, trust issues arise after Rebecca catches Brian using his secret stash of NZT.
Directed by Maja VrviloWritten by Kari DrakeGuest stars Patch Darragh
Episode 18
When Brian’s closest relationships implode due to his inability to cut ties with Eddie Morra, he goes rogue from the FBI to free himself from the senator’s control. In Russia, he searches for Piper, Morra’s former associate turned adversary, and her alternative NZT vaccine. Also, Rebecca comes closer to discovering Brian’s connection to NZT and Senator Morra.
Directed by John BehringWritten by Stephen Scaia, Matthew Federman
Episode 19
Brian’s double life unravels when Senator Morra makes contact just as Brian’s placed under 24-hour surveillance by the FBI following his rogue trip to Russia. Also, Mike and Ike tell an already suspicious Rebecca about Brian’s off-book interaction with Morra’s henchman, Sands.
Directed by Lexi AlexanderWritten by Jenna Richman
Episode 20
When Rebecca learns the truth about her father's death, she takes NZT for the first time and uses it to seek justice for his murder. Also, Sands makes a dangerous move against Brian to ensure the success of his new initiative.
Directed by Holly DaleWritten by Mark Goffman
Episode 21
When NZT floods the streets of New York City and threatens to become a national epidemic, the FBI partners with the DOJ in a city-wide manhunt to find the lab producing the drug. Also, Brian has trouble adjusting to his new reality when he lacks the resources to continue searching for Piper.
Directed by Paul A. EdwardsWritten by Sallie Patrick, Taylor ElmoreGuest stars Patch Darragh, Anthony P. Thomas
Episode 22
Following a stunning betrayal to their team, Brian and the FBI race to stop an NZT-enabled Sands and his associates from orchestrating an international incident. Also, Brian experiences devastating side effects when his NZT immunity starts to wear off.
Directed by Douglas AarniokoskiWritten by Craig Sweeny, Taylor ElmoreGuest stars Andrei Alorvski
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
Jake McDormanBrian Finch
Jennifer CarpenterRebecca Harris
Desmond HarringtonCasey Rooks
Mary Elizabeth MastrantonioNasreen "Naz" Pouran
Bradley CooperEdward Morra
Hill HarperSpellman Boyle
Ron RifkinDennis Finch
Blair BrownMarie Finch
CBSUnited States
Relativity MediaUnited States
CBS StudiosUnited States
