Dr. Daniel Pierce, a neuroscientist and professor, is recruited to help the federal government crack difficult cases. His intimate knowledge of human behavior and masterful understanding of the mind give him an extraordinary ability to read people, but his eccentric view of the world and less-than-stellar social skills can often interfere with his work.
Dr. Daniel Pierce, a neuroscientist and professor, is recruited to help the federal government crack difficult cases. His intimate knowledge of human behavior and masterful understanding of the mind give him an extraordinary ability to read people, but his eccentric view of the world and less-than-stellar social skills can often interfere with his work.
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FBI Agent Kate Moretti asks Dr. Daniel Pierce to determine the mental competency of a man being retried for murder. But the trial takes a shocking and unexpected turn when Pierce’s findings question whether the person standing trial is the same person he was six years ago. Meanwhile, Moretti is unpleasantly surprised to discover that the Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting the case is her soon-to-be-ex-husband Donnie Ryan.
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Directed by Greg BeemanWritten by Kenneth Biller, Jason NingGuest stars Scott Wolf, David Paymer, Evan Jones, Gordon Clapp, Evan Helmuth, Brian Thompson, Alexis Cruz, Nancy Youngblut
Pierce and Moretti take on an extraterrestrial case when a woman reports that aliens have abducted her husband. When Pierce and Moretti arrive to investigate, however, they make a startling discovery. Meanwhile, things heat up between Pierce and his real-life girlfriend, Caroline, but his relationship could be jeopardized if he can't get his imaginary girlfriend, Natalie, out of his mind.
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Directed by Greg BeemanWritten by Michael SussmanGuest stars Scott Wolf, Brad Rowe, Raphael Sbarge, Hedy Burress, Robert Picardo, Maggie Wheeler, Johnny Pemberton, Geoffrey Blake
When a series of bizarre public murders occur, Pierce realizes that the killer is trying to send a message about inattentional blindness, but Donnie doubts this theory. But Pierce has a trick up his sleeve that can prove his point, and they must scramble to piece together the clues before the clever killer can make any more examples out of innocent victims.
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Directed by Jeff WoolnoughWritten by Nicki PalugaGuest stars Scott Wolf, Brad Rowe, Nick Chinlund, Sundra Oakley, Tim Ransom, Danielle Rayne, Frank Farmer, Evelyn Christina Tonn
Pierce accepts an invitation to work on a case from a renowned environmental activist concerning a chain of abnormal neurological reactions in a group of young girls. However, upon examining the girls, Pierce discovers that a dark secret is at the root of their ailments. Meanwhile, Moretti questions Pierce’s motives in working on a case without her.
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Directed by Jeff WoolnoughWritten by Warren Hsu LeonardGuest stars Scott Wolf, Brad Rowe, Lisa Sheridan, Ray Wise, Martha Hackett, Samuel Hunt, Vanessa Marano, Laura Slade Wiggins
Pierce and Morretti plunge into virtual reality to solve the murder of Kurt Simpson, a man who spent most of his time in a massive multiplayer online game called Caleidoscope. After creating an avatar of himself to investigate the crime, Pierce struggles more than ever to distinguish between reality and fantasy.
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Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Jonathan AbrahamsGuest stars DJ Qualls, Kate Beahan, Robbie Sublett, Jeannetta Arnette, Michael Patrick McGill, Sari Arambulo, Mike Moh, Dave Shalansky
A new brain device to control tremors seems to have a defect that turns out to be far more serious than a technical malfunction, and Pierce partners with Donnie to investigate. Their unlikely alliance is tested when the case escalates to murder. Meanwhile, Lewicki learns a valuable lesson about dating.
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Directed by Andrew BernsteinWritten by Raf Green, Charley DaneGuest stars Scott Wolf, DJ Qualls, Julie Ann Emery, Jud Tylor, David Alpay, Michael Benyaer, Alexis Denisof, Richard Topol
When Moretti receives a deathbed confession about the hit-and-run murder of a teenager from 1992, she calls on Pierce to determine the ailing man's credibility. The case becomes complicated, however, when the alleged killer's physician, Dr. Hutchins, reveals that his patient’s tumor has mysteriously disappeared. Pierce and Moretti must dig deeper into the past to uncover the truth behind a shocking series of apparent homicides.
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Directed by Andrew BernsteinWritten by Sean WhitesellGuest stars Timothy Busfield, Matthew Holmes, Rebecca McFarland, Wendy Phillips, Reid Scott, Trevor Morgan, Dana Daurey, Holly Gagnier
Pierce investigates a stabbing at a psychiatric hospital and becomes convinced that the hospital is full of dark secrets.
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Directed by Greg BeemanWritten by Jonathan AbrahamsGuest stars Scott Wolf, David Paymer, Dan Lauria, Judd Hirsch, Peter Jacobson, Marina Benedict, Brian Dietzen, Gia Mantegna
Donnie tries to help a war hero who suffers from a neurological disorder; Pierce is surprised by an old flame.
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Directed by Kenneth BillerWritten by Michael SussmanGuest stars Scott Wolf, Lindsay Pulsipher, Pippa Black, Perrey Reeves, Shane Coffey, Nancy Youngblut, Graham Beckel, Hunter Jackson
Moretti faces criminal charges after taking matters into her own hands on a dangerous case; Pierce and Donnie try to clear Kate's name.
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Directed by Kenneth BillerWritten by Amanda GreenGuest stars Scott Wolf, Lindsay Pulsipher, Pippa Black, Perrey Reeves, Dan Lauria, Shane Coffey, Graham Beckel, Hunter Jackson
Pierce fights for an autistic teen who is under interrogation for murder; Dean Haley attempts to convince a neuroscience prodigy to attend CLMU.
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Directed by Greg BeemanWritten by Jason NingGuest stars Scott Wolf, Andrew Lawrence, Kenny Ridwan, Brad Beyer, Mark D. Espinoza, Nate Hartley, Robert Blanche, Marcus Giamatti
Lewicki's brother shows up unannounced; Kenny is named the key suspect in a homicide case; Lewicki is approached with an offer that makes him question Pierce's loyalty.
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Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Sean WhitesellGuest stars Scott Wolf, Christopher Meyer, Titus Makin Jr., James Ning, Fred Saldone, Boo Arnold, Kamala Lopez, David Reivers
Pierce receives a tip that the CIA might be assassinating U.S. citizens; one of Pierce's close friends is murdered; Moretti tries to overcome her trust issues.
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Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Jonathan Abrahams, Nicki PalugaGuest stars Scott Wolf, DJ Qualls, Dennis Christopher, Rick Otto, John Rubinstein, Joshua Bitton, Larry Poindexter, Lennie Loftin
Pierce's mental stability is questioned and his job threatened when he is accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend, Caroline Newsome. As the situation escalates, Moretti works to find the real stalker with help from a visiting inspector from Canada.
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Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Raf Green, Charley DaneGuest stars Scott Wolf, DJ Qualls, Sharon Leal, Josh Stamberg, Gonzalo Menendez, Jake Busey, Robert Bagnell, Josh Coxx
Michael Sussman, Jason Ning, Kenneth Biller, Raf Green, Jonathan Abrahams, Nicki Paluga, Amanda Green, Stephen Tolkin, Charley Dane, Sean Whitesell, Warren Hsu Leonard, Jerry Shandy, Tawnya Bhattacharya, Ali Laventhol, Jonathan Abrahams, David Eagleman
Production details
Status
Canceled
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
39
Original language
English
Networks & production
TNTUnited States
ABC StudiosUnited States
Themes
college professorcriminal consultantcriminal investigationfbigeniushallucinationmental disordersschizophrenia
