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He has solving crime down to a science.
Alec Mercer is a world-renowned professor of behavioral psychology with a unique insight into human nature who lends his expertise to an array of high-stakes cases involving governments, corporations and law enforcement. However, he meets his match in a female domestic terror suspect who turns his world upside down.
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Alec Mercer is a world-renowned professor of behavioral psychology with a unique insight into human nature who lends his expertise to an array of high-stakes cases involving governments, corporations and law enforcement. However, he meets his match in a female domestic terror suspect who turns his world upside down.
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Episode 1
Professor of behavioral science Alec Mercer suspects there's more to the story when he is called upon to investigate the murder of a fashion influencer whose boyfriend has confessed.
Directed by David FrankelWritten by Arika Lisanne MittmanGuest stars Caleb Ruminer, Kaj-Erik Eriksen, Sara Canning, Teach Grant, Dalmar Abuzeid, Ben Cotton, Lauren Holly, Billy Christos Jr.
Episode 2
Prof. Mercer is approached by old friend CJ, a prominent investigative journalist, who asks for his help after she’s poisoned with a rare and deadly nerve agent. With time running out, Mercer pieces together scant clues.
Directed by Jesse WarnWritten by Arika Lisanne MittmanGuest stars Amy Aquino, Fred Ewanuick, Chris Cope, Riun Garner, Andrei Kovski, Vanessa Walsh, E.J. Katz, David Parent
Episode 3
After a passenger plane crashes into the Potomac River, suspicions focus immediately on the pilot. Prof. Mercer and the team are asked to investigate the pilot’s personal motivations and piece together clues in the hopes of revealing the truth.
Directed by John TerleskyWritten by Mark GoffmanGuest stars Brian King, Jake B. Miller, John Shaw, Josh Blacker, Mika Bantog, Nikki Chohan, Hannah Drew, Greg Delmage
Episode 4
Alec and the team take on a kidnapping case at the request of a desperate father. Their investigation is hampered by a complicated family dynamic that slowly reveals everyone's hidden motivations.
Guest stars Ben Cotton, Brian King, Jerod Haynes, Karen David, Alec Carlos, Angel Echávez, Ben Cockell, Vincent Gale
Episode 5
Alec and the team head to Las Vegas to help Camille, a former colleague turned expert poker player who's been lured into danger. They must take some risks to solve a gambling mystery before Camille gets hurt. Marisa makes a significant discovery.
Guest stars Brian King, Jocelyn Hudon, Curtis Lum, Peter Bryant, John Murphy, Debbie Podowski, Rick Dobran, Patrick Sparling
Episode 6
Alec agrees to testify as an expert witness in a wrongful death trial for a friend of Kylie's. As he faces an old nemesis, he discovers competing emotions around an accidental shooting. Marisa reaches a decision about the bombing investigation.
Guest stars Brian King, Joy Reid, Emidio Lopes, Donald Sales, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Garry Chalk, Theresa Wong, Michael Querin
Episode 7
Alec's first date with Rose turns into a 24-hour excursion when they find themselves taking on an investigation involving a forged masterpiece. Marisa and Kylie attempt to revive their friendship, which has faltered since Alec and Marisa's divorce.
Guest stars Karen David, Tiffany Dupont, Oliver Rice, Tosca Baggoo, Christopher Russell, Kwesi Ameyaw, Ronin Wong, Andrew Kavadas
Episode 8
Alec takes a case involving a young burn victim and arson that forces him to confront some trauma from his past. Phoebe and Rizwan compete for an important research grant.
Guest stars Brian King, Spencer Neville, Megan Best, Amy Goodmurphy, Jocelyn Gauthier, Emma Pedersen, Olivia Kate Iatridis, Derek Lowe
Episode 9
After witnessing a hit and run during a friend's livestream, Alec and Kylie aim to prove it wasn't an accident. As Marisa and Jace continue their investigation into the church bombing, they set their sights on a prominent senator.
Guest stars Brian King, James Tupper, Steven Allerick, Paloma Nozicka, Brittany Mitchell, Graeme Duffy, Matt Afonso, Jessica Umpherville
Episode 10
Alec and his team come face to face with the man who was put away for the church bombing 20 years earlier. Marisa and Kylie work together to save Alec, Phoebe and Rizwan. Jace makes a critical break in the case that changes everything.
Guest stars Ben Cotton, Brian King, Garry Chalk, June Laporte, Matthew MacCaull, Steven Roberts, Will E. McDonald, Trevor Hinton
Episode 11
Alec and Marisa are close to finding the culprit of the church bombing. Kylie gets an interview with the FBI, but is pulled into the investigation. Rose tracks down a witness. Phoebe and Rizwan make a discovery that sheds light on the truth.
Guest stars Dalmar Abuzeid, Kareem Malcolm, Karen David, Garry Chalk, James Tupper, Matthew MacCaull, Steven Roberts, Thomas Nicholson
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Jesse L. MartinAlec Mercer
Maahra HillMarisa Clark
Travina SpringerKylie Mercer
Molly KunzPhoebe Duncan
Arash DeMaxiRizwan Asadi
Caleb RuminerDylan Hayes
Kaj-Erik EriksenRay
Dalmar AbuzeidYoung Alec Mercer
NBCUnited States
Universal TelevisionUnited States
