
Best Episodes Of The Irrational
Best Episodes Of The Irrational
(Overall Rating: ★ 7.0)Episode Ratings & Analysis
Discover the best and most memorable episodes of The Irrational, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
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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Bombshell
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.
A Kick in the Teeth
The FBI needs Alec and his team to help stop a serial killer terrorizing the suburbs.
This show is just okay but Jesse L. Martin is so good.
Bad Blood
Alex investigates the death of a rising star on Wall Street who was killed during her hockey game.
Scorched Earth
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.
ooh child things are going to get easier 🎶🎶
Reciprocity
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.
As one of the many new shows, I'd certainly rate this one up there with what's currently on TV right...
Collateral Damage
When Rose goes missing, Alec quickly discovers this is no ordinary kidnapping. While Rose plays a dangerous game to stall for time, Alec takes matters into his own hands to find her.
Had missed the crew. let's get the show on the road
Formal Ties
Alec and Marisa attend a wedding inside a foreign embassy that turns into a murder investigation.
The Real Deal
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.
Cheating Life
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.
This might just have been the most ridiculous plot I have ever watched.
Pilot
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.
Jesse Martin is doing alright as the leading man. The storyline of this first episode is such a dud....
The Barnum Effect
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.
Zero Sum
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.
What the? There's a C-plot line that has Kylie who was working three jobs suddenly define her hap...
Lucky Charms
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.
Classic cop throwing garbage charges on someone to get information out of them but the cop in that s...
Dead Woman Walking
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.
reminiscent of a hundred shows that came before it without the character development. it's also a bi...
Point and Shoot
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.
That conglomerate in this episode will be part of the big bad that orchestrated the bombing.
Anatomy of a Fall
Simon's mother asks Alec to help stop a suicide contagion when a third student death strikes the campus. Alex asks Marisa to help when he thinks there might be more to the case. Phoebe struggles with her next career move
"Wherever you go... there you are." (AKA, "No matter where you go...") Thank you, Buckaroo Ban...
The Wrong Side of Maybe
Alec and the team work to prevent a looming train disaster. Phoebe, Simon and Rizwan struggle to figure out the new power dynamics between them.
Can't wait to see them both get sued by Amtrak for discouraging rail travel on national television A...
Stan by Me
Alec enters the world of K-Pop fandom when a superfan is murdered, and the only suspect is the pop star the fan idolizes. Alec and Rose dig beneath the surface to uncover what happened and, in the process, he uncovers more about her past.
Lost Souls
When an acclaimed tennis player goes missing in a remote forest, Alec is called to help find her and bring her to safety. However, a medical emergency threatens to sideline Alec, leaving Marisa and Rose to race against time and rescue the woman.
Just finished watching and it was Lost Souls.
Another Man's Treasure
Alec and Marisa investigate a museum heist and a curator and his son might hold the key; the case raises ethical questions about the controversial practice of buying and selling cultural artifacts, which brings old memories for Marisa.
Now You Don't
Alec brings Rose on a date to a magic club he frequents where a friend is the headliner; the evening turns deadly when an audience volunteer is inexplicably killed onstage, and seemingly by magic.
Now we can dissect these magic tricks we've been fooled by
Ghost Ship
Alec and Marisa investigate a mysterious ghost ship that has washed up on the shores of his hometown. This forces him to revisit his past and spend time with his father with whom he has a fraught and complicated relationship
Straight From the Heart
Renee seeks Alec's help after she has a dream containing details about a murder that actually happened. The case grows more intriguing when they realize the victim was Renee's heart transplant donor. Marisa is surprised by a visitor from her past
I know they didn’t call Black Flag’s _My War_ crappy music in this episode! I enjoyed this.
Murder, She Rode
After a champion horse throws and kills his rider, Alec and Phoebe are called upon to save the horse from being euthanized. Their investigation reveals what happened isn’t at all as it appears.
What's funny is I was multi-tasking while watching this episode.
The Milgram Experiment
Alec helps Rose when an attorney general is threatened by a scandalous deep fake video that puts lives in danger. The head of Rose’s firm arrives from Europe and gets entangled in their case work, leading Alec to do an experiment.
Just because it was July 4th Independence Day, you remember all phone calls you may have made??
Conversation Games
When Kylie and Marisa find evidence that a tech billionaire may be a serial killer, Alec quickly determines the only way to prove the killer’s guilt is for Alec to extract a confession, which leads into a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
I don't think pairing Phoebe and Simon is a good idea, but except for that this was my favorite epis...
The Overview Effect
Simon and Phoebe are adorable. Give me more. I also kinda loved Selena and Andre as characters and m...
Suddenly, Alec
Jesse L. Martin as Audrey II was fun
The Exchange
Point and Shoot
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.
That conglomerate in this episode will be part of the big bad that orchestrated the bombing.
Dead Woman Walking
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.
reminiscent of a hundred shows that came before it without the character development. it's also a bi...
Pilot
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.
Jesse Martin is doing alright as the leading man. The storyline of this first episode is such a dud....
The Barnum Effect
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.
Zero Sum
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.
What the? There's a C-plot line that has Kylie who was working three jobs suddenly define her hap...
Lucky Charms
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.
Classic cop throwing garbage charges on someone to get information out of them but the cop in that s...
The Real Deal
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.
Cheating Life
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.
This might just have been the most ridiculous plot I have ever watched.
Formal Ties
Alec and Marisa attend a wedding inside a foreign embassy that turns into a murder investigation.
Scorched Earth
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.
ooh child things are going to get easier 🎶🎶
Reciprocity
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.
As one of the many new shows, I'd certainly rate this one up there with what's currently on TV right...
Collateral Damage
When Rose goes missing, Alec quickly discovers this is no ordinary kidnapping. While Rose plays a dangerous game to stall for time, Alec takes matters into his own hands to find her.
Had missed the crew. let's get the show on the road
A Kick in the Teeth
The FBI needs Alec and his team to help stop a serial killer terrorizing the suburbs.
This show is just okay but Jesse L. Martin is so good.
Bad Blood
Alex investigates the death of a rising star on Wall Street who was killed during her hockey game.
Bombshell
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.
There goes my theory off the back of a truck.
Pilot
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.
Jesse Martin is doing alright as the leading man. The storyline of this first episode is such a dud....
Dead Woman Walking
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.
reminiscent of a hundred shows that came before it without the character development. it's also a bi...
The Barnum Effect
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.
Zero Sum
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.
What the? There's a C-plot line that has Kylie who was working three jobs suddenly define her hap...
Lucky Charms
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.
Classic cop throwing garbage charges on someone to get information out of them but the cop in that s...
Point and Shoot
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.
That conglomerate in this episode will be part of the big bad that orchestrated the bombing.
The Real Deal
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.
Scorched Earth
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.
ooh child things are going to get easier 🎶🎶
Cheating Life
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.
This might just have been the most ridiculous plot I have ever watched.
Bombshell
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.
There goes my theory off the back of a truck.
Reciprocity
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.
As one of the many new shows, I'd certainly rate this one up there with what's currently on TV right...
Collateral Damage
When Rose goes missing, Alec quickly discovers this is no ordinary kidnapping. While Rose plays a dangerous game to stall for time, Alec takes matters into his own hands to find her.
Had missed the crew. let's get the show on the road
A Kick in the Teeth
The FBI needs Alec and his team to help stop a serial killer terrorizing the suburbs.
This show is just okay but Jesse L. Martin is so good.
Bad Blood
Alex investigates the death of a rising star on Wall Street who was killed during her hockey game.
Formal Ties
Alec and Marisa attend a wedding inside a foreign embassy that turns into a murder investigation.
Anatomy of a Fall
Simon's mother asks Alec to help stop a suicide contagion when a third student death strikes the campus. Alex asks Marisa to help when he thinks there might be more to the case. Phoebe struggles with her next career move
"Wherever you go... there you are." (AKA, "No matter where you go...") Thank you, Buckaroo Ban...
The Wrong Side of Maybe
Alec and the team work to prevent a looming train disaster. Phoebe, Simon and Rizwan struggle to figure out the new power dynamics between them.
Can't wait to see them both get sued by Amtrak for discouraging rail travel on national television A...
Stan by Me
Alec enters the world of K-Pop fandom when a superfan is murdered, and the only suspect is the pop star the fan idolizes. Alec and Rose dig beneath the surface to uncover what happened and, in the process, he uncovers more about her past.
Lost Souls
When an acclaimed tennis player goes missing in a remote forest, Alec is called to help find her and bring her to safety. However, a medical emergency threatens to sideline Alec, leaving Marisa and Rose to race against time and rescue the woman.
Just finished watching and it was Lost Souls.
Another Man's Treasure
Alec and Marisa investigate a museum heist and a curator and his son might hold the key; the case raises ethical questions about the controversial practice of buying and selling cultural artifacts, which brings old memories for Marisa.
Now You Don't
Alec brings Rose on a date to a magic club he frequents where a friend is the headliner; the evening turns deadly when an audience volunteer is inexplicably killed onstage, and seemingly by magic.
Now we can dissect these magic tricks we've been fooled by
Ghost Ship
Alec and Marisa investigate a mysterious ghost ship that has washed up on the shores of his hometown. This forces him to revisit his past and spend time with his father with whom he has a fraught and complicated relationship
Straight From the Heart
Renee seeks Alec's help after she has a dream containing details about a murder that actually happened. The case grows more intriguing when they realize the victim was Renee's heart transplant donor. Marisa is surprised by a visitor from her past
I know they didn’t call Black Flag’s _My War_ crappy music in this episode! I enjoyed this.
Murder, She Rode
After a champion horse throws and kills his rider, Alec and Phoebe are called upon to save the horse from being euthanized. Their investigation reveals what happened isn’t at all as it appears.
What's funny is I was multi-tasking while watching this episode.
The Milgram Experiment
Alec helps Rose when an attorney general is threatened by a scandalous deep fake video that puts lives in danger. The head of Rose’s firm arrives from Europe and gets entangled in their case work, leading Alec to do an experiment.
Just because it was July 4th Independence Day, you remember all phone calls you may have made??
Conversation Games
When Kylie and Marisa find evidence that a tech billionaire may be a serial killer, Alec quickly determines the only way to prove the killer’s guilt is for Alec to extract a confession, which leads into a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
I don't think pairing Phoebe and Simon is a good idea, but except for that this was my favorite epis...
The Overview Effect
Simon and Phoebe are adorable. Give me more. I also kinda loved Selena and Andre as characters and m...
Suddenly, Alec
Jesse L. Martin as Audrey II was fun
The Exchange
Season | Average Rating | Episodes | Best Episode | Worst Episode |
---|---|---|---|---|
2 | ★ 7.7 | 4 |
★ 7.8
A Kick in the Teeth
|
★ 7.6
Formal Ties
|
1 | ★ 7.5 | 11 |
★ 7.9
Bombshell
|
★ 7.0
Point and Shoot
|
There goes my theory off the back of a truck.