The Irrational: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

NBC | Season Premiere Date: September 25, 2023

Summary: Behavioral psychology professor Alec Mercer (Jesse L. Martin) consults on cases for corporations, law enforcement, and governments in the drama series based on Dan Ariely's book, "Predictably Irrational."

Genre(s): Drama, Suspense

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E11. Reciprocity
Air Date: February 19, 2024
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S1:E10. Bombshell
Air Date: February 12, 2024
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S1:E9. Cheating Life
Air Date: February 5, 2024

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RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Sep 25, 2023

“The Irrational” works because it has a likable cast and reasonably tight plotting, even if every episode so far seems to rush to its conclusion. Read full review

Aramide Tinubu

Sep 25, 2023

While the true culprits of the crimes are usually glaringly obvious, a few stunners here and there make “The Irrational” enjoyable primetime viewing. It’s a classic drama that viewers can dive in and out of without missing a beat. Read full review

Verne Gay

Sep 22, 2023

Overall, "The Irrational" is decently acted, competently written, and adequately directed. Read full review

Saloni Gajjar

Sep 21, 2023

The Irrational is a pretty average network procedural. The NBC series, which premieres September 25, has all the necessary elements of a cop show, even if it’s not a traditional crime drama like one of the network’s biggest hits, Law & Order: SVU. It still sticks to a well-established genre formula, though. Read full review

Angie Han

Sep 25, 2023

The show’s vibe is easy and familiar, and in its own way comforting — in the three episodes sent to critics, justice comes as reliably as the turning of the hour. Yet despite a likable lead turn by Martin, it’s difficult not to notice how un-special this story of a supposedly special detective feels. Read full review

Nina Metz

Sep 25, 2023

Martin’s presence can only elevate “The Irrational” so much. It’s a generic exercise, neither good nor bad but simply there. Maybe, amid a sea of reruns and reality shows, that is enough to satisfy audiences. Read full review

Zaki Hasan

Sep 25, 2023

Martin –– ever-charismatic and always watchable –– makes a gallant try at keeping this enterprise afloat. He’s working hard, and deserves a vehicle worthy of those efforts. The fact that he’s trapped in this one is simply irrational. Read full review

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 8, 2024
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 2023
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  S1:E11. Reciprocity
  Air Date: February 19, 2024
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  S1:E10. Bombshell
  Air Date: February 12, 2024
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  S1:E9. Cheating Life
  Air Date: February 5, 2024
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  S1:E8. Scorched Earth
  Air Date: January 29, 2024
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  S1:E7. The Real Deal
  Air Date: November 6, 2023
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  S1:E6. Point and Shoot
  Air Date: October 30, 2023
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  S1:E5. Lucky Charms
  Air Date: October 23, 2023
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  S1:E4. Zero Sum
  Air Date: October 16, 2023
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  S1:E3. The Barnum Effect
  Air Date: October 9, 2023
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  S1:E2. Dead Woman Walking
  Air Date: October 2, 2023