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Perception

  • TV-14
  • 2012–2015
  • 3 seasons
  • Crime, Drama
  • 7.2

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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.

Episodes

14 episodes
  1. 1Ch-Ch-Changes

    43 minJun 25, 20137.7

    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.

  2. 2Alienation

    42 minJul 2, 2013

    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.

  3. 3Blindness

    42 minJul 9, 20137.6

    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.

  4. 4Toxic

    42 minJul 16, 2013

    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.

  5. 5Caleidoscope

    42 minJul 23, 20137.5

    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.

  6. 6Defective

    42 minJul 30, 20136.0

    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.

  7. 7Neuropositive

    42 minAug 6, 2013

    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.

  8. 8Asylum

    42 minAug 13, 2013

    Pierce investigates a stabbing at a psychiatric hospital and becomes convinced that the hospital is full of dark secrets.

  9. 9Wounded

    42 minAug 20, 20135.6

    Donnie tries to help a war hero who suffers from a neurological disorder; Pierce is surprised by an old flame.

  10. 10Warrior

    43 minAug 27, 2013

    Moretti faces criminal charges after taking matters into her own hands on a dangerous case; Pierce and Donnie try to clear Kate's name.

  11. 11Curveball

    42 minFeb 24, 2014

    Pierce fights for an autistic teen who is under interrogation for murder; Dean Haley attempts to convince a neuroscience prodigy to attend CLMU.

  12. 12Brotherhood

    42 minMar 4, 2014

    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.

  13. 13Cobra

    42 minMar 11, 2014

    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.

  14. 14Obsession

    42 minMar 18, 2014

    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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Series cast

Eric McCormackDr. Daniel Pierce39 episodes
Rachael Leigh CookKate Moretti39 episodes
Kelly RowanNatalie Vincent39 episodes
Arjay SmithMax Lewicki39 episodes
LeVar BurtonPaul Haley35 episodes
Scott WolfDonnie Ryan27 episodes
Jonathan ScarfeRoger Probert6 episodes
Brad RoweAgent Bobby Dalton6 episodes
DJ QuallsAgent Rudy Fleckner5 episodes
Dan LauriaJoe Moretti5 episodes
Shane CoffeyDJ Pierce5 episodes
David PaymerRueben Bauer4 episodes
Peter CoyoteJames Alan Pierce4 episodes
Chris GartinFather Pat4 episodes
Robert Curtis BrownDr. Josiah Rosenthal4 episodes
John RubinsteinJack Crawford3 episodes
Josh CoxxAgent Drexler3 episodes
Perrey ReevesMiranda Stiles3 episodes

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