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Brilliant Minds S2E12 — The Rider

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Brilliant Minds•Season 2•Episode 12

The Rider

7.8/10 · 187 votesJan 12, 202642 min

Ranked #19 of 20 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

A rugged cowboy struts into Bronx General with mysterious symptoms and brings the rodeo with him; Dr. Wolf develops a relationship with someone who has ties to his father.

Directed byMillicent Shelton

Written byDavia Carter

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Seasons2

Cast8

Zachary Quinto

Zachary Quinto

Oliver Wolf

Tamberla Perry

Tamberla Perry

Carol Pierce

Ashleigh LaThrop

Ashleigh LaThrop

Ericka Kinney

Aury Krebs

Aury Krebs

Dana Dang

Teddy Sears

Teddy Sears

Josh Nichols

Brian Altemus

Brian Altemus

Charlie Porter

John Clarence Stewart

John Clarence Stewart

Anthony Thorne

Al Calderon

Al Calderon

Scotty Silva

Crew4

D

Davia Carter

Writer

Millicent Shelton

Millicent Shelton

Director

C

Claudine Sauvé

Director of Photography

J

Jessie Murray

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Rider" is episode 12 of Brilliant Minds season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 187 votes, ranking #19 of 20 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Millicent Shelton and written by Davia Carter, it aired on January 12, 2026.

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