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Brilliant Minds S2E2 — The Contestant
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Brilliant Minds•Season 2•Episode 2

The Contestant

7.9/10 · 242 votesSep 29, 202543 min

Ranked #17 of 20 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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A reality show contestant lands at the hospital with an unusual delusion. Dr. Pierce fights for her future at Bronx General.

Directed byDeMane Davis
Written byDavia Carter, Ariana Jackson
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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

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DeMane Davis

DeMane Davis

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Davia Carter

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Ariana Jackson

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Gaston Jaren Lopez

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Claudine Sauvé

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Episode Summary

"The Contestant" is episode 2 of Brilliant Minds season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 242 votes, ranking #17 of 20 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by DeMane Davis and written by Davia Carter, Ariana Jackson, it aired on September 29, 2025.

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