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The Best Episodes of Perception

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Perception Season 3 Episode 10 - Dirty
    8.8/10(254 votes)

    #1 - Dirty

    S3:E10

    When Donnie finds himself in a compromising situation, he calls Pierce for help. As the evidence begins to stack against Donnie, Pierce and Moretti struggle with their own fears and doubts, as they work to solve the case. During the chaos, Pierce must deal with his father after he assaults someone at the assisted living facility.

    Director:LeVar Burton
    Writer:Jonathan Abrahams

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  2. Perception Season 3 Episode 8 - Prologue
    8.7/10(273 votes)

    #2 - Prologue

    S3:E8

    After a missing FBI agent turns up dead, Pierce is forced to face the one case he was never able to solve. When they discover that the killer is still out there, Pierce agrees to help Moretti, against the wishes of his therapist, Dr. Rosenthal, who believes it will only exacerbate Pierce’s condition.

    Director:Alrick Riley
    Writer:Michael Sussman

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  3. Perception Season 3 Episode 7 - Bolero
    8.5/10(243 votes)

    #3 - Bolero

    S3:E7

    After Pierce witnesses a gallery owner die during a seizure caused by a video installation, he convinces Moretti that it was actually a murder. Their search for the killer puts them in the middle of a brazen art heist. As Pierce works on the case, he is forced to re-examine his relationship with Natalie.

    Director:Alrick Riley
    Writers:Tawnya Bhattacharya, Ali Laventhol

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  4. Perception Season 3 Episode 9 - Silence
    8.4/10(230 votes)

    #4 - Silence

    S3:E9

    Donnie and Moretti are caught in the crossfire when a sniper shoots up the lobby of the Federal Building. When Pierce determines that the shooter is afraid of Extreme Low Frequency radio waves, he and Moretti take a trip to the Quiet Zone in Virginia, where they think the shooter is hiding out. Meanwhile, an alluring woman named Shelby Buchanan courts Donnie to run for political office.

    Director:LeVar Burton
    Writer:Raf Green

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  5. Perception Season 2 Episode 11 - Curveball
    8.2/10(254 votes)

    #5 - Curveball

    S2:E11

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

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Jason Ning

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  6. Perception Season 2 Episode 14 - Obsession
    8.2/10(262 votes)

    #6 - Obsession

    S2:E14

    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.

    Director:Christopher Misiano
    Writers:Raf Green, Charley Dane

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  7. Perception Season 3 Episode 2 - Painless
    8.2/10(266 votes)

    #7 - Painless

    S3:E2

    When a prosecutor mysteriously drops dead in the middle of a courtroom, Pierce and Moretti go on the hunt for a killer. Meanwhile, Moretti and Donnie make some decisions about their future.

    Director:Eric McCormack
    Writer:Jason Ning

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  8. Perception Season 3 Episode 6 - Inconceivable
    8.2/10(243 votes)

    #8 - Inconceivable

    S3:E6

    When an infant is reported stolen, Moretti hunts down the kidnapper and makes a very bizarre discovery. As Pierce and Moretti investigate a related murder, they find that there might be another child out there who needs their help. Meanwhile, Donnie and Moretti discuss their future together when Donnie looks into buying a house in the suburbs.

    Director:Jeff Woolnough
    Writer:Nicki Paluga

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  9. Perception Season 2 Episode 13 - Cobra
    8.0/10(237 votes)

    #9 - Cobra

    S2:E13

    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.

    Director:Christopher Misiano
    Writers:Jonathan Abrahams, Nicki Paluga

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  10. Perception Season 3 Episode 4 - Possession
    8.0/10(246 votes)

    #10 - Possession

    S3:E4

    Moretti calls on Pierce to examine Elena Douglas, a woman who has confessed to murder and claims to be possessed by the Devil. Meanwhile, Donnie and Moretti’s wedding plans hit a bump in the road.

    Director:Christopher Misiano
    Writer:Warren Hsu Leonard

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  11. Perception Season 3 Episode 12 - Meat
    8.0/10(228 votes)

    #11 - Meat

    S3:E12

    Agent Kate Moretti goes under cover to investigate an animal rights group suspected of foul play; Pierce considers making a confession to Kate.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Perception Season 2 Episode 10 - Warrior
    7.8/10(308 votes)

    #12 - Warrior

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Kenneth Biller
    Writer:Amanda Green

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  13. Perception Season 3 Episode 3 - Shiver
    7.7/10(250 votes)

    #13 - Shiver

    S3:E3

    After a young victim with a developmental disorder is taken hostage in a bank robbery, Moretti brings in Pierce to interview the boy. When they finally track down the culprits, they discover the case is about much more than money. Meanwhile, Pierce’s estranged father James pays him a visit.

    Director:Christopher Misiano
    Writer:Raf Green

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  14. Perception Season 2 Episode 3 - Blindness
    7.6/10(324 votes)

    #14 - Blindness

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Jeff Woolnough
    Writer:Nicki Paluga

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  15. Perception Season 2 Episode 12 - Brotherhood
    7.6/10(230 votes)

    #15 - Brotherhood

    S2:E12

    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.

    Director:Christopher Misiano
    Writer:Sean Whitesell

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  16. Perception Season 2 Episode 1 - Ch-Ch-Changes
    7.5/10(347 votes)

    #16 - Ch-Ch-Changes

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writers:Kenneth Biller, Jason Ning

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  17. Perception Season 2 Episode 5 - Caleidoscope
    7.5/10(317 votes)

    #17 - Caleidoscope

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Christopher Misiano
    Writer:Jonathan Abrahams

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  18. Perception Season 3 Episode 11 - Brainstorm
    7.5/10(243 votes)

    #18 - Brainstorm

    S3:E11

    After Dr. Daniel Pierce suffers a traumatic injury, his father and his friend must decide if they should allow him to undergo a high-risk surgery; Pierce begins to question everything he sees and hears.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Perception Season 3 Episode 14 - Romeo
    7.5/10(231 votes)

    #19 - Romeo

    S3:E14

    When a student is found murdered, Pierce tries to find the killer while defending the victim's boyfriend; Pierce must confront his feelings as Kate and Donnie prepare for their wedding day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Perception Season 3 Episode 15 - Run
    7.5/10(246 votes)

    #20 - Run

    S3:E15

    When Moretti goes missing the day of her wedding, Pierce and Donnie set off in pursuit of the runaway bride. They soon learn that Kate has been abducted by a dangerous person from Pierce's own past. Now, Pierce and Donnie must risk everything to save Moretti before it's too late.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Perception Season 1 Episode 10 - Light
    7.4/10(381 votes)

    #21 - Light

    S1:E10

    Moretti learns that there may be some truth to Pierce's conspiracy theory; Pierce's new doctor forces him to face the truth about Natalie.

    Director:Kenneth Biller
    Writer:Kenneth Biller

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  22. Perception Season 2 Episode 4 - Toxic
    7.4/10(317 votes)

    #22 - Toxic

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Jeff Woolnough
    Writer:Warren Hsu Leonard

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  23. Perception Season 1 Episode 9 - Shadow
    7.2/10(417 votes)

    #23 - Shadow

    S1:E9

    A student tips off Pierce about a potential conspiracy to cover up the murder of a U.S. Senator.

    Director:Kenneth Biller
    Writer:Michael Sussman

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  24. Perception Season 2 Episode 2 - Alienation
    7.2/10(288 votes)

    #24 - Alienation

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Michael Sussman

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  25. Perception Season 2 Episode 8 - Asylum
    7.2/10(294 votes)

    #25 - Asylum

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Dirty" is the best rated episode of "Perception". It scored 8.8/10 based on 254 votes. Directed by LeVar Burton and written by Jonathan Abrahams, it aired on 8/19/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Prologue".