7.9/10323 votes#1 - Ch-Ch-Changes
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/25/2013
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
Writer: Kenneth Biller, Jason Ning
7.6/10267 votes#2 - Alienation
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/2/2013
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.
Director: Greg Beeman
Writer: Michael Sussman
8.1/10303 votes#3 - Blindness
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/9/2013
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
7.8/10302 votes#4 - Toxic
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/16/2013
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.
Director: Jeff Woolnough
Writer: Warren Hsu Leonard
7.7/10297 votes#5 - Caleidoscope
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/23/2013
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
7.6/10278 votes#6 - Defective
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/30/2013
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.
Director: Andrew Bernstein
Writer: Raf Green, Charley Dane
7.3/10259 votes#7 - Neuropositive
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/6/2013
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.
Director: Andrew Bernstein
Writer: Sean Whitesell
7.8/10280 votes#8 - Asylum
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/13/2013
Pierce investigates a stabbing at a psychiatric hospital and becomes convinced that the hospital is full of dark secrets.
Director: Greg Beeman
Writer: N/A
7.8/10259 votes#9 - Wounded
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/20/2013
Donnie tries to help a war hero who suffers from a neurological disorder; Pierce is surprised by an old flame.
Director: Kenneth Biller
Writer: Michael Sussman
8.2/10291 votes#10 - Warrior
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/27/2013
Moretti faces criminal charges after taking matters into her own hands on a dangerous case; Pierce and Donnie try to clear Kate's name.
Director: Kenneth Biller
Writer: Amanda Green
7.8/10238 votes#11 - Curveball
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2/24/2014
Pierce fights for an autistic teen who is under interrogation for murder; Dean Haley attempts to convince a neuroscience prodigy to attend CLMU.
Director: Greg Beeman
Writer: Jason Ning
7.4/10217 votes#12 - Brotherhood
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 3/4/2014
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.
Director: Christopher Misiano
Writer: Sean Whitesell
7.6/10221 votes#13 - Cobra
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 3/11/2014
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.
Director: Christopher Misiano
Writer: Jonathan Abrahams, Nicki Paluga
8.2/10249 votes#14 - Obsession
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 3/18/2014
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.
Director: Christopher Misiano
Writer: Raf Green, Charley Dane
The Best Episodes of Perception Season 2
Every episode of Perception Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Perception Season 2!
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...
Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Network:TNT
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Ch-Ch-Changes" is the best rated episode of "Perception" season 2. It scored 7.9/10 based on 323 votes. Directed by Greg Beeman and written by Kenneth Biller, Jason Ning, it aired on 6/25/2013. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Alienation".