7.8/10269 votes#1 - Paris
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/17/2014
Dr. Daniel Pierce’s picture-perfect new life in Paris is suddenly turned upside down after he is approached by the FBI legat to help with a dangerous international case. Meanwhile, his assistant Max Lewicki and Dean Paul Haley plot to get Pierce to return to Chicago.
Director: Kenneth Biller
Writer: Michael Sussman
7.8/10250 votes#2 - Painless
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/24/2014
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
7.6/10236 votes#3 - Shiver
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 7/1/2014
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
7.6/10231 votes#4 - Possession
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 7/8/2014
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
7.7/10233 votes#5 - Eternity
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 7/15/2014
When renowned neuroscientist Landon Jennings is found dead, Moretti and Pierce must figure out how someone could have gained access to his impenetrable study in order to kill him. Lewicki finds himself with twice the work when Pierce’s father James moves in with them.
Director: Jeff Woolnough
Writer: N/A
7.7/10229 votes#6 - Inconceivable
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/22/2014
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
7.9/10228 votes#7 - Bolero
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 7/29/2014
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
Writer: Tawnya Bhattacharya, Ali Laventhol
8.2/10258 votes#8 - Prologue
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 8/5/2014
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
7.8/10214 votes#9 - Silence
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 8/12/2014
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
8.3/10239 votes#10 - Dirty
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 8/19/2014
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
8.0/10231 votes#11 - Brainstorm
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 2/17/2015
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: N/A
7.6/10212 votes#12 - Meat
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2/24/2015
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: N/A
7.7/10202 votes#13 - Mirror
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 3/3/2015
Pierce and Moretti uncover an international scandal while investigating the murders of a Bangladeshi diplomat and a Chicago reporter; Moretti struggles with the preparations for her upcoming wedding.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10214 votes#14 - Romeo
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 3/10/2015
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10227 votes#15 - Run
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 3/17/2015
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Perception Season 3
Every episode of Perception Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Perception Season 3!
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 3 Ratings Summary
"Paris" is the best rated episode of "Perception" season 3. It scored 7.8/10 based on 269 votes. Directed by Kenneth Biller and written by Michael Sussman, it aired on 6/17/2014. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Painless".