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The Best Episodes of The Irrational Season 1

Every episode of The Irrational Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Irrational Season 1!

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Alec Mercer is a world-renowned professor of behavioral psychology with a unique insight into human nature who lends his expertise to an array of high-stakes cases involving governments, corporations and law enforcement. However, he meets

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Irrational Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.4/10(632 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Professor of behavioral science Alec Mercer suspects there's more to the story when he is called upon to investigate the murder of a fashion influencer whose boyfriend has confessed.

    Director:David Frankel
    Writer:Arika Lisanne Mittman

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  2. The Irrational Season 1 Episode 2 - Dead Woman Walking
    7.3/10(524 votes)

    #2 - Dead Woman Walking

    S1:E2

    Prof. Mercer is approached by old friend CJ, a prominent investigative journalist, who asks for his help after she’s poisoned with a rare and deadly nerve agent. With time running out, Mercer pieces together scant clues.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writer:Arika Lisanne Mittman

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  3. The Irrational Season 1 Episode 3 - The Barnum Effect
    7.5/10(454 votes)

    #3 - The Barnum Effect

    S1:E3

    After a passenger plane crashes into the Potomac River, suspicions focus immediately on the pilot. Prof. Mercer and the team are asked to investigate the pilot’s personal motivations and piece together clues in the hopes of revealing the truth.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:Mark Goffman

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  4. The Irrational Season 1 Episode 4 - Zero Sum
    7.4/10(420 votes)

    #4 - Zero Sum

    S1:E4

    Alec and the team take on a kidnapping case at the request of a desperate father. Their investigation is hampered by a complicated family dynamic that slowly reveals everyone's hidden motivations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Irrational Season 1 Episode 5 - Lucky Charms
    7.3/10(398 votes)

    #5 - Lucky Charms

    S1:E5

    Alec and the team head to Las Vegas to help Camille, a former colleague turned expert poker player who's been lured into danger. They must take some risks to solve a gambling mystery before Camille gets hurt. Marisa makes a significant discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Irrational Season 1 Episode 6 - Point and Shoot
    7.1/10(438 votes)

    #6 - Point and Shoot

    S1:E6

    Alec agrees to testify as an expert witness in a wrongful death trial for a friend of Kylie's. As he faces an old nemesis, he discovers competing emotions around an accidental shooting. Marisa reaches a decision about the bombing investigation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Irrational Season 1 Episode 7 - The Real Deal
    7.5/10(343 votes)

    #7 - The Real Deal

    S1:E7

    Alec's first date with Rose turns into a 24-hour excursion when they find themselves taking on an investigation involving a forged masterpiece. Marisa and Kylie attempt to revive their friendship, which has faltered since Alec and Marisa's divorce.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Irrational Season 1 Episode 8 - Scorched Earth
    7.6/10(302 votes)

    #8 - Scorched Earth

    S1:E8

    Alec takes a case involving a young burn victim and arson that forces him to confront some trauma from his past. Phoebe and Rizwan compete for an important research grant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Irrational Season 1 Episode 9 - Cheating Life
    7.4/10(286 votes)

    #9 - Cheating Life

    S1:E9

    After witnessing a hit and run during a friend's livestream, Alec and Kylie aim to prove it wasn't an accident. As Marisa and Jace continue their investigation into the church bombing, they set their sights on a prominent senator.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Irrational Season 1 Episode 10 - Bombshell
    7.9/10(280 votes)

    #10 - Bombshell

    S1:E10

    Alec and his team come face to face with the man who was put away for the church bombing 20 years earlier. Marisa and Kylie work together to save Alec, Phoebe and Rizwan. Jace makes a critical break in the case that changes everything.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Irrational Season 1 Episode 11 - Reciprocity
    7.7/10(266 votes)

    #11 - Reciprocity

    S1:E11

    Alec and Marisa are close to finding the culprit of the church bombing. Kylie gets an interview with the FBI, but is pulled into the investigation. Rose tracks down a witness. Phoebe and Rizwan make a discovery that sheds light on the truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Irrational" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 632 votes. Directed by David Frankel and written by Arika Lisanne Mittman, it aired on 9/25/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Dead Woman Walking".