Perception — Season 1
All 10 episodes in airing order, with first-run dates and viewer ratings.
- 01
An offbeat neuroscience professor suffering from paranoid schizophrenia works with the FBI to crack intricate cases in this crime drama. In the series premiere, the professor zeros in on the death of a pharmaceutical executive.
- 02
Pierce is enlisted to help crack the case of a murdered mail-order bride. A twist marks the investigation when it's discovered the prime suspect suffers from an unusual condition. Elsewhere, Moretti is drawn to a handsome new professor.
- 03
Pierce and Moretti spring into action when a serial killer from 1986 returns and begins murdering again. Moretti receives advice about the case from her father, who investigated the original killing spree.
- 04
Pierce scrambles to crack a coded newspaper message left by someone possibly connected to a murder.
- 05
Pierce and Moretti investigate the murder of a young man who was a member of a cult. Elsewhere, Pierce scores a university award for his research.
- 06
Pierce is enlisted to help the FBI investigate the slaying of a therapist. Elsewhere, Moretti inches closer to Professor Hathaway; and Haley uses Pierce as a pawn to get funding for a new building.
- 07
Pierce investigates a case revolving around a schizophrenic. Meanwhile, Moretti tries to impress her new FBI boss.
- 08
Pierce and Moretti investigate the slaying of a female college student, but the case soon forces Pierce to face truths from his past. Meanwhile, Moretti reconsiders her relationship with Dr. Hathaway.
- 09
A conspiracy theory swirls about an effort to cover up the murder of a senator. Pierce is on the case, but he begins to suspect that seemingly trustworthy people are plotting against him.
- 10
New evidence emerges that gives credibility to Pierce's conspiracy theory. Meanwhile, Pierce is forced to confront truths about Natalie.
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