The Irrational
The Irrational
Photo Credit: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC
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Premiered:
- Network: NBC
- Category: Series
- Genre: Drama
- Type: Live Action
- Concept:Based on the 2008 book (Predictably Irrational) by Dan Ariely
- Subject Matter: Crime
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Plot Synopsis
Based on Dan Ariely's 2008 book, "Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions," THE IRRATIONAL is a one-hour drama series that follows world-renowned professor of behavioral science Alec Mercer as he lends his unique expertise on an array of high-stakes cases involving governments, law enforcement and corporations. His insight and unconventional approach to understanding human behavior lead him and the team on a series of intense, unexpected journeys to solve illogical puzzles and perplexing mysteries. After nearly a three-month break, THE IRRATIONAL returned with new episodes on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT on NBC. In the winter premiere, "Scorched Earth," 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.
Season 2 of THE IRRATIONAL debuted on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT on NBC. In the season opener, "Collateral Damage," when Rose goes missing, Alec quickly discovers this is no ordinary kidnapping. While Rose plays a dangerous game to stall for time, Alec takes matters into his own hands to find her.
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On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT, NBC premiered "Stan by Me," the mid-season finale of IRRATIONAL. Alec enters the world of K-pop fandom when a superfan is murdered, and the only suspect is the pop star the fan idolizes; Alec and Rose dig beneath the surface to uncover what happened and, in the process, he uncovers more about her past.
IRRATIONAL returns with new episodes one month later on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Cast
- Jesse L. Martin - Alec Mercer
- Maahra Hill - Marisa Clark
- Travina Springer - Kylie
- Molly Kunz - Phoebe
- Arash DeMaxi - Rizwan
- Karen David - Rose Dinshaw
- Ron Canada - Eli Mercer (Season 2)
- Jennifer Lines - Rachel Myers (Season 2)
- Ben Cotton - Wes Banning
- Brian King - Jace Richards (Season 1)
Production & Distribution
- Produced by Universal Television
Births, Deaths & Weddings
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February 12, 2024: Jace Richards dies