The Irrational follows world-renowned professor of behavioral science Alec Mercer (Jesse L. Martin) 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.

The cast also includes Maahra Hill as “Marisa,” Travina Springer as “Kylie,” Molly Kunz as “Phoebe,” and Arash DeMaxi as “Rizwan.”

Arika Lisanne Mittman, Mark Goffman, Sam Baum and David Frankel executive produce.

The show is based on best-selling author Dan Ariely’s book, “Predictably Irrational.”


The pilot episode airs Monday, Sept. 25 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

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THE IRRATIONAL -- Episode "Pilot" -- Pictured: (l-r) Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer, Molly Kunz as Phoebe, Arash DeMaxi as Owen -- (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)