Brilliant Minds
Inspired by the extraordinary life and work of world-famous author and physician Oliver Sacks, Brilliant Minds follows a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier - the human mind - while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.
Through the Looking Glass
S02E18On his first day back at Bronx General, Wolf treats an ex-con who has a medical emergency during a hostage situation. Ericka and Charlie care for a newborn baby in the midst of a life-threatening illness.
Doctor, Interrupted
S02E17Wolf becomes fascinated with an unusual patient at Hudson Oaks, who displays signs of being possessed. Carol and Thorne help newlyweds who are struggling with their sex life.
Episode Chronology
Track the release cadence
Tracking 69 episodes across 2 seasons
Pilot
Monday, Sep 23, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
Dr. Oliver Wolf reluctantly accepts a job at Bronx General Hospital where he's forced to work with a team of interns as they treat a mother who can no longer recognize her kids.
The Disembodied Woman
Monday, Sep 30, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
When a high school girls' basketball coach is faced with a debilitating illness, Dr. Wolf must help his patient reconnect with her body before it's too late. Ericka and Dana treat a frat boy who sees dragons.
The Lost Biker
Monday, Oct 7, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
A member of a biker gang seeks out Dr. Wolf's help as he grapples with life-threatening memory loss. The interns are tasked to help a young girl struggling with mysterious seizures.
The Blackout Bride
Monday, Oct 14, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
When a bloody bride stumbles into Bronx General, Wolf goes to extreme measures in a race against the clock to save her and her missing husband. Ericka and Jacob must find a reason for their John Doe patient not to get…
The Haunted Marine
Monday, Oct 21, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
Wolf must help a Marine grapple with mysterious symptoms before the birth of his child.
The Girl Who Cried Pregnant
Monday, Oct 28, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
Dr. Wolf and the interns go back to high school to treat a group of pregnant teenagers.
The Man from Grozny
Monday, Nov 11, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
Dr. Wolf and the team perform their most experimental treatment yet: a brain computer interface implantation in their John Doe patient's brain.
The Lovesick Widow
Monday, Nov 18, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
When an elderly woman is brought in with signs of dementia, Dr. Wolf investigates whether she's suffering from a neurological disorder or having a late-in-life awakening. Dr. Pierce grapples with a…
The Colorblind Painter
Monday, Nov 25, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
When an artist refuses to paint for his upcoming show, Dr. Wolf and his team must figure out why. Dr. Pierce goes into uncharted territory with a patient.
The First Responder
Monday, Dec 2, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
An unexpected patient crashes into Bronx General with mysterious life-threatening symptoms.
The Other Woman
Monday, Dec 9, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
Dr. Pierce treats a patient in crisis, presenting an ethical dilemma. Dr. Wolf and Dr. Nichols disagree on how to treat a patient.
The Doctor Whose World Collapsed
Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
Dr. Wolf and his team face their biggest challenge yet when an apartment building collapses in the Bronx.
The Man Who Can't See Faces
Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
Dr. Wolf meets a pastor dealing with mysterious visions. The interns grapple with the fallout from the building collapse.
The Phantom Hook
Monday, Sep 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
Dr. Wolf helps an MMA fighter with mysterious symptoms; Dr. Pierce considers a career outside of Bronx General.
The Contestant
Monday, Sep 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
A reality show contestant lands at the hospital with an unusual delusion; Dr. Pierce fights for her future at Bronx General.
The Pusher
Monday, Oct 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
Dr. Wolf and his team treat a young patient accused of a serious crime.
Lady Liberty
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
Dr. Wolf and Dr. Pierce are tasked with a house call to evaluate a woman under a conservatorship.
Once Upon a Time in America
Monday, Oct 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
When two patients arrive in critical condition, Dr. Wolf and Dr. Nichols must do whatever it takes to keep them alive.
The Doctor's Graveyard
Monday, Oct 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
Dr. Wolf is haunted by a ghost from his past; a patient arrives at Bronx General who appears to have risen from the dead.
The One That Got Away
Monday, Nov 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
A blast from the past shakes up Dr. Wolf's world when he becomes his next patient.
The Upside Down
Monday, Nov 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
On a flight gone wrong, one patient's life is quite literally turned upside down.
The Fire Fighter
Monday, Nov 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
Dr. Wolf helps a fire fighter and his family navigate a life-changing diagnosis on Thanksgiving.
The Resident
Monday, Dec 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
Dr. Wolf helps a ballerina recover after a mystery illness; the team tries to save Sam's life and get him on the transplant list; secrets are revealed at the hospital's annual holiday gala that change the course of the…
The Boy Who Feels Everything
Monday, Jan 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Dr. Wolf and the team come together as one of their own fights for their life.
The Rider
Monday, Jan 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
A rugged cowboy struts into Bronx General with mysterious symptoms and brings the rodeo with him. Dr. Wolf develops a relationship with someone who has ties to his father.
The Rabbit Hole
Monday, Jan 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
When a college student comes in with a life-threatening illness, Dr. Wolf and his team have to get acquainted with sorority life. Dr. Thorne treats a child who collapsed under mysterious circumstances.
The Invisible Man
Monday, Feb 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
A grisly accident puts everyone at Bronx General in danger and leads to a shocking revelation about Dr. Wolf.
The Missing Person
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
A Party Girl, who's on the run, is rushed into the hospital and our doctors have to figure out what exactly she's running from. When Wolf doesn't show up for his shift at the hospital, Carol-- worried about his mental…
Senses
Wednesday, Jun 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Wolf grapples with being a psych patient at Hudson Oaks and has a startling revelation. A renowned chef comes into Bronx General after a harrowing accident at his restaurant.
Doctor, Interrupted
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Wolf becomes fascinated with an unusual patient at Hudson Oaks, who displays signs of being possessed. Carol and Thorne help newlyweds who are struggling with their sex life.
Through the Looking Glass
Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
On his first day back at Bronx General, Wolf treats an ex-con who has a medical emergency during a hostage situation. Ericka and Charlie care for a newborn baby in the midst of a life-threatening illness.
The Hero's Journey
Wednesday, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Wolf treats an anxious teen boy who's faced with a terrifying brain surgery procedure while awake. Carol and Dana investigate possible corruption at Hudson Oaks.
The Way Home
Wednesday, Jul 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
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Principal Cast
Top billed talent
Zachary Quinto
as Dr. Oliver Wolf
Tamberla Perry
as Dr. Carol Pierce
Aury Krebs
as Dr. Dana Dang
Ashleigh LaThrop
as Dr. Ericka Kinney
Teddy Sears
as Dr. Josh Nichols
Alex MacNicoll
as Dr. Van Markus
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Vertali Media Team
Medicine Meets Heart
Brilliant Minds weaves compelling medical cases with rich character development in a way that feels both fresh and familiar. The writing is sharp, the cast is uniformly excellent, and each episode leaves you thinking long after the credits roll.
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Details
Broadcast Logistics
- Release cadence
- Wednesday @ 8:00 PM ET
- Primary platform
- NBC · United States (US)
- Language
- English
- Format
- Scripted
- Genres
- Drama • Medical
- Episode runtime
- 60 min
- Premiered
- Sep 23, 2024
- Remote status
- Running
- TVMaze weight
- 99
- Official site
- Visit official site
Internal
Pipeline Tracking
- Database ID
- #42
- Internal slug
- brilliant-minds
- TVMaze link ID
- 66625
- Local next episode
- Through the Looking Glass
- Local airdate
- Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET · In 2 days
- Added to tracker
- Jan 11, 2026 at 12:53 PM ET