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The Best Episodes of Perception Season 1

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

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Dr. Daniel Pierce, a neuroscientist and professor, is recruited to help the federal government crack difficult cases. His intimate knowledge of human behavior and masterful understanding of the mind give him an extraordinary ability to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Perception Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.4/10(617 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Neuroscience professor Daniel Pierce (Eric McCormack) is recruited by a former student, FBI Agent Kate Moretti (Rachael Leigh Cook), to help out on a case involving the death of a pharmaceutical executive. But Daniel's schizophrenic hallucinations could potentially derail the investigation.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writers:Michael Sussman, Kenneth Biller

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  2. Perception Season 1 Episode 2 - Faces
    7.4/10(478 votes)

    #2 - Faces

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writers:Michael Sussman, Kenneth Biller

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  3. Perception Season 1 Episode 3 - 86'd
    7.8/10(432 votes)

    #3 - 86'd

    S1:E3

    Pierce and Moretti race to find clues when a serial killer from 1986 begins killing again. They catch a break when they learn that one of the victims is actually alive. Moretti's dad, one of the investigators on the original case, offers his daughter advice. Pamela Reed also guest-stars as the mother of the surviving victim, while Armin Shimerman is the victim's psychologist.

    Director:Deran Sarafian
    Writer:Stephen Tolkin

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  4. Perception Season 1 Episode 4 - Cipher
    7.8/10(406 votes)

    #4 - Cipher

    S1:E4

    Pierce tries to crack a coded message left in a newspaper by someone who may be connected to a murder. But time isn’t on his side as another victim’s life could be in danger.

    Director:Deran Sarafian
    Writer:Jerry Shandy

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  5. Perception Season 1 Episode 5 - The Messenger
    7.8/10(417 votes)

    #5 - The Messenger

    S1:E5

    When a young man in a cult claims to be hearing the word of God, Pierce must determine if it’s actually the word of God or a life-threatening neurological condition. Pierce and Moretti must also figure out if his murder is linked to his drug past or his new life with an organization that may be scamming people out of their life savings. Roger Bart guest-stars as Ethan Kendrick, a high-powered IRS agent looking into the finances of the organization. Meanwhile, the university gives Pierce an award for his research.

    Director:Christopher Misiano
    Writers:Stephen Tolkin, Jason Ning

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  6. Perception Season 1 Episode 6 - Lovesick
    7.3/10(364 votes)

    #6 - Lovesick

    S1:E6

    Pierce is called upon to help the FBI investigate the murder of a therapist. Moretti spends more time with Professor Hathaway. And Dean Haley uses Pierce as bait to get a wealthy alumni’s widow to fund a new building.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Jason Ning

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  7. Perception Season 1 Episode 7 - Nemesis
    7.8/10(378 votes)

    #7 - Nemesis

    S1:E7

    Pierce must take a deep look into his own life when he is brought into a case involving a schizophrenic. Meanwhile, Moretti stops at nothing to impress her new boss at the FBI. Guest star Tom Sizemore plays a top-level Irish mobster, while guest star Edward Furlong plays a would-be tough guy who may have played a crucial role in the crime.

    Director:Christopher Misiano
    Writer:Amanda Green

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  8. Perception Season 1 Episode 8 - Kilimanjaro
    7.8/10(343 votes)

    #8 - Kilimanjaro

    S1:E8

    Moretti and Pierce are called upon to solve a crime in their own backyard when a college student is killed in her dorm room. Pierce is forced into the uncomfortable situation of interacting on a personal level with more than one of his students, which forces him to confront difficult truths about his own past. The case comes just as Moretti is beginning to re-evaluate her relationship with Dr. Hathaway.

    Director:Tawnia McKiernan
    Writer:Amanda Green

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  9. Perception Season 1 Episode 9 - Shadow
    8.3/10(416 votes)

    #9 - Shadow

    S1:E9

    A student tips off Pierce about a potential conspiracy to cover up the murder of a U.S. Senator.

    Director:Kenneth Biller
    Writer:Michael Sussman

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  10. Perception Season 1 Episode 10 - Light
    8.3/10(379 votes)

    #10 - Light

    S1:E10

    Moretti learns that there may be some truth to Pierce's conspiracy theory; Pierce's new doctor forces him to face the truth about Natalie.

    Director:Kenneth Biller
    Writer:Kenneth Biller

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Perception" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 617 votes. Directed by Alan Poul and written by Michael Sussman, Kenneth Biller, it aired on 7/9/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Faces".