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‘The Irrational’ Episode 8 Preview: Photos, Cast, and “Scorched Earth” Trailer

January 27, 2024

Season one of NBC’s The Irrational has been on such a lengthy midseason break that viewers could almost be excused for forgetting there are still more new episodes to come. The drama starring Jesse L. Martin will finally return after a three-month break with episode eight, “Scorched Earth,” airing on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT.

“Scorched Earth” Plot: 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.

Jesse L. Martin stars as Professor Alec Mercer, Maahra Hill is Marisa, Travina Springer is Kylie, Molly Kunz is Phoebe, and Arash DeMaxi plays Rizwan. Executive producers include Arika Lisanne Mittman, Mark Goffman, Sam Baum, and David Frankel.

The Irrational Season 1 Episode 8 — Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer and Maahra Hill as Marisa in ‘The Irrational’ Season 1 Episode 8 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)

Season 1 Description, Courtesy of NBC:

A new spin on the procedural genre, The Irrational follows world-renowned professor of behavioral science Alec Mercer (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 psychology and human behavior lead him and the team on a series of intense, unexpected journeys to solve illogical puzzles and perplexing mysteries.