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About Instinct

Instinct is a drama and crime TV series that premiered on CBS on March 18, 2018. It has 2 seasons and 24 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 11 "Grey Matter", aired on August 25, 2019.

Dr. Dylan Reinhart, a gifted author, university professor and former CIA operative is lured back to his old life by tenacious top NYPD Detective Lizzie Needham. Though Dylan and Lizzie initially clash, when it comes to catching killers, they make an ideal team.

  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

24 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

2018 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

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    13. Tribal

    Finale

    Dylan and Lizzie investigate the murder of Joan's protégé, Kristy, uncovering long-buried secrets worth killing over. Also, Dylan and Andy apply to adopt a child, and Lizzie's reliance on Julian's illicitly obtained information puts a promotion in jeopardy, on the first season finale.

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    12. Live

    Dylan and Lizzie investigate the murder of a film student whose death was broadcast for the world to see. Also, Andy and Dylan realize that parenting is tougher than they thought when they agree to look after Madison, a friend's 12-year-old daughter.

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    11. Blast from the Past

    Dylan and Lizzie are unable to identify a motive or connection when several average people blow themselves up using suicide bombs. Also, Julian, concerned that Dylan could be exposing himself to past enemies, enlists Lizzie to talk him out of hiring Ashely, a publicist.

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    10. Bye Bye Birdie

    When Celia Baxter, a successful author, is almost killed in her home, Dylan and Lizzie's suspect list includes several people who may have held a grudge as she rose in stature in the publishing world. Also, Lizzie gets closer to learning the truth about the death of her fiancé, who was killed while undercover.

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    9. Bad Actors

    Two members of an acting troupe are killed using sophisticated poisons; Andy worries that Dylan isn't fitting in, so he encourages Dylan to attend a barbecue being thrown by Detective Fucci.

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    8. Long Shot

    When a woman is shot outside a community center, Dylan and Lizzie are challenged by the mayor to solve the case in less than 24 hours to quell pressure from the media and special interest groups.

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    7. Owned

    Dylan and Lizzie are under pressure to deliver results when they investigate the death of Jasmine's friend, the owner of a professional basketball team who died when her car went off a bridge

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    6. Flat Line

    Dylan and Julian go undercover in a hospital when they suspect an "angel of death" is killing people with non-life-threatening ailments. Also, Lizzie asks Andy for his legal expertise when a personal trainer sues her for accidentally injuring him.

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    5. Heartless

    Dylan and Lizzie investigate the murder of a Jane Doe, but when they realize that the victim was killed by mistake, they must identify the killer's motive and intended target before she suffers the same fate.

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    4. I Heart New York

    Dr. Dylan Reinhart and Det. Lizzie Needham are reassigned to a murder case in Central Park when their investigation into a chemical attack on the subway is taken over by an FBI team led by Dylan's estranged father, Roger. However, Dylan can't shake the feeling that the cases are related.

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    3. Secrets and Lies

    The murder of a young man who recently left his family's religious community leads Dylan and Lizzie to a series of possible suspects, including a short-tempered photographer and a mysterious girl with amnesia. Also, Lizzie's younger sister, Katie, unexpectedly drops by for a visit.

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    2. Wild Game

    Dylan, having returned to teaching after helping the NYPD catch a serial killer, is called upon again to aid Detective Needham on a complex case involving the murder of a venture capitalist.

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    1. Pilot

    Former CIA operative Dr. Dylan Reinhart is lured back to his old life when NYPD Detective Lizzie Needham needs his help to stop a serial killer.

Season 2

2019 · 11 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago

After being put on leave by the NYPD, Dylan Reinhart is reinstated in time to join detective Lizzie Needham on their newest case. Lizzie's boss, Lt. Jasmine Gooden, is relieved to reinstate Dylan but also lets him know that he now plays by her rules. But as Dylan feels reenergized returning to his work life, his husband, Andy, is busy fielding the adoption process in the hopes that they can finally become parents. With Dylan and Lizzie back as partners, a "Sleeping Beauty Killer" case comes their way, and they realize they need to continue to both trust their instincts.

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    11. Grey Matter

    Finale

    A gruesome discovery in a city pond leads Dylan and Lizzie to investigate a young man's murder, while Andy rescues one of Dylan's students from a legal bind.

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    10. Trust Issues

    Dylan and Lizzie investigate deaths of three family members who were also business partners in a craft brewery. Also, Andy's legal expertise is needed when he and Dylan confront an issue in their adoption process, and Lizzie learns some hard truths about Julian's past.

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    9. Manhunt

    It's all hands on deck to track down the Sleeping Beauty Killer when Ryan and Dylan's biggest lead in the case takes them to a faceoff aboard a ship. Also, Dylan receives troubling news from his father.

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    8. Go Figure

    Dylan and Lizzie work to uncover why an Olympic-hopeful figure skater is killed while on the ice. Also, Ryan's case heats up and lands him and Dylan in unusual circumstances and Julian comes to understand why an old acquaintance has returned to New York.

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    7. After Hours

    Dylan and Lizzie go undercover in New York's erotic underworld when they investigate the murder of a high-powered public relations rep. Also, a glamorous love from Julian's comes back into his life with a proposal he can't resist.

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    6. One-of-a-Kind

    Dylan and Lizzie investigate when a street artist's work is found with a victim's body in the middle of it. Also, Ryan catches a suspect in the Sleeping Beauty Killer investigation and Dylan's new book editor, Harry Kassabian, pays him a visit.

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    5. Ancient History

    Dylan and Lizzie investigate the case of a prominent divorce lawyer who is found murdered in a bizarre ritual. Dylan and Andy hit a bump in their adoption process. Lizzie and Julian reach a tough point in their relationship. Ryan's serial killer case escalates.

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    4. Big Splash

    A Sweet 16 celebration turns into a crime scene when the birthday girl's stepmother falls to her death and the guests and staff are put under a microscope by the NYPD. Also, Ryan finds a new lead in his investigation, and Lizzie receives some positive news at the precinct.

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    3. Finders Keepers

    Lizzie and Dylan work a case that provokes deep emotions for them when a 9-year-old boy goes missing on the eve of a judge's decision in a bitter custody battle. Also, with Dylan's help, Lizzie confronts some of her past childhood demons, and a major advancement presents itself in Dylan and Andy's adoption search.

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    2. Broken Record

    Dylan and Lizzie investigate the murder of an aspiring musician who was gunned down on a roller coaster at an amusement park. Also, Lizzie exhausts herself trying to keep up with a newly single friend, and Andy and Dylan look to broaden their options for adoption.

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    1. Stay Gold

    Dylan and Lizzie investigate the murder of a successful businesswoman who attempted to prolong the lifespan of humans. Also, Dylan and Andy look to continue their adoption search, and Detective Ryan Stock from Nebraska arrives to hunt for a potential serial killer.

Cast & crew

Created by Michael Rauch

  • John Doman

    John Doman

    Roger Reinhart

  • Sutton Foster

    Sutton Foster

    Celia Baxter

  • Peter Hermann

    Peter Hermann

    Russell Wright

  • Shiloh Fernandez

    Shiloh Fernandez

    Troy

  • Lauren E. Banks

    Lauren E. Banks

    Dierde

  • Telly Leung

    Telly Leung

    Sam

  • David A. Gregory

    David A. Gregory

    Jeff Johnson

  • Michael Kostroff

    Michael Kostroff

    John Raymond

  • Cody Kostro

    Cody Kostro

    Seth

  • Aria Shahghasemi

    Aria Shahghasemi

    Vet Tech

  • Casey Cott

    Casey Cott

    Dino Moretti

  • Samuel H. Levine

    Samuel H. Levine

    Ross Dirkson

  • Lizzy DeClement

    Lizzy DeClement

    Annie Emerson

  • Kathryn Erbe

    Kathryn Erbe

    Caitlyn Gerich

  • Travis Van Winkle

    Travis Van Winkle

    Det. Ryan Stock

  • Michael B. Silver

    Sgt. Kanter Harris

Instinct FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Instinct?

Instinct has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 25, 2019.

When did the latest episode of Instinct come out?

The most recent episode of Instinct, Season 2 Episode 11 "Grey Matter", aired on August 25, 2019.

How many seasons of Instinct are there?

Instinct has 2 seasons with 24 episodes in total.

When did Instinct first air?

Instinct first aired on CBS on March 18, 2018.

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