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Premiered

Sunday, June 30, 2019

Ended: Sunday, August 25, 2019

When does Instinct Season 2 come out?

Instinct Season 2 premiered Sunday, June 30, 2019 on CBS and ended Sunday, August 25, 2019. The season has 11 episodes.

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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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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

Instinct Season 2 guest stars

  • 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

  • Andrew Polk

    Andrew Polk

    Doug the Medical Examiner

  • Eric Bogosian

    Eric Bogosian

    Harry Kassabian

  • Myles Clohessy

    Myles Clohessy

    Sasha

  • Nicole Kang

    Nicole Kang

    Stephanie

  • Alicia Crowder

    Alicia Crowder

    Jenny

  • Nick D'Ambrosio

    Nick D'Ambrosio

    Boy in Crowd (uncredited)

  • Michael Rady

    Michael Rady

    Cormac Rego

  • Reshma Shetty

    Reshma Shetty

    Maya

  • Stephen Rider

    Stephen Rider

    Zack Clark

  • Danny Burstein

    Danny Burstein

    Brent

  • Danny Mastrogiorgio

    Danny Mastrogiorgio

    Det. Anthony Fucci

Instinct Season 2 FAQ

When does Instinct Season 2 come out?

Instinct Season 2 premiered Sunday, June 30, 2019 on CBS.

How many episodes are in Instinct Season 2?

Instinct Season 2 has 11 episodes.

Are new episodes of Instinct Season 2 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Instinct Season 2 finale?

The Instinct Season 2 finale (Episode 11) aired Sunday, August 25, 2019.

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