Network: TNT
Episodes: 39 (hour)
Seasons: Three
TV show dates: July 9, 2012 — March 17, 2015
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Eric McCormack, Rachael Leigh Cook, Arjay Smith, Kelly Rowan, and LeVar Burton.
TV show description:
This TV show revolves around Doctor Daniel Pierce (Eric McCormack), an eccentric and brilliant neuroscience professor. Unfortunately, his mind is also damaged and he suffers from paranoid schizophrenia.
Pierce struggles with hallucinations and paranoid delusions brought on by his schizophrenia. Oddly though, he considers some of his hallucinations to be a gift. They occasionally allow him to make connections that his conscious mind can’t yet process. At other times, the hallucinations become Pierce’s greatest curse, leading him to behave in irrational, potentially dangerous ways.
Still, he’s recruited by FBI agent Kate Moretti (Rachael Leigh Cook) to help solve complex cases. Pierce has an intimate knowledge of human behavior and a masterful understanding of the way the mind works. He also has an uncanny ability to see patterns and can look past people’s conscious emotions to see what lies beneath. Kate is Pierce’s former student and, unlike her colleagues, she’s willing to look past his peculiarities.
Pierce’s mental condition and offbeat manner make it difficult for him to achieve the close friendships and intimate relationships he craves.
Those close to him include Max Lewicki (Arjay Smith), his teaching assistant. Max’s primary job is to keep Pierce in line and on task, whether that means grading midterms or laying out his boss’ wardrobe for the day. Natalie Vincent (Kelly Rowan) is Pierce’s best friend and every bit his intellectual equal. Paul Haley (LeVar Burton) is the dean at Pierce’s university and one of his few friends.
Pierce is in his element when solving an intricate puzzle or a coded message. But in unfamiliar situations, he can quickly become overwhelmed, and only his favorite music and a crossword puzzle have the power to make things right again.
Episode #39 — Run
When Moretti goes missing the day of her wedding, Pierce and Donnie set off in pursuit of the runaway bride. They soon learn that Kate has been abducted by a dangerous person from Pierce’s own past. Pierce and Donnie risk everything to save Moretti before it’s too late.
First aired: March 17, 2015
What do you think? Do you like the Perception TV series? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season?
My wife and I enjoyed the series very much. We would have liked to see it continued.
I was very disappointed to find out that Perception was cancelled. I have been waiting for its return and only just found out the fait of one of my favorite shows. I will never understand the powers that be. So much garbage on TV yet they cancel good shows.
I think the television show Perception should NOT be cancelled. It was much better than it’s replacement “Proof”.
My favorite summer show! Bring it back!!
This show is excellent and different from most of the shows out there. We were very disappointed that it was cancelled. Please bring it back!
I am so disappointed that the show has been cancelled. I looked forward to watching it following Rizzoli and Isles.
Are you people nuts , cancelling PERCEPTION AND KING AND MAXWELL is crazy. two of the best shows. what idiot makes these decisions? I read another comment about adding gays and no you don’t have to add them to the shows. you need to bring them back. at least there is still MAJOR CRIMES.
Renew the show!! Why won’t another station pick up the show? I know many people who watched it and loved it!!! This sucks!!
I totally agree. I have read all the comments so far. We all agree….it needs to be brought back on the air. Get to it !!!
So sorry Perception has been cancelled loved the show because the topics were so different and interesting. Please reconsider and bring it back, please, please, please!
I enjoyed this series, and Eric McCormack. I was looking to see if it is returning and am disappointed to see it is canceled. Please say that isn’t so!
I love Perception! It is smart, funny, and always interesting! I hope it returns!
Probably cancelled because they couldn’t figure out how to introduce the obligatory gay or lesbian relationship into the cast, which seems to be a requirement for the re-education of the masses in today’s society.
I really miss perception. Why do we have to
Lose smart tv for the. Is ther any chance of it returning. Sometime it takes time for people to find the programs. I hope someone will read this and bring it back. Judy
Such a shame, I really loved this show, it was so clever, interesting and edgy. Why on earth would they want to cancel it? What rubbish is now going to fill its place? I’m losing faith in you people!
Very disappointed to learn this show was cancelled, it was a favorite of my husband and I. Boo TNT.