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Series · 2018 · Crime

Instinct

You can't catch a killer without a little madness.

★6.8 2018 2 Seasons Michael Rauch TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 24 episodes

Pilot

Episode 01

Pilot

Mar 18, 2018 · 40 min

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.

Wild Game

Episode 02

Wild Game

Mar 25, 2018 · 40 min

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.

Secrets and Lies

Episode 03

Secrets and Lies

Apr 1, 2018 · 40 min

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.

I Heart New York

Episode 04

I Heart New York

Apr 8, 2018 · 40 min

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.

Heartless

Episode 05

Heartless

Apr 22, 2018 · 40 min

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.

Flat Line

Episode 06

Flat Line

Apr 29, 2018 · 40 min

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.

Owned

Episode 07

Owned

May 6, 2018 · 40 min

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

Long Shot

Episode 08

Long Shot

May 27, 2018 · 40 min

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.

Bad Actors

Episode 09

Bad Actors

May 27, 2018 · 40 min

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.

Bye Bye Birdie

Episode 10

Bye Bye Birdie

Jun 3, 2018 · 40 min

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.

Blast from the Past

Episode 11

Blast from the Past

Jun 17, 2018 · 40 min

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.

Live

Episode 12

Live

Jun 24, 2018 · 40 min

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.

Tribal

Episode 13

Tribal

Jul 1, 2018 · 40 min

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.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.8 /10

based on 137 votes

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

5 principal cast

Alan Cumming

Alan Cumming

Dylan Reinhart

Bojana Novaković

Bojana Novaković

Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Needham

Daniel Ings

Daniel Ings

Andy

Naveen Andrews

Naveen Andrews

Julian Cousins

Sharon Leal

Sharon Leal

Jasmine Gooden

Where to watch Instinct

Instinct is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The crime from Michael Rauch has 2 seasons and 24 total episodes, rated 6.8/10 by 137 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Instinct have?

Instinct has 2 seasons with 24 episodes in total.

Is Instinct still on the air?

The current status of Instinct is: Canceled.

What network airs Instinct?

Instinct airs on CBS.

When did Instinct first air?

Instinct first aired on March 18, 2018.

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