The Irrational Season 2 Episode 3: Release date and time, what to expect, and more

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The Irrational Season 2 Episode 3| Image via NBC
The Irrational Season 2 Episode 3| Image via NBC

The Irrational is a unique crime show that combines traditional investigative style with human behavioral studies. Based on the 2008 book Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely, the show premiered on September 25, 2023, on NBC.

The show follows Alec Mercer, a professor of behavioral psychology who frequently assists the FBI on cases. Through the various cases Alec and his team solve, the show offers knowledge about human behavior, especially irrationality.

Following the success of the first season, The Irrational was rebooted for a second season. The second season premiered on October 8, 2024. Two episodes of the show are already out, and here's everything to know about The Irrational Season 2 Episode 3.


What is the Release Date and Time of The Irrational Season 2 Episode 3?

The Irrational Season 2 Episode 3| Image via NBC
The Irrational Season 2 Episode 3| Image via NBC

The third episode will air on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET on NBC. The episode is titled ''Bad Blood'', and will be available to stream on Peacock the following day. The Irrational Season 2 will reportedly have a total of 12 episodes.

The Irrational has kick-started the second season with the release of Episodes 1 and 2, titled Collateral Damage and A Kick in the Teeth, respectively. The gripping story and characters are set from the inception itself.


What to expect from The Irrational Season 2 Episode 3?

The Irrational Season 2 Episode 3| Image via NBC
The Irrational Season 2 Episode 3| Image via NBC

In Episode 2, we see Dr. Alec Mercer and his team working hard and following the trail of a serial killer. Episode 3 will bring a new case that will put Alec's behavioral psychology expertise to the test.

Episode 3 will follow a rising hockey star on Wall Street who is killed during one of her games. Alec and Rose must determine whether it was an accident or a murder.

Episode 3 of The Irrational will also welcome actor Ron Canada, who will play Alec and Kylie's father. His introduction will surely take the family drama up a notch for the Mercer family. On the professional front, the episode is sure to bring new facets of human behavior into perspective.


What happened in The Irrational Season 2 Episode 2?

The second episode of The Irrational saw Alec and his team investigating a serial killer on the loose who targets high-profile victims. Alec, with his knowledge of neuropsychology, offers his studies into the inside of a serial killer's minds who chooses these specific victims to avoid detection.

The episode then delves further into the workings of a criminal mind and focuses on the characters' personal lives. While Phoebe discovers that Ava has been ghostwriting for Rachel Myers, Alec's assistant keeps the episode's humor alive. Moreover, Marisa is considered for the position of FBI Head.

This episode had a unique twist. The motive was not just to catch the serial killer, but also to educate. As Alec says, learning can be fun, as it was in this episode, which educated on the inner workings of a serial killer's mind.

Catch new episodes of The Irrational Season 2 every Tuesday.

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