After a hiatus in December, NBC’s hit seriesBrilliant Mindsis heading back to our screens for a two-part season finale. The medical drama starringZacharyQuintohas been a sensation since its debut last fall, following Dr. Oliver Wolf as he takes on several mind-bending cases, breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.The last batch of episodesfor Season 1 is expected to be just as intriguing as the ones that came before it, with the protagonist and his team of interns attending to several patients who survive an apartment crash, as well as a pastor with mysterious visions. In addition, audiences will finally uncover Dr. Erica Kinney’s (AshleighLaThrop) fate after being trapped in an elevator. With the finale right around the corner, here is our guide to when and where you can watch it.
When Is the ‘Brilliant Minds’ Midseason Premiere?
After the series went on a holiday break during the month of December, audiences will finally get to tune in to see Season 1’s final episodes.Brilliant Mindswill return to NBC onJanuary 6, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. ET, with a two-part finale airing back-to-back. The medical drama was originally coming back on January 13, but its midseason premiere will now be released one week in advance.Brilliant Mindswas NBC’s top showthat came out in 2024, accumulating a total of 28.6 million views across linear and digital platforms. Although the series has yet to be renewed, the Season 1 closer will likely keep carry on the show’s popularity.
Is ‘Brilliant Minds’ Streaming?
Watch on Peacock
Watch ‘Brilliant Minds’ Official Trailer
The series' official trailer opens with neurologist Dr. Oliver Wolf examining his patients with a genuine interest in finding out why they are in need of medical care. Although his methods can often be unusual, with his colleagues calling him “strange,” they admit that there is a lot they can learn from him. As the clip shows, Dr. Wolf sometimes puts himself in the patient’s shoes (sometimes literally swallowing their pills) to unlock their symptoms and come to a conclusion about their diagnosis. In his words, “We must see the world through their lens.” By helping these people suffering from unexplainable conditions, the protagonist wants others around him to perceive his patients differently. After all, the human mind is unpredictable, and the series presents several examples of ways that the characters' mental health is directly linked to their physical struggles. As Dr. Wolf and his interns take on complicated cases,BrilliantMindsalso focuses on their lives outside the hospital.
What Is ‘Brilliant Minds’ About?
Here is the medical drama’s official synopsis, provided by NBC:
“Inspired by the extraordinary life and work of world-famous author and physician Oliver Sacks,Brilliant Mindsfollows a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier - the human mind - while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.”
Zachary Quinto Turned His Connection with Leonard Nimoy Into a ‘Brilliant Minds’ Guest Spot
Quinto also talks about how there are endless possibilities for stories exploring the brain and consciousness.
What Is the Episode Schedule for ‘Brilliant Minds’ Season 1?
As aforementioned,Brilliant Mindshas been airing since last fall, with a break during the month of December. Now that the show is heading back to our screens, here is the complete episode schedule.
Plot Details
Release Date
Dr. Oliver Wolf reluctantly accepts a job at Bronx General Hospital where he’s forced to work with a team of interns as they treat a mother who can no longer recognize her children.
June 09, 2025
The Bodiless Woman
Joana, a surrogate for domestic violence victims, delivers the testimonies of women who ran away but never stopped living with the ghosts of their pasts.
August 19, 2025
The Lost Biker
A member of a biker gang seeks out Dr. Wolf’s help as he grapples with life-threatening memory loss; the interns are tasked to help a young girl struggling with mysterious seizures.
June 11, 2025
The Blackout Bride
When a bloody bride stumbles into Bronx General, Wolf goes to extreme measures in a race against the clock to save her and her missing husband; Ericka and Jacob must find a reason for their John Doe patient to not get transferred out of their care.
June 03, 2025
The Haunted Marine
Dr. Wolf and the team must help a Marine grapple with mysterious symptoms before the birth of his child.
June 02, 2025
The Girl Who Cried Pregnant
Dr. Wolf and the interns go back to high school to treat a group of pregnant teenagers.
July 23, 2025
The Man From Grozny
Dr. Wolf and the team perform their most experimental treatment yet: a brain-computer interface implantation in their John Doe patient’s brain.
June 25, 2025
The Lovesick Widow
When an elderly woman is brought in with signs of dementia, Dr. Wolf investigates whether she’s suffering from a neurological disorder or having a late-in-life awakening; Dr. Pierce grapples with a chilling discovery about one of her patients.
July 04, 2025
The Colorblind Painter
When an artist refuses to paint for his upcoming show, Dr. Wolf and his team must figure out why; Dr. Pierce goes into uncharted territory with a patient.
June 23, 2025
Episode 10
The First Responder
An unexpected patient crashes into Bronx General with mysterious life-threatening symptoms.
July 20, 2025
Episode 11
The Other Woman
Dr. Pierce treats a patient in crisis, presenting an ethical dilemma; Dr. Wolf and Dr. Nichols disagree on how to treat a patient.
June 26, 2025
Episode 12
The Doctor Whose World Collapsed
Dr. Wolf and his team face their biggest challenge yet when an apartment building collapses in the Bronx.
July 26, 2025
Episode 13
The Man Who Can’t See Faces
Dr. Wolf meets a pastor dealing with mysterious visions; the interns grapple with the fallout from the building collapse.
Other Medical Dramas Like ‘Brilliant Minds’ to Watch Next
SinceBrilliant MindsSeason 1 is nearly over, here are two recommendations for medical dramas to watch next if you are looking for options that are similar to the Zachary Quinto-led show.
‘The Good Doctor’ (2017-2024)
InThe Good Doctor, Dr. Shaun Murphy (FreddieHighmore) joins a prestigious hospital in San Jose, California, but struggles to socialize with his peers. The young surgeon has autism, which directly plays into both his strengths as a professional and his hardships in making connections with patients and other hospital staff. Throughout the series, audiences see through Dr. Murphy’s brilliance and root for him.
The Good Doctor
Watch on Hulu
‘House’ (2004-2012)
Dr. Wolfe sticks out inBrilliant Mindsgiven his eccentricity, which is a characteristic that Dr. House (HughLaurie) also shares. The titular character isn’t a typical medical practitioner, often resorting to unethical means to attend to his patients' needs. Although he may be rude and antisocial, he isn’t daunted by puzzling cases and will do whatever it takes to find the cure for rare and complex diseases.
Watch on Prime Video
Brilliant Minds
The show follows Dr. Oliver Wolf, a brilliant but eccentric neurologist inspired by the real-life work of Dr. Oliver Sacks. As Dr. Wolf and his team tackle mysterious and complex neurological cases, they also struggle with their own personal challenges and mental health.
