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Season 1 – Mind Games

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Clark Edwards is a former professor and human behaviorist with a history of bipolar disorder; his brother, Ross, also has a history, as a scam artist. Their insight about the human condition is put to use when they create a unique agency committed to solving problems through psychological manipulation. Using scientific knowledge, the tricks of a con man, and a team of manipulators, the two brothers manage to tailor a plan for each problem situation -- offering clients nontraditional solutions to troublesome issues.
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Critics Consensus

With only a mildly interesting premise, Mind Games leaves viewers with few reasons to continue playing.

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Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 03/03/2014
The show's salvation, creatively at least, may be in such occasional failures more than in the mandated victories. Go to Full Review Tim Goodman The Hollywood Reporter 03/03/2014
You can see people falling for a weekly procedural based on the cases the firm gets. On the other hand, Killen does introduce a couple of wildcard characters into the mix that may make the series more volatile and dramatic than viewers want. Go to Full Review Robert Bianco USA Today 02/27/2014
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A complicated premise is not a fatal flaw as long as you're able to set it up and move on. The deeper problem for Mind Games and creator Kyle Killen, is that it's awash in explanation, not just of the premise, but of the plot. Go to Full Review Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago 07/02/2018
Mind Games is a frothy and fun procedural, though it has a tendency to get overly schmaltzy when the characters become emotionally attached to their clients. Go to Full Review Cody Powell The Loop 03/06/2014
Despite its strong payoffs, solid storytelling and competent cast (Christian Slater's Ross being the predictable standout), it's failed to hook me after two episodes Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Salt Lake Tribune 03/03/2014
Mind Games is like the worst family reunion ever - which isn't particularly entertaining. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Travis B @RT03938002 Jun 24 This is called Leverage it was on TNT and then on Amazon See more 08/28/2016 I am only distracted by his brother who almost constantly ruin the situation. Oh well, maybe that usually become the gist of the drama too. See more 04/08/2014 I thought this was a pretty strong, character driven show. I loved what Steve Zahn was doing with his character, but Christian Slater was the wrong choice for his brother. If it was a different actor, I have a feeling this show would have been a hit. See more 02/27/2014 The mind game here is for anyone to actually get past one episode without turning it off. See more Read all reviews
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Steve Zahn

Clark Edwards

Christian Slater

Ross Edwards

Megalyn Echikunwoke

Megan

Gregory Marcel

Miles

Cedric Sanders

Latrell

Jaime Ray Newman

Sam

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 25, 2014 Pilot An expert in human behavior named Clark opens a unique agency with his brother, a recently incarcerated former con artist, where they use psychological manipulation to solve people's problems. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 4, 2014 Asymmetric Dominance An executive at a consulting firm hires the team when she is overlooked for a promotion; Ross wants to declare a truce with Claire. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 11, 2014 Pet Rock Parents turn to Edwards and Associates for help when their daughter joins a cult; Claire feels compelled to expose the truth when she discovers Ross' deceit. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 18, 2014 Apophenia When a congressman considers breaking one of his campaign promises, his son hires the firm to help change his mind; a reporter looking for payback threatens the firm's future. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 25, 2014 Cauliflower Man The team works to help a man whose life was ruined when he tried to blow the whistle on his employer for creating dangerous genetically modified cauliflower; Clark suffers a meltdown; Latrell works to find money for the firm's payroll. Details Episode 6 Airs undefined Texts, Lies and Audiotape A man who wants to end his extramarital affair and return to his wife hires the team; Beth's parents grow tired of Clark; Ross tries to own up to his mistakes. Details Episode 7 Airs undefined Judge Not The team is approached by a couple who has recently adopted a baby boy, only to have the birth mother change her mind and go to court to contest the adoption. Details Episode 8 Airs undefined Royal Fiasco Clark is elated to find that one of his favorite rock star drummers needs the brothers' help; the assignment may prove more than the team can handle, as the two other band members want nothing to do with each other. Details Episode 9 Airs undefined The Sweet Science The team is hired by a woman who is concerned about her professional fighter husband's losing streak; Sam manages to distract Ross. Details Episode 10 Airs undefined N.D.E. Sam learns that the gangsters in charge of a sting she's helping with have been following her and reveals that Ross has been looking for her. Details Episode 11 Airs undefined Embodied Cognition The new client is a precocious child who hires the team to find a date for her widowed father, which includes the girl's instructor, who seems like a possible candidate on the surface. Details Episode 12 Airs undefined As God Is My Witness Clark wants to propose to Beth and Megan wants to help him set the stage. Details Episode 13 Airs undefined Balloon Boy Clark is ambivalent about leaving the team to take the university position, which triggers his altered realities. Details

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Season Info

Director
Sarah Pia Anderson, Miguel Sapochnik, Arlene Sanford, Romeo Tirone, Timothy Busfield
Executive Producer
Kyle Killen, Keith Redman
Screenwriter
Kyle Killen, Eli Attie, Donald Todd
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 25, 2014