Mind Games Season 1, Episode 12: As God Is My Witness

Pilot

Clark, an expert in human behavior, and his brother Ross, a former con-artist recently out of prison, open a unique agency where they use psychological manipulation to help solve their client’s problems. In their first case, they attempt to help a mother whose young son is suffering from a heart condition by convincing the health insurance company’s head of claims to approve a previously denied experimental treatment.

60 min

Asymmetric Dominance

The team is hired by an executive at a consulting firm who’s been overlooked for a promotion she’s next in line for in place of a younger male candidate with less experience. Meanwhile, Ross is worried that Beth can’t keep their secret from the past and hires a con-woman pal to find out Beth’s real intentions with Clark. Later, Ross tries to call a truce with Claire but she still doesn’t trust his motives.

60 min

Pet Rock

When a promising, bright college student unexpectedly joins a cult, her parents desperately try to get her out and turn to Edwards and Associates for their expertise. Later, Claire uncovers Ross’ deceit with Clark and feels compelled to reveal the truth. However, when she sees how happy Clark is, she faces a crossroads.

60 min

Apophenia

A newly elected congressman considers breaking one of the core promises of his campaign by voting against a bill that would make trigger locks for handguns mandatory. His change of heart deeply affects his young son, so he hires the firm to get his father to change his mind, causing Clark to work through his own father issues. Meanwhile, a cutthroat reporter looking to payback the firm for blackmailing his friend threatens the future of Edwards and Associates.

60 min

Cauliflower Man

The team is hired by Jim McKenna, a researcher who tried to blow the whistle on his employer for creating dangerous genetically-modified cauliflower, but in the process was fired and had his life ruined. The team enacts a plan to convince his former colleague to leak documentation to validate McKenna's claims and expose their employer. However, in the midst of the plan, Clark suffers from a meltdown that leaves him bedridden. In an effort to get him back on the case, Ross stoops to new lows. Meanwhile, Latrell struggles to find the funds to pay the company's employees as the firm's finances begin to pile up.

60 min

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.

60 min

Judge Not

60 min

Royal Fiasco

The team's new client is worried about her husband, a professional fighter who hasn't won in years. Sam senses that Ross is suspicious of her activities and devises a way to distract him.

60 min

The Sweet Science

60 min

N.D.E

60 min

Embodied Cognition

60 min

Balloon Boy

The team's latest mind games prove to have dramatic consequences, especially when it comes to repairing the rift between Clark and Ross...and the future of Edwards and Associates.

60 min