Brilliant Minds Season 2 Returns in 2026 — Here’s When New Episodes Drop
Brilliant Minds Season 2 hits pause after tonight’s fall finale, but the NBC medical drama will scrub back in for new episodes in 2026—here’s when Episode 11 lands and what’s next for the fan favorite.
Heads up, Brilliant Minds fans: the show is tapping the brakes for a quick pause after tonight's fall finale. If you are wondering when we pick back up at Bronx General, I have the date, the plan, and a quick refresher on who is stirring the pot this season.
So, when is it back?
- Episode 11 lands on NBC on Monday, January 5, 2026.
- If you stream, new episodes hit Peacock the next day.
- Tonight's fall finale is December 1, and it is titled "The Resident."
What Season 2 is doing right now
Season 2 kicked off September 22 and has been moving at a clip. We are still riding along with Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) and his crew as they juggle tricky cases, personal messes, and the occasional curveball that only a hospital drama can deliver.
The new tension in the room
Bellamy Young joined as Dr. Amelia Frank, a clinical director imported from Hudson Oaks, and her arrival has not exactly lowered anyone's blood pressure. She is the kind of administrator who changes the temperature the second she walks in.
Fresh faces and notable guests
Season 2 added John Clarence Stewart as ER doc Anthony Thorne, Brian Altemus as neurology resident Dr. Charlie Porter, and Al Calderon as nurse Nico Silva. The guest-star bench has been lively too, with turns from Jane Krakowski, Molly Bernard, and Porsha Williams.
The vibe going forward
The show keeps mixing heart, mystery, and messy personal stakes, and the team clearly feels like there is plenty of runway left.
"We could do this show for seven years."
Short version: enjoy the finale tonight, take a breath, and then we are right back at Bronx General on January 5. Not a long wait.