Is 'Brillant Minds' on tonight? Here's when 'Brilliant Minds' returns with new episodes on NBC

The start of a new week is always rough, but since NBC’s Brilliant Minds premiered in September, fans of Michael Grassi’s beloved medical drama have had new hour-long episodes to look forward to on Monday nights.

Unfortunately, if fans head to NBC this week, they won’t see a new episode of the popular Zachary Quinto series. Why? Well after Season 1, Episode 11, “The Other Woman,” aired on December 9, it kickstarted Brilliant Minds‘ winter hiatus.

That’s right, folks. Sadly we have to wait until next calendar year to learn the outcome of that suspenseful cliffhanger and reunite with Dr. Oliver Wolf (Quinto), Dr. Carol Pierce (Tamberla Perry), Dr. Josh Nichols (Teddy Sears), and the rest of the Neurology Department at Bronx General Hospital.

Curious when Brilliant Minds returns with new episodes? Wondering how to watch new and existing episodes live or online? Or how many episodes are in Brilliant Minds Season 1? We’ve got you covered.

Here’s everything to know about Brilliant Minds‘ return date, time, streaming info, and more. And be sure to read Decider’s interviews with showrunner Michael Grassi and stars Tamberla Perry and Zachary Quinto for more insight into the series.

Is Brilliant Minds On Tonight (12/16/24)?

Sadly, no. A new episode of Brilliant Minds won’t be airing on Monday, December 16. Instead, NBC’s schedule has Michael Buble’s Christmas in the City special airing in the 10:00 p.m. ET slot. ‘Tis the season!

When Does Brilliant Minds Return With New Episodes? Brilliant Minds Episode 12 Premiere Date:

As noted, after Episode 11 aired on December 9, Brilliant Minds went on hiatus for several weeks. The series will return with Episode 12, “The Doctor Whose World Collapsed,” on Monday, January 6, 2025 on NBC.

What Will Brilliant Minds Season 1, Episode 12 Be About?

Per NBC, Episode 12 will pick up right where Episode 11 left off — with Dr. Ericka Kinney’s (Ashleigh LaThrop) fate in question after getting trapped in the elevator of her apartment building.

“Ericka’s been, in my mind, the leader of the interns all season. And she’s sort of really stepped up as a friend, as a support system,” Grassi told NBC Insider. “She is so by the books and Type A. And I feel like all of our interns this season have been tested in different ways by patience or experiences… And Ericka’s I felt been a real anchor to all of them. And I think we’’’ve been building to Ericka’s test in a weird way. Putting her in a position where she is scared for her own life, [and] at the same time has to step up and be a doctor for somebody else who’s in danger. And you really feel like everything that she’s learned all season long is put into this sequence, which is harrowing, in the elevator and also really holds up a mirror to herself.”

What Time Is Brilliant Minds On NBC?

When Brilliant Minds returns on Monday, January 6, 2024, it will air in its typical time slot at 10:00 p.m. ET on NBC. 

How Many Episodes Are In Brilliant Minds Season 1?

Brilliant Minds Season 1 will consist of 13 episodes, which means when the show returns in January, only two episodes remain.

How To Watch Brilliant Minds Live On NBC:

Want to watch Brilliant Minds live when it returns? If you have a cable subscription that includes NBC, you can watch new episodes live by setting your TV to the proper channel at 10:00 p.m. ET. You can also use your cable username and password to watch NBC episodes on NBC.com, and if your cable package includes a DVR, you can always record live episodes for later viewing.

No cable? No worries! There are several other live viewing options, such as live TV skinny bundles, which give you access to networks without cable. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV, all come with NBC. And if you don’t have cable or a live TV skinny bundle, you can always stream episodes of Brilliant Minds online. Here’s how!

How To Watch Brilliant Minds On Peacock: Brilliant Minds Streaming Info

If you want to catch up on Brilliant Minds, you’ll need to be a Peacock subscriber in order to watch existing episodes and new episodes of Brilliant Minds the day after they air on NBC. You can choose between the Premium plan and pay $7.99/month or $79.99/year or select the Premium Plus plan for additional perks at $13.99/month and $139.99/year.