Limitless

10 Worst Episodes of Limitless

Limitless, based on the feature film, picks up where the movie left off and follows Brian Sinclair as he discovers the power of the mysterious drug NZT, and is coerced into using his newfound drug-enhanced abilities to solve weekly cases for the FBI.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 20, 2023.

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Limitless - S1E9

#10 - Headquarters! (Season 1 - Episode 9)

Brian offers to use NZT to capture the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted" criminals in two weeks, in exchange for Naz giving him his own personal work "headquarters" at the agency. Also, the secretive nature of Brian's new life working for the Bureau creates a rift between him and his father.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 2599 votes.

Limitless - S1E6

#9 - Side Effects May Include... (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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When Brian begins to experience the side effects of NZT again, Senator Morra demands he betray Rebecca in exchange for another inoculation. Also, Brian secretly looks for an alternate cure for himself while he works with Rebecca outside FBI parameters to find the creators of NZT.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 2675 votes.

Limitless - S1E8

#8 - When Pirates Pirate Pirates (Season 1 - Episode 8)

When Naz is detained on suspicion of funding terrorism, Brian and Rebecca's efforts to clear her name lead them to Naz's daughter, Ava, who reveals a family secret Naz is keeping from the FBI.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 2645 votes.

Limitless - S1E4

#7 - Page 44 (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Brian’s loyalty to the FBI is tested when Sands, Senator Edward Morra’s representative, demands he steal the FBI’s secret files on NZT. Also, Agent Harris is emotionally conflicted when she learns what her estranged father left her following his death.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 2923 votes.

Limitless - S1E15

#6 - Undercover! (Season 1 - Episode 15)

After a list with the real identities of undercover bureau operatives leaks, Brian develops a personal connection with FBI Agent Lucy Church, a tenacious rule-breaker, when he helps her finish a field case before she's exposed. Also, Sands makes a surprising move to end Rebecca's investigation into Senator Morra.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 2549 votes.

Limitless - S1E14

#5 - Fundamentals of Naked Portraiture (Season 1 - Episode 14)

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When a developer at the tech think tank Brian frequents is murdered, he and Rebecca interview the robotic version of the victim that she created before her death for clues to the killer’s identity. Also, Brian screens agents for a position to join Mike and Ike as his third bodyguard.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 2603 votes.

Limitless - S1E7

#4 - Brian Finch's Black Op (Season 1 - Episode 7)

When Brian calls in sick for a day off from the FBI, the CIA abducts him from home to borrow his NZT-enhanced capabilities for a black ops mission. As the operation becomes increasingly dangerous, Brian finds himself without FBI support in a situation that’s spiraling out of control.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 2631 votes.

Limitless - S1E5

#3 - Personality Crisis (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Brian learns a shocking secret about Rebecca’s late father but worries that telling her will land him in legal trouble. Also, Brian accidentally meddles in Rebecca’s personal life while learning self-defense from her secret boyfriend, FBI Agent Casey Rooks.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 2754 votes.

Limitless - S1E3

#2 - The Legend of Marcos Ramos (Season 1 - Episode 3)

When Brian helps Agents Harris and Boyle investigate the murder of a retired FBI agent, they’re shocked to find a link to the elusive head of a notorious drug cartel. Also, Brian reconnects with an old flame, Shauna but worries her renewed interest is really in the NZT version of him.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 3126 votes.

Limitless - S1E13

#1 - Stop Me Before I Hug Again (Season 1 - Episode 13)

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Brian embarks on his first FBI field assignment when he travels to Quantico to lend his skills to the bureau unit that catches serial killers. However, the trip takes a negative turn when Brian realizes the man he’s working with may have put away an innocent person in the career-making case that made him a renowned profiler. Also, Brian tries to stay one step ahead of Rebecca as she comes closer to discovering Senator Morra’s connection to NZT.

The episode was rated 7.43 from 2567 votes.

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