PRODIGAL SON Season 1

Episode 1×20 “Like Father…” (Season Finale)

THE TRUTH COMES OUT

Dermot Mulroney (“My Best Friend’s Wedding”) Guest-Stars!

Malcolm continues to unravel as the mystery of the girl in the box comes to a head.

As Nicholas Endicott’s (guest star Dermot Mulroney) true colors continue to show, the Whitlys must decide to what lengths they are willing to go in order to take him down. 

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Dr. Edrisa Tanaka.

Guest Cast: Dermot Mulroney as Nicholas Endicott; Anna Eilinsfeld as Sophie.

Air Date: Monday, April 27 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

PRODIGAL SON: L-R: Tom Payne and Halston Sage. Cr: Jojo Whilden/FOX.

Episode 1×19 “The Professionals”

A NEW MONSTER EMERGES

Dermot Mulroney (“My Best Friend’s Wedding”) Guest-Stars in Season’s Penultimate Episode!

After a catastrophic turn of events, Malcolm and Ainsley are convinced there’s more to Nicholas Endicott (guest star Dermot Mulroney) than meets the eye.

Their only hope just might be an impromptu Whitly family reunion. 

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Dr. Edrisa Tanaka.

Guest Cast: Dermot Mulroney as Nicholas Endicott; Molly Griggs as Eve Blanchard; Anna Eilinsfeld as Sophie; Matthew Lawler as Eddie; Richard V. Licata as Ciro; Dagmara Dominczyk as The Nightingale.

Air Date: Monday, April 20 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “The Professionals”

PRODIGAL SON: Tom Payne. Cr: David Giesbrecht/FOX.

Episode 1×18 “Scheherazade”

JESSICA REUNITES WITH AN OLD FRIEND

Dermot Mulroney (“My Best Friend’s Wedding”) Guest-Stars

When an up-and-coming ballet dancer is mysteriously poisoned, the NYPD dives deep into the rigorous world of dance.

Meanwhile, Jessica reunites with an old friend, socialite Nicholas Endicott (guest star Dermot Mulroney), and Bright and Eve turn to Martin for answers regarding the girl in the box. 

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Dr. Edrisa Tanaka.

Guest Cast: Dermot Mulroney as Nicholas Endicott; Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Molly Griggs as Eve Blanchard; Anna Eilinsfeld as Sophie; Joseph Melendez as Ivan; Annet Mahendru as Fiona; Andy Karl as Joseph.

Monday, March 30 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Photos: “Scheherazade”

PRODIGAL SON: Halston Sage in “Stranger Beside You” Cr: David Giesbrecht/FOX.

Episode 1×17 “Stranger Beside You”

AINSLEY HELPS MALCOLM INVESTIGATE EVE

The NYPD dives into a case surrounding a famous mommy blogger, whose husband was mysteriously stabbed just days after their baby was born.

Meanwhile, Bright finds his way back to Eve, but can’t shake his paranoia that there’s more to her than meets the eye.

To help ease his nerves, Ainsley helps him do some investigating and uncovers a secret she has been keeping. 

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Dr. Edrisa Tanaka.

Guest Cast: Kasjan Wilson as Young Bright; Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Molly Griggs as Eve Blanchard; Anna Eilinsfeld as Girl; Cameron Scoggins as Lucas; Heather Lind as Alessa; Evelyn Giovine as Christine; Rebecca S’Manga Frank as Deirdre; Shamika Cotton as Joanne; Socorro Santiago as Lydia.

Air Date: Monday, March 23 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Stranger Beside You”

PRODIGAL SON: Tom Payne. Cr: David Giesbrecht/FOX.

Episode 1×16 “The Job”

A ROBBERY-TURNED-MURDER UNITES MALCOLM WITH AN OLD FRIEND

When a motorcycle gang robbery turns into a murder, Malcolm and team are called to the scene to investigate.

While he’s working on a profile, he runs into an old friend from boarding school, licensed insurance investigator Vijay (guest star Dhruv Singh). Together they work to uncover the identity of the murderer and his accomplices who stole millions in watches.

Meanwhile, Martin blackmails Jessica, exchanging his silence about who stabbed him for more quality time with his son. 

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Dr. Edrisa Tanaka.

Guest Cast: Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Molly Griggs as Eve Blanchard; Dhruv Singh as Vijay; Evan Hall as Pete; Lanny Joon as Cooper; Young Mazino as Alex; Maureen Sebastian as Sheila; Will Cobbs as Grant; Justine Cotsonas as Patti.

Air Date: Monday, March 16 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “The Job”

PRODIGAL SON: Cr: David Giesbrecht/FOX.

Episode 1×15 “Death’s Door”

ENTER THE MIND OF “THE SURGEON”

When a body is found professionally preserved and embalmed, the NYPD teams up with Edrisa to go undercover at a convention of funeral directors. While there, they discover their top suspects – morticians Tilda (guest star Ana Gasteyer) and Dev (guest star Sathya Sridharan) – who used to be in business with the victim.

Then, enter the mind of a serial killer as Martin revisits his past through a series of hallucinations.  

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Dr. Edrisa Tanaka.

Guest Cast: Ana Gasteyer as Tilda; Brian Stokes Mitchell as Everett Sterling; Kasjan Wilson as Young Bright; Molly Griggs as Eve Blanchard; Sathya Sridharan as Dev; Ashlie Atkinson as Leanne; Richard Topol as Doctor; Anna Eilinsfeld as Girl.

Air Date: Monday, Feb. 17 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Photos: “Death’s Door”

PRODIGAL SON: L-R: Tom Payne and Bellamy Young. © 2020 FOX MEDIA LLC. Cr: David Giesbrecht/FOX.

Episode 1×14 “Eye of the Needle”

A NEW KILLER MAKES THE WHITLYS HIS PRIMARY TARGET

Jessica continues to search for more information on the “Girl in the Box,” but is confronted by the “Carousel Killer,” who has a very public vendetta against the Whitlys.

While the NYPD investigates families tied to Martin’s victims, it’s ultimately up to Malcolm and Jessica to track down the tip-line caller – turned killer – who is blackmailing her.

Meanwhile, Ainsley receives a big promotion at work, but quickly realizes she may never escape the high demand for serial killer reports. 

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Edrisa Tanaka.

Guest Cast: Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Hettienne Park as Leslie; Jeremy Holm as Cory Wheaton; Saul Stein as Ari Lehrer.

Air Date: Monday, Feb. 10 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Eye of the Needle”

PRODIGAL SON: Tom Payne. © 2020 FOX MEDIA LLC. Cr: David Giesbrecht/FOX.

Episode 1×13 “Wait and Hope”

MALCOLM TAKES A DETOUR FROM HIS MANDATED R&R

Malcolm takes a detour from his mandated vacation time when he finds out a killer on the loose is mimicking homicides from one his favorite children’s books, “The Count of Monte Cristo.”

With added help from a very excited Martin Whitly, the NYPD trace the case back to a high society family planning one of the biggest weddings of the season, so Malcolm and Dani get dressed up to attend the event and track down their culprit.

Meanwhile, Jessica scores an invite herself and is eager to make her return to the New York elite.  

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Edrisa Tanaka.

Guest Cast: Kasjan Wilson as Young Bright; Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; James Saito as Dr. Higa; Chris Ghaffari as Cal Taylor; Michael Siberry as George Taylor; Dennis Boutsikaris as William Voight; Armando Acevedo.

Air Date: Monday, Feb. 3 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Wait and Hope”

PRODIGAL SON: Tom Payne in “Internal Affairs”
Cr: Giovanni Rufino/FOX.

Episode 1×12 “Internal Affairs”

IT’S BRIGHT VS. INTERNAL AFFAIRS

Following a mysterious and catastrophic incident in the precinct, Bright faces an internal affairs review as Gil and the team worry about his mental health. 

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Edrisa Tanaka

Guest Cast: Kasjan Wilson as Young Bright; Scott Shepherd as Dr. Coppenrath; Isabel Arranza as Andi; Happy Anderson as Curtis; Daniel Sunjata as Quentin; Mary VanArsdel as Ilsa.

Air Date: Monday, Jan. 27 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Internal Affairs”

PRODIGAL SON: Tom Payne in the “Alone Time” winter premiere episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Monday, Jan. 20 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2019 FOX MEDIA LLC. Cr: David Giesbrecht/FOX.

Episode 1×11 “Alone Time” (Winter Premiere)

EVERYONE BANDS TOGETHER TO SAVE MALCOLM…BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE

Michael Raymond-James (“True Blood”) Guest-Stars

The FBI and NYPD band together to save Malcolm from the “Junkyard Killer,” aka John Watkins (guest star Michael Raymond-James), who Watkins reveals shocking details about his involvement in the camping trip memories that have been plaguing his psyche.

Meanwhile, as Gil looks for answers from The Surgeon, Ainsley and Jessica search through their memories of the past, hoping to find some sort of clue as to where Malcolm could be hidden. 

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Edrisa Tanaka.

Guest Cast: Kasjan Wilson as Young Bright; Michael Raymond-James as Paul Lazar; Meagan Good as Colette Swanson; MaryLouise Burke as Matilda Watkins.

Air Date: Monday, Jan. 20 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Alone Time”

PRODIGAL SON: Tom Payne. Cr: David Giesbrecht/FOX.

Episode 1×10 “Silent Night” (Fall Finale)

THE CLOSER MALCOLM GETS TO THE TRUTH, THE MORE DANGER HE IS IN

Meagan Good (“Think Like a Man”) Guest-Stars

Knowing that the “Junkyard Killer” was in cahoots with his father, Malcolm goes against the FBI’s wishes and continues to investigate.

His findings reconnect him with a disgruntled ex-detective who was once heavily involved in the search for “The Surgeon,” delivering them both into danger.

Meanwhile, the holidays are anything but jolly for the Whitly family, when an epic blowout with Ainsley leads Jessica to take matters into her own hands.

Also, Colette Swanson (guest star Meagan Good), the steadfast FBI detective who’s now in charge of the case, seems to have a personal vendetta against Malcolm. 

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Edrisa Guilfoyle.

Guest Cast: Kasjan Wilson as Young Bright; Michael Raymond-James as Paul Lazar; Meagan Good as Colette Swanson; Sean Pertwee as Det. Owen Shannon; MaryLouise Burke as Matilda Watkins; Ashley Austin Morris as Macy Barnes.

Air Date: Monday, Dec. 2 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Silent Night”

PRODIGAL SON: Tom Payne in “Pied-A-Terre”
Cr: Jojo Whilden/FOX.

Episode 1×09 “Pied-A-Terre”

BRIGHT ATTEMPTS A “NORMAL” LIFESTYLE

When Martin is locked away in solitary confinement and the FBI takes over the Junkyard Killer case, Malcolm uses his spare time as an excuse to try out a “normal” lifestyle.

Things go well, until he accepts a challenge to “profile” his date.

Meanwhile, the NYPD tracks a new homicide that’s linked to an elite underground sex club. 

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Edrisa Guilfoyle.

Guest Cast: Charlayne Woodard as Dr. Gabrielle Le Deux;Molly Griggs as Eve Blanchard; Kristen Connolly as Beth Saverstein; Mara Davi as Simone; James Cusati-Moyer as Nico; Jennifer Lim as Stacy; Carra Patterson as Tally.

Air Date: Monday, Nov. 25 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Pied-A-Terre”

PRODIGAL SON: Tom Payne in “Family Friend” Cr: Peter Kraemer/FOX.

Episode 1×08 “Family Friend”

THE “JUNKYARD KILLER” CASE HITS CLOSE TO HOME FOR THE WHITLYS

As the NYPD digs into the “Junkyard Killer” case, Malcolm realizes the main suspect may have had a connection to his father.

As news regarding this serial killer spreads, Ainsley itches to be the first one on the case, while Jessica panics, fearing she may never be able to leave the past behind. 

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Edrisa Guilfoyle.

Guest Cast: Raymond Lee as Jin; Molly Griggs as Eve Blanchard; Michael Raymond-James as Paul Lazar; Matt Servitto as Father Leo; Michael Lee Brown as Ryan Davis; Meagan Good as Colette Swanson.

Air Date: Monday, Nov. 11 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Family Friend”

PRODIGAL SON: L-R: Halston Sage and Tom Payne. Cr: Eric Liebowitz/FOX.

Episode 1×07 “Q&A”

BRIGHT AND THE NYPD INVESTIGATE A NEW ‘JUNKYARD KILLER’

Bright’s quest for answers about his childhood leads him to a junkyard, where he’s bombarded with gunshots.

Narrowly escaping, Bright and the NYPD discover multiple bodies on the scene, with victims spanning decades.

Gil, Dani, Frank and Bright must investigate this serial killer who Bright suspects has something to do with “The Surgeon.”

Meanwhile, Ainsley’s exclusive interview with Martin takes an unexpected turn, forcing her to team up with Bright.

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Edrisa Guilfoyle.

Guest Cast: Kasjan Wilson as Young Bright; Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Raymond Lee as Jin; Matthew Maher as Tevin.

Air Date: Monday, Nov. 4 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Photos: “Q&A”

PRODIGAL SON: Tom Payne in “All Souls and Sadists.” Cr: David Giesbrecht/FOX.

Episode 1×06 “All Souls and Sadists”

BRIGHT’S CHILDHOOD TRAUMA MAY HELP HIM WITH HIS LATEST CASE

When Bright uncovers a photo of himself and Martin from when he was a kid, he is forced to focus on the repressed memories from his childhood psyche.

Meanwhile, he finds himself bonding with a young boy connected to the NYPD’s latest homicide.

Also, Jessica and Malcolm finally agree on one thing – they must put a stop to Ainsley’s idea to interview “The Surgeon”. 

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Edrisa Guilfoyle.

Guest Cast: Charlayne Woodard as Dr. Gabrielle Le Deux; Raymond Lee as Jin; Matthew Maher as Tevin; Clark Furlong as Isaac; Katie Kreisler as Crystal; Charlie Semine as Jake; James Saito as Dr. Higa; William Hill as Salesman Steve.

Air Date: Monday, Oct. 28 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “All Souls and Sadists”

PRODIGAL SON: L-R: Aurora Perrineu and Tom Payne. Cr: David Giesbrecht/FOX.

Episode 1×05 “The Trip”

MALCOLM’S NIGHT TERRORS BEGIN TO GET THE BEST OF HIM

Malcolm searches the depths of his mind to unravel the mystery of “the girl in the box,” but with his night terrors and lack of sleep increasing, his real life becomes more and more of a blur.

When the NYPD investigates a homicide they assume is linked to a drug cartel, Malcolm discovers a secret about Dani’s past that draws them closer together. 

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Edrisa Guilfoyle.

Guest Cast: Pascale Armand as Trini; Robert Montano as Saulo; Molly Griggs as Eve Blanchard; Hampton Fluker as Estime; Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut as Islande.

Air Date: Monday, Oct. 21 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “The Trip”

PRODIGAL SON: Tom Payne (R). Cr: Peter Kraemer/FOX.

Episode 1×04 “Designer Complicity”

MALCOLM BEGINS TO UNRAVEL AS NEW CHILDHOOD MEMORIES SURFACE

As Malcolm’s childhood memories start to take shape, he realizes his father’s killing spree may not have been a surprise to everyone in his family.

While Malcolm continues to investigate his past, the murder of a famous model and social media influencer sends him, Gil, Dani and JT on the hunt for a stalker with a creepy eye for design. 

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Edrisa Tanaka.

Guest Stars: Charlayne Woodard as Dr. Gabrielle Le Deux, Esau Pritchett as Mr. David, Shawn T Andrew as Joey, Julian Elijah Martinez as Axel X.

Air Date: Monday, Oct. 14 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Designer Complicity”

PRODIGAL SON: Tom Payne. Cr: Eric Liebowitz/FOX.

Episode 1×03 “Fear Response”

Malcolm gets his dream interview opportunity when the NYPD zeroes in on one of his and Martin’s favorite psychologists, Dr. Elaine Brown (guest star Sakina Jaffrey), who may be involved in a homicide linked to an LSD-laced psychology trial.

Meanwhile, as his night terrors continue to evolve, Malcolm checks in with his trusted childhood therapist to discuss new theories on what exactly he witnessed as a child, and the consequences of Malcolm’s visits with The Surgeon begin to add up when Gil, Jessica and Ainsley catch wind that he has been seeing his father again.  

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Edrisa Guilfoyle.

Guest cast: Guest Cast: Sakina Jaffrey as Dr. Elaine Brown; Charlayne Woodard as Dr. Gabrielle Le Deux; Frank Wood as Dr. Carl Mitchell; Kasjan Wilson as Young Bright.

Air Date: Monday, Oct. 7 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Photos: “Fear Response”

PRODIGAL SON: Michael Sheen. Cr: Peter Kramer/ FOX.

Episode 1×02 “Annihilator”

Bright jumps at the chance to help Arroyo solve a quadruple homicide for the NYPD.

As Bright slips into the mind of this serial killer, he finds himself dealing with the repercussions of seeing his father for the first time in years.

Tormented by the terrors of his childhood, Bright is faced with a question: are his dreams just nightmares or did they actually happen? 

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Edrisa Guilfoyle.

Guest Cast: Kasjan Wilson as Young Bright; Michael Esper as Jon Littman; Zachary Booth as Liam.

Air Date: Monday, Sept. 30 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Photos: “Annihilator” 

PRODIGAL SON: Tom Payne in the “Pilot” series premiere of PRODIGAL SON. Cr: David Giesbrecht / FOX.

Episode 1×01 “Pilot”

ENTER THE MIND OF A SERIAL KILLER  

MALCOLM BRIGHT (Tom Payne) knows how killers think and how their minds work, because his father, DR. MARTIN WHITLY (Michael Sheen), was one of the most notorious serial killers, called “The Surgeon.”

Alongside his longtime mentor, GIL ARROYO (Lou Diamond Phillips), and detectives DANI POWELL (Aurora Perrineau) and JT TARMEL (Frank Harts), he helps the NYPD solve crimes by profiling killers, while also dealing with a manipulative mother, JESSICA WHITLY (Bellamy Young), an annoyingly normal sister, AINSLEY WHITLY (Halston Sage) and a homicidal father still looking to bond with his prodigal son. 

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Dr. Edrisa Guilfoyle.

Air Date: Monday, Sept. 23 (9:01-10:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX.  

Photos: “Pilot”