Brilliant Minds Season 2 Episode 9 Photos

NBC has released the official photos for Brilliant Minds Season 2 Episode 9, “Fire Fighter,” airing Monday, Nov. 24 (10:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) on NBC, with streaming available the following day on Peacock. This emotional Thanksgiving-themed episode puts Dr. Wolf at the center of a heartbreaking medical case involving a firefighter and his family — with Eric Dane guest starring as the patient, whose life-changing diagnosis becomes the fulcrum of the story.

Dr. Wolf Takes on a Life-Changing Case

In “Fire Fighter,” Dr. Wolf is confronted with a complex and urgent neurological case when a firefighter arrives at Bronx General after sudden, alarming symptoms. The patient — played by guest star Eric Dane — is ultimately diagnosed with ALS, forcing Wolf to guide both him and his family through the emotional fallout and the grim realities of the disease. The Thanksgiving setting underscores the weight of the diagnosis, intensifying the emotional stakes as the team works to give the family clarity, options, and support.

About Brilliant Minds Season 2

Inspired by the works of world-renowned neurologist and author Oliver Sacks, Season 2 continues to follow Dr. Wolf and his specialized team at Bronx General as they unravel rare and complicated medical mysteries. Each case pushes them to confront not only the limits of medicine but also the deeper ethical question at the heart of the series: Who deserves care?

The ensemble cast includes:
Zachary Quinto, Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh LaThrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, Teddy Sears, Donna Murphy, John Clarence Stewart, Brian Altemus, and Al Calderon.

Production Credits

Creator / Writer / EP: Michael Grassi
Executive Producers: Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, Lee Toland Krieger, DeMane Davis, Jasmine Russ, Henrik Bastin, Jonathan Cavendish, Andy Serkis, Shefali Malhoutra
Produced By: Berlanti Productions, Fabel Entertainment, The Imaginarium, Grassi Productions, and Tavala
In Association With: Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television (a division of Universal Studio Group)