Overview

Alan Alda speaks with legal experts and scientists to determine if developments in neuroscience could assist the criminal justice system. By visiting and participating in a dozen experiments, Alda gains insights into how, and what, the jurors, judges, witnesses and attorneys are thinking -- insights that may one day influence how the criminal justice system operates, and in some cases are already doing so.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2013 2 Episodes

Key Information

Network PBS
Type Scripted
Rating 8.0/10
Language EN

Frequently Asked Questions

Alan Alda speaks with legal experts and scientists to determine if developments in neuroscience could assist the criminal justice system. By visiting and participating in a dozen experiments, Alda gains...

Brains on Trial With Alan Alda has 1 season with 2 episodes.

Brains on Trial With Alan Alda premiered on September 11, 2013.

No, Brains on Trial With Alan Alda has ended. The final episode aired on September 18, 2013.

Brains on Trial With Alan Alda originally aired on PBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Brains on Trial With Alan Alda has a rating of 8.0/10 based on user reviews.

Brains on Trial With Alan Alda is classified as Documentary.