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The Bright Sessions

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The Bright Sessions is a science fiction audio drama that follows a group of therapy patients. But these are not your typical patients - each has a unique supernatural ability. The show documents their struggles and discoveries as well as the motivations of their mysterious therapist, Dr. Bright. 

The show was created by Lauren Shippen and is a production of Atypical Artists. The show has seven seasons, including the previously paywalled Seasons 6 and 7, The AM Archives and The College Tapes.

The Bright Sessions has been downloaded tens of millions of times and cemented itself as a classic of audio fiction. Three spin-off novels were published through Tor Teen: The Infinite Noise, A Neon Darkness, and Some Faraway Place.

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Episodes

618 - Non Ducor Duco

The AM Archives | Order & Chaos, Chapter Two: Non Ducor Duco. Lee and Michal discuss the egg. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy ...

Jul 07, 20219 minSeason 6Ep. 18

617 - Barba Tenus Sapientes

The AM Archives | Order & Chaos, Chapter One: Barba Tenus Sapientes. Lee has tea with Percy. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Jul 05, 202113 minSeason 6Ep. 17

616 - People Like Us

The AM Archives | Series Finale EPISODE CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains violence. Listener discretion is advised. Endings and beginnings. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. See Privacy Policy at ht...

Jun 30, 202135 minSeason 6Ep. 16

615 - I Can Die When I'm Done

The AM Archives | EPISODE CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains violence and death. Listener discretion is advised. The eleventh hour. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art...

Jun 23, 202123 minSeason 6Ep. 15

614 - Bad Blood

The AM Archives | EPISODE CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains violence and murder. Listener discretion is advised. The team's plan walks a knife's edge. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. stitchfix.com...

Jun 16, 202130 minSeason 6Ep. 14

613 - Ghosts

The AM Archives | No supply for deadly demands as Helen's games go unchecked. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Jun 09, 202120 minSeason 6Ep. 13

612 - Collision Course

The AM Archives | Joan is hunted. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 02, 202121 minSeason 6Ep. 12

611 - Beggars Can't Be Choosers

The AM Archives | Mags and Jackson face new problems as Helen makes her demands. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. stitchfix.com/staystrange See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

May 26, 202120 minSeason 6Ep. 11

610 - Echoes

The AM Archives | EPISODE WARNING: This episode contains violence and death. Listener discretion is advised. Sam discovers what's past is prologue. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. See Privacy Policy at...

May 19, 202126 minSeason 6Ep. 10

609 - Lights Out | The AM Archives

The AM Archives | The tables turn in the dark. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

May 12, 202125 minSeason 6Ep. 9

608 - Think Twice | The AM Archives

The AM Archives | Dr. Bright and Helen have a session. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

May 05, 202133 minSeason 6Ep. 8

607 - The Right Way | The AM Archives

The AM Archives | Mark straps in. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. dispeastories.com/staystrange See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Apr 28, 202128 minSeason 6Ep. 7

606 - Decisions | The AM Archives

The AM Archives | Amidst Tier 5 clearout plans and Dr. Sharpe's ticking time bomb, the Order makes an offer. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Apr 21, 202121 minSeason 6Ep. 6

605 - Choices | The AM Archives

The AM Archives | The team confronts some difficult choices regarding Alex and the serum. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. betterhelp.com/staystrange dispeastories.com/staystrange See Privacy Policy at ...

Apr 14, 202123 minSeason 6Ep. 5

604 - Homecoming | The AM Archives

The AM Archives | Jackson settles in, Agent Green decides on a big change, and Joan struggles with the past. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. Skillshare.com/staystrange https://www.backblaze.com/landing...

Apr 07, 202132 minSeason 6Ep. 4

603 - The Grand Tour | The AM Archives

The AM Archives | A familiar face tours the facilities while Joan and Sam butt heads. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. betterhelp.com/staystrange dispeastories.com/staystrange See Privacy Policy at http...

Mar 31, 202128 minSeason 6Ep. 3

602 - The Electric Man | The AM Archives

The AM Archives | Lockdown. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 24, 202120 minSeason 6Ep. 2

601 - For People Like You | The AM Archives

The AM Archives | Agent Jackson Crawford’s first day at a new job doesn’t go as planned. SERIES CONTENT WARNING: The AM Archives​ is a fictional thriller appropriate for mature audiences. It involves imprisonment, extreme violence, murder, trauma, strong language, experimentation, emotional manipulation, and grey morality. Listener discretion is advised. Visit atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives for more information. betterhelp.com/staystrange Skillshare.com/staystrange See Privacy Policy at http...

Mar 17, 202125 minSeason 6Ep. 1

510 - Patient #5-E-3

The Bright Sides | Dr. Bright is interrupted as she winds down at the end of a long day. Written by Meghan Fitzmartin. Performed by Julia Morizawa & Charlie Ian. Go to atypicalartists.co/support to learn more about Atypi-pals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 10, 202122 minSeason 5Ep. 10

509 - Patient #1-A-5 (Vanessa)

The Bright Sides | *This episode contains discussion of infant death. Listener discretion advised* Dr. Bright gets a visit from her oldest Atypical friend. atypicalartists.co/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 18, 201921 minSeason 5Ep. 9

508 - Patient #6-C-1 (Niko)

The Bright Sides | Dr. Bright has a session with a patient feeling a little...grey. Written by Aron Brown. Performed by Julia Morizawa & Aron Brown. atypicalartists.co/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 18, 201933 minSeason 5Ep. 8

507 - Patient #2-B-4 (Rory)

The Bright Sides | Dr. Bright finally has a reason to use her fire extinguisher. Written and sound designed by Mischa Stanton. Performed by Julia Morizawa and Sammi Lappin. atypicalartists.co/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 21, 201931 minSeason 5Ep. 7

506 - Patient #4-A-5 (Arthur)

The Bright Sides | Dr. Bright makes a house call. Written by Gabriel Urbina. Performed by Julia Morizawa and Zach Valenti. Sound designed by Mischa Stanton. atypicalartists.co/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 17, 201831 minSeason 5Ep. 6

505 - Patient #9-A-2 (Victor)

The Bright Sides | Dr. Bright gets a visit from an old patient with an unreliable ability. Written by Caitlin Schneiderhan. Performed by Julia Morizawa and Sean T. Krishnan. atypicalartists.co/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 19, 201819 minSeason 5Ep. 5

504 - Patient #7-B-3 (Lou)

The Bright Sides | A younger patient causes some problems with Dr. Bright's session recordings. Written by Eli Barraza. Performed by Julia Morizawa & Eli Barraza. atypicalartists.co/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 15, 201818 minSeason 5Ep. 4

503 - Patient #8-C-6 (Austin)

The Bright Sides | Dr. Bright sometimes has a hard time seeing one her less frequent patients. Written by Jordan Cope & Briggon Snow. Performed by Julia Morizawa & Michael Felix. atypicalartists.co/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 17, 201832 minSeason 5Ep. 3

502 - Patient #3-C-2 (Melanie)

The Bright Sides | Dr. Bright conducts a therapy session over Skype. Written by Anna Lore. Performed by Julia Morizawa and Shelby Young. atypicalartists.co/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 20, 201821 minSeason 5Ep. 2

501 - Patient #10-E-2 (Myra)

The Bright Sides | *Please be advised that this episode contains brief mentions of drug abuse, suicidal thoughts, and child abuse* Written by Julia Morizawa. Performed by Julia Morizawa & Jasika Nicole. atypicalartists.co/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 16, 201852 minSeason 5Ep. 1

416 - Dr. Bright

The Bright Sessions | Season 4, Episode 16 - Dr. Bright packs up her office. atypicalartists.co/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 13, 201852 minSeason 4Ep. 16

415 - The AM

The Bright Sessions | Season 4, Episode 15 - Discoveries and changes are made. atypicalartists.co/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 30, 201838 minSeason 4Ep. 15
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