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Criminal Minds
An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases.
- Created by:
- Jeff Davis
- Cast:
- Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Adam Rodriguez, Kirsten Vangsness
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America, Canada
- Network:
- CBS, Paramount+
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 9
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.6The Inspiration (1)
2013-09-25 · 42mThe hunt for a methodical killer takes the BAU to Arizona to search for an increasingly devolving unsub, and the team speculates that Hotch is in the running to be the new BAU Section Chief following the death of Erin Strauss.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.7The Inspired (2)
2013-10-02 · 42mAs the BAU zeroes in on the suspect of the ritualistic killings they've been investigating in Arizona, a bizarre connection within the unsub's family could lead them to finally nab the suspect.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.1Final Shot
2013-10-09 · 42mWhen a sniper strikes Dallas, the BAU investigates whether the upcoming anniversary of the Kennedy assassination is a motivating factor or if something else is driving the unsub.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.6To Bear Witness
2013-10-16 · 42mThe BAU meets their new section chief, Mateo Cruz, who, unbeknownst to them, shares a long work history with JJ. Cruz joins the team as they comb the streets of Baltimore for an unsub who leaves victims unable to communicate.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.7Route 66
2013-10-23 · 42mAs Hotch fights for his life due to complications from his stabbing at the hands of George Foyet, a.k.a. "The Reaper," he experiences visions of his late wife, Haley, and his nemesis, Foyet. Meanwhile, the BAU searches for a missing teenager and investigate her estranged father as a suspect in her disappearance.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.7In the Blood
2013-10-30 · 42mThe BAU are called to Utah to investigate the murder of a women who died by being buried under stones. All while Penelope plans a Day of the Dead party.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.0Gatekeeper
2013-11-06 · 42mThough Rossi is sad because his favorite bar is closing, the team goes to Boston to solve a series of strangulations.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.7The Return
2013-11-13 · 42mWhen teenagers who were reported missing are suspected of a series of mass murders in Chicago, the BAU investigates their whereabouts to find a motive for the crimes. Also, Morgan has conflicting feelings when his girlfriend takes her job at a hospital as seriously as he takes his.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 7.9Strange Fruit
2013-11-20 · 42mWhen skeletons are discovered in the backyard of a home in Virginia, family secrets and past racial divisions are brought to light.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.9The Caller
2013-11-27 · 42mWhen a young boy goes missing from his home in St. Louis, the BAU reinvestigates a similar cold case to search for the UnSub.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 7.6Bully
2013-12-11 · 42mWhen the BAU is called to Kansas City to investigate a series of murders, a tense reunion ensues between Blake and her father, a retired police captain, and her brother, a detective, who must work together to help solve the crime.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 7.4The Black Queen
2014-01-15 · 42mA murder investigation leads to Garcia delving into her hacker past -- and reconnecting with her former love.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 7.6The Road Home (1)
2014-01-22 · 42mAs the team searches for a vigilante killer in Cleveland, Rossi's former Marine sergeant goes missing in Los Angeles; J.J.'s secret catches up with her.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 8.2200 (2)
2014-02-05 · 42mWhen JJ is kidnapped, the BAU delves into her time at the State Department to find clues to her disappearance and uncover a secret mission that now puts her life in danger. To help with their search for JJ, the team calls upon Prentiss to help in the crisis
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E15
Episode 15
★ 6.8Mr. & Mrs. Anderson
2014-02-19 · 42mThe BAU travels to Pittsburgh on the hunt for a pair of suspects that appear to be working together as a team; Garcia and Morgan reveal their Valentine's Day plans for their respective significant others to each other.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 8.1Gabby
2014-02-26 · 42mWhen a 4-year-old girl goes missing while staying with a relative in Mississippi, the BAU uncovers some startling truths as the team races to find the child and bring her to safety.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 7.9Persuasion
2014-03-05 · 42mThe BAU must determine the true cause and motive when several drowned people are discovered in the Las Vegas desert.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 8.2Rabid
2014-03-12 · 42mWhen three bodies are found with animal and human bite marks in a shallow grave near Milwaukee, the BAU has puzzling questions to answer. Meanwhile, Reid and Garcia work out for a company fitness test, but try to hide their preparation from Morgan.
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E19
Episode 19
★ 8.1The Edge of Winter
2014-03-19 · 42mMorgan's visit with a survivor of unusual stabbings in upstate New York leads to more questions about the case.
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E20
Episode 20
★ 8.0Blood Relations
2014-04-02 · 42mTwo murder victims are found in a West Virginia backwoods community. The investigation reveals that the homicides may be linked to a long-simmering feud between two families.
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E21
Episode 21
★ 7.5What Happens in Mecklinburg...
2014-04-09 · 42mThe team searches for a commonality when a series of target abductions take place; Savannah is frustrated with Morgan's traveling.
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E22
Episode 22
★ 7.5Fatal
2014-04-30 · 42mVictims of arsenic poisoning are found in Long Beach. The investigation reveals that the killer has a fascination with Greek mythology, based on handwritten death threats to the deceased and other mysterious clues. Meanwhile, Hotch becomes concerned about participating in Jack's third-grade career day.
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E23
Episode 23
★ 7.2Angels (1)
2014-05-07 · 42mWhen prostitutes are murdered in Texas, their deaths seem to have religious overtones; members of the team are put at risk throughout the course of the investigation.
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E24
Episode 24
★ 8.5Demons (2)
2014-05-14 · 42mThe investigation in Texas reveals a deep web of corruption; Garcia must save a friend.
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Joe Mantegna
David Rossi
Paget Brewster
Emily Prentiss
Adam Rodriguez
Luke Alvez
Kirsten Vangsness
Penelope Garcia
A.J. Cook
Jennifer Jareau
Aisha Tyler
Dr. Tara Lewis
Zach Gilford
Elias Voit
Ryan-James Hatanaka
Tyler Green