Fair rating?Criminal Minds· Season 8 · Episode 1
The Silencer
When a Texas prisoner escapes during a transfer, he leaves behind victims with his unique trademark, sewing their mouths shut, a signature the BAU remembers as unique to the UnSub "The Silencer." While they investigate who he was and who he's become, the BAU also gets to know the newest member of the team.
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#12In Season 8of 24 rated episodes
#176All-timeof 364 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 8 averages 7.7
2012First airedSeptember 26, 2012
Guest stars
Jayne Atkinsonas FBI Section Chief Director Erin Strauss
Sam Henningsas US Marshal John Tilghman
Jarrod Baileyas Teenage JamesKayla Tabishas Girl at Rest Stop
Meagan Campbellas Laura Tucker
Troy Kotsuras John Myers
Bianca D'Ambrosioas Kelly Tucker
Brian Slatenas Danny Tucker
Jessica Ires Morrisas Julie MyersJulia Silvermanas Dr. Janine Ainsworth
Ray Mirabalas Mitch Gregory
Tracy Fraimas Kevin JensonAidan Collinsas Young James
Matt Beckas Tyler Parker
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Glenn KershawDirector
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