Fair rating?Criminal Minds· Season 8 · Episode 10
The Lesson
The BAU investigates a series of male bodies that have been oddly disposed of, finding themselves in search of a killer with ritualistic tendencies. Also, Reid gets anxious when faced with the possibility of meeting his mystery woman.
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#5In Season 8of 24 rated episodes
#69All-timeof 364 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 8 averages 7.7
2012First airedDecember 5, 2012
Guest stars
Beth Riesgrafas Maeve Donovan
Jay Haydenas Bobby Putnam
Brad Dourifas Adam Rain
Mark Povinellias Mr. ConradHanna Hallas Connie Foster
Wendy Rosoffas LucilleHans Howesas Mr. James
Suzanne Krullas Dr. Glenn
Maya Stojanas Hostess
Sean Whalenas Tucker White
Gary Carlos Cervantesas Detective Martin
Steve Suhas CSI TechKurtis James Erwinas Byron Sadler
Michael Charles Boucheras Evan Davis
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Matthew Gray GublerDirector
Janine Sherman BarroisWriterShows like Criminal Minds
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