Fair rating?Criminal Minds· Season 8 · Episode 19
Pay It Forward
When a time capsule in a small Colorado town is opened 25 years later and contains a gruesome discovery, the BAU investigates that crime and a possible link to the death of a local police officer.
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#16In Season 8of 24 rated episodes
#200All-timeof 364 rated episodes
−0.2vs season avgSeason 8 averages 7.7
2013First airedApril 10, 2013
Guest stars
Bill Dawesas Sheriff Bob Collier
Missy Crideras Leanne Tipton
David Haywardas Clarence Tipton
Jeanette O'Connoras Arlene Tipton
Rob Nagleas Tory Chapman
Ryan Cutronaas Sam Wakefield
Pamela Bellwoodas Wanda Sullivan
Diana Hopperas Young Leanne
Burt Grinsteadas Wade Burke
Garrison Trueas Todd Backus
Linda DeMetrickas Melanie Burke
Tammy Dahlstromas Mayor Lindsey WintersGregg Christieas Charlie Figg
Mitch Poulosas Middle Aged ManCrew
John TerleskyDirectorBruce ZimmermanWriter
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