The worst episodes of Criminal Minds
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- 01
When a mysterious hieroglyph found under a deceased homeless man's armpit is the same from a previous casualty, the BAU is called in to investigate. Also, Reid decides to take his mother out of a clinical study early to bring her home with him.
- 02
The BAU travel to Rapid City after two male victims are discovered murdered in a ritualistic manner. Also, Reid continues to grieve over Maeve's death.
- 03
The BAU team is called in to investigate when male victims are found with no way to identify them.
- 04
When several federal government employees, including a close friend of Walker's, succumb to symptoms of a heart attack, the BAU investigates. Also, Reid anxiously awaits his trial date.
- 05
When the team works to hunt down the person who shot Tara, they discover "The Disciple" deliberately had them chasing their tails. While undergoing critical surgery, Tara gets to the root of her relationship issues.
- 06
When shooting victims are found in the Los Angeles area with possible links to criminal activity, the BAU searches for a vigilante UnSub.
- 07
When JJ arrives home shaken after a rough case, she breaks down and tells her husband about the abduction of two children.
- 08
The BAU investigates if bullying may be the link between two high school students who are the sole survivors after both of their families are killed.
- 09
The BAU team opens an investigation when a man who fully believes he's Dr. Tara Lewis' brother arrives in town, knowing everything about her and her family, and she is unable to make contact with her real sibling.
- 10
When a BAU member gets in trouble in Mexico, the team enlists the services of the International Response Team for their help.
- 11
The BAU investigates the cause of several fatal car crashes involving drivers and pedestrians. Also, Reid gets bad news.
- 12
The 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 unit chief.
- 13
Mysterious drowning deaths discovered in the Las Vegas desert have the BAU trying to figure out the true cause and motive for the murders.
- 14
When two murder victims are found in a backwoods community in West Virginia, the BAU uncovers a long-simmering feud between two families and must investigate which side could be responsible for the deaths.
- 15
When a Maryland family is found murdered at their dining room table, the team tracks down other family members and friends to uncover secrets that may have led to it. Also, Hotch must try to make peace with his father-in-law, Roy, after discovering he's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
- 16
When three people implicated in murders claim they were attacked by a "clawed shadow monster" at the moment each crime occurred, the BAU searches for an UnSub who is controlling their minds. Also, the search for the culprit puts one of the team in jeopardy.
- 17
The BAU welcomes back Emily Prentiss as they are called upon to investigate the disappearance of three women.
- 18
The BAU team searches for a serial killer along the Appalachian Trail in rural Virginia.
- 19
The BAU team investigates a series of home invasions in upscale neighborhoods in San Diego involving casualties.
- 20
The BAU believes two UnSubs may be operating at the same time, when victims killed in two drastically different ways are discovered in the same city. Also, the team grapples with keeping Reid safe in prison.
- 21
When two members of a conspiracy group in Roswell, New Mexico perish in quick succession, the BAU is called to investigate.
- 22
When the BAU travels to Atlanta to investigate the murders of women, the clues lead them to look for an unsub who is not working alone.
- 23
When 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.
- 24
The 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.
- 25
The BAU searches Tallahassee for a serial killer who calls the authorities to report the crimes prior to committing murder. Also, as Rossi prepares for a weekend visit with his daughter, Joy, he receives startling news about the death of a comrade in Vietnam.
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