TV series
To catch a criminal, you have to think like one.
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.
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Checked Sep 5, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
The BAU team investigates an UnSub with striking similarities to Rossi’s latest obsession, “The Chameleon,” a.k.a. Everett Lynch, who nearly killed him and then disappeared.
Directed by Nelson McCormickWritten by Christopher BarbourGuest stars Kimberly Fox, Michael Mosley, Tom Amandes, Alex Jennings, Paula Jai Parker, Kelly Frye, Nima Dabeistand
Episode 2
With a member of the BAU in the hospital, the team searches for Everett Lynch, and his daughter, Grace. Also, Spencer has a meaningful visit with his mother, Diana Reid, while she’s experiencing a period of lucidity.
Directed by Alec SmightWritten by Erica Messer, Stephanie SenguptaGuest stars Mekhai Andersen, Phoenix Andersen, Josh Stewart, Jane Lynch, Sharon Lawrence, Taylor Foster, Michael Mosley, Alex Jennings
Episode 3
The BAU team investigates a series of seemingly random fatal explosions throughout Kentucky and Tennessee.
Directed by Kevin BerlandiWritten by Bruce ZimmermanGuest stars Dorian Harewood, Andi Chapman, Will Tranfo, Thomas Blake, Jr., Ezra Dewey, Declan Whaley, James Tumminia, Chanté Bowser
Episode 4
The members of the BAU enjoy a Saturday off in vastly different ways. While Rossi and Prentiss help Simmons assemble a new crib, Garcia leads a hacking competition, and Dr. Reid strikes up a conversation with a woman named Maxine.
Directed by Edward Allen BerneroWritten by Breen Frazier, Stephanie BirkittGuest stars April Grace, Paul F. Tompkins, Jocelyn Hudon, Michael Blake Kruse, Cayden Clark, Rachael Leigh Cook, P.L. Brown, Alden Ray
Episode 5
Following a series of fatal shootings, the BAU team travels to Des Plaines, Ill. to investigate what appears to be a copycat serial killer. Their efforts are thrown off track when members of the BAU are targeted.
Directed by Diana ValentineWritten by Bobby Chacon
Episode 6
After a father and daughter get kidnapped, a former foe of the BAU returns with very specific demands for Dr. Reid that give a whole new meaning to the phrase “wheels up".
Guest stars Aubrey Plaza, Rachael Leigh Cook, Jamie Sara Slovon, Michael Dempsey
Episode 7
When the BAU team travels to Denver to investigate several murders, Prentiss is forced to evaluate her relationship with Special Agent Andrew Mendoza.
Directed by Rachel FeldmanWritten by Erik Stiller, Erica MeredithGuest stars Stephen Bishop, Kevin Miles
Episode 8
Prentiss and J.J. are faced with important decisions to make about their futures as the BAU travels to Beaumont, Texas to investigate a series of murdered businessmen.
Directed by Alec SmightWritten by Bruce ZimmermanGuest stars Cailin McDonald, Michael Mosley, Bailey Noble, Joseph C. Phillips, Jesse D. Goins, Devon Reilly
Episode 9
It has been a year since Rossi nearly died at the hands of Everett Lynch, a.k.a. “The Chameleon,” and he has developed some new theories, with inspiration from his former partner, Jason Gideon. The BAU team sets out on an epic hunt to capture Lynch.
Directed by Sharat RajuWritten by Christopher BarbourGuest stars Graham Beckel, Jim O'Heir, Ben Savage, Nick Gomez, Joseph C. Phillips, AlexAnn Hopkins, Corinne Bohrer, Tracy Melchior
Episode 10
Following an explosive face-to-face encounter with Everett Lynch, a.k.a. “The Chameleon,” Dr. Reid suffers from a brain injury and, while experiencing hallucinations, is visited by ghosts from his past. Also, the BAU makes a shocking discovery about Lynch that affects Rossi personally, and the entire BAU team comes together to celebrate Rossi’s retirement.
Directed by Glenn KershawWritten by Erica Messer, Kirsten VangsnessGuest stars C. Thomas Howell, Gina Garcia, Josh Stewart, Jane Lynch, Gail O'Grady, Michael Mosley, Michelle Trachtenberg, Kelly Frye
Episode information updated Sep 14, 2026
Mandy PatinkinJason Gideon
Joe MantegnaDavid Rossi
Paget BrewsterEmily Prentiss
Thomas GibsonAaron Hotchner
Adam RodriguezLuke Alvez
Kirsten VangsnessPenelope Garcia
Lola GlaudiniElle Greenaway
A.J. CookJennifer Jareau
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