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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 closes in on the serial killer as he continues his murder spree throughout Los Angeles - with Detective Spicer's kidnapped daughter as his hostage - in the conclusion of last season's cliffhanger.
Directed by Edward Allen BerneroWritten by Edward Allen BerneroGuest stars A.J. Cook, Tim Curry, Robert Davi, Eric Close
Episode 2
While JJ attempts to reunite a family whose daughter has mysteriously disappeared, her BAU family braces for the loss of one of their own.
Directed by Charles S. CarrollWritten by Erica MesserGuest stars A.J. Cook, Michael Welch, Jayne Atkinson, Christopher Rodriguez Marquette, Nick Dash, Allie Costa, Gil Bellows
Episode 3
When several women in Herndon, Virginia, are found murdered in a similar manner, SSA David Rossi reopens an unsolved cold case that has haunted him for a quarter of a century because he believes the original killer, who is suffering from Alzheimer's Disease, might have returned.
Directed by Glenn KershawWritten by Janine Sherman BarroisGuest stars Daniel J. Travanti, Josh Braaten, David Rees Snell, Michael Spound, Mary Beth Evans, Josh Woodle, Cristen Irene, Ellie Gerber
Episode 4
The team searches for a serial killer who is preying on married couples; Hotchner looks to a team member to fill JJ's vacant role.
Directed by Guy Norman BeeWritten by Breen FrazierGuest stars Kiff Scholl, Nicholas Brendon
Episode 5
The team pursues a serial killer targeting families in the Midwest; Morgan receives a visit from Ellie after she runs away from her foster family.
Directed by Andy WolkWritten by Alicia KirkGuest stars Sterling Beaumon
Episode 6
The team searches for a killer who has struck the past three years during Detroit's raucous pre-Halloween celebrations.
Directed by Charles HaidWritten by Randy HugginsGuest stars Ava Acres, Ernie Hudson, Ken Olandt, Cade Owens
Episode 7
The BAU must catch a group of serial killers that is killing exotic dancers and leaving their bodies in the cornfields of Indiana.
Directed by Rob SperaWritten by Rick DunkleGuest stars Robert Newman, Michael Grant Terry, Steve Talley, Jake Thomas, Cherilyn Wilson, J. Grant Albrecht, Melissa Claire Egan, Paul Zies
Episode 8
The BAU becomes involved in the search for a kidnapped woman in the nation's capital after the body of a second kidnap victim is found in a Georgetown alley.
Directed by Anna FoersterWritten by Simon MirrenGuest stars Robert Knepper, Conor O'Farrell
Episode 9
When an 8-year-old is found murdered on the Appalachian Trail, the BAU team goes deep into its forests in search of a man lurking in the wilderness who is targeting children.
Directed by Glenn KershawWritten by Kimberly A. HarrisonGuest stars Emily Alyn Lind, Gattlin Griffith
Episode 10
The BAU searches inside a gated New Mexico community for a killer targeting women, and Hotchner looks to an FBI cadet with a unique past for help with the investigation.
Directed by Jan EliasbergWritten by Edward Allen BerneroGuest stars Kenneth Mitchell
Episode 11
Morgan suggests that a man has been rehabilitated and aids in his parole, but later regrets his decision when the man murders someone days after being released.
Directed by Charles S. CarrollWritten by Erica MesserGuest stars Kyle Secor, Jayne Atkinson, Nikki Hahn
Episode 12
A series of bizarre, ritualistic murders brings the team to Miami; Reid experiences hallucinations and blinding headaches.
Directed by John GallagherWritten by Katarina WittichGuest stars Ruben Rabasa, Chris Butler
Episode 13
The BAU hits the road to track down a pair of young lovers on an interstate murder spree. Also, Prentiss hears frightening news from her former boss at Interpol.
Directed by Douglas AarniokoskiWritten by Janine Sherman BarroisGuest stars Adrianne Palicki, Jonathan Tucker, Gary Hudson
Episode 14
The team investigates unusual murders in Los Angeles, and more information about Prentiss' past arises.
Directed by Rob SperaWritten by Randy HugginsGuest stars Nicolas Pajon
Episode 15
The BAU is called to upstate New York to investigate mysterious disappearances. Also, Prentiss gets some disturbing news about one of her former Interpol colleagues.
Directed by Ali SelimWritten by Alicia KirkGuest stars Corbin Bernsen, Rebecca Field, Don Harvey, Joshua Leonard, Rachel Miner, Karen Landry, Derek Smith, Aaron Wilton
Episode 16
Prentiss enlists two former friends from Interpol to track down an old enemy, as Reid discovers clues that could help the BAU locate the parents of an autistic boy.
Directed by Rob HardyWritten by Rick DunkleGuest stars Lew Temple, Jessica Lundy, Romy Rosemont, Mimi Kennedy, Skyler Brigmann, Siena Goines, Timothy V. Murphy, Cade Owens
Episode 17
After a series of murders, Prentiss becomes suspicious of a former nemesis, and fears for the safety of her team.
Directed by Charles S. CarrollWritten by Erica Messer, Simon MirrenGuest stars Siena Goines, Madison Mason, Tyler Poelle, John Colella, Jan Munroe, Jennifer Riker, Fionn William O'Brien, Brian D. Johnson
Episode 18
As Prentiss faces off against Ian Doyle, JJ receives a call and returns to help them find Prentiss and capture Doyle before it's too late.
Directed by Matthew Gray GublerWritten by Breen FrazierGuest stars A.J. Cook, Patrick Fischler, Andy McPhee, Alan Pietruszewski, Donald Watson, Robert O'Gorman, Suzan Averitt, Shaun Daley
Episode 19
The BAU travels to Portland to investigate a suspected gang of murderers targeting a new victim each night.
Directed by Anna FoersterWritten by Janine Sherman BarroisGuest stars Bug Hall, Cody Sullivan, Chad Lindberg
Episode 20
The BAU members investigate targeted killings in Tampa as they cope with their feelings about losing Emily Prentiss.
Directed by Jesse WarnWritten by Randy Huggins, Alicia KirkGuest stars Kelli Williams, David Chisum, Louis Herthum, Zach Lewis, Katherine Ann McGregor, Jason E. Kelley, Angela Martinez, Preston James Hillier
Episode 21
The BAU hunts a stalker in San Diego who is targeting college students. Meanwhile, the team comes under Strauss' scrutiny in the wake of the loss of Prentiss.
Directed by Nelson McCormickWritten by Rick Dunkle, Kimberly A. HarrisonGuest stars Sophie Kargman, Chad Todhunter, Heather Mazur, Michael Raynor, Nick Toren, Rae Latt, Yuri Lowenthal, Jen Kuhn
Episode 22
The BAU is called to a North Carolina resort town after a woman is found badly injured and another woman is missing. On arrival, the team discovers these two women are not the only victims.
Directed by Douglas AarniokoskiWritten by Roger HeddenGuest stars Cade Owens, Stephanie Finochio, Nick Dash, Brian Durkin
Episode 23
When the BAU is called to Florida after bodies are discovered buried in the ocean floor off the Jacksonville coast, the case hits home for Morgan because his aunt fears her missing daughter could be one of the victims.
Directed by Glenn KershawWritten by Breen Frazier, Jim ClementeGuest stars Karl Makinen, Denise Dowse, Benjamin John Parrillo, Bruce Nozick, Cody Klop, Antoine Williams
Episode 24
As the BAU searches for a suspected human trafficking ring when the bodies of two missing persons are found in the trunk of a car, Unit Chief Aaron Hotchner intimates there could be changes within the team due to budget cuts as Jennifer "JJ" Jareau returns to the FBI. The team is also assisted by SSA Andi Swan, the head of the Domestic Trafficking Task Force.
Directed by Charles S. CarrollWritten by Erica MesserGuest stars A.J. Cook, Danielle Jaffey, Nicholas Brendon, Angela Sarafyan
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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