CRIMINAL MINDS CRIMINAL MINDS revolves around an elite team of FBI profilers who 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 is essential in helping the team solve new cases. The BAU team is lead by Special Agent Aaron Hotchner, a strong profiler who is able to gain people's trust and unlock their secrets. Other members include Special Agent Derek Morgan, an expert on obsessional crimes; Special Agent Dr. Spencer Reid, a classically misunderstood genius whose social IQ is as low as his intellectual IQ is high; Jennifer "J.J." Jareau, the team's former unit liaison-turned-profiler; Penelope Garcia, the team's indispensible computer wizard who helps research the cases with her unique charm, and the team's newest member, Kate Callahan, a seasoned undercover agent whose standout work with the FBI landed her a coveted position with the BAU. As the team evolves together, the BAU continues its dedication to using their expertise to pinpoint predators' motivations and identify their emotional triggers in the attempt to stop them. Begins its 10th season Wednesday, Oct. 1 on the CBS Television Network ON AIR: Wednesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) ORIGINAL PREMIERE DATE: Sept. 22, 2005 ORIGINATION: Los Angeles FORMAT: Drama PRODUCED BY: ABC Studios in association with CBS Television Studios EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Mark Gordon, Erica Messer, Janine Sherman Barrois Photos available at www.cbspressexpress.com On the Web: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/criminal_minds/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/CriminalMinds Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/CrimMinds_CBS Instagram: CrimMindsCBS CBS Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/CBSTweet Cast on Twitter: Joe Mantegna: @JoeMantegna Shemar Moore: @shemarmoore Matthew Gray Gubler: @GUBLERNATION A.J. Cook: @ajcookofficial Kirsten Vangsness: @Vangsness Jennifer Love Hewitt: @TheReal_jlh Producers and Writers on Twitter: Janine Sherman Barrois: @Jsbarrois Rick Dunkle: @rickdunkle Virgil Williams: @VirgilWilliams Spoiler: 10/01/14 Season 10 episode! AS THE BAU INVESTIGATES A SERIES OF MURDERS IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, THE TEAM WELCOMES A NEW AGENT INTO THE FOLD, ON THE 10TH SEASON PREMIERE OF "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1 Jennifer Love Hewitt Joins the Cast as Kate Callahan, A Seasoned FBI Undercover Agent Who Becomes the Newest BAU Member Kerr Smith Guest Stars as Frank Cowles "X" – The BAU team investigates a series of murders in Bakersfield, Calif., which have left the victims unidentifiable. Also, the team welcomes new agent Kate Callahan into the BAU fold, who assists them in their efforts in solving the cases, on the 10th season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 1 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Jennifer Love Hewitt joins the cast as FBI undercover agent Kate Callahan. Kerr Smith (Dawson's Creek) guest stars as Frank Cowles. CHEAT TWEET: .@TheReal_Jlh joins the BAU as the team's newest member on the 10th season premiere of @CrimMinds_CBS #CBS 10/1 9pm http://bit.ly/1vSZen4 REGULAR CAST: Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner) Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan) Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) Jennifer Love Hewitt (Kate Callahan) GUEST CAST: Eric Frentzel (Steven Parkett) Kerr Smith (Frank Cowles) Al Vicente (Lt. Ted Banks) Daryl Crittenden (Mark) Katie Hilliard (Angie Stanton) Lily Mariye (Dr. Lee) Jakob Wedel (Corey Cowles) Hailey Sole (Meg Callahan) Emily Dykes (Sandy) WRITTEN BY: Erica Messer, one of the series' executive producers DIRECTED BY: Glenn Kershaw
Spoiler: 10/08/14 episode THE BAU INVESTIGATES MURDERS IN SEATTLE AND SEEKS AN UNSUB LOOKING FOR REVENGE, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 C.S. Lee Guest Stars as High School English Teacher Justin Leu "Burn" – A series of abductions and murders in Seattle send the BAU seeking an UnSub who was abused in the past and is out for revenge. Meanwhile, Garcia heads to Texas to confront the man she shot while defending Reid and herself, as he waits on Death Row, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 8 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. C.S. Lee (Dexter) guest stars as high school English teacher Justin Leu. CHEAT TWEET: Ritual murders in Seattle have the BAU look 4 a revenge killer as the culprit on #CriminalMinds 10/8 9pm http://bit.ly/XdZ65e REGULAR CAST: Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner) Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan) Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) Jennifer Love Hewitt (Kate Callahan) RECURRING CAST: Nicholas Brendon (Kevin Lynch) GUEST CAST: C.S. Lee (Justin Leu) Christopher Devlin (Detective Sachs) Potsch Boyd (Greg Baylor) Ho-Kwan Tse (Raymond Leu) Al Coronel (Mr. Connoley) Jimmy O. Yang (Nathan Chow) Ambrit Millhouse (Shanice) Vivian Kerr (Emily Hazley) Alice Medina (Guard #1) Blair Dickens (Guard #2) Brian Alan Hill (Guy) Harrison Holzer (High School Kid) Steven Hack (Dr. Anthony Reynolds) Justin Howell (Mr. Connoley's Son) Philip Ellis (Todd Leu) Tom Killam (Warden) Karen Furno (Widow) Austin Chandra (Young Justin Leu) Stephen Twardokus (Gassed Victim #1) Rick Deats (Priest-in flashback) Carlos E. Campos (Baldridge Priest) WRITTEN BY: Janine Sherman Barrois, one of the series' executive producers DIRECTED BY: Karen Gaviola
Spoiler: 10/15/14 episode WHEN A PASSENGER JET CRASHES IN COLORADO, THE BAU TEAM IS CALLED TO BUILD A PROFILE AROUND THE SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15 Eden Riegel Guest Stars as Shelley Hicks, the Co-Pilot's Wife "A Thousand Suns" – When a passenger jet crashes in Colorado, the BAU team is called to build a profile around the suspicious circumstances. Also, the case hits close to home for Kate, who is reminded of a family tragedy, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 15 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Eden Riegel (All My Children) guest stars as Shelley Hicks, the co-pilot's wife. CHEAT TWEET: A case brings reminders of a past family tragedy 4 Kate on #CriminalMinds 10/15 9pm http://bit.ly/1vjoEe3 REGULAR CAST: Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner) Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan) Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) Jennifer Love Hewitt (Kate Callahan) GUEST CAST: John Grady (Hayman Vasher) Eyal Podell (Charlie Hosswell) Deidrie Henry (Commander Jumilla Reardon) Jed Sura (Frank Canvers) Charles Carroll (Galen Petosky) Eden Riegel (Shelley Hicks) Justin Arnold (David Marshak) Patricia Tallman (Captain Margo Nolan) Bill Coelius (Morris Perrault) Sean Cook (Will) Vic Chao (Co-Pilot Phillip Tran) Chelsea Kurtz (Fiancée) Natalie Lymor (Bridesmaid) Kami Koren (Trans Alliance Representative #1) Anny Rosario (Mother) Sean Bury (Father) John M. Keating (Male Passenger) Joanne Spracklen (Female Passenger) Kevin Michael Brown (Businessman) Ty Mayberry (News Anchor) David Babich (Interatlantic Air Passenger) WRITTEN BY: Sharon Lee Watson DIRECTED BY: Rob Bailey
Spoiler: 10/22/14 episode A SERIES OF MYSTERIOUS DEATHS IN ATLANTA LEAVE THE BAU SEARCHING FOR AN UNSUB WITH AN OBSESSIVE SKIN CONDITION, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22 Alicia Coppola Guest Stars as Support Group Leader Lisa Randall "The Itch"– When a body is discovered in Atlanta covered in scratches, the BAU finds that this death and subsequent murders could be linked to an UnSub with an obsessive skin disorder, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Alicia Coppola (Jericho) guest stars as support group leader Lisa Randall. CHEAT TWEET: Got calamine? The BAU searches 4 an UnSub with an obsessive skin condition on @CrimMinds_CBS #CBS 10/22, 9pm http://bit.ly/Zp4tAF REGULAR CAST: Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner) Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan) Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) Jennifer Love Hewitt (Kate Callahan) GUEST CAST: Jon Abrahams (Leo Jenkins) Brian Maillard (Doug Adams) Jeff Lorch (Albert Stillman) John Prosky (Jim Carlson) Ronobir Lahiri (Dr. William Suri) Cullen Douglas (Dr. Tony Wilson) Alicia Coppola (Lisa Randall) Brit Morgan (Jane Posner) Francois Chau (Dr. Jack Chun) Jim Titus (Officer Mike Nash) WRITTEN BY: Breen Frazier DIRECTED BY: Larry Teng
Spoiler: 10/29/14 Halloween episode A YOUNG BOY'S MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE ON HALLOWEEN IN SAN DIEGO HAS THE BAU WORKING FAST TO FIND THE UNSUB AND THE VICTIM, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 Series Star Thomas Gibson Directed the Episode Gibson's Son, Travis, Guest Stars as Jake McCauley, One of the Missing Boys' Friends "Boxed In" – When a young boy who went missing in San Diego on Halloween suddenly reappears one year later, the BAU must work fast when another trick-or-treater disappears under similar circumstances, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Series star Thomas Gibson directed the episode. Gibson's son, Travis, guest stars as Jake McCauley, one of the missing boy's friends. CHEAT TWEET: It's no treat 4 the BAU when they look 4 a boy who disappears on #Halloween. @CrimMinds_CBS #CBS 10/29 9pm http://bit.ly/1rr6FNG REGULAR CAST: Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner) Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan) Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) Jennifer Love Hewitt (Kate Callahan) RECURRING CAST: Cade Owens (Jack Hotchner) Molly Baker (Jessica Brooks) GUEST CAST: J. Michael Trautmann (John David Bidwell) Phylicia Wissa (Marjorie) Ephraim Burns (Tyler) Anson Bagley (Joshua Parker) Cornelius Jones, Jr. (Desmond) Anjali Bhimani (Dr. Rasgotra) Billy Dec (Detective Paul Rosado) Christopher May (Rodney Tanner) Tatiana Szalay (Ann Olson) Kelly Fitzgerald (Lyla Olson) Braden Fitzgerald (Hunter Olson) Michael Hyland (Phil Olson) Travis Gibson (Jake McCauley) Terence Bernie Hines (Stanley Holmes) Shannon Lorance (Sandra Bidwell) Clint Carmichael (Sam Bidwell) Austin Kane (Young John David Bidwell) Pamela Reed (Mary Bidwell) Abigail Zoe Lewis (Young Sandra) Brenda Kate (Mrs. Parker) Gregg Rogen (Mr. Parker) Britain Dalton (Billy Hawkins) John Henry Cabula (Nolan Alvardo) WRITTEN BY: Virgil Williams DIRECTED BY: Series Star Thomas Gibson
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Spoiler: 11/05/14 episode THE BAU IS STUMPED TO FIND THE COMMON DENOMINATOR AMONG MALE VICTIMS IN MONTANA, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO PROFILE THE UNSUB, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 Candy Clark Returns as JJ's Mother, Sandy Jareau "If the Shoe Fits" – The BAU is stumped to find the common denominator among male victims in Montana, making it difficult to profile the UnSub. Also, JJ must confront her feelings about her sister's tragic death, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 5 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Candy Clark returns as JJ's mother, Sandy Jareau. CHEAT TWEET: Male victims in Montana have the BAU scrambling 2 find what links them 2gether on @CrimMinds_CBS #CBS 11/5 9pm http://bit.ly/1D35gUi REGULAR CAST: Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner) Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan) Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) Jennifer Love Hewitt (Kate Callahan) GUEST CAST: Mekhai Andersen (Henry) Candy Clark (Sandy Jareau) Abbie Cobb (Claire Dunbar) Ellie Jameson (Detective Sandra Carpenter) Mark Holzum (Chris Jensen) Ted Mattison (Jeff) Lauren Virginia Albert (Lillian) Hank Northrop (Kevin Brubaker) Diego Rodriguez (Terence Reynolds) Abigail Wilson (Girl in Video) Evan Holtzman (Colin Baylor) Benjamin Seay (Medical Examiner) Geoffrey Kennedy (Shane Maxwell) Stephen Jared (Darryl Jensen) Matt Cohen (John Franklin) Kyle Erby (Stu) Peyton McDavitt (Bartender) Brendon Garrett (Claire's Father) Rosanna Foss (Young Claire) WRITTEN BY: Bruce Zimmerman DIRECTED BY: Bethany Rooney
Spoiler: 11/12/14 episode THE BAU LOOKS TO THE INTERNET TO HELP FIND AN UNSUB WHO IS TARGETING PEOPLE IN MARYLAND WITH LARGE SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWINGS, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12 "Hashtag" – When victims with large social media followings are found dead in Maryland, the BAU searches for an UnSub taking on the persona of an Internet urban legend. Meanwhile, Morgan and Savannah struggle to find quality time for each other with their busy careers, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CHEAT TWEET: The BAU looks 4 an UnSub killing victims 2 get fame via social media @CrimMinds_CBS #CBS 11/12, 9pm http://bit.ly/ZV6bcu REGULAR CAST: Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner) Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan) Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) Jennifer Love Hewitt (Kate Callahan) RECURRING CAST: Rochelle Aytes (Savannah Hayes) GUEST CAST: Ian Nelson (William Pratt) Shelley Robertson (Detective Dawn Rosenberg) James Austin Kerr (Connor Holt) Seth Ginsberg (Daniel Osbourne) Ana Walczak (Tara Harris) Jay Renshaw (Riley Summers) Paul McKinney (Charles Lorne) Kathleen Ammermuller (Nurse Velma Bradford) Keiko Elizabeth (Reporter Sara Denslyn) Nazanin Nour (Dr. Joyce Giles/Medical Examiner) Chris Prascus (Alexander Chase) Andrew Manning (Leo Holt) Alyssa Gabrielle Rodriguez (Kimmy) Jason Sino (Kyle Bridge Paramedic #1) Gev Kalian (Austin Bateman Driver (Ambulance #1) Tara Christopher (Priscilla Abel Paramedic #2) WRITTEN BY: Rick Dunkle DIRECTED BY: Gus Makris
Spoiler: 11/19/14 episode WHEN A PROMINENT BOSTON ATTORNEY GOES MISSING, THE BAU UNCOVERS SECRETS IN HIS PAST WHICH COULD BE THE CATALYST FOR HIS DISAPPEARANCE, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 "The Boys of Sudworth Place" – When a prominent attorney goes missing in Boston, the BAU unearths secrets in his past which could point to the reasons for his disappearance, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 19 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CHEAT TWEET: When a Boston attorney is missing, the BAU delves into his past for clues on @CrimMinds_CBS #CBS 11/19, 9pm http://bit.ly/1sATZnU REGULAR CAST: Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner) Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan) Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) Jennifer Love Hewitt (Kate Callahan) RECURRING CAST: Hailey Sole (Meg Callahan) GUEST CAST: Alex MacNicoll (Andrew Ford) Evan Gamble (Chad Griffith) Garrett Boyd (Brian Stiller) Jeffrey Nordling (Jack Westbrook) Christie Lynn Smith (Linda Westbrook) Edward Deraney (Detective Greg Lefroy) M.Q. Tran (Martha Jennings) Jonée B. Shady (Flora Mendez) Mike Miller (Carl Brown) Al White (Judge Walter Brooks) Nicholas Harsin (Sean Wallace) Taylor Mosby (Markayla Davis) Andrew Ortega (Younger Matt) Max Kalvan (Younger Chad) WRITTEN BY: Kimberly Ann Harrison DIRECTED BY: Laura Belsey
Spoiler: 11/26/14 episode THE BAU SEARCHES FOR A REMORSEFUL MURDERER WITH AN UNCONTROLLABLE URGE TO KILL, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26 Guest Stars Include Tina Holmes as Architect Ellen Connell And Amber Stevens as Joy Struthers "Fate" – The BAU investigates random murders in northern Virginia and searches for a conflicted UnSub who has an uncontrollable urge to kill but is also filled with remorse. Meanwhile, Rossi receives a visit from a woman who could hold a secret from his past, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest stars include Tina Holmes (Six Feet Under) as architect Ellen Connell and Amber Stevens (22 Jump Street, Greek) as Joy Struthers. CHEAT TWEET: The BAU looks 4 a remorseful murder with a lack of self-control on @CrimMinds_CBS #CBS 11/26 9pm http://bit.ly/1x1ijax REGULAR CAST: Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner) Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan) Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) Jennifer Love Hewitt (Kate Callahan) GUEST CAST: Tina Holmes (Ellen Connell) Jeff Denton (SSA Norwood) Amber Stevens (Joy Struthers) Andrew Burlinson (Michael Connell) Alexis Raich (Sky Connell) Christiano Altounian (Max Connell) Angelique Cabral (Sarah) Marisa Guterman (Jessica Randall) Shaan Sharma (Client) Cynthia Murell (Liza McMurray) Teresa Huang (Dr. Weiss) Marco Dapper (Greg) Hank Chen (Chuck) Shannon Marie Bullock (Mrs. Benson) Alyssa Baric (Abby Benson) Paulette Ivory (Hayden Montgomery) Alli Kinzel (Amy Danwell) WRITTEN BY: Janine Sherman Barrois, one of the series' executive producers DIRECTED BY: Rob Bailey
Spoiler: 12/10/14 episode THE SEARCH FOR AN UNSUB RELATED TO A TRIPLE HOMICIDE IN SALT LAKE CITY COULD LEAD THE BAU TO A FUGITIVE FROM YEARS AGO, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10 Editor's note: The end time for this episode has changed. "Amelia Porter" – When the BAU is called to Salt Lake City, Utah to investigate a triple homicide, the search for a connection among the victims could lead them to a fugitive who could have ties to the UnSub, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Dec. 10 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CHEAT TWEET: Could a triple murder in Salt Lake City lead the BAU 2 a fugitive killer? @CrimMinds_CBS #CBS 12/10, 9pm http://bit.ly/1vtZjkY REGULAR CAST: Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner) Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan) Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) Jennifer Love Hewitt (Kate Callahan) GUEST CAST: Travis Caldwell (Benton Farland) Mary Mouser (Rebecca Farland) Kasey Campbell (Andy Farland) Andy Gala (Detective Ravi Shah) Joseph Whipp (Oren Farland) Monica Lawson (State Trooper) Craig Ahrens (Male Hiker) Elise Robertson (Female Hiker) Avery Clyde (Amelia Porter) Michelle Azar (Celine Destin) Nikki Deloach (Audrey Hansen) WRITTEN BY: Sharon Lee Watson DIRECTED BY: Alrick Riley
Spoiler: yet another possible spin-off! ‘Criminal Minds’ Planted Spinoff Set By CBS, Will Air As Episode This Season CBS, I find myself ignoring the network more and more because of all the spin-offs. It shows a lack of imagination and it shows the networks desire to play on the safe side. Sooner or later you're going to loose your #1 status with that combination. They sorta skip the fact that "Suspect Behavior" probably shouldn't have gone to series because it was a dismal failure.