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Season 8 – Criminal Minds

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An elite squad of FBI profilers analyzes the country's most-twisted criminal minds, anticipating the perpetrators' next moves before they can strike again. Each member of the "mind hunter" team brings his or her expertise to pinpoint predators' motivations and identify emotional triggers to stop them. The core group includes an official profiler who is highly skilled at getting into the minds of criminals, a quirky genius, the former media liaison who manages to adeptly balance family life and the job, and a computer wizard.
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Luke Gelineau TV Equals Mark Hammill did a great job here, playing a jilted company man who was jealous of others' success a la Dennis Hopper's villain from Speed. Oct 16, 2018 Full Review Douglas Wolfe TV Fanatic The Criminal Minds two-part finale left me on the edge of my seat, earning a perfect rating and leaving my jaw hanging open in shock. Rated: 5/5 May 23, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Prentiss may be gone but Reid is at his best 24/7 and Blake's entrance is a nice addition to the show along with Mark Hamill as the climatic villain. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Great background story arc, spanning most the series. Worth the watch. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Criminal Minds: season 8 falls down into a reasonable narrative that has a little to add to the story, although it has a new intriguing character that will bring more satisfying stories to its already complex plot. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Francisco S It is good sequel that keep the same rhytme as its predecessor, but has nothing to do with its first seasons that were thrilling as we don't remeber since the 7 season. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/02/15 Full Review Audience Member Great season of the intense show. The main problem of the season is the addition of Tripplehorn, whom wasn't necessary to help the season move on after Brewster. But it keeps its dark case work, disturbing twists, and great performances going, helping this season from being a total disaster. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jeff Davis

Creator

Joe Mantegna

David Rossi

Thomas Gibson

Aaron "Hotch" Hotchner

Shemar Moore

Derek Morgan

Matthew Gray Gubler

Dr. Spencer Reid

A.J. Cook

Jennifer Jareau

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 26, 2012 The Silencer The BAU investigates when a prisoner escapes and starts leaving behind victims with his unique trademark; the team gets to know its newest member. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 10, 2012 The Pact When a murder victim is discovered in San Diego and another is found in Los Angeles, the team thinks a murderous duo is responsible. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 17, 2012 Through the Looking Glass When one Kansas family goes missing and another one turns up dead, the team looks for a link between the cases; Beth has surprising news for Hotch. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 24, 2012 God Complex The BAU team pursues an amateur surgeon who amputates limbs from his victims; Reid's calls to a mystery woman create intrigue. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 31, 2012 The Good Earth When four men from Oregon go missing, the team looks for a common link; J.J. is upset when her son doesn't want to celebrate Halloween. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 7, 2012 The Apprenticeship The team searches for a killer in Miami who started out slaying animals and then quickly progressed to murdering prostitutes; Morgan asks Reid to join the bureau softball team. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 14, 2012 The Fallen The team travels to Santa Monica when burned bodies start showing up on a pier; Rossi gets together with his former Marine sergeant from Vietnam. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 21, 2012 The Wheels on the Bus ... The BAU team springs into action when a school bus full of children goes missing near Washington, D.C. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 28, 2012 Magnificent Light A popular motivational speaker comes under suspicion when a conference attendee is murdered; Garcia is confused when Morgan doesn't want to attend a dinner honoring a family friend. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 5, 2012 The Lesson When multiple dead men are found, the BAU tracks a killer with ritualistic tendencies; Reid is anxious when faced with an opportunity to meet his mystery woman. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 12, 2012 Perennials The team tracks a suspect who shares the same style as a serial killer from 30 years ago; someone tracks the BAU's cases and replicates crimes. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 16, 2013 Zugzwang With the help of the BAU team, Reid tries to find his girlfriend before it's too late. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 23, 2013 Magnum Opus As Reid deals with a personal loss, the rest of the team heads to San Francisco after victims are found in the Mission District. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 6, 2013 All That Remains When an author's daughter goes missing on the anniversary of his wife's disappearance, the team investigates the author as a possible suspect. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 18, 2013 Broken The team heads to Austin to investigate when victims with watches set to inaccurate times are discovered; the team's stalker gets closer. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 27, 2013 Carbon Copy Victims of the Replicator, the BAU's stalker, turn up in Philadelphia; the members of the team think they are getting close to apprehending their suspect. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 20, 2013 The Gathering The team investigates victims who were sharing details about their personal lives and inner desires online; Kevin becomes jealous when he finds out that Garcia might have a new love interest. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 3, 2013 Restoration When the team goes to Morgan's old neighborhood to track an UnSub targeting middle-aged men, Morgan suspects they are looking for someone connected to the man who abused him as a child. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 10, 2013 Pay It Forward A 25-year-old time capsule opened in a small Colorado town reveals a gruesome discovery and a possible connection to a local police officer's death. Details Episode 20 Aired May 1, 2013 Alchemy The team heads to Rapid City when two men are murdered in a ritualistic way; Reid mourns Maeve's death. Details Episode 21 Aired May 8, 2013 Nanny Dearest The BAU team heads to Los Angeles in search of a suspect who kidnaps nannies and the children they care for. Details Episode 22 Aired May 15, 2013 No. 6 The team tracks a suspect targeting people in Detroit; Blake receives a life-changing proposition from her husband (D.W. Moffett). Details Episode 23 Aired May 22, 2013 Brothers Hotchner The team investigates a series of deaths in Manhattan that seem to be related to ecstasy overdoses; Hotch makes a discovery about his estranged brother. Details Episode 24 Aired May 22, 2013 The Replicator When the Replicator returns, a member of the BAU team is targeted. Details

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Season Info

Director
Glenn Kershaw, John Terlesky, Matthew Gray Gubler, Rob Bailey, Rob Hardy, Michael Lange, Larry Teng, Douglas Aarniokoski, Karen Gaviola
Creator
Jeff Davis
Executive Producer
Mark Gordon, Edward Allen Bernero
Screenwriter
Erica Messer, Virgil Williams, Bruce Zimmerman, Sharon Lee Watson, Breen Frazier, Rick Dunkle, Kimberly A. Harrison, Janine Sherman Barrois
Network
Paramount+
Rating
TV-14 (S|L|V|D)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 26, 2012