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Season One: 2005-2006

Image Title Airdate Writer Director Production Code Season Episode Series Episode
"Extreme Aggressor" September 22, 2005 Jeff Davis Richard Shepard 101 1 1
After a fourth woman goes missing in Seattle in a period of four months, the BAU is brought in to track down the abductor before he kidnaps again. Meanwhile, SSA Aaron Hotchner is asked to evaluate SSA Jason Gideon secretly to determine if he is really ready to work full-time again after returning from a six-month leave of absence.
"Compulsion" September 28, 2005 Jeff Davis Charles Haid 102 2 2
The team of investigators tries to capture a serial arsonist who has been terrorizing a college campus. Most of the evidence from the fires had been burned beyond recognition, so Gideon and the BAU must rely on psychological analysis to identify the firestarter.
"Won't Get Fooled Again" October 5, 2005 Aaron Zelman Kevin Bray 103 3 3
Gideon and the BAU track down a copycat bomber who has been terrorizing a quiet community. They determine the bomber is mimicking Gideon's nemesis, Adrian Bale, the man responsible for murdering Gideon's team in Boston several years earlier.
"Plain Sight" October 14, 2005 Edward Allen Bernero Matt Earl Beesley 104 4 4
The BAU travels to San Diego to stop a rapist and murderer who commits his crimes in the middle of the day. The suspect appears to blend into the neighborhood so well the local authorities have been unable to capture him.
"Broken Mirror" October 19, 2005 Judith McCreary Guy Norman Bee 105 5 5
The BAU investigates the kidnapping of a U.S. District Attorney's daughter and determines the kidnapper isn't seeking money - he is after her twin sister. The case becomes complicated because the kidnapper is always one step ahead of them.
"L.D.S.K." November 2, 2005 Andrew Wilder Ernest Dickerson 106 6 6
The BAU is asked to identify a killer who is shooting at victims in broad daylight, and the team works with local law enforcement officers to recreate one of the shootings.
"The Fox" November 9, 2005 Simon Mirren Guy Norman Bee 107 7 7
The BAU profiles a serial killer who takes families hostage and lives with them as a father figure during what is supposed to be their family vacations.
"Natural Born Killer" November 16, 2005 Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer Peter Ellis 108 8 8
When an undercover cop involved in a mob investigation goes missing, the BAU believes a serial killer rather than the mob has something to do with his disappearance. The probe leads to several unsolved missing persons cases.
"Derailed" November 23, 2005 Jeff Davis Felix Enriquez Alcalá 109 9 9
Elle, along with many others, is held hostage on a train in Texas by a paranoid schizophrenic who is convinced that the U.S. government is monitoring him. Hotchner and Gideon are forced to play into the man's fantasy to save the people he has taken hostage.
"The Popular Kids" November 30, 2005 Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer Peter Ellis 110 10 10
The BAU is called to investigate the murder of two small-town high school students who may have been victims of a cult killing. Based on the crime scene evidence, the team begins to believe it is possible that someone other than a cult member may be responsible.
"Blood Hungry" December 14, 2005 Edward Allen Bernero Andy Wolk 111 11 11
While Gideon is sidelined on crutches at FBI headquarters, Hotchner and the BAU go to Tennessee in an attempt to get inside the mind of a psychotic killer whose disorganized and erratic fantasies lead him to murder.
"What Fresh Hell?" January 11, 2006 Judith McCreary Adam Davidson 112 12 12
When a young girl is abducted in broad daylight from a playground in a seemingly safe neighborhood, the BAU initially believes her father is responsible. When he is able to provide an alibi, the team is forced to look for clues near where the girl lives to determine who is really responsible.
"Poison" January 18, 2006 Aaron Zelman Thomas J. Wright 113 13 13
The team travels to New Jersey where several people have been poisoned, one fatally, with LSD ten times more potent than the street version.
"Riding the Lightning" January 25, 2006 Simon Mirren Chris Long 114 14 14
After interviewing a married couple sitting on death row for serial murder, Gideon suspects the woman is actually innocent. But since she's set to be executed in two days, it's a race against time to prove it.
"Unfinished Business" March 1, 2006 Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer J. Miller Tobin 115 15 15
A serial killer reappears after twenty years of silence and contacts the BAU through Gideon's retired mentor, who had made his life's work tracking the killer, with the promise he will kill another victim in the next five days.
"The Tribe" March 8, 2006 Andrew Wilder J. Miller Tobin 116 16 16
When college students in New Mexico are found tortured and murdered in an unoccupied house, the BAU suspects a group of killers with a knowledge of Native American rituals is responsible.
"A Real Rain" March 22, 2006 Chris Mundy Gloria Muzio 117 17 17
The BAU travels to New York City to investigate a series of murders that appear to have been committed by a vigilante who is exacting revenge on other criminals who have been released by the justice system.
"Somebody's Watching" March 29, 2006 Ed Napier Paul Shapiro 118 18 18
Reid finds himself in danger when he falls for a starlet whose stalker has turned into a killer.
"Machismo" April 12, 2006 Aaron Zelman Guy Norman Bee 119 19 19
The BAU travels to Mexico to aid in the capture of a serial killer who has targeted elderly women.
"Charm and Harm" April 19, 2006 Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer Felix Enriquez Alcalá 120 20 20
The BAU works to capture a serial killer who has evaded capture by altering his appearance.
"Secrets and Lies" May 3, 2006 Simon Mirren Matt Earl Beesley 121 21 21
The BAU works with the CIA to identify a mole within that organization whose leaks are putting operatives at risk.
"The Fisher King: Part 1" May 10, 2006 Edward Allen Bernero Edward Allen Bernero 122 22 22
While on their separate vacations, each member of the BAU receives a clue from a psychopathic killer who challenges them to save his next victim.

Season Two: 2006-2007

Image Title Airdate Writer Director Production Code Season Episode Series Episode
"The Fisher King: Part 2" September 20, 2006 Edward Allen Bernero Gloria Muzio 201 1 23
The team continues to decipher the clues given to each of them by a psychopath in order to save his most recent victim. Gideon decides not to focus on the personal aspects of the case. Rather, he tells the team to profile the killer as they would in any other BAU investigation. Reid stays behind to work on a personal connection that could solve the case as one member of the team fights for life.
"P911" September 27, 2006 Simon Mirren Adam Davidson 202 2 24
A young boy who had disappeared a year ago turns up for sale by a child pornographer on an online auction. A former profiler who now heads the FBI's Innocent Images Unit asks Gideon and the BAU to help her save the boy's life.
"Won't Get Fooled Again" October 5, 2005 Aaron Zelman Kevin Bray 103 3 3
Gideon and the BAU track down a copycat bomber who has been terrorizing a quiet community. They determine the bomber is mimicking Gideon's nemesis, Adrian Bale, the man responsible for murdering Gideon's team in Boston several years earlier.
"Plain Sight" October 14, 2005 Edward Allen Bernero Matt Earl Beesley 104 4 4
The BAU travels to San Diego to stop a rapist and murderer who commits his crimes in the middle of the day. The suspect appears to blend into the neighborhood so well the local authorities have been unable to capture him.
"Broken Mirror" October 19, 2005 Judith McCreary Guy Norman Bee 105 5 5
The BAU investigates the kidnapping of a U.S. District Attorney's daughter and determines the kidnapper isn't seeking money - he is after her twin sister. The case becomes complicated because the kidnapper is always one step ahead of them.
"L.D.S.K." November 2, 2005 Andrew Wilder Ernest Dickerson 106 6 6
The BAU is asked to identify a killer who is shooting at victims in broad daylight, and the team works with local law enforcement officers to recreate one of the shootings.
"The Fox" November 9, 2005 Simon Mirren Guy Norman Bee 107 7 7
The BAU profiles a serial killer who takes families hostage and lives with them as a father figure during what is supposed to be their family vacations.
"Natural Born Killer" November 16, 2005 Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer Peter Ellis 108 8 8
When an undercover cop involved in a mob investigation goes missing, the BAU believes a serial killer rather than the mob has something to do with his disappearance. The probe leads to several unsolved missing persons cases.
"Derailed" November 23, 2005 Jeff Davis Felix Enriquez Alcalá 109 9 9
Elle, along with many others, is held hostage on a train in Texas by a paranoid schizophrenic who is convinced that the U.S. government is monitoring him. Hotchner and Gideon are forced to play into the man's fantasy to save the people he has taken hostage.
"The Popular Kids" November 30, 2005 Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer Peter Ellis 110 10 10
The BAU is called to investigate the murder of two small-town high school students who may have been victims of a cult killing. Based on the crime scene evidence, the team begins to believe it is possible that someone other than a cult member may be responsible.
"Blood Hungry" December 14, 2005 Edward Allen Bernero Andy Wolk 111 11 11
While Gideon is sidelined on crutches at FBI headquarters, Hotchner and the BAU go to Tennessee in an attempt to get inside the mind of a psychotic killer whose disorganized and erratic fantasies lead him to murder.
"What Fresh Hell?" January 11, 2006 Judith McCreary Adam Davidson 112 12 12
When a young girl is abducted in broad daylight from a playground in a seemingly safe neighborhood, the BAU initially believes her father is responsible. When he is able to provide an alibi, the team is forced to look for clues near where the girl lives to determine who is really responsible.
"Poison" January 18, 2006 Aaron Zelman Thomas J. Wright 113 13 13
The team travels to New Jersey where several people have been poisoned, one fatally, with LSD ten times more potent than the street version.
"Riding the Lightning" January 25, 2006 Simon Mirren Chris Long 114 14 14
After interviewing a married couple sitting on death row for serial murder, Gideon suspects the woman is actually innocent. But since she's set to be executed in two days, it's a race against time to prove it.
"Unfinished Business" March 1, 2006 Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer J. Miller Tobin 115 15 15
A serial killer reappears after twenty years of silence and contacts the BAU through Gideon's retired mentor, who had made his life's work tracking the killer, with the promise he will kill another victim in the next five days.
"The Tribe" March 8, 2006 Andrew Wilder J. Miller Tobin 116 16 16
When college students in New Mexico are found tortured and murdered in an unoccupied house, the BAU suspects a group of killers with a knowledge of Native American rituals is responsible.
"A Real Rain" March 22, 2006 Chris Mundy Gloria Muzio 117 17 17
The BAU travels to New York City to investigate a series of murders that appear to have been committed by a vigilante who is exacting revenge on other criminals who have been released by the justice system.
"Somebody's Watching" March 29, 2006 Ed Napier Paul Shapiro 118 18 18
Reid finds himself in danger when he falls for a starlet whose stalker has turned into a killer.
"Machismo" April 12, 2006 Aaron Zelman Guy Norman Bee 119 19 19
The BAU travels to Mexico to aid in the capture of a serial killer who has targeted elderly women.
"Charm and Harm" April 19, 2006 Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer Felix Enriquez Alcalá 120 20 20
The BAU works to capture a serial killer who has evaded capture by altering his appearance.
"Secrets and Lies" May 3, 2006 Simon Mirren Matt Earl Beesley 121 21 21
The BAU works with the CIA to identify a mole within that organization whose leaks are putting operatives at risk.
"The Fisher King: Part 1" May 10, 2006 Edward Allen Bernero Edward Allen Bernero 122 22 22
While on their separate vacations, each member of the BAU receives a clue from a psychopathic killer who challenges them to save his next victim.

Season Three: 2007-2008

Image Title Airdate Writer Director Production Code Season Episode Series Episode
CM3x01 01955 "Doubt" September 26, 2007 Chris Mundy Gloria Muzio 221 1 46
The team investigates a serial killer who is targeting women at a small college in Flagstaff, Arizona. The BAU shuts down the campus, creates a detailed profile of the unsub, and arrests a suspect. However, the team members begin to have doubts about themselves when another woman is killed while the suspect is in custody.
Criminal-Minds-tv-30 "In Name and Blood" October 3, 2007 Chris Mundy Edward Allen Bernero 301 2 47
With Gideon missing, and Hotch and Prentiss off the team, the BAU investigates one of its most difficult cases yet as the remaining agents track a serial killer in Milwaukee who abducts women in public places by using his son as bait.
ScaredToDeath "Scared to Death" October 10, 2007 Erica Messer and Debra J. Fisher Felix Enriquez Alcalá 302 3 48
The BAU travels to Oregon to assist local authorities in investigating the disappearances of people who are new to the city and have no strong social ties in Portland. All the clues lead to a psychiatrist who may be using his patients' worst fears to murder them.
ChildrenoftheDark "Children of the Dark" October 17, 2007 Jay Beattie and Dan Dworkin Guy Norman Bee 303 4 49
When home invasions involve the murder of entire families, the BAU is called to Denver to identify the killers who possibly have been abused while in foster care.
SevenSeconds "Seven Seconds" October 24, 2007 Andi Bushell John E. Gallagher 304 5 50
The investigation turns to the family as the BAU and local authorities race against time to locate a young girl who has disappeared from a shopping mall in Potomac Mills, Virginia.
AboutFace "About Face" October 31, 2007 Charles Murray Skipp Sudduth 305 6 51
The BAU travels to Dallas to assist in the search for a murderer who scares his victims with "missing" flyers that display the soon-to-be victims' photos. Also, SSA David Rossi returns to the BAU from retirement.
Identity "Identity" November 7, 2007 Oanh Ly Gwyneth Horder-Payton 306 7 52
The BAU is called to Montana to investigate the case of three kidnapped and murdered women. When another woman disappears, the search leads to a man who has apparently assumed the identity of his partner who committed suicide.
Lucky "Lucky" November 14, 2007 Andrew Wilder Steve Boyum 307 8 53
In the first of a two-part story, the BAU pursues a cannibalistic serial killer in Bridgewater, Florida, that leads Morgan to a crisis in his faith. Garcia believes she has met her dream man, but her first date with him doesn't go exactly as planned.

"Fantasy, abandoned by reason, produces impossible monsters" -- Francisco Goya "God sends meat and the Devil sends cooks" -- Thomas Deloney

Penelope "Penelope" November 21, 2007 Chris Mundy Felix Enriquez Alcalá 308 9 54
As Garcia fights for her life in this conclusion of a two-part episode, the BAU's search for her attacker leads the unit to believe the assailant could be someone close to the investigation.
TrueNight "True Night" November 28, 2007 Edward Allen Bernero Edward Allen Bernero 309 10 55
The BAU and local authorities in Los Angeles investigate a series of brutal serial killings that appear to involve a famous comic book artist.
Birthright "Birthright" December 12, 2007 Erica Messer and Debra J. Fisher John E. Gallagher 310 11 56
The new sheriff in Fredericksburg, Virginia, requests the BAU's assistance in the investigation of a series of mutilation murders that appear to mimic similar crimes that had occurred over two decades earlier.
3rdLife "3rd Life" January 9, 2008 Simon Mirren Anthony Hemingway 311 12 57
When one teenager is found murdered and her best friend is abducted in Chula Vista, California, the BAU must profile the killer and find him before he kills the other teen.
Limelight "Limelight" January 23, 2008 Jay Beattie and Dan Dworkin Glenn Kershaw 312 13 58
After the contents of a self-storage unit purchased at an auction take the BAU to Philadelphia to investigate a series of murders, the local agent becomes the center of the case. To catch the killer, the team must profile the items inside the unit.
Damaged "Damaged" April 4, 2008 Edward Allen Bernero Edward Allen Bernero 313 14 59
Rossi goes to Indianapolis to continue his investigation into the two unsolved murders that have plagued him for 20 years, and he is joined by Prentiss, JJ, and Morgan when they learn about the case. Meanwhile, Hotchner and Reid interview a death-row inmate in a Connecticut prison.
AHigherPower "A Higher Power" April 9, 2008 Michael Udesky Felix Enriquez Alcalá 314 15 60
The BAU is called to Pittsburgh after an unusually high suicide rate appears to be the work of an Angel of Death.
Elephant'sMemory "Elephant's Memory" April 16, 2008 Andrew Wilder Bobby Roth 315 16 61
The BAU is called to West Bune, a small town in Texas, to investigate what appears to be spree killings that involve a teenaged boy and his girlfriend.
InHeat "In Heat" April 30, 2008 Andi Bushell John E. Gallagher 316 17 62
The BAU is called to Miami to investigate a serial killer who appears to have a conflicted sexual identity. Meanwhile, JJ's secret is revealed.
TheCrossing "The Crossing" May 7, 2008 Erica Messer and Debra J. Fisher Guy Norman Bee 317 18 63
The team members try to identify a stalker before he can attack a woman who is being stalked in Silver Spring, Maryland. Meanwhile, Hotch and Rossi are called as consultants on a possible battered women syndrome murder case in Boston.
TabulaRasa "Tabula Rasa" May 14, 2008 Jay Beattie and Dan Dworkin Steve Boyum 318 19 64
After a suspected serial killer wakes up from a coma, the BAU reopens the case and uses brain fingerprinting to determine if he really doesn't remember the crimes that had been committed four years earlier in Roanoke, Virginia.
LoFi "Lo-Fi" May 29, 2008 Chris Mundy Glenn Kershaw 319 20 65
The BAU faces one of its toughest cases when the team is called to New York City to determine if a series of random shootings is the work of one serial killer or a team of killers working together.

Season Four: 2008-2009

Image Title Airdate Writer Director Production Code Season Episode Series Episode
Mayhem "Mayhem" September 24, 2008 Simon Mirren Edward Allen Bernero 401 1 66
After a bomb explodes an SUV in New York City that might be carrying a BAU member, the team goes into high gear to determine who might have been injured in the explosion and to apprehend the terrorists responsible for the mayhem.
TheAngelMaker "The Angel Maker" October 1, 2008 Jay Beattie and Dan Dworkin Glenn Kershaw 402 2 67
After a series of murders in Lower Canaan, Ohio, is connected to a serial killer who had been executed a year ago, the BAU must find the link to the current crimes.

Season Five: 2009-2010

Image Title Airdate Writer Director Production Code Season Episode Series Episode
"Faceless, Nameless" September 23, 2009 Chris Mundy Charles S. Carroll 501 1 92
As Rossi, Morgan and JJ profile a killer who is targeting an emergency room doctor, Prentiss realizes that Hotch is missing.
"Haunted" September 30, 2009 Erica Messer Jon Cassar 502 2 93
The BAU is called to Louisville to help local authorities determine what caused a disturbed man to have a psychotic break at a pharmacy and murder several customers before fleeing the scene. The team must catch him before he kills anyone else.
"Reckoner" October 7, 2009 Jay Beattie and Dan Dworkin Kevin Goviola 503 3 94
SSA David Rossi's personal and professional life is brought to the forefront when the BAU is called to investigate a case in Commack, Long Island, Agent Rossi's hometown.
"Hopeless" October 14, 2009 Chris Mundy Felix Enriquez Alcalá 504 4 95
The BAU investigates a group of suspects with a pack mentality who are randomly selecting their victims in the nation's capital and murdering them for the thrill of it.
"Cradle to Grave" October 21, 2009 Breen Fraizer Rob Spera 505 5 96
The BAU travels to Albuquerque to investigate the case of a serial killer who impregnates young women and murders them after they have given birth.
"The Eyes Have It" November 4, 2009 Oanh Ly Glenn Kershaw 506 6 97
The BAU is called to Oklahoma City to help local authorities track a serial killer who removes the eyes of his murder victims and keeps the eyes as souvenirs.
"The Performer" November 11, 2009 Holly Harold John Badham 507 7 98
The BAU is called to Los Angeles to investigate a series of killings that lead to a Goth rock star who appears to have become lost in the creepy alter-ego he portrays when he is on stage.
"Outfoxed" November 18, 2009 Simon Mirren John E. Gallagher 508 8 99
While investigating a series of murders of entire families in Hampton, Virginia, the BAU is forced to visit Red Onion Supermax Prison to seek advice from one of the most atrocious killers from the team's past, nicknamed "The Fox," who delivers a portentous message to Agent Hotchner.
"100" November 25, 2009 Bo Crese Edward Allen Bernero 509 9 100
When The Reaper returns to Washington for a final showdown, the team works frantically to catch him before he reaches SSA Hotchner's family.
"The Slave of Duty" December 9, 2009 Rick Dunkle Charles Haid 510 10 101
While Agent Hotchner takes a leave of absence to contemplate his future with the BAU, the team is called to investigate a home invasion case in Nashville without him.
"Retaliation" December 16, 2009 Erica Messer Felix Enriquez Alcalá 511 11 102
After an ex-convict makes a daring escape from the BAU's custody and embarks on a violent killing spree in Lockport, New York, the team must profile the criminal's past career in order to stop him.
"The Uncanny Valley" January 13, 2010 512 12 103
"Risky Business" January 20, 2010 Jim Clemente Rob Spera 513 13 104
The BAU is called to assist local authorities in rural Wyoming when teens are found choked to death in their bedrooms with no apparent clues as to how or why.
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