"Criminal Minds" is a procedural drama that started airing in 2005. Despite its nearly two-decade run, the series is still going strong due to its strong fanbase.
Each episode delves into the minds of the world's most dangerous criminals. With its intense storyline and psychological depth, the show has left a lasting impact on crime television.
There are currently more than 300 episodes from the main series, excluding the spin-offs. With several stories to choose from, it can be intimidating for new fans to start watching the show.
Fortunately, the entire series is available on Hulu and Disney+, allowing new fans to discover this great classic show.
Whether you are a long-time follower or a newcomer to the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), here are some of the most unforgettable episodes in "Criminal Minds:"
'The Fisher King' (Season 1, Episode 22-23)
The first season quickly established "Criminal Minds" as a prime crime TV drama. The two-part episode finale holds significant story arcs in the series.
The BAU team each received a mysterious and dangerous package from the Unknown Subject (UnSub). Each package contained clues, personal threats, and intimate details about the team. The team has to solve the cryptic message from the Fisher King to locate a kidnap victim.
This episode showcased how Dr. Spencer Reid is a significant player in the BAU. He managed to solve the puzzle laced with references to literature, history, and mythology.
'Profiler, Profiled' (Season 2, Episode 12)
Derek Morgan is one of the main characters in the show and is part of the BAU as a profiler. During his short trip to Chicago to visit his family, he was unexpectedly arrested by the local police for the murder of three young boys.
The episode centered on the team finding out pieces of Morgan's past, including the assault he experienced as a kid in their community. Morgan was forced to face the sexual predator to get justice for himself and the other victims.
'Revelations' (Season 2, Episode 15)
In this episode, the team is faced with a suspect who suffers from dissociative identity disorder. The suspect has three distinct personalities: himself, his abusive father, and the Archangel Raphael.
Reid was kidnapped by the abusive father personality and was taken to a remote farmhouse to conduct physical and psychological torture. The episode reveals Reid's childhood while trying to outsmart the suspect. However, the situation leads to his struggle with PTSD and addiction to painkillers.
'Mosley Lane' (Season 5, Episode 16)
A series of child disappearances in Ashburn, Virginia has caught the attention of the BAU. The team discovers that several children have gone missing, leading them to suspect a possible long-term abduction.
The team identifies a couple who abducts children and holds them captive in their home for years. The couple will treat them as their own and brainwash them into being an accomplice to their crimes.
'Entropy' (Season 11, Episode 11)
The episode is centered on the strategic and psychological chess game between Reid and a contract killer. Reid skillfully manages to turn the tables using his insights and gain control of the situation to prevent the planned murders by the Dirty Dozen.
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