Criminal Minds

Criminal Minds (2005- )

RunningScripted showDrama, Crime, Thriller

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.

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Scheduleevery Thursday (43 min)

Last Episode

Bad Blood
Season 19Episode 1054 min

Bad Blood

Now that The Fan has been identified, the BAU and Elias Voit must disrupt his carefully laid plans in order to save his final victims. They discover that the answers they seek, about his fixation with Voit and his current location, lie in The Fan's twisted past. The ultimate showdown with the shadowy villain awaits them in this climactic finale.

Jul 23, 2026

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S19E10Bad BloodJul 23, 2026
S19E09Special Agent GarrityJul 16, 2026
S19E08RequiemJul 9, 2026
S19E07The FuriesJul 2, 2026
S19E06ProxyJun 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Criminal Minds premiere?

Criminal Minds premiered on September 22, 2005.

Who played the role of Jason Gideon in the first two seasons of Criminal Minds?

Mandy Patinkin played the role of Jason Gideon in the first two seasons of Criminal Minds.

What is the name of the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) chief on Criminal Minds?

The name of the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) chief on Criminal Minds is Aaron Hotchner.

Which FBI agent on the show has a specialty in linguistics?

The FBI agent who has a specialty in linguistics on the show is Dr. Spencer Reid.

What is the name of the technical analyst on the team who often helps with computer investigations?

The name of the technical analyst on the team who often helps with computer investigations is Penelope Garcia.

Which character on the show is known for his love of coffee?

The character on the show who is known for his love of coffee is Derek Morgan.

What is the name of the spin-off series that started in 2011 and was cancelled after only one season?

The name of the spin-off series that started in 2011 and was cancelled after only one season is Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior.

Which character on the show has a son with Down syndrome?

The character on the show who has a son with Down syndrome is David Rossi.

Who takes over as the BAU chief after Aaron Hotchner leaves?

Emily Prentiss takes over as the BAU chief after Aaron Hotchner leaves.

What is the name of the former agent who becomes a vigilante killer in season 5?

The name of the former agent who becomes a vigilante killer in season 5 is George Foyet, also known as "The Reaper".

Cast

Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin

plays Jason Gideon
Rachel Nichols

Rachel Nichols

plays Ashley Seaver
Daniel Henney

Daniel Henney

plays Matthew Simmons
Aisha Tyler

Aisha Tyler

plays Dr. Tara Elisabeth Lewis
Jeanne Tripplehorn

Jeanne Tripplehorn

plays Alex Blake
Thomas Gibson

Thomas Gibson

plays Aaron "Hotch" Hotchner
Shemar Moore

Shemar Moore

plays Derek Morgan
Matthew Gray Gubler

Matthew Gray Gubler

plays Dr. Spencer Reid
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Characters

Jason Gideon

Jason Gideon

played by Mandy Patinkin
Ashley Seaver

Ashley Seaver

played by Rachel Nichols
Matthew Simmons

Matthew Simmons

played by Daniel Henney
Dr. Tara Elisabeth Lewis

Dr. Tara Elisabeth Lewis

played by Aisha Tyler
Alex Blake

Alex Blake

played by Jeanne Tripplehorn
Aaron

Aaron "Hotch" Hotchner

played by Thomas Gibson
Derek Morgan

Derek Morgan

played by Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid

Dr. Spencer Reid

played by Matthew Gray Gubler
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Also known as

  • Criminal Minds: Evolution
  • Престъпни намерения (Bulgaria)
  • Esprit criminel (France)
  • Διαβολικά Μυαλά (Greece)
  • Gyilkos elmék (Hungary)
  • Zabójcze umysły (Poland)
  • Minți criminale (Romania)
  • Мыслить как преступник (Russian Federation)
  • Mentes Criminales (Spain)

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