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8.4/10 (2025 votes)
#1

Red Light

S12:E22

Derek Morgan brings the BAU a lead in the case against serial killer and escaped convict Mr. Scratch.

Vero Winchester May 13, 2017

what the hell just happened?!? absolutely amazing. I didn't need a seat, the edge was just enough. T...

8.2/10 (1935 votes)
#2

Green Light

S12:E21

When Reid fears his mother has been abducted, he asks the BAU to investigate while he's stuck in prison.

Vero Winchester May 5, 2017

Got damn! This was without doubt, the best episode this season (so far). That was just EXCELLENT. S...

7.8/10 (2237 votes)
#3

Spencer

S12:E13

When a BAU member gets in trouble in Mexico, the team enlists the services of the International Response Team for their help.

kattberries-deleted-1738072339 Jan 17, 2024

i was dreading this episode and this plotline in general, poor spence didn't deserve any of this

7.7/10 (2151 votes)
#4

Mirror Image

S12:E7

The BAU team opens an investigation when a man who fully believes he’s Dr. Tara Lewis’ brother arrives in town, knowing everything about her and her family, and she is unable to make contact with her real sibling.

Si_Crazy Jan 23, 2017

Good episode! It was interesting seeing more about Tara's family and how misunderstood her relations...

7.6/10 (2282 votes)
#5

Elliott's Pond

S12:E6

When three children disappear while riding their bikes on the same path as a similar unsolved disappearance 30 years ago, the BAU team comes in to investigate.

Si_Crazy Jan 21, 2017

Good reason for Hotch to leave the team (under the circumstances). The case was interesting, the end...

7.5/10 (2339 votes)
#6

Sick Day

S12:E2

When JJ arrives home shaken after a rough case, she breaks down and tells her husband about the abduction of two children.

Si_Crazy Oct 18, 2016

It's always great when an episode focus in one of the team members. And I loved the fact that the re...

7.5/10 (1805 votes)
#7

Unforgettable

S12:E20

The BAU investigates when several federal government employees, including a close friend of Walker's, succumb to symptoms of a heart attack; Reid anxiously awaits his trial date.

Vero Winchester Apr 29, 2017

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. That was just perfect! But first things first. I'm not a fan of Walker. I sometimes f...

7.4/10 (2098 votes)
#8

The Crimson King

S12:E1

Agent Luke Alvez (Adam Rodriguez) joins the BAU team, which is tasked with capturing a killer who escaped prison with 13 other convicts at the end of last season.

Marinka678 Oct 2, 2016

Strong opening of the new season. I really like newcomer Luke Alvez, didn't think it was possible to...

7.3/10 (1831 votes)
#9

Scarecrow

S12:E8

The team heads to Yakima, Washington when the remains of a dozen people are found along a creek bed.

Si_Crazy Jan 23, 2017

That Cherry girl was pretty clever. I'm curious about the new guy.

7.3/10 (1905 votes)
#10

Profiling 202

S12:E9

While Rossi conducts a profiling course on his birthday, he receives a call from his nemesis Tommy Yates, who discloses the location of his latest victim.

Si_Crazy Jan 24, 2017

Good closure for this storyline

7.3/10 (1795 votes)
#11

Collision Course

S12:E14

The BAU investigates the cause of several fatal car crashes involving drivers and pedestrians. Also, Reid gets bad news.

Imme van Gorp Feb 14, 2024

Garcia has slowly become a more and more annoying character to me. She genuinely doesn’t know how to...

7.3/10 (2046 votes)
#12

In the Dark

S12:E17

When two drastically different murder sprees are committed in Burlington, Vermont, the BAU concludes that a serial killer suffering from sleepwalking is responsible for both crimes. Meanwhile, Alvez presents Shaw with a shocking ultimatum after Reid is assaulted in prison.

Vero Winchester Mar 26, 2017

This was so damn sad. Seeing Reid in prison is heartbreaking and seeing him getting hurt breaks him ...

7.3/10 (2076 votes)
#13

Hell's Kitchen

S12:E18

The BAU investigates an urban vampire who kidnaps his victims at night and holds them underground in the sewer system; Reid makes a difficult decision in prison.

jensequel Sep 18, 2017

Case was better than the bulk of them this season. As for Reid's story line - I thought he was supp...

7.2/10 (2170 votes)
#14

Taboo

S12:E3

The BAU welcomes back Emily Prentiss as they are called upon to investigate the disappearance of three women

jensequel Sep 12, 2017

Prentiss was, is, and always will be, my favorite :-)

7.2/10 (1891 votes)
#15

Seek and Destroy

S12:E10

BAU team investigates a series of home invasions in upscale neighborhoods in San Diego involving casualties.

queencmc Jan 15, 2017

[spoiler] Where were Reid and Lewis in this episode?? The team seems to be getting smaller every tim...

7.2/10 (2110 votes)
#16

Surface Tension

S12:E11

Reid has returned from Houston, where he was visiting his mother who is in a new facility on an experimental drug program. He is called back home from the office while the rest of the team heads off on their next case. It isn't until the team is in the air that they learn that Diana is no longer in the Houston facility, but that she is now living with Reid, as the trial drug was not having the intended effect.

Vero Winchester Feb 2, 2017

Solid episode. I loved Reid's return. The case was good too and even though half of the episode was ...

7.2/10 (1880 votes)
#17

Alpha Male

S12:E15

The BAU investigates when several young men and women are victims of disfiguring acid attacks. Also, Dr. Reid begins to settle into his new surroundings.

ialima Jun 2, 2023

Reid's story is getting boring enough! Production made a big mistake in not resolving it in 2 episo...

7.2/10 (2053 votes)
#18

Assistance Is Futile

S12:E16

When three women in New York City are found dead with several bones broken, the BAU works with a single mother (Tatum O'Neal) who believes that her son is behind the heinous crimes. Meanwhile, Reid faces a difficult decision after a fellow inmate is threatened.

Imme van Gorp Feb 15, 2024

JJ and Spencer really have my heart <3

7.2/10 (2011 votes)
#19

True North

S12:E19

Three victims are found tied to stakes in the Arizona desert.

Vero Winchester Apr 10, 2017

Good episode! I loved it. The main storyline was pretty solid, yet disturbing. Reid's storyline keep...

7.1/10 (1814 votes)
#20

Keeper

S12:E4

The BAU team searches for a serial killer along the Appalachian Trail in rural Virginia.

Si_Crazy Nov 14, 2016

Interesting twist, but the case as a whole felt a bit like the same as usual

7.1/10 (1722 votes)
#21

The Anti-Terrorism Squad

S12:E5

The BAU investigates if bullying may be the link between two high school students who are the sole survivors after both of their families are killed.

jensequel Sep 13, 2017

pretty much predictable. and can we have the old Garcia back? this season she is off character and...

6.7/10 (2096 votes)
#22

A Good Husband

S12:E12

The BAU team is called in to investigate when male victims are found with no way to identify them.

Imme van Gorp Nov 30, 2023

Jesus christ, this truly was an excruciatingly bad episode. Not only did the acting make me want to ...

6.7/10 (2096 votes)
#1

A Good Husband

S12:E12

The BAU team is called in to investigate when male victims are found with no way to identify them.

Imme van Gorp Nov 30, 2023

Jesus christ, this truly was an excruciatingly bad episode. Not only did the acting make me want to ...

7.1/10 (1814 votes)
#2

Keeper

S12:E4

The BAU team searches for a serial killer along the Appalachian Trail in rural Virginia.

Si_Crazy Nov 14, 2016

Interesting twist, but the case as a whole felt a bit like the same as usual

7.1/10 (1722 votes)
#3

The Anti-Terrorism Squad

S12:E5

The BAU investigates if bullying may be the link between two high school students who are the sole survivors after both of their families are killed.

jensequel Sep 13, 2017

pretty much predictable. and can we have the old Garcia back? this season she is off character and...

7.2/10 (2170 votes)
#4

Taboo

S12:E3

The BAU welcomes back Emily Prentiss as they are called upon to investigate the disappearance of three women

jensequel Sep 12, 2017

Prentiss was, is, and always will be, my favorite :-)

7.2/10 (1891 votes)
#5

Seek and Destroy

S12:E10

BAU team investigates a series of home invasions in upscale neighborhoods in San Diego involving casualties.

queencmc Jan 15, 2017

[spoiler] Where were Reid and Lewis in this episode?? The team seems to be getting smaller every tim...

7.2/10 (2110 votes)
#6

Surface Tension

S12:E11

Reid has returned from Houston, where he was visiting his mother who is in a new facility on an experimental drug program. He is called back home from the office while the rest of the team heads off on their next case. It isn't until the team is in the air that they learn that Diana is no longer in the Houston facility, but that she is now living with Reid, as the trial drug was not having the intended effect.

Vero Winchester Feb 2, 2017

Solid episode. I loved Reid's return. The case was good too and even though half of the episode was ...

7.2/10 (1880 votes)
#7

Alpha Male

S12:E15

The BAU investigates when several young men and women are victims of disfiguring acid attacks. Also, Dr. Reid begins to settle into his new surroundings.

ialima Jun 2, 2023

Reid's story is getting boring enough! Production made a big mistake in not resolving it in 2 episo...

7.2/10 (2053 votes)
#8

Assistance Is Futile

S12:E16

When three women in New York City are found dead with several bones broken, the BAU works with a single mother (Tatum O'Neal) who believes that her son is behind the heinous crimes. Meanwhile, Reid faces a difficult decision after a fellow inmate is threatened.

Imme van Gorp Feb 15, 2024

JJ and Spencer really have my heart <3

7.2/10 (2011 votes)
#9

True North

S12:E19

Three victims are found tied to stakes in the Arizona desert.

Vero Winchester Apr 10, 2017

Good episode! I loved it. The main storyline was pretty solid, yet disturbing. Reid's storyline keep...

7.3/10 (1831 votes)
#10

Scarecrow

S12:E8

The team heads to Yakima, Washington when the remains of a dozen people are found along a creek bed.

Si_Crazy Jan 23, 2017

That Cherry girl was pretty clever. I'm curious about the new guy.

7.3/10 (1905 votes)
#11

Profiling 202

S12:E9

While Rossi conducts a profiling course on his birthday, he receives a call from his nemesis Tommy Yates, who discloses the location of his latest victim.

Si_Crazy Jan 24, 2017

Good closure for this storyline

7.3/10 (1795 votes)
#12

Collision Course

S12:E14

The BAU investigates the cause of several fatal car crashes involving drivers and pedestrians. Also, Reid gets bad news.

Imme van Gorp Feb 14, 2024

Garcia has slowly become a more and more annoying character to me. She genuinely doesn’t know how to...

7.3/10 (2046 votes)
#13

In the Dark

S12:E17

When two drastically different murder sprees are committed in Burlington, Vermont, the BAU concludes that a serial killer suffering from sleepwalking is responsible for both crimes. Meanwhile, Alvez presents Shaw with a shocking ultimatum after Reid is assaulted in prison.

Vero Winchester Mar 26, 2017

This was so damn sad. Seeing Reid in prison is heartbreaking and seeing him getting hurt breaks him ...

7.3/10 (2076 votes)
#14

Hell's Kitchen

S12:E18

The BAU investigates an urban vampire who kidnaps his victims at night and holds them underground in the sewer system; Reid makes a difficult decision in prison.

jensequel Sep 18, 2017

Case was better than the bulk of them this season. As for Reid's story line - I thought he was supp...

7.4/10 (2098 votes)
#15

The Crimson King

S12:E1

Agent Luke Alvez (Adam Rodriguez) joins the BAU team, which is tasked with capturing a killer who escaped prison with 13 other convicts at the end of last season.

Marinka678 Oct 2, 2016

Strong opening of the new season. I really like newcomer Luke Alvez, didn't think it was possible to...

7.5/10 (2339 votes)
#16

Sick Day

S12:E2

When JJ arrives home shaken after a rough case, she breaks down and tells her husband about the abduction of two children.

Si_Crazy Oct 18, 2016

It's always great when an episode focus in one of the team members. And I loved the fact that the re...

7.5/10 (1805 votes)
#17

Unforgettable

S12:E20

The BAU investigates when several federal government employees, including a close friend of Walker's, succumb to symptoms of a heart attack; Reid anxiously awaits his trial date.

Vero Winchester Apr 29, 2017

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. That was just perfect! But first things first. I'm not a fan of Walker. I sometimes f...

7.6/10 (2282 votes)
#18

Elliott's Pond

S12:E6

When three children disappear while riding their bikes on the same path as a similar unsolved disappearance 30 years ago, the BAU team comes in to investigate.

Si_Crazy Jan 21, 2017

Good reason for Hotch to leave the team (under the circumstances). The case was interesting, the end...

7.7/10 (2151 votes)
#19

Mirror Image

S12:E7

The BAU team opens an investigation when a man who fully believes he’s Dr. Tara Lewis’ brother arrives in town, knowing everything about her and her family, and she is unable to make contact with her real sibling.

Si_Crazy Jan 23, 2017

Good episode! It was interesting seeing more about Tara's family and how misunderstood her relations...

7.8/10 (2237 votes)
#20

Spencer

S12:E13

When a BAU member gets in trouble in Mexico, the team enlists the services of the International Response Team for their help.

kattberries-deleted-1738072339 Jan 17, 2024

i was dreading this episode and this plotline in general, poor spence didn't deserve any of this

8.2/10 (1935 votes)
#21

Green Light

S12:E21

When Reid fears his mother has been abducted, he asks the BAU to investigate while he's stuck in prison.

Vero Winchester May 5, 2017

Got damn! This was without doubt, the best episode this season (so far). That was just EXCELLENT. S...

8.4/10 (2025 votes)
#22

Red Light

S12:E22

Derek Morgan brings the BAU a lead in the case against serial killer and escaped convict Mr. Scratch.

Vero Winchester May 13, 2017

what the hell just happened?!? absolutely amazing. I didn't need a seat, the edge was just enough. T...

7.4/10 (2098 votes)

The Crimson King

S12:E1

Agent Luke Alvez (Adam Rodriguez) joins the BAU team, which is tasked with capturing a killer who escaped prison with 13 other convicts at the end of last season.

Marinka678 Oct 2, 2016

Strong opening of the new season. I really like newcomer Luke Alvez, didn't think it was possible to...

7.5/10 (2339 votes)

Sick Day

S12:E2

When JJ arrives home shaken after a rough case, she breaks down and tells her husband about the abduction of two children.

Si_Crazy Oct 18, 2016

It's always great when an episode focus in one of the team members. And I loved the fact that the re...

7.2/10 (2170 votes)

Taboo

S12:E3

The BAU welcomes back Emily Prentiss as they are called upon to investigate the disappearance of three women

jensequel Sep 12, 2017

Prentiss was, is, and always will be, my favorite :-)

7.1/10 (1814 votes)

Keeper

S12:E4

The BAU team searches for a serial killer along the Appalachian Trail in rural Virginia.

Si_Crazy Nov 14, 2016

Interesting twist, but the case as a whole felt a bit like the same as usual

7.1/10 (1722 votes)

The Anti-Terrorism Squad

S12:E5

The BAU investigates if bullying may be the link between two high school students who are the sole survivors after both of their families are killed.

jensequel Sep 13, 2017

pretty much predictable. and can we have the old Garcia back? this season she is off character and...

7.6/10 (2282 votes)

Elliott's Pond

S12:E6

When three children disappear while riding their bikes on the same path as a similar unsolved disappearance 30 years ago, the BAU team comes in to investigate.

Si_Crazy Jan 21, 2017

Good reason for Hotch to leave the team (under the circumstances). The case was interesting, the end...

7.7/10 (2151 votes)

Mirror Image

S12:E7

The BAU team opens an investigation when a man who fully believes he’s Dr. Tara Lewis’ brother arrives in town, knowing everything about her and her family, and she is unable to make contact with her real sibling.

Si_Crazy Jan 23, 2017

Good episode! It was interesting seeing more about Tara's family and how misunderstood her relations...

7.3/10 (1831 votes)

Scarecrow

S12:E8

The team heads to Yakima, Washington when the remains of a dozen people are found along a creek bed.

Si_Crazy Jan 23, 2017

That Cherry girl was pretty clever. I'm curious about the new guy.

7.3/10 (1905 votes)

Profiling 202

S12:E9

While Rossi conducts a profiling course on his birthday, he receives a call from his nemesis Tommy Yates, who discloses the location of his latest victim.

Si_Crazy Jan 24, 2017

Good closure for this storyline

7.2/10 (1891 votes)

Seek and Destroy

S12:E10

BAU team investigates a series of home invasions in upscale neighborhoods in San Diego involving casualties.

queencmc Jan 15, 2017

[spoiler] Where were Reid and Lewis in this episode?? The team seems to be getting smaller every tim...

7.2/10 (2110 votes)

Surface Tension

S12:E11

Reid has returned from Houston, where he was visiting his mother who is in a new facility on an experimental drug program. He is called back home from the office while the rest of the team heads off on their next case. It isn't until the team is in the air that they learn that Diana is no longer in the Houston facility, but that she is now living with Reid, as the trial drug was not having the intended effect.

Vero Winchester Feb 2, 2017

Solid episode. I loved Reid's return. The case was good too and even though half of the episode was ...

6.7/10 (2096 votes)

A Good Husband

S12:E12

The BAU team is called in to investigate when male victims are found with no way to identify them.

Imme van Gorp Nov 30, 2023

Jesus christ, this truly was an excruciatingly bad episode. Not only did the acting make me want to ...

7.8/10 (2237 votes)

Spencer

S12:E13

When a BAU member gets in trouble in Mexico, the team enlists the services of the International Response Team for their help.

kattberries-deleted-1738072339 Jan 17, 2024

i was dreading this episode and this plotline in general, poor spence didn't deserve any of this

7.3/10 (1795 votes)

Collision Course

S12:E14

The BAU investigates the cause of several fatal car crashes involving drivers and pedestrians. Also, Reid gets bad news.

Imme van Gorp Feb 14, 2024

Garcia has slowly become a more and more annoying character to me. She genuinely doesn’t know how to...

7.2/10 (1880 votes)

Alpha Male

S12:E15

The BAU investigates when several young men and women are victims of disfiguring acid attacks. Also, Dr. Reid begins to settle into his new surroundings.

ialima Jun 2, 2023

Reid's story is getting boring enough! Production made a big mistake in not resolving it in 2 episo...

7.2/10 (2053 votes)

Assistance Is Futile

S12:E16

When three women in New York City are found dead with several bones broken, the BAU works with a single mother (Tatum O'Neal) who believes that her son is behind the heinous crimes. Meanwhile, Reid faces a difficult decision after a fellow inmate is threatened.

Imme van Gorp Feb 15, 2024

JJ and Spencer really have my heart <3

7.3/10 (2046 votes)

In the Dark

S12:E17

When two drastically different murder sprees are committed in Burlington, Vermont, the BAU concludes that a serial killer suffering from sleepwalking is responsible for both crimes. Meanwhile, Alvez presents Shaw with a shocking ultimatum after Reid is assaulted in prison.

Vero Winchester Mar 26, 2017

This was so damn sad. Seeing Reid in prison is heartbreaking and seeing him getting hurt breaks him ...

7.3/10 (2076 votes)

Hell's Kitchen

S12:E18

The BAU investigates an urban vampire who kidnaps his victims at night and holds them underground in the sewer system; Reid makes a difficult decision in prison.

jensequel Sep 18, 2017

Case was better than the bulk of them this season. As for Reid's story line - I thought he was supp...

7.2/10 (2011 votes)

True North

S12:E19

Three victims are found tied to stakes in the Arizona desert.

Vero Winchester Apr 10, 2017

Good episode! I loved it. The main storyline was pretty solid, yet disturbing. Reid's storyline keep...

7.5/10 (1805 votes)

Unforgettable

S12:E20

The BAU investigates when several federal government employees, including a close friend of Walker's, succumb to symptoms of a heart attack; Reid anxiously awaits his trial date.

Vero Winchester Apr 29, 2017

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. That was just perfect! But first things first. I'm not a fan of Walker. I sometimes f...

8.2/10 (1935 votes)

Green Light

S12:E21

When Reid fears his mother has been abducted, he asks the BAU to investigate while he's stuck in prison.

Vero Winchester May 5, 2017

Got damn! This was without doubt, the best episode this season (so far). That was just EXCELLENT. S...

8.4/10 (2025 votes)

Red Light

S12:E22

Derek Morgan brings the BAU a lead in the case against serial killer and escaped convict Mr. Scratch.

Vero Winchester May 13, 2017

what the hell just happened?!? absolutely amazing. I didn't need a seat, the edge was just enough. T...

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
2 ★ 8.0 23
★ 8.9 Revelations (2)
★ 7.1 Honor Among Thieves
16 ★ 8.0 10
★ 8.3 Oedipus Wrecks
★ 7.7 Pay-Per-View
4 ★ 7.9 25
★ 8.5 Mayhem
★ 7.0 Demonology
3 ★ 7.9 20
★ 8.7 Penelope
★ 7.4 Identity
1 ★ 7.7 22
★ 8.6 Riding the Lightning
★ 7.1 Blood Hungry
5 ★ 7.7 23
★ 9.2 100
★ 7.2 The Eyes Have It
7 ★ 7.7 24
★ 8.5 Run (2)
★ 7.2 There's No Place Like Home
9 ★ 7.7 24
★ 8.6 Demons (2)
★ 7.4 The Inspiration (1)
15 ★ 7.7 10
★ 8.6 Date Night
★ 7.0 Rusty
17 ★ 7.7 10
★ 8.0 Gold Star
★ 7.2 Message in a Bottle
6 ★ 7.6 24
★ 8.7 Lauren
★ 7.2 Devil's Night
8 ★ 7.6 24
★ 8.6 Zugzwang
★ 7.1 Magnificent Light
14 ★ 7.5 15
★ 8.3 300
★ 7.1 Innocence
10 ★ 7.5 23
★ 8.7 Mr. Scratch
★ 7.0 Beyond Borders
11 ★ 7.5 22
★ 9.1 Entropy
★ 6.6 Future Perfect
13 ★ 7.5 22
★ 8.5 Believer
★ 6.9 Submerged
12 ★ 7.4 22
★ 8.4 Red Light
★ 6.7 A Good Husband