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8.6/10 (2721 votes)
#1

Demons (2)

S9:E24

The investigation in Texas reveals a deep web of corruption; Garcia must save a friend.

GoBlue13 May 17, 2023

I read somewhere that this episode was so good but also very heartbreaking...

8.2/10 (2253 votes)
#2

Angels (1)

S9:E23

When prostitutes are murdered in Texas, their deaths seem to have religious overtones; members of the team are put at risk throughout the course of the investigation.

8.1/10 (2317 votes)
#3

200 (2)

S9:E14

When JJ is kidnapped, the BAU delves into her time at the State Department to find clues to her disappearance and uncover a secret mission that now puts her life in danger. To help with their search for JJ, the team calls upon Prentiss to help in the crisis

runbeneditarun Mar 22, 2015

What a episode! OMG! And Paget? I miss her so much <3

8.0/10 (2288 votes)
#4

The Caller

S9:E10

When a young boy goes missing from his home in St. Louis, the BAU reinvestigates a similar cold case to search for the UnSub.

lqfpwzt Feb 21, 2024

just unfocusedly re-binge the whole show, this one gets me totally involved in the story

8.0/10 (2050 votes)
#5

Gabby

S9:E16

When a 4-year-old girl goes missing while staying with a relative in Mississippi, the BAU uncovers some startling truths as the team races to find the child and bring her to safety.

perjonsson Nov 24, 2021

What idiot wrote this episode? A human with those kind of burns wouldn't be sitting upright being ob...

7.9/10 (2597 votes)
#6

Blood Relations

S9:E20

Two murder victims are found in a West Virginia backwoods community. The investigation reveals that the homicides may be linked to a long-simmering feud between two families.

jonginnie Feb 27, 2023

Oh, how I wish it had been both the biological parents who died. That’s just nasty.

7.8/10 (2515 votes)
#7

Gatekeeper

S9:E7

Though Rossi is sad because his favorite bar is closing, the team goes to Boston to solve a series of strangulations.

jenicab1997 May 11, 2022

This is one of my absolute favorite episodes. It always makes me tear up at the end!!! Love the BAU ...

7.8/10 (1971 votes)
#8

Strange Fruit

S9:E9

When skeletons are discovered in the backyard of a home in Virginia, family secrets and past racial divisions are brought to light.

perjonsson Nov 16, 2021

The dumbass father bullshitting about slaves not having Prozac are the typical idiots that yell rasi...

7.7/10 (1822 votes)
#9

Final Shot

S9:E3

When a sniper strikes Dallas, the BAU investigates whether the upcoming anniversary of the Kennedy assassination is a motivating factor or if something else is driving the unsub.

agricheria Mar 13, 2023

why was this actually the most insane plot twist ever

7.7/10 (1929 votes)
#10

Route 66

S9:E5

As Hotch fights for his life due to complications from his stabbing at the hands of George Foyet, a.k.a. "The Reaper," he experiences visions of his late wife, Haley, and his nemesis, Foyet. Meanwhile, the BAU searches for a missing teenager and investigate her estranged father as a suspect in her disappearance.

agricheria Mar 14, 2023

im actually screaming crying my eyes out

7.7/10 (1846 votes)
#11

The Edge of Winter

S9:E19

Morgan's visit with a survivor of unusual stabbings in upstate New York leads to more questions about the case.

7.6/10 (1677 votes)
#12

The Road Home (1)

S9:E13

As the team searches for a vigilante killer in Cleveland, Rossi's former Marine sergeant goes missing in Los Angeles; J.J.'s secret catches up with her.

perjonsson Nov 22, 2021

Tthis guy was not a spree killer, he was doing pest control. And he didn't have a psychotic break. I...

7.6/10 (1754 votes)
#13

Rabid

S9:E18

When three bodies are found with animal and human bite marks in a shallow grave near Milwaukee, the BAU has puzzling questions to answer. Meanwhile, Reid and Garcia work out for a company fitness test, but try to hide their preparation from Morgan.

ljanew Oct 19, 2021

Creepy episode … Spencer and Penelope doing sports was soooo fun

7.5/10 (1954 votes)
#14

The Inspired (2)

S9:E2

As the BAU zeroes in on the suspect of the ritualistic killings they've been investigating in Arizona, a bizarre connection within the unsub's family could lead them to finally nab the suspect.

7.5/10 (1981 votes)
#15

To Bear Witness

S9:E4

The BAU meets their new section chief, Mateo Cruz, who, unbeknownst to them, shares a long work history with JJ. Cruz joins the team as they comb the streets of Baltimore for an unsub who leaves victims unable to communicate.

7.5/10 (1719 votes)
#16

Bully

S9:E11

When the BAU is called to Kansas City to investigate a series of murders, a tense reunion ensues between Blake and her father, a retired police captain, and her brother, a detective, who must work together to help solve the crime.

7.5/10 (2307 votes)
#17

Persuasion

S9:E17

The BAU must determine the true cause and motive when several drowned people are discovered in the Las Vegas desert.

laurenhannah Sep 30, 2015

This doctor character reminds me of a certain alien from Gallifrey.

7.4/10 (2014 votes)
#18

The Inspiration (1)

S9:E1

The hunt for a methodical killer takes the BAU to Arizona to search for an increasingly devolving unsub, and the team speculates that Hotch is in the running to be the new BAU Section Chief following the death of Erin Strauss.

Fanni002 Dec 11, 2023

I thought nothing can disgust me after 8 seasons of Criminal Minds. I was clearly wrrong

7.4/10 (1828 votes)
#19

In The Blood

S9:E6

The BAU are called to Utah to investigate the murder of a women who died by being buried under stones. All while Penelope plans a Day of the Dead party.

7.4/10 (1818 votes)
#20

The Return

S9:E8

When teenagers who were reported missing are suspected of a series of mass murders in Chicago, the BAU investigates their whereabouts to find a motive for the crimes. Also, Morgan has conflicting feelings when his girlfriend takes her job at a hospital as seriously as he takes his.

7.4/10 (2546 votes)
#21

The Black Queen

S9:E12

A murder investigation leads to Garcia delving into her hacker past -- and reconnecting with her former love.

jenicab1997 May 12, 2022

This is my FAVORITE episode!!!

7.4/10 (1684 votes)
#22

Mr. & Mrs. Anderson

S9:E15

The BAU travels to Pittsburgh on the hunt for a pair of suspects that appear to be working together as a team; Garcia and Morgan reveal their Valentine's Day plans for their respective significant others to each other.

7.4/10 (1955 votes)
#23

What Happens in Mecklinburg...

S9:E21

The team searches for a commonality when a series of target abductions take place; Savannah is frustrated with Morgan's traveling.

perjonsson Nov 28, 2021

I wish they would stop making episodes where they make the wrong person the "bad guy". Those assfuck...

7.4/10 (1917 votes)
#24

Fatal

S9:E22

Victims of arsenic poisoning are found in Long Beach. The investigation reveals that the killer has a fascination with Greek mythology, based on handwritten death threats to the deceased and other mysterious clues. Meanwhile, Hotch becomes concerned about participating in Jack's third-grade career day.

7.4/10 (2014 votes)
#1

The Inspiration (1)

S9:E1

The hunt for a methodical killer takes the BAU to Arizona to search for an increasingly devolving unsub, and the team speculates that Hotch is in the running to be the new BAU Section Chief following the death of Erin Strauss.

Fanni002 Dec 11, 2023

I thought nothing can disgust me after 8 seasons of Criminal Minds. I was clearly wrrong

7.4/10 (1828 votes)
#2

In The Blood

S9:E6

The BAU are called to Utah to investigate the murder of a women who died by being buried under stones. All while Penelope plans a Day of the Dead party.

7.4/10 (1818 votes)
#3

The Return

S9:E8

When teenagers who were reported missing are suspected of a series of mass murders in Chicago, the BAU investigates their whereabouts to find a motive for the crimes. Also, Morgan has conflicting feelings when his girlfriend takes her job at a hospital as seriously as he takes his.

7.4/10 (2546 votes)
#4

The Black Queen

S9:E12

A murder investigation leads to Garcia delving into her hacker past -- and reconnecting with her former love.

jenicab1997 May 12, 2022

This is my FAVORITE episode!!!

7.4/10 (1684 votes)
#5

Mr. & Mrs. Anderson

S9:E15

The BAU travels to Pittsburgh on the hunt for a pair of suspects that appear to be working together as a team; Garcia and Morgan reveal their Valentine's Day plans for their respective significant others to each other.

7.4/10 (1955 votes)
#6

What Happens in Mecklinburg...

S9:E21

The team searches for a commonality when a series of target abductions take place; Savannah is frustrated with Morgan's traveling.

perjonsson Nov 28, 2021

I wish they would stop making episodes where they make the wrong person the "bad guy". Those assfuck...

7.4/10 (1917 votes)
#7

Fatal

S9:E22

Victims of arsenic poisoning are found in Long Beach. The investigation reveals that the killer has a fascination with Greek mythology, based on handwritten death threats to the deceased and other mysterious clues. Meanwhile, Hotch becomes concerned about participating in Jack's third-grade career day.

7.5/10 (1954 votes)
#8

The Inspired (2)

S9:E2

As the BAU zeroes in on the suspect of the ritualistic killings they've been investigating in Arizona, a bizarre connection within the unsub's family could lead them to finally nab the suspect.

7.5/10 (1981 votes)
#9

To Bear Witness

S9:E4

The BAU meets their new section chief, Mateo Cruz, who, unbeknownst to them, shares a long work history with JJ. Cruz joins the team as they comb the streets of Baltimore for an unsub who leaves victims unable to communicate.

7.5/10 (1719 votes)
#10

Bully

S9:E11

When the BAU is called to Kansas City to investigate a series of murders, a tense reunion ensues between Blake and her father, a retired police captain, and her brother, a detective, who must work together to help solve the crime.

7.5/10 (2307 votes)
#11

Persuasion

S9:E17

The BAU must determine the true cause and motive when several drowned people are discovered in the Las Vegas desert.

laurenhannah Sep 30, 2015

This doctor character reminds me of a certain alien from Gallifrey.

7.6/10 (1677 votes)
#12

The Road Home (1)

S9:E13

As the team searches for a vigilante killer in Cleveland, Rossi's former Marine sergeant goes missing in Los Angeles; J.J.'s secret catches up with her.

perjonsson Nov 22, 2021

Tthis guy was not a spree killer, he was doing pest control. And he didn't have a psychotic break. I...

7.6/10 (1754 votes)
#13

Rabid

S9:E18

When three bodies are found with animal and human bite marks in a shallow grave near Milwaukee, the BAU has puzzling questions to answer. Meanwhile, Reid and Garcia work out for a company fitness test, but try to hide their preparation from Morgan.

ljanew Oct 19, 2021

Creepy episode … Spencer and Penelope doing sports was soooo fun

7.7/10 (1822 votes)
#14

Final Shot

S9:E3

When a sniper strikes Dallas, the BAU investigates whether the upcoming anniversary of the Kennedy assassination is a motivating factor or if something else is driving the unsub.

agricheria Mar 13, 2023

why was this actually the most insane plot twist ever

7.7/10 (1929 votes)
#15

Route 66

S9:E5

As Hotch fights for his life due to complications from his stabbing at the hands of George Foyet, a.k.a. "The Reaper," he experiences visions of his late wife, Haley, and his nemesis, Foyet. Meanwhile, the BAU searches for a missing teenager and investigate her estranged father as a suspect in her disappearance.

agricheria Mar 14, 2023

im actually screaming crying my eyes out

7.7/10 (1846 votes)
#16

The Edge of Winter

S9:E19

Morgan's visit with a survivor of unusual stabbings in upstate New York leads to more questions about the case.

7.8/10 (2515 votes)
#17

Gatekeeper

S9:E7

Though Rossi is sad because his favorite bar is closing, the team goes to Boston to solve a series of strangulations.

jenicab1997 May 11, 2022

This is one of my absolute favorite episodes. It always makes me tear up at the end!!! Love the BAU ...

7.8/10 (1971 votes)
#18

Strange Fruit

S9:E9

When skeletons are discovered in the backyard of a home in Virginia, family secrets and past racial divisions are brought to light.

perjonsson Nov 16, 2021

The dumbass father bullshitting about slaves not having Prozac are the typical idiots that yell rasi...

7.9/10 (2597 votes)
#19

Blood Relations

S9:E20

Two murder victims are found in a West Virginia backwoods community. The investigation reveals that the homicides may be linked to a long-simmering feud between two families.

jonginnie Feb 27, 2023

Oh, how I wish it had been both the biological parents who died. That’s just nasty.

8.0/10 (2288 votes)
#20

The Caller

S9:E10

When a young boy goes missing from his home in St. Louis, the BAU reinvestigates a similar cold case to search for the UnSub.

lqfpwzt Feb 21, 2024

just unfocusedly re-binge the whole show, this one gets me totally involved in the story

8.0/10 (2050 votes)
#21

Gabby

S9:E16

When a 4-year-old girl goes missing while staying with a relative in Mississippi, the BAU uncovers some startling truths as the team races to find the child and bring her to safety.

perjonsson Nov 24, 2021

What idiot wrote this episode? A human with those kind of burns wouldn't be sitting upright being ob...

8.1/10 (2317 votes)
#22

200 (2)

S9:E14

When JJ is kidnapped, the BAU delves into her time at the State Department to find clues to her disappearance and uncover a secret mission that now puts her life in danger. To help with their search for JJ, the team calls upon Prentiss to help in the crisis

runbeneditarun Mar 22, 2015

What a episode! OMG! And Paget? I miss her so much <3

8.2/10 (2253 votes)
#23

Angels (1)

S9:E23

When prostitutes are murdered in Texas, their deaths seem to have religious overtones; members of the team are put at risk throughout the course of the investigation.

8.6/10 (2721 votes)
#24

Demons (2)

S9:E24

The investigation in Texas reveals a deep web of corruption; Garcia must save a friend.

GoBlue13 May 17, 2023

I read somewhere that this episode was so good but also very heartbreaking...

7.4/10 (2014 votes)

The Inspiration (1)

S9:E1

The hunt for a methodical killer takes the BAU to Arizona to search for an increasingly devolving unsub, and the team speculates that Hotch is in the running to be the new BAU Section Chief following the death of Erin Strauss.

Fanni002 Dec 11, 2023

I thought nothing can disgust me after 8 seasons of Criminal Minds. I was clearly wrrong

7.5/10 (1954 votes)

The Inspired (2)

S9:E2

As the BAU zeroes in on the suspect of the ritualistic killings they've been investigating in Arizona, a bizarre connection within the unsub's family could lead them to finally nab the suspect.

7.7/10 (1822 votes)

Final Shot

S9:E3

When a sniper strikes Dallas, the BAU investigates whether the upcoming anniversary of the Kennedy assassination is a motivating factor or if something else is driving the unsub.

agricheria Mar 13, 2023

why was this actually the most insane plot twist ever

7.5/10 (1981 votes)

To Bear Witness

S9:E4

The BAU meets their new section chief, Mateo Cruz, who, unbeknownst to them, shares a long work history with JJ. Cruz joins the team as they comb the streets of Baltimore for an unsub who leaves victims unable to communicate.

7.7/10 (1929 votes)

Route 66

S9:E5

As Hotch fights for his life due to complications from his stabbing at the hands of George Foyet, a.k.a. "The Reaper," he experiences visions of his late wife, Haley, and his nemesis, Foyet. Meanwhile, the BAU searches for a missing teenager and investigate her estranged father as a suspect in her disappearance.

agricheria Mar 14, 2023

im actually screaming crying my eyes out

7.4/10 (1828 votes)

In The Blood

S9:E6

The BAU are called to Utah to investigate the murder of a women who died by being buried under stones. All while Penelope plans a Day of the Dead party.

7.8/10 (2515 votes)

Gatekeeper

S9:E7

Though Rossi is sad because his favorite bar is closing, the team goes to Boston to solve a series of strangulations.

jenicab1997 May 11, 2022

This is one of my absolute favorite episodes. It always makes me tear up at the end!!! Love the BAU ...

7.4/10 (1818 votes)

The Return

S9:E8

When teenagers who were reported missing are suspected of a series of mass murders in Chicago, the BAU investigates their whereabouts to find a motive for the crimes. Also, Morgan has conflicting feelings when his girlfriend takes her job at a hospital as seriously as he takes his.

7.8/10 (1971 votes)

Strange Fruit

S9:E9

When skeletons are discovered in the backyard of a home in Virginia, family secrets and past racial divisions are brought to light.

perjonsson Nov 16, 2021

The dumbass father bullshitting about slaves not having Prozac are the typical idiots that yell rasi...

8.0/10 (2288 votes)

The Caller

S9:E10

When a young boy goes missing from his home in St. Louis, the BAU reinvestigates a similar cold case to search for the UnSub.

lqfpwzt Feb 21, 2024

just unfocusedly re-binge the whole show, this one gets me totally involved in the story

7.5/10 (1719 votes)

Bully

S9:E11

When the BAU is called to Kansas City to investigate a series of murders, a tense reunion ensues between Blake and her father, a retired police captain, and her brother, a detective, who must work together to help solve the crime.

7.4/10 (2546 votes)

The Black Queen

S9:E12

A murder investigation leads to Garcia delving into her hacker past -- and reconnecting with her former love.

jenicab1997 May 12, 2022

This is my FAVORITE episode!!!

7.6/10 (1677 votes)

The Road Home (1)

S9:E13

As the team searches for a vigilante killer in Cleveland, Rossi's former Marine sergeant goes missing in Los Angeles; J.J.'s secret catches up with her.

perjonsson Nov 22, 2021

Tthis guy was not a spree killer, he was doing pest control. And he didn't have a psychotic break. I...

8.1/10 (2317 votes)

200 (2)

S9:E14

When JJ is kidnapped, the BAU delves into her time at the State Department to find clues to her disappearance and uncover a secret mission that now puts her life in danger. To help with their search for JJ, the team calls upon Prentiss to help in the crisis

runbeneditarun Mar 22, 2015

What a episode! OMG! And Paget? I miss her so much <3

7.4/10 (1684 votes)

Mr. & Mrs. Anderson

S9:E15

The BAU travels to Pittsburgh on the hunt for a pair of suspects that appear to be working together as a team; Garcia and Morgan reveal their Valentine's Day plans for their respective significant others to each other.

8.0/10 (2050 votes)

Gabby

S9:E16

When a 4-year-old girl goes missing while staying with a relative in Mississippi, the BAU uncovers some startling truths as the team races to find the child and bring her to safety.

perjonsson Nov 24, 2021

What idiot wrote this episode? A human with those kind of burns wouldn't be sitting upright being ob...

7.5/10 (2307 votes)

Persuasion

S9:E17

The BAU must determine the true cause and motive when several drowned people are discovered in the Las Vegas desert.

laurenhannah Sep 30, 2015

This doctor character reminds me of a certain alien from Gallifrey.

7.6/10 (1754 votes)

Rabid

S9:E18

When three bodies are found with animal and human bite marks in a shallow grave near Milwaukee, the BAU has puzzling questions to answer. Meanwhile, Reid and Garcia work out for a company fitness test, but try to hide their preparation from Morgan.

ljanew Oct 19, 2021

Creepy episode … Spencer and Penelope doing sports was soooo fun

7.7/10 (1846 votes)

The Edge of Winter

S9:E19

Morgan's visit with a survivor of unusual stabbings in upstate New York leads to more questions about the case.

7.9/10 (2597 votes)

Blood Relations

S9:E20

Two murder victims are found in a West Virginia backwoods community. The investigation reveals that the homicides may be linked to a long-simmering feud between two families.

jonginnie Feb 27, 2023

Oh, how I wish it had been both the biological parents who died. That’s just nasty.

7.4/10 (1955 votes)

What Happens in Mecklinburg...

S9:E21

The team searches for a commonality when a series of target abductions take place; Savannah is frustrated with Morgan's traveling.

perjonsson Nov 28, 2021

I wish they would stop making episodes where they make the wrong person the "bad guy". Those assfuck...

7.4/10 (1917 votes)

Fatal

S9:E22

Victims of arsenic poisoning are found in Long Beach. The investigation reveals that the killer has a fascination with Greek mythology, based on handwritten death threats to the deceased and other mysterious clues. Meanwhile, Hotch becomes concerned about participating in Jack's third-grade career day.

8.2/10 (2253 votes)

Angels (1)

S9:E23

When prostitutes are murdered in Texas, their deaths seem to have religious overtones; members of the team are put at risk throughout the course of the investigation.

8.6/10 (2721 votes)

Demons (2)

S9:E24

The investigation in Texas reveals a deep web of corruption; Garcia must save a friend.

GoBlue13 May 17, 2023

I read somewhere that this episode was so good but also very heartbreaking...

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