Criminal Minds Season 5 Episode 17 Solitary Man airs Wednesday March 10 at 9/8c on CBS.

AFTER WOMEN ARE ADBUCTED FROM RANDOM PLACES, THE BAU MUST PROFILE A TRUCK DRIVER IN ORDER TO STOP HIM, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10

Gabrielle Carteris (”Beverly Hills 90210″) Guest Stars as an Abduction Victim

“Solitary Man” - A truck driver is kidnapping women and disposing of them in random locations and the BAU must find out his motive in order to catch him, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, March 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Gabrielle Carteris (”Beverly Hills 90210″) guest stars as a mother who is abducted by the truck driver.

SERIES REGULARS:

David Rossi………………………….. Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner………………….. Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss……………………… Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan…………………….. Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid……….. Matthew Gray Gubler
Jennifer Jareau…………………………… A.J. Cook
Penelope Garcia……………… Kirsten Vangsness

GUEST CAST:

Nancy Campbell………………. Gabrielle Carteris
Truck Driver …………………….. Bradford Tatum
Lynn Clemons………………… Melissa Culverwell
Jody Clemons…………………………. Morgan Lily
Tanya Hill………………………….. Kimberly Adair
Betty……………………………… Scarlett McAlister
Sam……………………………….. Stuart G. Bennett
Bobby Lainsford………………….. Ariana Savalas
Sheriff Frank Sanders………….. Obba Babtund
Courtney Campbell………………… Brynn Samms
Manager………………………….. Hugo Armstrong

WRITTEN BY: Kimberly Ann Harrison and Ryan Gibson

DIRECTED BY: Rob Hardy

RATING: TV14-V

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Criminal Minds Season 5 Episode 16 Mosley Lane airs Wednesday March 3 at 9/8c on CBS.

THE BAU TEAM INVESTIGATES A CHILD ABDUCTION WITH SIMILARITIES TO A CASE THAT HAS HAUNTED ONE MOTHER FOR EIGHT YEARS, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3

Series Star Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) Directed the Episode

“Mosley Lane” - The BAU profiles a child abductor who may have been keeping children for more than eight years, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, March 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Series star Matthew Gray Gubler, who plays Dr. Spencer Reid, directed the episode.

SERIES REGULARS:

David Rossi………………………….. Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner………………….. Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss……………………… Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan…………………….. Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid……….. Matthew Gray Gubler
Jennifer Jareau…………………………… A.J. Cook
Penelope Garcia……………… Kirsten Vangsness

GUEST CAST:

Sarah Hillridge ……………………….. Ann Cusack
Roger………………………………………… Bud Cort
Anita……………………………………….. Beth Grant
Barbara Lynch………………………. Brooke Smith
Frank Lynch…………………………….. Toby Huss
Aimee Lynch…………………. Cameron Protzman
News Anchor……………………….. Grace Savage
Stephen Shepherd…………………. Austin Mincks
Charlie Hillridge……………………….. Evan Peters
Martha…………………………………. Bunny Levine
Jake Hillridge…………………….. Mark St. Amant
Mr. Shepherd………………………… David Youse
Mrs. Shepherd…………………….. Debra Sullivan
Mae……………………………… Katlin Mastandrea
Mr. Hayden……………… Richard Clarke Larsen
Deputy………………………………. Alton Clemente

WRITTEN BY: Simon Mirren, one of the series’ executive producers, and Erica Messer, one of the series’ supervising producers

DIRECTED BY: Series star Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)

RATING: TV14-V

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Criminal Minds Season 5 Episode 15 Public Enemy airs Wednesday February 10 at 9/8c on CBS.

THE BAU TEAM PROFILES A SERIAL KILLER WHO MURDERS HIS VICTIMS IN PUBLIC PLACES TO INSTILL FEAR IN A CITY’S INHABITANTS ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10

“Public Enemy” - A serial killer who targets random victims in highly visible places to create a sense of public fear is the subject of a BAU investigation, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

David Rossi………………………….. Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner………………….. Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss……………………… Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan…………………….. Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid……….. Matthew Gray Gubler
Jennifer Jareau…………………………… A.J. Cook
Penelope Garcia……………… Kirsten Vangsness

GUEST CAST:

Meg Collins ……………………. Sprague Grayden
Paul Collins…………………….. David Lee Landry
Sophia Collins………………………….. Anna Clark
Father Kendellen…………………….. Larry Clarke
Parishioner……………………………… Debra Leigh
Layperson #1……………….. Dwayne Standridge
Layperson #2………………………… Curtis Fortier
Unsub…………………………………. Nate Mooney
Detective Moreland………… Frank John Hughes
Reporter #1…………………………….. Leah Allers
Reporter #2……………………….. Rob Roy Cesar
Officer Liddy………………. Sean Patrick Murphy
Officer Gardella………….. Brantley M. Dunaway
Tara Kelly…………….. Natalie Brooke Edwards
Looky-Lou………………………… Shane Zeranski
Library Mother……………… Jennifer M. Cortese
Clerk…………………………….. Ryan Kyler Bailey
Billy O’Brien…………………….. Timothy Brennen
Young Connor……………………… Randon Davitt
Salesman………………………………… Dan Mailley

WRITTEN BY: Jess Prenter Prosser

DIRECTED BY: Nelson McCormick

RATING: TV14-LV

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Criminal Minds Season 5 Episode 14 Parasite airs Wednesday February 3 at 9/8c on CBS.

THE BAU TEAM PROFILES A CON ARTIST WHOSE CRIMES ESCALATE AS HIS LIFE BEGINS TO UNRAVEL, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3

David Eigenberg (”Sex and the City”) Guest Stars as a Police Officer and Annabeth Gish (”The West Wing”) Guest Stars as a Victim of the Con Artist

“Parasite” - The BAU follows the mental decline of a con artist whose schemes have become so complicated that he begins to eliminate the people involved in them, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

David Rossi………………………….. Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner………………….. Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss……………………… Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan…………………….. Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid……….. Matthew Gray Gubler
Jennifer Jareau…………………………… A.J. Cook
Penelope Garcia……………… Kirsten Vangsness

GUEST CAST:

Agent Goldman ………………… David Eigenberg
Rebecca……………………………… Annabeth Gish
Unsub……………………………….. Victor Webster
JD……………………………………. Bryce Robinson
Lorraine…………………………….. Rebecca Staab
Carla Marshall…………………….. Suzanne Quast
Frank McKelson…………………….. John Idakitis
Dina McKelson……………… Anna Marie Wood
Brooke Sanchez……………………… Valerie Cruz
Stuart……………………………… Mike Randleman
Agent Cal………………………….. Calvin Harrison

WRITTEN BY: Oanh Ly

DIRECTED BY: Charles S. Carroll

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Criminal Minds Season 5 Episode 13 Risky Business airs Wednesday January 20 at 9/8c on CBS.

THE BAU TEAM PROFILES A SMALL TOWN SERIES OF TEEN SUICIDES THAT MAY BE LINKED BY THE INTERNET, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20

“Risky Business” - A rash of startling teen suicides in a small Wyoming town is the focus of a BAU investigation, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Jan. 20 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

David Rossi………………………….. Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner………………….. Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss……………………… Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan…………………….. Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid……….. Matthew Gray Gubler
Jennifer Jareau…………………………… A.J. Cook
Penelope Garcia……………… Kirsten Vangsness

GUEST CAST:

Mrs. Krouse ………………………. Ren Hamilton
Ryan Krouse………………………… Justin Prentice
Trish Leake…………………….. Amanda Leighton
Wilson Summers…………. John Pyper-Ferguson
Mrs. Leake……………………….. Lauren Letherer
Christopher Summers……………. Michael Christopher Bolten
Mr. Krouse………………………….. D.C. Douglas
Mr. Leake……………………….. Christopher Weir
Sheriff Samuel…………………………. Clare Carey
Deputy #1………………………………… Joe Jagatic
Principal…………………………. Kim Irwin Dildine
Ted…………………………………….. Dalton O’Dell
Lindsay………………………………… Ellen Marlow
Classmate #1…… Samantha Grace McCullough
Classmate #2…………………………. Kayla Girling
Classmate #3……………………….. Skylar Nevolo

WRITTEN BY: Jim Clemente

DIRECTED BY: Rob Spera

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Criminal Minds Season 5 Episode 12 airs Wednesday January 13 at 9/8c on CBS.

THE BAU PROFILES A SUSPECT WHO IS ABDUCTING CERTAIN TYPES OF WOMEN TO FULFILL A BIZARRE PERSONAL OBSESSION, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13

“The Uncanny Valley” - An unusual personal obsession is at the center of a BAU abduction case. Meanwhile, Hotch struggles with his return to work, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Jan. 13 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

David Rossi………………………….. Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner………………….. Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss……………………… Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan…………………….. Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid……….. Matthew Gray Gubler
Jennifer Jareau…………………………… A.J. Cook
Penelope Garcia……………… Kirsten Vangsness

GUEST CAST:

Unsub …………………………………………….. TBD
Dr. Malcolm……………………… Jonathan Frakes
Detective Cotrone……………….. Jeffrey Johnson
Bethany Wallace……………………. Rosalie Ward
Maxine Wynan………………….. Monique Patrice
Cindy Amundson……………………. Megan Duffy
Joe……………………………….. Leonard Robinson
Carousel Manager…………………… Andy Rolfes
Eric……………………………………. Matthew Moy
Mary Newsome……………………… Anna Moore
Bob Stuart…………………………………. Dan Ernst
Linda Jackson………………………….. Valeri Ross
M.E……………………………………. Tacey Adams
Marc……………………………………… Butch Klein
Phyllis………………………………….. Joanne Casey
Karl Wallace……………………… Gregory Marcel
Dr. Finn…………………………. Patrick O’Connor
Shop Manager………………… Christopher Boyer

WRITTEN BY: Breen Frazier

DIRECTED BY: Anna J. Foerster

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Criminal Minds Season 5 Episode 11 Retaliation airs Wednesday December 16 at 9/8c on CBS.

WHEN AN EX-CON BOLDLY ESCAPES BAU CUSTODY AND BEGINS A KILLING SPREE, THE TEAM MUST PROFILE HIS CRIMINAL CAREER IN ORDER TO STOP HIM, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16

“Retaliation” - The BAU must profile a criminal’s past in order to catch him after he escapes from custody and begins a killing spree, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Dec. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

David Rossi………………………….. Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner………………….. Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss……………………… Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan…………………….. Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid……….. Matthew Gray Gubler
Jennifer Jareau…………………………… A.J. Cook
Penelope Garcia……………… Kirsten Vangsness

GUEST CAST:

Dale Shrader ………………………… Lee Tergesen
Bunting…………………………………… A. Martinez
Joe Muller……………………………….. Tim Guinee
Jenny Shrader……………… Jordan Van Vranken
Connie Shrader…………………….. Angela Pierce
Dan Otey…………………….. Monroe Makowsky
Karen Otey………………………….. Leslie Stevens
Molly Muller……………………………. Reamy Hall
Son…………………………………. Griffin Cleveland
Betts…………………………………………. Jan Hoag
Stacey Ryan……………………….. Sarah Flannery
Junkie……………………………………. Caleb Mayo
Jason Otey…………………….. Darr Gregor Davis

WRITTEN BY: Erica Messer

DIRECTED BY: Felix Alcala

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Criminal Minds Season 5 Episode 10 The Slave of Duty airs Wednesday December 9 at 9/8c on CBS.

AS AGENT HOTCHNER QUESTIONS HIS FUTURE WITH THE BAU, THE REST OF THE TEAM MUST INVESTIGATE A HOME INVASION CASE WITHOUT HIM, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9

Rena Sofer (”24″) Guest Stars as a Victim of a Home Invasion

“The Slave of Duty” - While Agent Hotchner takes a leave of absence from the BAU, the team must regroup to solve a home invasion case, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Dec. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Rena Sofer (”24″) guest stars as home invasion victim, Erika Silverman.

SERIES REGULARS:

David Rossi………………………….. Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner………………….. Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss……………………… Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan…………………….. Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid……….. Matthew Gray Gubler
Jennifer Jareau…………………………… A.J. Cook
Penelope Garcia……………… Kirsten Vangsness

GUEST CAST:

Erika Silverman………………………… Rena Sofer
Erin Strauss………………………… Jayne Atkinson
Det. William LaMontagne Jr……… Josh Stewart
Kevin Lynch……………………. Nicholas Brendon
Haley Hotchner……………….. Meredith Monroe
Det. Kaminski………………………. Khary Payton
Jessica Brooks……………………….. Molly Baker
Joe Belser………………………………. Wes Brown
Agent Anderson………………………. Brian Appel
Minister……………………………… Joe Allen Price
Coroner……………………………….. Jonathan Nail
Jack Hotchner……………………….. Cade Owens
Grant Franklin………………………… James Lowe
Evidence Tech Gina…………. Gina Garcia Sharp
Park Supervisor……………….. Elisabeth Harmon
Ann Herron…………………………. Patty Malcolm
Valet Manager…………….. Frederick D. Tucker
Club Manager……………… Dr Michael Chaney

WRITTEN BY: Rick Dunkle

DIRECTED BY: Charles Haid

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Criminal Minds Season 5 Episode 9 100 airs Wednesday November 25 at 9/8c on CBS.

HOTCHNER’S SHOWDOWN WITH THE REAPER COMES TO ITS SHOCKING CONCLUSION, ON THE 100TH EPISODE OF “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25

C. Thomas Howell (”The Outsiders”) Returns As The Reaper

D.B. Sweeney (”Jericho”) Also Returns As US Marshall Kassmeyer

“100″ - The BAU team races to help Hotchner find The Reaper and save his family before it’s too late, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. C. Thomas Howell (”The Outsiders”) returns as the Reaper. D.B. Sweeney (”Jericho”) also returns as US Marshall Kassmeyer.

SERIES REGULARS:

David Rossi………………………….. Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner………………….. Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss……………………… Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan…………………….. Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid……….. Matthew Gray Gubler
Jennifer Jareau…………………………… A.J. Cook
Penelope Garcia……………… Kirsten Vangsness

GUEST CAST:

Erin Strauss………………………… Jayne Atkinson
Haley Hotchner……………….. Meredith Monroe
Det.. William LaMontagne Jr…….. Josh Stewart
Kevin Lynch……………………. Nicholas Brendon
The Reaper/George Foyet………………… C. Thomas Howell
US Marshall Kassmeyer………… D.B. Sweeney
Pharmacist………………………….. Ariana Thomas
Agent Anderson………………………. Brian Appel
Super………………………………….. Zokai Holmes
Medic #1…………………………….. Kim Swennen
Medic #2…………………………………. Ty Vincent
Jack Hotchner……………………….. Cade Owens
Young EMT………………………… Max Goudsmit
Evidence Tech Gina…………. Gina Garcia Sharp
Panel Member #1…………………… Glenn Clarke

WRITTEN BY: Bo Crese

DIRECTED BY: Edward Allen Bernero, one of the series’ executive producers

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Criminal Minds Season 5 Episode 8 Outfoxed airs Wednesday November 18 at 9/8c on CBS.

A SERIES OF FAMILY MURDERS BRINGS HOTCH AND PRENTISS FACE-TO- FACE WITH ONE OF THE MOST HORRIFIC KILLERS FROM THE BAU TEAM’S PAST, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18

“Outfoxed” - While tracking a family annihilator, the BAU must seek advice from “The Fox,” one of the most horrific killers from the team’s past who has an ominous message for Agent Hotchner, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

David Rossi………………………….. Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner………………….. Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss……………………… Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan…………………….. Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid……….. Matthew Gray Gubler
Jennifer Jareau…………………………… A.J. Cook
Penelope Garcia……………… Kirsten Vangsness

GUEST CAST:

Det. Anne Hudson…………… Andrea Thompson
Karl Arnold (The Fox)……………….. Neal Jones
Miranda……………………………… Kristina Klebe
Jim Fallon………………………………….. Jim Fallon
Lucy Downey………………….. Savannah Lathem
Laura Downey………………………….. Hope Levy
Ronny Downey……………………….. Joshua Rush
Paul Downey…………………………… Sam Cohen
Marissa……………………………… Marissa Armijo
Captain Joseph Downey……………… Neill Barry
Guard…………………………… Noah James Butler
Garrett Pain……………………….. Lorin McCraley
Dani Forester…………………… Sydney Sweeney
Samantha Forester………………. Maria McCann
Nick Forester……………………….. Dylan Matzke
Jane Young…………………….. Kimberly Crandall
Stacy Young……………………. Dominique Grund
Billy Young………………………….. Joseph Marsh

WRITTEN BY: Simon Mirren, one of the series’ executive producers

DIRECTED BY: John Gallagher

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