#1
S5E9
100
The BAU team races to help Hotchner find The Reaper and save his family before it's too late.
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#2
S11E11
Entropy
The BAU implements an elaborate strategy to try and take down the “Dirty Dozen” hitmen ring, with Reid playing a central role.
#3
S2E15
Revelations
In this conclusion of a special two-part episode, finding the serial killer becomes critical to the BAU when the team realizes Reid is being held captive and a live feed of him being tortured is shown on the internet. Meanwhile, Reid's troubled childhood is revealed in flashback sequences as he drifts in and out of consciousness.
#4
Mosley Lane
S5E16
#5
Riding the Lightning
S1E14
#6
The Fisher King: Part 2
S2E1
#7
Penelope
S3E9
#8
...And Back
S4E26
#9
Lauren
S6E18
#10
Demons
S9E24
Lowlights
When the team works to hunt down the person who shot Tara, they discover "The Disciple" deliberately had them chasing their tails. While undergoing critical surgery, Tara gets to the root of her relationship issues.
#353
A Good Husband
S12E12
#352
Future Perfect
S11E10
#351
Awake
S11E8
#350
The Zookeeper
S18E2
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