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The Best Episodes of Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Season 1

Every episode of Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Season 1!

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Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior was a short-lived American police procedural drama that aired on CBS. The show debuted in 2011 as a spin-off from the successful Criminal Minds, which had premiered in 2005. This edition's

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Season 1 Episode 13 - Death by a Thousand Cuts
    7.6/10(234 votes)

    S1:E13

    Cooper and the red cell team track a serial killer who is randomly shooting people in crowded areas. Also, Beth's life is put in peril when she and Prophet go undercover.

    Director:Edward Allen Bernero
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Season 1 Episode 7 - Jane
    7.4/10(233 votes)

    S1:E7

    The team investigates a case involving the abduction of several women, one of whom was never reported missing.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writer:Shintaro Shimosawa

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  3. Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Season 1 Episode 12 - The Girl in the Blue Mask
    7.4/10(210 votes)

    S1:E12

    Cooper and the red cell team try to find a killer who disfigures the faces of his victims.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Season 1 Episode 4 - One Shot Kill
    7.3/10(262 votes)

    S1:E4

    The serial sniper the team is trying to catch begins to taunt Mick.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Season 1 Episode 6 - Devotion
    7.3/10(217 votes)

    S1:E6

    Cooper and the Red Cell team track down a murderer who travels across the country and hangs his victims after he kills them.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writer:Shintaro Shimosawa

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  6. Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Season 1 Episode 11 - Strays
    7.3/10(202 votes)

    S1:E11

    The Red Cell team is asked personally by FBI Director Fickler to find the estranged daughter of a federal judge, who is his longtime friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Season 1 Episode 8 - Nighthawk
    7.2/10(236 votes)

    S1:E8

    After a spree killer targets three Oklahoma City residents with the same physical description, Cooper and the Red Cell team are called to uncover their connection before the situation escalates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Season 1 Episode 10 - The Time Is Now
    7.2/10(223 votes)

    S1:E10

    Cooper is called to testify when a case involving a woman on death row petitions for a mistrial based on the testimony given by FBI director Fickler. Meanwhile, Cooper puts Beth in charge of threat analysis.

    Director:Tim Matheson
    Writer:Melissa Blake

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  9. Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Season 1 Episode 5 - Here Is the Fire
    7.1/10(240 votes)

    S1:E5

    The team searches for a bomber who set off an explosion at a small town school.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Season 1 Episode 9 - Smother
    7.1/10(203 votes)

    S1:E9

    The Red Cell team must track down a suspect who is kidnapping young mothers. Meanwhile, Beth discovers why this particular case hits close to home for Mick.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Melissa Blake

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  11. Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Season 1 Episode 2 - Lonely Hearts
    7.0/10(274 votes)

    S1:E2

    The Red Cell team travels to Cincinnati to track down a killer who is targeting single businessmen in upscale hotels

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Season 1 Episode 3 - See No Evil
    7.0/10(251 votes)

    S1:E3

    Cooper and his Red Cell team are called in by the Tucson Police Department to capture a serial killer who removes the eyes of the victims.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Season 1 Episode 1 - Two of a Kind
    6.9/10(383 votes)

    S1:E1

    Cooper and his team head to Cleveland to investigate multiple child abductions.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Death by a Thousand Cuts" is the best rated episode of "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 234 votes. Directed by Edward Allen Bernero and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/25/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Jane".