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The Best Episodes of Criminal Minds Season 15

Every episode of Criminal Minds Season 15 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Criminal Minds Season 15!

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An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Criminal Minds Season 15 Episode 6 - Date Night
    8.6/10(1355 votes)

    S15:E6

    After a father and daughter get kidnapped, a former foe of the BAU returns with very specific demands for Dr. Reid that give a whole new meaning to the phrase “wheels up".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Criminal Minds Season 15 Episode 9 - Face Off (1)
    8.2/10(917 votes)

    S15:E9

    It has been a year since Rossi nearly died at the hands of Everett Lynch, a.k.a. “The Chameleon,” and he has developed some new theories, with inspiration from his former partner, Jason Gideon. The BAU team sets out on an epic hunt to capture Lynch.

    Director:Sharat Raju
    Writer:Christopher Barbour

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  3. Criminal Minds Season 15 Episode 4 - Saturday
    8.0/10(1188 votes)

    S15:E4

    The members of the BAU enjoy a Saturday off in vastly different ways. While Rossi and Prentiss help Simmons assemble a new crib, Garcia leads a hacking competition, and Dr. Reid strikes up a conversation with a woman named Maxine.

    Director:Edward Allen Bernero
    Writers:Breen Frazier, Stephanie Birkitt

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  4. Criminal Minds Season 15 Episode 1 - Under the Skin
    7.9/10(1056 votes)

    S15:E1

    The BAU team investigates an UnSub with striking similarities to Rossi’s latest obsession, “The Chameleon,” a.k.a. Everett Lynch, who nearly killed him and then disappeared.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writer:Christopher Barbour

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  5. Criminal Minds Season 15 Episode 2 - Awakenings
    7.9/10(997 votes)

    S15:E2

    With a member of the BAU in the hospital, the team searches for Everett Lynch, and his daughter, Grace. Also, Spencer has a meaningful visit with his mother, Diana Reid, while she’s experiencing a period of lucidity.

    Director:Alec Smight
    Writers:Erica Messer, Stephanie Sengupta

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  6. Criminal Minds Season 15 Episode 10 - And in the End (2)
    7.5/10(1291 votes)

    S15:E10

    Following an explosive face-to-face encounter with Everett Lynch, a.k.a. “The Chameleon,” Dr. Reid suffers from a brain injury and, while experiencing hallucinations, is visited by ghosts from his past. Also, the BAU makes a shocking discovery about Lynch that affects Rossi personally, and the entire BAU team comes together to celebrate Rossi’s retirement.

    Director:Glenn Kershaw
    Writers:Erica Messer, Kirsten Vangsness

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  7. Criminal Minds Season 15 Episode 5 - Ghost
    7.3/10(885 votes)

    S15:E5

    Following a series of fatal shootings, the BAU team travels to Des Plaines, Ill. to investigate what appears to be a copycat serial killer. Their efforts are thrown off track when members of the BAU are targeted.

    Director:Diana Valentine
    Writer:Bobby Chacon

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  8. Criminal Minds Season 15 Episode 3 - Spectator Slowing
    7.2/10(877 votes)

    S15:E3

    The BAU team investigates a series of seemingly random fatal explosions throughout Kentucky and Tennessee.

    Director:Kevin Berlandi
    Writer:Bruce Zimmerman

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  9. Criminal Minds Season 15 Episode 8 - Family Tree
    7.2/10(856 votes)

    S15:E8

    Prentiss and J.J. are faced with important decisions to make about their futures as the BAU travels to Beaumont, Texas to investigate a series of murdered businessmen.

    Director:Alec Smight
    Writer:Bruce Zimmerman

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  10. Criminal Minds Season 15 Episode 7 - Rusty
    7.0/10(874 votes)

    S15:E7

    When the BAU team travels to Denver to investigate several murders, Prentiss is forced to evaluate her relationship with Special Agent Andrew Mendoza.

    Director:Rachel Feldman
    Writers:Erica Meredith, Erik Stiller

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Season 15 Ratings Summary

"Date Night" is the best rated episode of "Criminal Minds" season 15. It scored 8.6/10 based on 1355 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/5/2020. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Face Off (1)".