The Best Episodes Written By Bruce Zimmerman

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   #1 - Truth And Consequences

   S1:E118/12/2007

   Joan finds out that Roland had an affair. Meanwhile, Pamela signs on as a new host for the post's radio station and Lenore Baker reveals more information about Claudia Joy's past.

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   #2 - Goodbye Stranger

   S1:E138/26/2007

   In the first season finale, weapons are found missing. This prompts Michael to put the post on high alert, deploying soldiers in response to this possible terrorist attack.

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   #3 - The Hero Returns

   S2:E57/6/2008

   Trevor is uncomfortable being touted as a hero. Meanwhile, Frank is concerned about Denise, and loves her new motorcycle, and the replacements have arrived for Joan's maternity leave.

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   #4 - Leaving the Tribe

   S2:E46/29/2008

   Denise continues to assert independence by trying new things, including learning to ride a motorcycle. Joan finally speaks openly about her pregnancy

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   #5 - Hamelin

   S14:E121/9/2019

   Prentiss and the team fly to Iowa to investigate the disappearance of three 10-year-old children who appear to have been abducted from their homes in the middle of the night, with surveillance video from a neighborhood park as their only lead to finding the children’s whereabouts.

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   8.3/10(7 votes)

   #6 - Spectator Slowing

   S15:E31/15/2020

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

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   #7 - I Know Things Now

   S2:E215/7/2006

   Bree and Andrew finally reach an impasse in their relationship as tension has finally reached a critical point. Meanwhile, Ed finally fires Tom with the pressure from his wife. Lastly, Edie's private detective begins to uncover numerous details of Karl and Susan's relationship as of recently. Gabrielle is having a tough time keeping her servant in the country.

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   #8 - To a Better Place

   S13:E210/4/2017

   The BAU investigates three similar crimes in which victims' remains are discovered in old suitcases.

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   #9 - The Dance of Love

   S13:E183/28/2018

   The BAU travels to Chicago to investigate an unsub who leaves red roses on each victim. Also, Rossi gets an unexpected visit from his ex-wife, Krystall Richards.

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    #10 - Keeper

    S12:E410/26/2016

    The BAU team searches for a serial killer along the Appalachian Trail in rural Virginia.

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    #11 - True North

    S12:E194/5/2017

    Three victims are found tied to stakes in the Arizona desert.

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    #12 - The Night Watch

    S11:E510/28/2015

    When the BAU investigates incidents of bodies being incorporated into macabre graffiti art in Detroit, they suspect an elusive-yet-notorious street artist could be the UnSub. Also, Dr. Lewis struggles to balance her relationship with her fiancé and her work.

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    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #13 - If the Shoe Fits

    S10:E611/5/2014

    The BAU is stumped to find the common denominator among male victims in Montana, making in difficult to profile the UnSub. JJ confronts her feelings about her sister's tragic death.

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    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #14 - The Good Earth

    S8:E510/31/2012

    The team heads to Oregon as four men have gone missing.

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    #15 - Perennials

    S8:E1112/12/2012

    The BAU heads south to investigate a fast-moving UnSub whose signature matches that of a serial killer from 30 years ago. Also, the team learns that someone is tracking their cases and replicating crimes the BAU is solving.

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    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Pay It Forward

    S8:E194/10/2013

    When a time capsule in a small Colorado town is opened twenty-five years later and contains a gruesome discovery, the BAU investigates the crime and find a possible link to the death of a local police officer.

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    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #17 - In the Blood

    S9:E610/30/2013

    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.

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    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Future Perfect

    S11:E1012/9/2015

    The BAU searches for an UnSub who may be fascinated with medical experimentation.

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    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #19 - The Sandman

    S11:E173/16/2016

    The BAU heads to Wichita in search of an UnSub abducting children while their parents sleep. Also, Morgan tries to find who was responsible for his attack.

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    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Starter Home

    S14:E210/10/2018

    When the mummified remains of numerous victims are found in the walls of an elderly couple's remote South Carolina home, Rossi, JJ and Simmons are dispatched to track down a trail of clues that date back over 20 years. The hunt becomes urgent after BAU learns the killer has a specific ritual of when to strike, and like clockwork another person goes missing. Rossi reconnects with his ex-wife.

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    #21 - What Schemes May Come

    S3:E204/11/2007

    The team finds itself investigating the murders of three different people, only to discover that two of the murder victims are linked and may have been killed by the same person. One of these cases becomes personal for Mac.

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    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #22 - There Is No Other Way

    S2:E163/12/2006

    Carlos and Gabrielle decide to adopt, but the process comes to be a lot more difficult than either had expected. Susan finally has her surgery as she finally has medical insurance. Meanwhile, a showdown between Bree and her son Andrew lead to a full out war between mother and son. Also, a dying Noah Taylor learns more about Paul Young and his biological grandson Zach. Lastly, Tom is having more difficulty at the job when having to take orders from his boss and wife Lynette.

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    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #23 - The Road Home (1)

    S9:E131/22/2014

    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.

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    #24 - Fatal

    S9:E224/30/2014

    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.

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    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Anonymous

    S10:E121/21/2015

    The BAU searches Tallahassee for a serial killer who calls the authorities to report the crimes prior to committing murder. Also, as Rossi prepares for a weekend visit with his daughter, Joy, he receives startling news about the death of a comrade in Vietnam.

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