Criminal Minds (season 8)

Criminal Minds (season 8)

Region 1 DVD cover art
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 24
Broadcast
Original channel CBS
Original run September 26, 2012 – May 22, 2013
Home video release

DVD release

Region 1 September 3, 2013[1]
Region 2 December 9, 2013[2]
Region 4 December 4, 2013[3]

The eighth season of Criminal Minds premiered on CBS on September 26, 2012. The series was officially renewed for an eighth season on March 14, 2012.[4]

In Canada, the eighth season airs one day earlier on CTV than on CBS in the United States.

Cast

On February 15, 2012, Deadline.com reported that Paget Brewster, who plays Emily Prentiss, would leave the show once season seven was over. All other main cast members have secured deals for this season.[5] On June 13, 2012, CBS announced that Jeanne Tripplehorn would join the cast of the show.[6]

Character Portrayed by Main cast Recurring
David Rossi Joe Mantegna entire season N/A
Derek Morgan Shemar Moore entire season N/A
Dr. Spencer Reid Matthew Gray Gubler entire season N/A
Jennifer "JJ" Jareau A. J. Cook entire season N/A
Penelope Garcia Kirsten Vangsness entire season N/A
Alex Blake Jeanne Tripplehorn entire season N/A
Aaron "Hotch" Hotchner Thomas Gibson entire season N/A
Erin Strauss Jayne Atkinson N/A 5 episodes
Maeve Donovan Beth Riesgraf N/A 4 episodes
Jack Hotchner Cade Owens N/A 3 episodes
Henry LaMontagne Mekhai Andersen N/A 3 episodes
Kevin Lynch Nicholas Brendon N/A 3 episodes
Beth Clemmons Bellamy Young N/A 2 episodes
William "Will" LaMontagne Jr. Josh Stewart N/A 1 episode
Stan Gordinski Skipp Sudduth N/A 1 episode[7]

Episodes

No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date Production
code		 U.S. viewers
(millions)
1631"The Silencer"Glenn KershawErica MesserSeptember 26, 201280111.73[8]
After the team - minus Morgan and Garcia, both of whom were in London visiting Prentiss - wrap up a case in Seattle, the BAU is called to Abilene, Texas to investigate murders that they suspect are the work of a prolific serial killer known as "The Silencer," who escaped from prison due to an ambulance accident. He earned the nickname because he sews his victims' mouths shut. The team also welcomes a new profiler, Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn), who is a linguistics expert and has a work history with Strauss.
1642"The Pact"Karen GaviolaJanine Sherman BarroisOctober 10, 201280211.49[9]
Two vigilantes (Kim Wayans and Mackenzie Phillips), one of whom is a psychopath, are swapping violent revenge murders in San Diego and the BAU investigates to try and catch this violent killing duo. Also, Rossi has earned a vacation that he doesn't want to take.
1653"Through the Looking Glass"Dermott DownsSharon Lee WatsonOctober 17, 201280311.81[10]
The BAU races against time to find a link between a murdered family in Kansas City, Kansas and one that's gone missing before their abductor kills them, as well. Meanwhile, Hotch receives some surprising news from Beth (Bellamy Young).
1664"God Complex"Larry TengBreen FrazierOctober 24, 201280411.61[11]
After a legless body is found in the desert near Clayton, New Mexico and a living victim with similar injuries turns up in a hospital, the BAU is called in to pursue a rogue surgeon (Ray Wise) performing unnecessary amputations. Also, Reid's phone calls to a mystery woman (Beth Riesgraf) have the team intrigued.
1675"The Good Earth"John TerleskyBruce ZimmermanOctober 31, 201280511.99[12]
When four men go missing in La Grande, Oregon, the BAU searches for a common link among them in order to track them down. Also, JJ gets upset when her son Henry (Mekhai Andersen) doesn't want to celebrate Halloween this year.
1686"The Apprenticeship"Rob BaileyVirgil WilliamsNovember 7, 201280612.09[13]
When prostitutes in Miami are discovered murdered in a similar style to local animals found dead there, the BAU must work fast to find an UnSub whose confidence is quickly escalating. Also, Morgan tries to increase Reid's athletic skills by convincing him to join the bureau softball team for an upcoming inter-agency friendly. At the end of the episode, Hotch receives news that a copycat of the Silencer has appeared in Dallas and someone is seen taking pictures of the BAU as they celebrate a victory.
1697"The Fallen"Doug AarniokoskiRick Dunkle & Danny RammNovember 14, 201280712.20[14]
The BAU travels to Santa Monica, California, when burned bodies of homeless people begin showing up by the famous pier. Also, Rossi reconnects with his Marine Corps sergeant, Harrison Scott (Meshach Taylor) from Vietnam.
1708"The Wheels on the Bus..."Rob HardyKimberly Ann HarrisonNovember 21, 201280811.53[15]
The BAU team goes in pursuit of a missing school bus full of high school students outside the Washington, D.C. area. The bus and some of the students are found quickly, but the remaining ten have been taken to another location and forced to play an elaborate and deadly game. Garcia and Kevin work their computer magic to guide the rest of the team in a race against time for them to bring them home safely.
1719"Magnificent Light"John T. KretchmerSharon Lee WatsonNovember 28, 201280912.37[16]
When a recent attendee at a popular motivational speaker's conference in Seattle is murdered, the BAU looks at the speaker as the main suspect, but they have to refocus their investigation when the speaker himself goes missing. Also, Garcia is puzzled when Morgan declines to attend a dinner honoring an old family friend.
17210"The Lesson"Matthew Gray GublerJanine Sherman BarroisDecember 5, 201281011.33[17]
The BAU travels to Winslow, Arizona, to investigate the murders of two men whose bodies were found in boxes folded up at the knee joints. A woman is also missing but the team can't find any connections until they realize the victims have had various joints dislocated and ketamine in their systems. Meanwhile, Reid gets anxious when faced with the possibility of meeting his mystery woman.
17311"Perennials"Michael LangeBruce ZimmermanDecember 12, 201281112.01[18]
The BAU heads south, to the town of Citronelle, Alabama 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 are solving.
17412"Zugzwang"Jesse WarnBreen FrazierJanuary 16, 201381212.64[19]
When Reid discovers that his girlfriend has been kidnapped by her stalker (Michelle Trachtenberg), he and the BAU team band together to find her before it's too late.
17513"Magnum Opus"Glenn KershawJason BerneroJanuary 23, 201381311.84[20]
While Reid copes with the loss of Maeve, the rest of the BAU travels to San Francisco to investigate victims, drained of their blood, discovered in the Mission District.
17614"All That Remains"Thomas GibsonErica MesserFebruary 6, 201381511.98[21]
When the daughters of Bruce Morrison, a writer whose wife mysteriously vanished a year ago, go missing on the anniversary of their mother's disappearance, the BAU is brought in Salisbury, Maryland, to study Morrison as a possible suspect.
17715"Broken"Larry TengRick DunkleFebruary 20, 201381410.69[22]
The BAU heads to Austin, Texas to investigate victims found there with their watches set inaccurately, a clue which may connect the crimes. Meanwhile, the UnSub stalking the BAU inches closer in his pursuit of the team.
17816"Carbon Copy"Rob HardyVirgil WilliamsFebruary 27, 201381610.33[23]
When victims are found in Philadelphia in a similar style to victims of The Replicator, the stalker who has been tracking the BAU's every move, the team thinks this could be the break they need to try and apprehend him.
17917"The Gathering"Michael LangeKimberly Ann HarrisonMarch 20, 201381711.58[24]
The BAU investigates victims in Saint Paul, Minnesota, who were documenting their personal lives and inner desires on blog posts and social media. Also, Kevin gets jealous when he learns Garcia may have a new love interest.
18018"Restoration"Félix AlcaláJim Clemente & Janine Sherman BarroisApril 3, 201381810.79[25]
The BAU goes to Morgan’s old neighborhood in Chicago in search of an UnSub targeting middle-aged men, and a clue leads Morgan to believe that they are after someone connected to Carl Buford, the man who molested him as a child.
18119"Pay It Forward"John TerleskyBruce ZimmermanApril 10, 201381911.47[26]
When a time capsule in Bronson Springs, Colorado is opened 25 years later and contains a gruesome discovery, the BAU investigates that crime and a possible link to the death of a local police officer.
18220"Alchemy"Matthew Gray GublerSharon Lee WatsonMay 1, 201382010.13[27]
The BAU travel to Rapid City, South Dakota after two male victims are discovered murdered in a ritualistic manner. Also, Reid continues to grieve over Maeve’s death.
18321"Nanny Dearest"Doug AarniokoskiVirgil WilliamsMay 8, 201382110.08[28]
The BAU travels to Los Angeles looking for an UnSub who is kidnapping nannies and the children they care for on the same day each year. With a short deadline and few reliable leads, the team must convince the only known survivor to relive the day she escaped in an effort to identify the UnSub.
18422"#6"Karen GaviolaBreen FrazierMay 15, 201382210.56[29]
The BAU goes to Detroit to track an UnSub with a rapidly changing MO. Also, Blake’s husband, James (D.W. Moffett), returns from overseas with a life-changing career proposition for her.
18523"Brothers Hotchner"Rob BaileyRick DunkleMay 22, 201382311.01[30]
The BAU is called in to investigate a string of deaths in Manhattan tied to apparent ecstasy overdoses, and Hotch discovers that his brother, Sean (Eric Johnson), is caught in the middle.
18624"The Replicator"Glenn KershawErica MesserMay 22, 201382411.01[30]
The Replicator (Mark Hamill) zeroes in on the BAU when the killer targets one of the team as the next victim. The team must now struggle against his endgame as the stakes grow higher.

Ratings

Episode U.S. ratings Canada ratings
Original air date Viewers
(millions)		 Rank Original air date Viewers
(millions)		 Rank
Night Week Night Week
"The Silencer" September 26, 2012 11.73[8] 2 15[8] September 25, 2012 1.34[31] 5 25
"The Pact" October 10, 2012 11.49[9] 3 15[9] October 9, 2012 1.56[32] 4 17
"Through the Looking Glass" October 17, 2012 11.81[10] 2 12[10] October 16, 2012 N/A N/A N/A
"God Complex" October 24, 2012 11.61[11] 3 15[11] October 23, 2012 2.31[33] N/A 7
"The Good Earth" October 31, 2012 11.99[12] 1 13[12] October 30, 2012 N/A N/A N/A
"The Apprenticeship" November 7, 2012 12.09[13] 2 7[13] November 6, 2012 N/A N/A N/A
"The Fallen" November 14, 2012 12.20[14] 1 9[14] November 13, 2012 N/A N/A N/A
"The Wheels on the Bus..." November 21, 2012 11.53[15] 1 10[15] November 20, 2012 N/A N/A N/A
"Magnificent Light" November 28, 2012 12.37[16] 1 10[16] November 27, 2012 N/A N/A N/A
"The Lesson" December 5, 2012 11.33[17] 1 10[17] December 4, 2012 N/A N/A N/A
"Perennials" December 12, 2012 12.01[18] 1 10[18] December 11, 2012 N/A N/A N/A
"Zugzwang" January 16, 2013 12.64[19] 2 8[19] January 15, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"Magnum Opus" January 23, 2013 11.84[20] 1 6[20] January 22, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"All That Remains" February 6, 2013 11.98[21] 2 9[21] February 5, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"Broken" February 20, 2013 10.69[22] 2 14[22] February 19, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"Carbon Copy" February 27, 2013 10.33[23] 3 11[23] February 26, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"The Gathering" March 20, 2013 11.58[24] 2 6[24] March 19, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"Restoration" April 3, 2013 10.79[25] 3 17[25] April 2, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"Pay It Forward" April 10, 2013 11.47[26] 2 12[26] April 9, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"Alchemy" May 1, 2013 10.13[27] 2 14[27] April 30, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"Nanny Dearest" May 8, 2013 10.08[28] 2 16[28] May 7, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"#6" May 15, 2013 10.56[29] 2 11[29] May 15, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"Brothers Hotchner (Part I)" May 22, 2013 11.01[30] 1 3[30] May 22, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"The Replicator (Part II)" May 22, 2013 11.01[30] 1 3[30] May 22, 2013 N/A N/A N/A

References

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  6. ↑ "Criminal Minds Scoop: Big Love's Jeanne Tripplehorn Joins Cast as a Series Regular". TV Line.com. June 13, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  7. ↑ Also played the same character in the Season Two episode "Profiler, Profiled""Skipp Sudduth". www.imdb.com. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
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  33. ↑ Canadian Ratings - Top 30 most watched shows of Oct 22 -> 28
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