Criminal Minds (season 8)

Criminal Minds (season 8)

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Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 24
Release
Original network CBS
Original release September 26, 2012 (2012-09-26) – May 22, 2013 (2013-05-22)

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.[1]

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

Cast

On February 15, 2012, Deadline.com reported that Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss) would leave the show once season seven was over. All other main cast members have secured deals for this season.[2] On June 13, 2012, CBS announced that Jeanne Tripplehorn would join the cast of the show.[3]

Main

Recurring

Episodes
No.
overall		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod.
code		 U.S. viewers
(millions)
1631"The Silencer"Glenn KershawErica MesserSeptember 26, 2012 (2012-09-26)80111.73[4]

The BAU suspects that an infamous serial killer known only as "The Silencer" has resurfaced when a Texas prison inmate escapes custody during a transfer and several bodies are found with their mouths sewn shut. Meanwhile, the team welcomes its newest member, linguistics expert Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn), into the fold.

Note: Jeanne Tripplehorn's first episode as Dr. Alex Blake
1642"The Pact"Karen GaviolaJanine Sherman BarroisOctober 10, 2012 (2012-10-10)80211.49[5]
When two seemingly unrelated murders are committed just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles, the BAU suspects that two killers are working in concert to exact revenge against criminals released by the justice system.
1653"Through the Looking Glass"Dermott DownsSharon Lee WatsonOctober 17, 2012 (2012-10-17)80311.81[6]
When a family in Kansas City is found dead and another family goes missing, the BAU searches for a link between the cases in order to find the perpetrator. Meanwhile, Hotch receives surprising news from Beth that threatens to test their relationship.
1664"God Complex"Larry TengBreen FrazierOctober 24, 2012 (2012-10-24)80411.61[7]
When a legless corpse is found in Juarez and an unwilling amputee turns up at a motel in Albuquerque, the BAU determines that the unsub is an amateur surgeon (Ray Wise) whose narcissism has gotten to his head. Meanwhile, Reid's secret phone calls to a mysterious woman (Beth Riesgraf) leave the team intrigued.
1675"The Good Earth"John TerleskyBruce ZimmermanOctober 31, 2012 (2012-10-31)80511.99[8]
When four men in rural Oregon go missing, the BAU searches for a common link among them in order to apprehend the unsub. Meanwhile, JJ gets upset after learning her son Henry is adamant about not celebrating Halloween.
1686"The Apprenticeship"Rob BaileyVirgil WilliamsNovember 7, 2012 (2012-11-07)80612.09[9]
When a Miami prostitute is murdered in a manner similar to a series of recent animal killings in the area, the BAU works fast to catch a serial killer whose confidence is quickly escalating. Meanwhile, Morgan attempts to convince Reid to join the bureau softball team and Hotch receives a phone call involving an unsub whose intentions are made chillingly clear.
1697"The Fallen"Doug AarniokoskiTeleplay by: Rick Dunkle
Story by: Rick Dunkle & Danny Ramm		November 14, 2012 (2012-11-14)80712.20[10]
The BAU travels to Santa Monica to search for a mission-oriented killer who dumps the burned bodies of homeless people near the the famous pier. Meanwhile, Rossi finds himself forced to confront his days as a Marine in the Vietnam War when he runs into his his former sergeant Harrison Scott (Meshach Taylor).
1708"The Wheels on the Bus..."Rob HardyKimberly Ann HarrisonNovember 21, 2012 (2012-11-21)80811.53[11]
When a school bus disappears outside Washington, D.C., the BAU launches a massive search for the missing high school students only to uncover a twisted motive for the crime.
1719"Magnificent Light"John T. KretchmerSharon Lee WatsonNovember 28, 2012 (2012-11-28)80912.37[12]
While investigating a series of ritualistic murders in Seattle, the BAU links the crimes to a motivational speaker only to refocus their investigation when the prime suspect disappears. Meanwhile, Garcia speculates on the reasons why Morgan is against attending a dinner honoring an old friend.
17210"The Lesson"Matthew Gray GublerJanine Sherman BarroisDecember 5, 2012 (2012-12-05)81011.33[13]
When several male bodies with marked changes in appearance are discovered in Winslow, Arizona, the BAU suspects they are searching for a serial killer (Brad Dourif) with an unusual personal obsession. Meanwhile, Reid gets anxious when his mystery woman proposes that they meet face-to-face.
17311"Perennials"Michael LangeBruce ZimmermanDecember 12, 2012 (2012-12-12)81112.01[14]
The BAU investigates a series of bizarre murders throughout the South only to learn that the unsub's signature matches that of a killer from thirty years ago. Meanwhile, Hotch learns that someone is replicating crimes that the team has recently solved.
17412"Zugzwang"Jesse WarnBreen FrazierJanuary 16, 2013 (2013-01-16)81212.64[15]
When Reid learns that his mystery woman has disappeared and suspects that the person stalking her has made his next move, the BAU searches Washington, D.C. in a desperate attempt to find her abductor before time runs out.
17513"Magnum Opus"Glenn KershawJason J. BerneroJanuary 23, 2013 (2013-01-23)81311.84[16]
When two young women are found dead in San Francisco with their eyelids removed, the BAU searches for a killer with an alarming obsession. Meanwhile, Reid is still reeling over his mystery woman's death.
17614"All That Remains"Thomas GibsonErica MesserFebruary 6, 2013 (2013-02-06)81511.98[17]
When two sisters are reported missing exactly one year after their mother's disappearance, the BAU is tasked with profiling their father (Ken Olin) as a possible suspect in both crimes.
17715"Broken"Larry TengRick DunkleFebruary 20, 2013 (2013-02-20)81410.69[18]
When three people are brutally murdered in Austin, Texas and later found with their watches set inaccurately, the BAU struggles to profile a killer who is suffering from a severe identity crisis. Meanwhile, the unsub stalking the team's every move prepares to make his next move.
17816"Carbon Copy"Rob HardyVirgil WilliamsFebruary 27, 2013 (2013-02-27)81610.33[19]
When a recent murder in Philadelphia is believed to be committed by "The Replicator," the BAU sets out to find him before he strikes again. Meanwhile, Blake struggles with her personal demons after learning that Strauss wants to make amends.
17917"The Gathering"Michael LangeKimberly Ann HarrisonMarch 20, 2013 (2013-03-20)81711.58[20]
The BAU investigates a serial killer in Saint Paul, Minnesota after several women who documented their personal lives and inner desires on the Internet are found dead with their tongues removed. Meanwhile, Garcia feels uneasy after introducing Kevin to her new love interest.
18018"Restoration"Félix AlcaláJim Clemente & Janine Sherman BarroisApril 3, 2013 (2013-04-03)81810.79[21]
When the BAU learns that a spree killer is targeting middle-aged men in Chicago, Morgan suspects that the unsub is someone connected to the the man who molested him as a child.
18119"Pay It Forward"John TerleskyBruce ZimmermanApril 10, 2013 (2013-04-10)81911.47[22]
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, 2013 (2013-05-01)82010.13[23]
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, 2013 (2013-05-08)82110.08[24]
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, 2013 (2013-05-15)82210.56[25]
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, 2013 (2013-05-22)82311.01[26]
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, 2013 (2013-05-22)82411.01[26]
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[4] 2 15[4] September 25, 2012 1.34[27] 5 25
"The Pact" October 10, 2012 11.49[5] 3 15[5] October 9, 2012 1.56[28] 4 17
"Through the Looking Glass" October 17, 2012 11.81[6] 2 12[6] October 16, 2012 N/A N/A N/A
"God Complex" October 24, 2012 11.61[7] 3 15[7] October 23, 2012 2.31[29] N/A 7
"The Good Earth" October 31, 2012 11.99[8] 1 13[8] October 30, 2012 N/A N/A N/A
"The Apprenticeship" November 7, 2012 12.09[9] 2 7[9] November 6, 2012 N/A N/A N/A
"The Fallen" November 14, 2012 12.20[10] 1 9[10] November 13, 2012 N/A N/A N/A
"The Wheels on the Bus..." November 21, 2012 11.53[11] 1 10[11] November 20, 2012 N/A N/A N/A
"Magnificent Light" November 28, 2012 12.37[12] 1 10[12] November 27, 2012 N/A N/A N/A
"The Lesson" December 5, 2012 11.33[13] 1 10[13] December 4, 2012 N/A N/A N/A
"Perennials" December 12, 2012 12.01[14] 1 10[14] December 11, 2012 N/A N/A N/A
"Zugzwang" January 16, 2013 12.64[15] 2 8[15] January 15, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"Magnum Opus" January 23, 2013 11.84[16] 1 6[16] January 22, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"All That Remains" February 6, 2013 11.98[17] 2 9[17] February 5, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"Broken" February 20, 2013 10.69[18] 2 14[18] February 19, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"Carbon Copy" February 27, 2013 10.33[19] 3 11[19] February 26, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"The Gathering" March 20, 2013 11.58[20] 2 6[20] March 19, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"Restoration" April 3, 2013 10.79[21] 3 17[21] April 2, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"Pay It Forward" April 10, 2013 11.47[22] 2 12[22] April 9, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"Alchemy" May 1, 2013 10.13[23] 2 14[23] April 30, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"Nanny Dearest" May 8, 2013 10.08[24] 2 16[24] May 7, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"#6" May 15, 2013 10.56[25] 2 11[25] May 15, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"Brothers Hotchner (Part I)" May 22, 2013 11.01[26] 1 3[26] May 22, 2013 N/A N/A N/A
"The Replicator (Part II)" May 22, 2013 11.01[26] 1 3[26] May 22, 2013 N/A N/A N/A

References

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  2. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 15, 2012). "Paget Brewster To Leave ‘Criminal Minds’". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Criminal Minds Scoop: Big Love's Jeanne Tripplehorn Joins Cast as a Series Regular". TV Line.com. June 13, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
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  28. ↑ http://www.bbm.ca/_documents/top_30_tv_programs_english/2013/nat10082012.pdf
  29. ↑ Canadian Ratings - Top 30 most watched shows of Oct 22 -> 28
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