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Criminal Minds 2005

“To catch a criminal, you have to think like one.”

★ 8.3/10 · 4,123 votes TV-MA CrimeDramaMystery 19 seasons · 364 eps Returning Series
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What is Criminal Minds?

Criminal Minds is a scripted television series that premiered in 2005. The show follows an elite team of FBI profilers stationed in Quantico who work within the Behavioral Analysis Unit.

Type
TV series
Year
2005
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
364
First aired
Sep 22, 2005
Last aired
Jul 16, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS, Paramount+
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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90 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum9.1/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.3/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.1/10
🎬 Production Scale9.3/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Crime #Drama #Mystery 🏆 Critically Acclaimed 🔥 Fan Favorite
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Criminal Minds is a scripted television series that premiered in 2005. The show follows an elite team of FBI profilers stationed in Quantico who work within the Behavioral Analysis Unit. These agents assist police departments by analyzing evidence and human psychology to solve violent serial crimes. By studying the country's most twisted criminal minds, the team attempts to anticipate the next moves of unknown subjects before they strike again. The cast includes Kirsten Vangsness, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler, and Joe Mantegna. David Rossi, a founding member of the unit, is identified as the most experienced agent who returns to the team to assist with new cases. Created by Jeff Davis, the series spans 19 seasons and explores how the demanding nature of this investigative work affects the lives of the team members. The program is associated with the premise that to catch a criminal, one must think like one. The show has maintained a production run spanning from 2005 through 2026.

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Should you watch it?

“An elite team of FBI profilers analyzes the country's most twisted criminal minds to stop them.”

Reasons to watch
  • focuses on psychological profiling
  • features an experienced core team
Keep in mind
  • depicts violent serial crimes

Watch it if you enjoy procedural crime dramas that focus on the psychology of criminals.

The series features depictions of violent serial crimes.

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Mytharc (19): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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Season 1 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 23 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 20 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 23 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

Who created the series?

The series was created by Jeff Davis.

When did the series premiere?

The series premiered on September 22, 2005.

What is the team called?

The team is known as the Behavioral Analysis Unit.

Who is a founding member of the team?

David Rossi is a founding member of the Behavioral Analysis Unit.

What is the premise of the show?

The show follows a group of FBI profilers who analyze criminals to anticipate their next moves.

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