S12·E16 Assistance Is Futile
- Episode
- Season 12, Episode 16
- Air Date
- March 15, 2017
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- Director
- Leon Ichaso
- Writer
- Virgil Williams
- Score
- 7.8/10 (8 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
When three women in New York City are found dead with several bones broken, the BAU works with a single mother (Tatum O'Neal) who believes that her son is behind the heinous crimes. Meanwhile, Reid faces a difficult decision after a fellow inmate is threatened.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 12 Episode 16 of Criminal Minds air?
Season 12, Episode 16 ('Assistance Is Futile') originally aired on March 15, 2017.
How long is Season 12 Episode 16 ('Assistance Is Futile')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 42 minutes.
What happens in Criminal Minds Season 12 Episode 16?
When three women in New York City are found dead with several bones broken, the BAU works with a single mother (Tatum O'Neal) who believes that her son is behind the heinous crimes. Meanwhile, Reid faces a difficult decision after a fellow inmate is threatened....
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