S16·E5 Oedipus Wrecks
- Episode
- Season 16, Episode 5
- Air Date
- December 15, 2022
- Runtime
- 53 minutes
- Director
- Sharat Raju
- Writer
- Jayne A. Archer
- Score
- 8.4/10 (7 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Tight serialized drama chapter advancing primary relationships and subplots.
Synopsis
A surprising connection forces Deputy Director Bailey to ask the BAU to take a case involving young D.C. socialites who are bitten by a sadistic UnSub. But when the case turns political, the BAU finds themselves in the crosshairs from a high-powered senator. The team is led to a second shipping container that’s rigged to blow.
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When did Season 16 Episode 5 of Criminal Minds air?
Season 16, Episode 5 ('Oedipus Wrecks') originally aired on December 15, 2022.
How long is Season 16 Episode 5 ('Oedipus Wrecks')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 53 minutes.
What happens in Criminal Minds Season 16 Episode 5?
A surprising connection forces Deputy Director Bailey to ask the BAU to take a case involving young D.C. socialites who are bitten by a sadistic UnSub. But when the case turns political, the BAU finds themselves in the crosshairs from a high-powered senator. The team is led to a second shipping cont...
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