S2·E9 The Last Word
Synopsis
The daughter of high-powered diplomats, Special Agent Emily Prentiss joins the team, and she must convince Gideon and Hotchner she deserves the job based on merit and not on her family connections. The BAU is then called to St. Louis to investigate two serial killers who appear to be competing with each other. By setting a trap based on one killer's profile, the team creates a media event by which to capture the second killer.
Episode recap
In this episode of Criminal Minds, the BAU is tasked with investigating two serial killers in St. Louis. The team is called to the scene to analyze the crimes and develop a profile of the perpetrators. The investigation reveals that the two killers appear to be competing with each other, which presents a unique challenge for the team.
To capture the second killer, the team sets a trap based on one killer's profile. This trap is designed to create a media event that will draw the second killer out. The team's strategy is to use the media attention to their advantage, creating a situation that will allow them to apprehend the second killer.
The episode also introduces Special Agent Emily Prentiss, who joins the team. As the daughter of high-powered diplomats, Prentiss faces skepticism from some of her colleagues, who question whether she deserves the job based on merit rather than her family connections. Prentiss must prove herself to Gideon and Hotchner, demonstrating her skills and abilities as a profiler.
The team's efforts to capture the second killer are successful, and they are able to apprehend the individual. The episode concludes with the team reflecting on the case and the challenges they faced in capturing the two serial killers.
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