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S3·E2 In Name and Blood

Episode
Season 3, Episode 2
Air Date
October 3, 2007
Runtime
42 minutes
Director
Edward Allen Bernero
Writer
Chris Mundy
Score
8.1/10 (23 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc Aired October 3, 2007 42 min ★ 8.1/10 · 23 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Contains pivotal narrative twists, canonical lore revelations, or major character shifts.

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Synopsis

In Milwaukee, a series of women have been found murdered with their hearts crudely removed. The BAU is assigned to the case, but they are short three members: Gideon, who is missing, Hotch, who is on suspension and Prentiss, who resigns her commission to join the Foreign Service. Supervisor Strauss steps in as lead, but she doesn't handle herself well in the field.

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Episode recap

The BAU team is assigned to investigate a series of murders in Milwaukee. The victims are women who have had their hearts removed. The team is short three members due to the absence of Gideon, the suspension of Hotch, and the resignation of Prentiss to join the Foreign Service.

Supervisor Strauss takes on a lead role in the case, but her inexperience in the field is evident. The team must work together to analyze the evidence and understand the motivations behind the murders.

The investigation is ongoing, and the team continues to gather information and piece together the events surrounding the crimes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 2 of Criminal Minds air?

Season 3, Episode 2 ('In Name and Blood') originally aired on October 3, 2007.

How long is Season 3 Episode 2 ('In Name and Blood')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 42 minutes.

What happens in Criminal Minds Season 3 Episode 2?

In Milwaukee, a series of women have been found murdered with their hearts crudely removed. The BAU is assigned to the case, but they are short three members: Gideon, who is missing, Hotch, who is on suspension and Prentiss, who resigns her commission to join the Foreign Service. Supervisor Strauss ...

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