S8·E1 The Silencer
- Episode
- Season 8, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 26, 2012
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- Director
- Glenn Kershaw
- Writer
- Erica Messer
- Score
- 8/10 (18 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
When a Texas prisoner escapes during a transfer, he leaves behind victims with his unique trademark, sewing their mouths shut, a signature the BAU remembers as unique to the UnSub "The Silencer." While they investigate who he was and who he's become, the BAU also gets to know the newest member of the team.
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When did Season 8 Episode 1 of Criminal Minds air?
Season 8, Episode 1 ('The Silencer') originally aired on September 26, 2012.
How long is Season 8 Episode 1 ('The Silencer')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 42 minutes.
What happens in Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 1?
When a Texas prisoner escapes during a transfer, he leaves behind victims with his unique trademark, sewing their mouths shut, a signature the BAU remembers as unique to the UnSub "The Silencer." While they investigate who he was and who he's become, the BAU also gets to know the newest member of th...
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