S9·E1 The Inspiration (1)
- Episode
- Season 9, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 25, 2013
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- Director
- Glenn Kershaw
- Writer
- Janine Sherman Barrois
- Score
- 8/10 (17 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
The hunt for a methodical killer takes the BAU to Arizona to search for an increasingly devolving unsub, and the team speculates that Hotch is in the running to be the new BAU Section Chief following the death of Erin Strauss.
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When did Season 9 Episode 1 of Criminal Minds air?
Season 9, Episode 1 ('The Inspiration (1)') originally aired on September 25, 2013.
How long is Season 9 Episode 1 ('The Inspiration (1)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 42 minutes.
What happens in Criminal Minds Season 9 Episode 1?
The hunt for a methodical killer takes the BAU to Arizona to search for an increasingly devolving unsub, and the team speculates that Hotch is in the running to be the new BAU Section Chief following the death of Erin Strauss....
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