Profiler 1996
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What is Profiler?
Profiler is an American crime drama series created by Cynthia Saunders that aired on NBC between 1996 and 2000. The show follows the exploits of a criminal profiler working with the Violent Crimes Task Force, a federal agency based in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 83
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 21, 1996
- Last aired
- Jul 1, 2000
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Profiler is an American crime drama series created by Cynthia Saunders that aired on NBC between 1996 and 2000. The show follows the exploits of a criminal profiler working with the Violent Crimes Task Force, a federal agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. This team of specialists investigates crimes throughout the country, often collaborating with other agencies such as the FBI and the ATF to solve complex cases. The narrative centers on the unique intuitive skills of the lead profiler, who has the ability to get inside the heads of both victims and criminals. While the detective at the center of the series changes in the fourth season, the focus remains on the team as they work to resolve difficult investigations while attempting to manage their personal lives. The series, which features performances by actors including Ally Walker, Julian McMahon, A Martinez, and Robert Davi, is categorized as a suspenseful thriller and drama.
Should you watch it?
“A gifted criminal profiler uses psychological insights to solve complex FBI cases.”
- Strong central character with unique profiling skills
- Procedural crime-solving with psychological depth
- Solid ensemble cast and FBI team dynamics
- Some episodes rely on formulaic structures
- Limited character development outside main plotlines
You enjoy psychological crime dramas with strong procedural elements.
Suitable for mature audiences due to crime scene content and psychological themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Insight Sep 21, 1996
- E2 Ring of Fire Sep 28, 1996
- E3 Unholy Alliance Oct 19, 1996
- E4 I'll Be Watching You Oct 26, 1996
- E5 Unsoiled Sovereignty Nov 2, 1996
- E6 Modus Operandi Nov 9, 1996
- E7 Night Dreams Nov 16, 1996
- E8 Cruel and Unusual Dec 14, 1996
- E9 The Sorcerer's Apprentice Jan 4, 1997
- E10 Shattered Silence Jan 11, 1997
- E11 Doppelganger Jan 18, 1997
- E12 Learning from the Masters Feb 1, 1997
- E13 The House That Jack Built Feb 8, 1997
- E14 Shadow of Angels (1) (a.k.a. Noblesse Oblige) Feb 15, 1997
- E15 Shadow of Angels (2) (a.k.a. Gestalt) Feb 15, 1997
- E16 Film at 11 Mar 8, 1997
- E17 Crisis Mar 22, 1997
- E18 Blue Highway Apr 5, 1997
- E19 FTX: Field Training Exercise Apr 12, 1997
- E20 Into the Abyss Apr 26, 1997
- E21 Venom (1) May 10, 1997
- E22 Venom (2) May 10, 1997
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 Ambition in the Blood Nov 1, 1997
- E2 Primal Scream Nov 8, 1997
- E3 It Cuts Both Ways Nov 15, 1997
- E4 Second Best Nov 22, 1997
- E5 Power Corrupts Dec 6, 1997
- E6 Old Acquaintance Dec 12, 1997
- E7 Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Quick Jan 3, 1998
- E8 Victims of Victims Jan 10, 1998
- E9 Birthright Jan 17, 1998
- E10 Dying to Live Jan 31, 1998
- E11 Ties That Bind Feb 7, 1998
- E12 Shoot to Kill Mar 7, 1998
- E13 Bloodlust Mar 14, 1998
- E14 Every Five Minutes Mar 21, 1998
- E15 Breaking Point Mar 28, 1998
- E16 Lethal Obsession Apr 4, 1998
- E17 Cycle of Violence Apr 11, 1998
- E18 Die Beautiful May 2, 1998
- E19 The Root of All Evil (1) May 9, 1998
- E20 The Root of All Evil (2) May 9, 1998
Season 3 · 21 episodes
- E1 Coronation Oct 17, 1998
- E2 Cravings Oct 24, 1998
- E3 Do the Right Thing Oct 31, 1998
- E4 Double Vision Nov 7, 1998
- E5 The Sum of Her Parts Nov 14, 1998
- E6 The Monster Within Nov 21, 1998
- E7 Perfect Helen Dec 5, 1998
- E8 Home for the Homicide Dec 12, 1998
- E9 All in the Family Jan 2, 1999
- E10 Ceremony of Innocence Jan 9, 1999
- E11 Where or When Jan 16, 1999
- E12 Inheritance Feb 6, 1999
- E13 Heads, You Lose Feb 13, 1999
- E14 Otis, California Feb 20, 1999
- E15 Spree of Love Feb 27, 1999
- E16 Burnt Offerings Mar 20, 1999
- E17 Three Carat Crisis Apr 3, 1999
- E18 Seduction Apr 10, 1999
- E19 Grand Master (2) May 8, 1999
- E20 Las Brisas May 15, 1999
- E21 What's Love Got to Do with It? Jun 5, 1999
Season 4 · 20 episodes
- E1 Reunion (1) Sep 25, 1999
- E2 Reunion (2) Oct 2, 1999
- E3 Blind Eye Oct 30, 1999
- E4 Old Ghosts Nov 6, 1999
- E5 Infidelity Nov 13, 1999
- E6 To Serve & Protect Dec 4, 1999
- E7 Original Sin Dec 11, 1999
- E8 Train Man Jan 8, 2000
- E9 Quid Pro Quo Jan 15, 2000
- E10 Clean Sweep (2) Feb 5, 2000
- E11 Random Act Feb 12, 2000
- E12 Besieged Feb 19, 2000
- E13 Proteus Feb 26, 2000
- E14 Paradise Lost Mar 11, 2000
- E15 The Long Way Home Mar 18, 2000
- E16 House of Cards Mar 25, 2000
- E17 Mea Culpa Apr 22, 2000
- E18 Pianissimo Apr 29, 2000
- E19 On Your Marks May 6, 2000
- E20 Tsuris Jul 1, 2000
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character in Profiler?
The series features two main characters, Dr. Sam Waters and Rachel Burke, both criminal profilers.
Is Profiler based on real events?
No, Profiler is a fictional drama series.
Where can I watch Profiler?
Profiler is available on streaming platforms like Netflix and The Roku Channel.
How many seasons does Profiler have?
Profiler aired for multiple seasons between 1996 and 2000.
What network originally aired Profiler?
Profiler originally aired on NBC.