Memoriam (12 Nov. 2008)

Driven by his nightmares, Reid stays behind in Las Vegas to find his father in order to find out the truth about Riley Jenkins' murder.

Director:

Guy Norman Bee

Writers:

Jeff Davis (creator), Dan Dworkin,

Stars:

Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Joe Mantegna	...	David Rossi
Paget Brewster	...	Emily Prentiss
Shemar Moore	...	Derek Morgan
Matthew Gray Gubler	...	Dr. Spencer Reid
A.J. Cook	...	Jennifer Jareau
Kirsten Vangsness	...	Penelope Garcia
Thomas Gibson	...	Aaron Hotchner
Meta Golding	...	Jordan Todd
Jane Lynch	...	Diana Reid
Taylor Nichols	...	William Reid
Xander Berkeley	...	Det. Hyde
Brian Goodman	...	Lou Jenkins
Dee Wallace	...	Dr. Jan Mohikian
Bruce French	...	Dr. Norman
Josh Stewart	...	William LaMontagne Jr.

Storyline

Based on his nightmares, Reid decides to stay in Las Vegas to probe deeper into his nightmare, specifically if his father, William Reid, who abandoned him and his mother when he was a child, was the murderer of six-year old Riley Jenkins when Reid himself was only four. Rossi and Morgan decide to stay and assist Reid. Reid learns that his father has been living just outside of Las Vegas all these years. Upon meeting his father, Reid confronts him with his suspicions. Reid Sr. denies any involvement or knowledge of the murder. Immediately after Reid confronts his father, an anonymous source provides another suspect for the murder. After going into hypnotherapy, Reid also thinks that his mother, Diana, is suppressing some memories from an incident surrounding the murder. Diana decides to go off her medication so that she can remember what happened the night that caused her mental instability. Meanwhile, J.J. goes into labor, three weeks before her due date.

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Plot Keywords:

fragments of memory | gilbert parker quotation | file box | friedrich nietzsche quotation | video poker | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 November 2008 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

CBS Paramount Network Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

55 min 55 min 42 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Rossi says that he and Morgan are watching The Young and the Restless, a show that Shemar Moore appeared on as Malcolm Winters.

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Goofs

Throughout this episode, it is constantly mentioned that the victim was found dead in the basement of the house. Since this episode takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, it bears mentioning that homes in Las Vegas, even older homes do not have basements.

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Quotes

Penelope Garcia: Oh, Will he looks just like you.
Detective William LaMontagne Jr.: Let's hope he grows out of that.
Emily Prentiss: Just as long as he doesn't inherit the accent.
Dr. Spencer Reid: [from outside the door] Is there room for one more in here?
Jennifer 'JJ' Jareau: Spence, hi.
Aaron 'Hotch' Hotchner: [to Reid as he enters] Welcome back.
Dr. Spencer Reid: Thanks.
[looks at Henry]
Dr. Spencer Reid: Wow.
[to Will, extending his hand]
[...]

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Connections

Features The Young and the Restless (1973)

User Reviews

Programme as complete series

I love this programme, although I am sure that there is some poetic justice to make it suitable for TV viewing it is still a wonderful programme to watch. I would like to take Dr Reid home, as a genius he would be an interesting person to talk with, with all the knowledge that he has accumulated in his quite short life. Do the real BAU staff like the way this programme portrays what they do? Do the producers and story/script writers of the programme make up the stories are do they have access to Freedom of Information as we do in England after a specific amount of time has passed, go look at the types of cases that the BAU would actually consult on.