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Criminal Minds

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  • 2005–20202005–2020
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 42m
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Joe Mantegna, Matthew Gray Gubler, and Kirsten Vangsness in Criminal Minds (2005)
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The cases of the F.B.I. Behavioral Analysis Unit (B.A.U.), an elite group of profilers who analyze the nation's most dangerous serial killers and individual heinous crimes in an effort to an... Read allThe cases of the F.B.I. Behavioral Analysis Unit (B.A.U.), an elite group of profilers who analyze the nation's most dangerous serial killers and individual heinous crimes in an effort to anticipate their next moves before they strike again.The cases of the F.B.I. Behavioral Analysis Unit (B.A.U.), an elite group of profilers who analyze the nation's most dangerous serial killers and individual heinous crimes in an effort to anticipate their next moves before they strike again.

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  • Creator
    • Jeff Davis
  • Stars
    • Matthew Gray Gubler
    • Kirsten Vangsness
    • A.J. Cook
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    • Jeff Davis
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    • Matthew Gray Gubler
    • Kirsten Vangsness
    • A.J. Cook
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    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 23 wins & 35 nominations total

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    Matthew Gray Gubler
    Matthew Gray Gubler
    • Dr. Spencer Reidas Dr. Spencer Reid
    323 episodes323 eps • 2005–2020
    Kirsten Vangsness
    Kirsten Vangsness
    • Penelope Garciaas Penelope Garcia
    321 episodes321 eps • 2005–2020
    A.J. Cook
    A.J. Cook
    • Jennifer Jareauas Jennifer Jareau
    302 episodes302 eps • 2005–2020
    Joe Mantegna
    Joe Mantegna
    • David Rossias David Rossi
    273 episodes273 eps • 2007–2020
    Thomas Gibson
    Thomas Gibson
    • Aaron Hotchneras Aaron Hotchner
    257 episodes257 eps • 2005–2020
    Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore
    • Derek Morganas Derek Morgan
    254 episodes254 eps • 2005–2020
    Paget Brewster
    Paget Brewster
    • Emily Prentissas Emily Prentiss
    194 episodes194 eps • 2006–2020
    Aisha Tyler
    Aisha Tyler
    • Dr. Tara Lewisas Dr. Tara Lewis
    87 episodes87 eps • 2015–2020
    Adam Rodriguez
    Adam Rodriguez
    • Luke Alvezas Luke Alvez
    69 episodes69 eps • 2016–2020
    Daniel Henney
    Daniel Henney
    • Matt Simmonsas Matt Simmons
    49 episodes49 eps • 2015–2020
    Jeanne Tripplehorn
    Jeanne Tripplehorn
    • Alex Blakeas Alex Blake
    48 episodes48 eps • 2012–2014
    Mandy Patinkin
    Mandy Patinkin
    • Jason Gideonas Jason Gideon
    51 episodes51 eps • 2005–2020
    Lola Glaudini
    Lola Glaudini
    • Elle Greenawayas Elle Greenaway
    29 episodes29 eps • 2005–2020
    Jayne Atkinson
    Jayne Atkinson
    • Erin Straussas Erin Strauss
    24 episodes24 eps • 2007–2020
    Jennifer Love Hewitt
    Jennifer Love Hewitt
    • Kate Callahanas Kate Callahan
    23 episodes23 eps • 2014–2015
    Nicholas Brendon
    Nicholas Brendon
    • Kevin Lynchas Kevin Lynch
    22 episodes22 eps • 2007–2014
    Cade Owens
    Cade Owens
    • Jack Hotchneras Jack Hotchner
    22 episodes22 eps • 2007–2016
    Brian Appel
    Brian Appel
    • Agent Andersonas Agent Anderson…
    19 episodes19 eps • 2005–2020
    • Creator
      • Jeff Davis
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    Based in Quantico, Virginia, the Behavioral Analysis Unit (B.A.U.) is a subsection of the F.B.I. Called in by local Police departments to assist in solving crimes of a serial and/or extremely violent nature where the perpetrator is unknown (referred to by the Unit as the unknown subject or "unsub" for short), the B.A.U. uses the controversial scientific art of profiling to track and apprehend the unsub. Profiling entails coming up with basic characteristics of the unsub and the victims (referred to as the victimology), using evidence from the case and matching that information to historic precedents and psychological analyses as a means to solve the case. Because of the nature of the work conducted by the B.A.U. - the work being time consuming and psychologically demanding - its members are fiercely loyal to the Unit and to its other members. Also because of the work's overall demanding nature, not many members of the B.A.U. have been able to maintain a happy or stable family life. —Huggo
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      • To catch a criminal, you have to think like one.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
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    • Certificate
      • TV-14
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    • Trivia
      Most of the playful banter between Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) and Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) stemmed from the way the actor and actress talked to each other in real life.
    • Goofs
      A flashback scene shows that Morgan was involved in Garcia's recruitment. But an earlier flashback scene showed their first interaction as occurring when Garcia was already hired.
    • Quotes

      Special Agent Derek Morgan: So tell me, what does keep young Dr. Reid awake at night? Wait, let me guess. Memorizing some obscure textbook? No, no, no. Working on cold fusion? No, I got it, I got it, I got it. Watching Star Trek and laughing at all the physics mistakes?

      Dr. Spencer Reid: Actually, there aren't that many scientific errors in Star Trek, especially considering how long ago it was made. There are certain improbabilities, but not that many outright errors.

      Special Agent Derek Morgan: Right.

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    I like the content and the characterizations of "Criminal Minds."
    I have watched each episode of Criminal Minds, and I agree with the writer from Canada about this show (and also about their comments on NCIS, which seems to have more spark and humor than the other CSI shows).

    Mandy Patinkin turns anything he's in to pure gold, and I hope "Criminal Minds" will get a long run! The plots are engaging, the cast interacts well together, and nobody comes off as being too "preachy," as you get with some of the CSIs and Law & Orders.

    Thanks for the opportunity to support a fine show which is up against some tough competition. I watched "Lost" quite a bit it's first season, but finally got bored with it because it never seemed to have any resolution. Just episode upon episode of wondering why it wasn't going anywhere. In other words, "Lost" lost me! And I'm starting to get that same feeling with "Desperate Housewives," too. When I was a kid I really enjoyed ongoing serials; but not that much anymore....

    Shows like Criminal Minds and Numbers and NCIS manage to make you think you've watched a complete story; and from my point of view, I respond to that kind of entertainment much, much better!
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    • Release date
      • September 22, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • CBS (United States)
      • Official Twitter
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Quantico
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Television
      • Paramount Network Television
      • The Mark Gordon Company
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    • Runtime
      42 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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