Criminal Minds: Season 3

2007
20 episodes

Season 3 of Criminal Minds premiered on September 26, 2007 and has 20 episodes, from "Doubt" to "Lo-Fi". The last episode aired on May 21, 2008.

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Episodes

Episode 1DoubtAired September 26, 2007
The team investigates a serial killer who is targeting women at a small college in Flagstaff, Arizona. The BAU shuts down the campus, creates a detailed profile of the unsub, and arrests a suspect. However, the team members begin to have doubts about themselves when another woman is killed while the suspect is in custody.
- 43m
- Directed by Gloria Muzio
- Written by Chris Mundy
Guest stars
- Mandy Patinkin Jason Gideon
- Shawn Michael Patrick Det. Jim Griffith
- Elizabeth Hendrickson Katie
- Vince Grant Nathan Tubs
- Shelly Cole Anna
- Angela Oh Stephanie
- Tori White Aliza
- Anthony Diaz-Perez Paul Davies
Episode 2In Name and BloodAired October 3, 2007
In Milwaukee, a series of women have been found murdered with their hearts crudely removed. The BAU is assigned to the case, but they are short three members: Gideon, who is missing, Hotch, who is on suspension and Prentiss, who resigns her commission to join the Foreign Service. Supervisor Strauss steps in as lead, but she doesn't handle herself well in the field.
- 42m
- Directed by Edward Allen Bernero
- Written by Chris Mundy
Guest stars
- Mandy Patinkin Jason Gideon
- Gordon Clapp Det. Vic Wolynski
- Eddie Cibrian Joe Smith
- Chandler Canterbury David Smith
- Yvonne Jung Claire
- Stefan Marks Bill Thompson
- Grace Renn Lisa Phillips
- Mary Ostrow Pam
Episode 3Scared to DeathAired October 10, 2007
The BAU travels to Portland to assist local authorities in investigating the disappearances of people who are new to the city and have no strong social ties.
- 42m
- Directed by Félix Alcalá
- Written by Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer
Guest stars
- Michael O'Keefe Dr. Stan Howard
- Matt Bushell Bill Calvert
- Stephanie Venditto Jane Howard
- Danielle Sapia Missy
- John Bobek Patrick
- Jennifer Lee Keyes Jenny
- Randy Crowder Apartment Super
- M.J. Karmi Howard's Mother
Episode 4Children of the DarkAired October 17, 2007
When home invasions involve the murder of entire families, the BAU is called to Denver to identify the killers who possibly have been abused while in foster care.
- 42m
- Directed by Guy Norman Bee
- Written by Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattie
Guest stars
- Francis Capra Ervin
- William Lee Scott Gary
- Bill Tangradi
- Jhoanna Flores Carrie Ortiz
- Stephanie Erb Dina
- Christine Healy Mrs. Manwaring
- Tom Kiesche Lt. Nellis
- Mark Doerr Tom
Episode 5Seven SecondsAired October 24, 2007
The investigation turns to the family as the BAU and local authorities race against time to locate a young girl who has disappeared from a local shopping mall.
- 41m
- Directed by John Gallagher
- Written by Andi Bushell
Guest stars
- Alexander Gould Jeremy
- Suzanne Cryer Susan Jacobs
- Nigel Gibbs James Franklin
- Emmanuel Xuereb Richard Jacobs
- Paula Malcomson Beth Jacobs
- Salvator Xuereb Paul Jacobs
- Molly Baker Jessica Brooks
- Ariel Winter Katie
Episode 6About FaceAired October 31, 2007
The team gains a new, familiar member and some growing pains while trying to find the latest victim of a killer who puts up wanted posters of his victims before he abducts them.
- 40m
- Directed by Skipp Sudduth
- Written by Charles Murray
Guest stars
- Andrew Kavovit Max Pool
- Michael O'Neill Det. Yarbough
- Sandra Robinson Michelle Colucci
- Tarri Markel Enid
- Elimu Nelson Det. Bowie
- Kelli Kirkland News Reporter
- Robert C. Sloan Uniformed Officer
- Kelly McCracken Lt. Price
Episode 7IdentityAired November 7, 2007
The team is called to Montana to investigate the case of four kidnapped and murdered women. When another woman disappears, the search leads to a man who apparently has assumed the identity of his dead partner.
- 41m
- Directed by Gwyneth Horder-Payton
- Written by Oanh Ly
Guest stars
- Kaj-Erik Eriksen Henry Frost
- Michael Cudlitz Francis Goehring
- Jim Beaver Sheriff Williams
- Pat Skipper Harris Townsend
- Jenna Gavigan Becky
- Danielle Kennedy Cashier
- Kristopher Logan Trailer Park Manager
- Jason Hamer Robert Miller
Episode 8LuckyAired November 14, 2007
A team member's life is put in jeopardy when the BAU investigates serial killings in Florida that appear to involve the occult and satanic worship. Garcia believes she has met her dream man, but her first date with him doesn't go exactly as she had expected.
- 43m
- Directed by Steve Boyum
- Written by Andrew Wilder
Guest stars
- Nick Searcy Det. Jordan
- Bailey Chase James Colby Baylor / Jason Clark Battle
- John Lafayette Dr. Lorenz
- Jamie Kennedy Floyd Feylinn Ferell
- Michael Beach Father Marks
- James Otis Dr. Nash
- John Montana Dr. Fulton
- Gwen Holloway Lee-Ann Kelton
Episode 9PenelopeAired November 21, 2007
As a team member fights for life, the BAU continues the search for an attacker that leads the unit to believe the assailant could be someone close to the investigation.
- 43m
- Directed by Félix Alcalá
- Written by Chris Mundy
Guest stars
- Bailey Chase James Colby Baylor / Jason Clark Battle
- John Eddins Detective Walker
- Bruce Katzman Trauma Surgeon
- Loren Lester Surgeon #2
- Sabrina Gennarino Medic #2
- Tamara Zook Neighbor
- Reena Dutt Nurse
- Anne McCarthy ER Nurse
Episode 10True NightAired November 28, 2007
The BAU and local authorities in Los Angeles investigate gang-related serial killings that might possibly involve a famous comic book artist.
- 40m
- Directed by Edward Allen Bernero
- Written by Edward Allen Bernero
Guest stars
- Steve Richard Harris Jasper
- Bailey Chase James Colby Baylor / Jason Clark Battle
- Parry Shen Bobby Kim
- Frankie Muniz Jonny McHale
- John Walcutt Detective Brady
- Ellen Hollman Vickie Wright
- Sara Van Horn Helen Trestle
- Craig Gellis Glen Hill
Episode 11BirthrightAired December 12, 2007
The new sheriff in Fredericksburg, Virginia, requests the BAU's assistance in the investigation of a series of mutilation murders that appear to mimic similar crimes that had occurred over two decades earlier.
- 41m
- Directed by John Gallagher
- Written by Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer
Guest stars
- Sally Pressman Chrissy Wilkinson
- Jennifer Hetrick Mary Wilkinson
- Rodney Eastman Stephen Foley
- Dendrie Taylor Karen Foley
- William Morgan Sheppard John Caulfield
- Jeff Corbett Michael Ballantyne
- Lacey Beeman Molly McCarthy
- Elizabeth Roberts Tara Ricker
Episode 123rd LifeAired January 9, 2008
When one teenager is found murdered and her best friend is abducted in Chula Vista, California, the BAU assists local authorities in determining whether the Witness Protection Program is involved.
- 42m
- Directed by Anthony Hemingway
- Written by Simon Mirren
Guest stars
- Brian McNamara Bruce Owen
- Alex Hyde-White Grant Silverman
- Riley Smith Ryan Phillips
- Rick Otto Det. Payton
- Fredric Lehne Jack Vaughan
- Michael Harney Pat Mannan
- Cheryl White Lori Owen
- Hayley McFarland Katie Owen
Episode 13LimelightAired January 23, 2008
After the contents of a self-storage unit purchased at an auction take the BAU to Philadelphia to investigate a series of murders, the local agent becomes the center of the case. To catch the killer, the team must profile the items inside the unit.
- 40m
- Directed by Glenn Kershaw
- Written by Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattie
Guest stars
- Andrea Roth Jill Morris
- Wendy Braun Kat Townsley
- Christopher Allen Nelson Unsub
- Michael Cotter Stu
- Madden Page Auctioneer
- Jeremy Cohenour Dwayne
- Mary Elizabeth Barrett Medical Examiner
- Joseph Gilbert Manager
Episode 14DamagedAired April 2, 2008
Rossi travels to Indianapolis to continue his investigation into the two unsolved murders that have plagued him for 20 years.
- 42m
- Directed by Edward Allen Bernero
- Written by Edward Allen Bernero
Guest stars
- Nicholle Tom Connie Galen
- Dennis Christopher Abner Merriman
- David Tom Georgie Galen
- E.J. Callahan Landon
- John Gloria Detective Willis
- Scout Raskin Alicia Galen
- Michael Shamus Wiles Chester Hardwick
- 'Big' LeRoy Mobley Bull
Episode 15A Higher PowerAired April 9, 2008
The BAU is called to Pittsburgh after an unusually high suicide rate appears to be the work of an Angel of Death.
- 40m
- Directed by Félix Alcalá
- Written by Michael Udesky
Guest stars
- Jennifer Aspen Laurie Ann Morris
- Paul Schulze Det. Ronnie Baleman
- Renée O'Connor Pam Baleman
- Scott Michael Campbell Peter Redding
- Blake Robbins Jonathan Morris
- Myk Watford Curtis Fackler
- Zakareth Ruben Beth Smoler
- Rod Britt Coroner
Episode 16Elephant's MemoryAired April 16, 2008
The BAU is called to West Bune, a small town in Texas, to investigate what appears to be spree killings that involve a teenaged boy and his girlfriend.
- 43m
- Directed by Bobby Roth
- Written by Andrew Wilder
Guest stars
- Cody Kasch Owen Savage
- Lindsey Haun Jordan Norris
- Tracey Walter Ike Stratman
- Alexandra Krosney Eileen Bechtold
- Michael Ironside John
- Chris Mulkey Sheriff Britt Hallum
- Kym Jackson Sarah Letts
- Tim DeZarn Paul Barter
Episode 17In HeatAired April 30, 2008
The BAU is called to Miami to investigate a serial killer who appears to have a conflicted sexual identity.
- 40m
- Directed by John Gallagher
- Written by Andi Bushell
Guest stars
- Michael Graziadei Steven Fitzgerald
- Wendy Hoopes Sarah Fitzgerald
- Tia Texada Detective Tina Lopez
- David Monahan Deacon Rogers
- Michael Cardelle Bus Boy
- James Martin Kelly David Fitzgerald
- Jeryl Prescott Medical Examiner
- Kara Revel Layla
Episode 18The CrossingAired May 7, 2008
The team members try to identify a stalker before he can attack a woman who is being stalked in Silver Spring, Maryland. Meanwhile, Hotch and Rossi are called as consultants on a possible battered woman syndrome murder case in Boston.
- 40m
- Directed by Guy Norman Bee
- Written by Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer
Guest stars
- Scott Lowell Mike Hicks
- Bonnie Root Keri Derzmond
- Brad Beyer Detective Steve Berry
- Mary-Margaret Humes Audrey Henson
- Jeffrey Pierce Ryan Scott
- Barbara Eve Harris DA Eve Alexander
- Aviva Baumann Sarah Henson
- Julia Sanford Nancy Ferguson
Episode 19Tabula RasaAired May 14, 2008
After a suspected serial killer wakes up from a coma, the BAU reopens the case and uses brain fingerprinting to determine if he really doesn't remember the crimes that had been committed four years earlier in Roanoke, Virginia.
- 42m
- Directed by Steve Boyum
- Written by Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattie
Guest stars
- James Eckhouse Mr. Corbett
- Amy Carlson Cece Hillenbrand
- Eric Lange Brian Matloff
- Steven Culp Lester Serling
- Anne Betancourt Nina Moore
- Roxana Brusso Lidia
- James Sharpe Detective Jarvis
- F. William Parker Judge
Episode 20Lo-FiAired May 21, 2008
The BAU faces one of its toughest cases when the team is called to New York City to determine if a series of random shootings is the work of one serial killer or a team of killers working together.
- 40m
- Directed by Glenn Kershaw
- Written by Chris Mundy
Guest stars
- Patrick Cupo Cop #2
- Barry Pearl Man
- Joaquín Perles Tom
- Jake Eberle Cop
- Tiffany Coty FBI Agent
- Nina Avetisova Young Mother
- Brian Waller Reporter
- Jack McGee Detective Brustin