Criminal Minds: Season 4

2008
26 episodes

Season 4 of Criminal Minds premiered on September 24, 2008 and has 26 episodes, from "Mayhem" to "...And Back (2)". The last episode aired on May 20, 2009.

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In the United States, you can stream Criminal Minds on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus and Philo. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 63 countries.

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Episodes

Episode 1MayhemAired September 24, 2008
When an SUV carrying members of the team explodes, the rest of the team fights to save them and catch the terrorists responsible for the bombing.
- 40m
- Directed by Edward Allen Bernero
- Written by Simon Mirren
Guest stars
- Michael Steger Sam
- Jack McGee Detective Brustin
- Erik Palladino Detective Cooper
- Adoni Maropis Ben Abner
- Sienna Guillory Kate Joyner
- Moe Daniels Lisa Bartleby
- Joe Basile Colm Lagan
- Amie Farrell Shelly
Episode 2The Angel MakerAired October 1, 2008
A series of murders is linked to a serial killer executed a year earlier, and the BAU team must find the link between the dead killer and the new spate of crimes.
- 41m
- Directed by Glenn Kershaw
- Written by Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattie
Guest stars
- Blake Lindsley Shara Carlino
- Neil Hopkins Angel Maker
- Patrick St. Esprit Sheriff Merrill Dobson
- Darin Cooper Sid Rutledge
Episode 3Minimal LossAired October 8, 2008
Reid and Prentiss are taken hostage when they go under cover to investigate possible child abuse at an underground cult.
- 42m
- Directed by Félix Alcalá
- Written by Andrew Wilder
Guest stars
- Luke Perry Benjamin Cyrus
- Jenna Boyd Jessica Evanson
- Kathleen Wilhoite Kathy Evanson
- Jeff Fahey Kane
- Connor Trinneer Dan Torre
- Colby French Christopher Cole
Episode 4ParadiseAired October 22, 2008
The BAU joins the manhunt to catch a serial killer who conceals the manner of his crimes by staging car accidents.
- 40m
- Directed by John Gallagher
- Written by Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer
Guest stars
- David Andrews Sheriff Bruner
- William Mapother Ian Corbin
- Wil Wheaton Floyd Hansen
- Robyn Lively Abby Corbin
Episode 5Catching OutAired October 29, 2008
The BAU investigates a series of murders that appear to be connected to a killer who jumps trains and chooses his victims based on their proximity to the railway.
- 40m
- Directed by Charles Haid
- Written by Oanh Ly
Guest stars
- Andre Royo Armando Salinas
- Pepe Serna Ruben Garcia
- Meta Golding Jordan Todd
Episode 6The InstinctsAired November 5, 2008
While investigating the abduction of a young boy in Las Vegas, Dr. Reid starts to have dreams that might help reveal buried memories from his childhood.
- 42m
- Directed by Rob Spera
- Written by Chris Mundy
Guest stars
- Kari Matchett Amy Bridges
- Taylor Nichols William Reid
- Bruce French Dr. Norman
- Reed Diamond Craig Bridges
- Shashawnee Hall Det. Ashby
- Melinda Page Hamilton Claire Bates
- Jane Lynch Diana Reid
Episode 7MemoriamAired November 12, 2008
As Reid's investigation of a young boy's murder in Las Vegas continues, he discovers possible connections to his own past.
- 40m
- Directed by Guy Norman Bee
- Written by Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattie
Guest stars
- Dee Wallace Dr. Jan Mohikian
- Taylor Nichols William Reid
- Bruce French Dr. Norman
- Meta Golding Jordan Todd
- Xander Berkeley Det. Hyde
- Josh Stewart William LaMontagne Jr.
- Jane Lynch Diana Reid
Episode 8MasterpieceAired November 19, 2008
When a narcissistic psychopath confesses he has killed seven people and more will die, the team must locate his latest victims before it is too late.
- 39m
- Directed by Paul Michael Glaser
- Written by Edward Allen Bernero
Guest stars
- Paul Michael Glaser Detective Garrity
- Ali Landry Kaylee Robinson
- Meta Golding Jordan Todd
- Gina Garcia Gina Sharp
- Jason Alexander Prof. Rothchild
- Davis Cleveland Ricky
- Nicholas Brendon Kevin Lynch
Episode 952 PickupAired November 26, 2008
Agents Prentiss and Todd go undercover to profile a serial killer who uses skills of persuasion to lure women into danger.
- 41m
- Directed by Bobby Roth
- Written by Breen Frazier
Guest stars
- Gabriel Olds Robert Parker
- Keri Lynn Pratt Ashley Holden
- Courtney Ford Austin
- Meta Golding Jordan Todd
- Currie Graham Viper
- Joanna Cassidy Mrs. Holden
- Marcia Moran Unsub's Mother
- Cutter Cutshaw Transforming Unsub
Episode 10Brothers in ArmsAired December 10, 2008
The BAU team hunts for a serial killer who targets members of the police department in Phoenix, Ariz., a case that hits close to home for Morgan, a former cop.
- 39m
- Directed by Glenn Kershaw
- Written by Holly Harold
Guest stars
- Meta Golding Jordan Todd
- Dylan Sprayberry Sam Cunningham
- Jake McLaughlin Officer Tom Kayser
- Doug Jones Fight Club Captain
- Mark Pellegrino Lt. Evans
- Joe Regalbuto Commander Marks
Episode 11NormalAired December 17, 2008
The team investigates a serial killer who shoots luxury car owners on Southern California's freeways.
- 40m
- Directed by Steve Boyum
- Written by Andrew Wilder
Guest stars
- Drew Garrett Rick Hannity
- Elaine Hendrix Judy Hannity
- Meta Golding Jordan Todd
- Faith Ford Vanessa Hill
- Danny Nucci Burke Manning
- Gina Torres Detective Thea Salinas
- Samantha Bailey Jenny Hill
- Caitlin Thompson
Episode 12Soul MatesAired January 14, 2009
The BAU team suspects a member of an affluent community in Atlanta is responsible for the disappearance of a local young woman and that the suspect may have worked with an accomplice
- 41m
- Directed by John Gallagher
- Written by Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer
Guest stars
- Dana Davis Andrea Harris
- Valarie Pettiford Sharon Harris
- Michael Boatman William Harris
- Meta Golding Jordan Todd
- George Newbern Stephen Baleman
Episode 13BloodlineAired January 21, 2009
The BAU team becomes involved in the case of a family working together to abduct young girls.
- 42m
- Directed by Tim Matheson
- Written by Mark Bruner
Guest stars
- Slade Pearce The Kid
- Cynthia Gibb Kathy Gray
- Andrew Divoff Dad
- Meta Golding Jordan Todd
- Adair Tishler Cate Hale
- Brett Rice Det. Bates
Episode 14Cold ComfortAired February 11, 2009
The mother of an abducted child works with the BAU to apprehend a serial killer who kidnaps, murders, and embalms his victims.
- 42m
- Directed by Anna Foerster
- Written by Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattie
Guest stars
- Lolita Davidovich Sandra Lombardini
- Michael Biehn Detective Ron Fullwood
- Randolph Mantooth Patrick Gless
- Mercedes McNab Brooke Lombardini
- Vondie Curtis-Hall Stanley Usher
- David O'Hara Ed Gein
- Cybill Shepherd Leona Glass
- Nicholas Brendon Kevin Lynch
Episode 15Zoe's RepriseAired February 18, 2009
The team pursues a copycat serial killer who is recreating the techniques used by past famous murderers.
- 42m
- Directed by Charles S. Carroll
- Written by Oanh Ly
Guest stars
- Amy Davidson Zoe Hawkes
- Bess Armstrong Sheila Hawkes
- Shannon Woodward Linda Jones
- Johnny Lewis Eric Ryan Olson
- Beverly Leech Paula McConnell
- Scott Klace Det. Brady
- Peter Gannon Dr. Edwards
- Jeremy Scott Johnson Matthew Cannon
Episode 16Pleasure Is My BusinessAired February 25, 2009
The team searches for a female suspect who uses her professional skills as a high class call girl to lure and kill high-powered executives.
- 41m
- Directed by Gwyneth Horder-Payton
- Written by Breen Frazier
Guest stars
- Dirk Blocker Trent
- Kristin Richardson Yvonne Ashford
- Melissa Keller Katherine
- Catherine Dent Ellen Dent
- Brianna Brown Megan Kane
- John Getz Andrew Kane
- Nora Dunn Lauren
- Cade Owens Jack Hotchner
Episode 17DemonologyAired March 11, 2009
Agent Prentiss has a personal connection to one of the victims in a series of deaths with religious overtones.
- 42m
- Directed by Edward Allen Bernero
- Written by Chris Mundy
Guest stars
- Roxanne Hart Andrea Benton
- Walton Goggins John Cooley
- Bruce Davison Father Davison
- Carmen Argenziano Father Paul Silvano
- James Remar Tom Benton
Episode 18OmnivoreAired March 18, 2009
Agent Hotchner revisits the first case he worked at the BAU when details come forth that one of the deadliest serial killers in New England's history has struck again after a 10-year hiatus.
- 42m
- Directed by Nelson McCormick
- Written by Andrew Wilder
Guest stars
- C. Thomas Howell The Reaper / George Foyet
- Frank Novak Arthur Lanessa
- Louis Ferreira Roy Colson
- James Hanlon Sgt. Michael O'Mara
Episode 19House on FireAired March 25, 2009
The BAU team must track down a serial arsonist who instills fear in a small town by setting fire to community meeting places and killing several residents in the process.
- 39m
- Directed by Félix Alcalá
- Written by Holly Harold
Guest stars
- Tommy Dewey Tommy Wheeler
- Michael Rooker Chief Carlson
- Shannon Lucio Tina Wheeler
Episode 20ConflictedAired April 8, 2009
The team travels to Fort Lauderdale during spring break to find a serial killer who is targeting co-eds on vacation.
- 41m
- Directed by Jason Alexander
- Written by Rick Dunkle
Guest stars
- Jackson Rathbone Adam Jackson
- Brett Novek Carl Cade
- Susan Ward Julie Riley
- Rick Malambri Dan Keller
- Michael Hyatt Dr. Ticona Roberts
- Natalie Elizabeth Marston Madison Cooke
- Patrick John Hurley Michael Browder
- Roma Maffia Det. Reese Evans
Episode 21A Shade of GrayAired April 22, 2009
When profiling a series of child abductions and murders, the team discovers that one of the cases may not be the handiwork of the serial killer they apprehended.
- 41m
- Directed by Karen Gaviola
- Written by Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer
Guest stars
- Gretchen Egolf Sarah Murphy
- Spencer Garrett Capt. Lancaster
- John Allen Nelson Dan Murphy
- John Billingsley Hugh Rollins
- Kendall Ryan Sanders Danny Murphy
- Robbie Tucker Kyle Murphy
Episode 22The Big WheelAired April 29, 2009
When the team is sent a videotape from a serial killer detailing one of his crimes, they discover a hidden message asking them to help him stop his murderous ways.
- 42m
- Directed by Rob Hardy
- Written by Simon Mirren
Guest stars
- Erika Alexander Lynne Henderson
- Jake Cherry Stanley Wolcott
- Rebecca Avery Kim Rowlings
- Alex O'Loughlin Vincent
- Martha Madison Kate
- Giselle Jones Alice
- Jill Klopp Michelle Watson
- Terrence Edwards Jay
Episode 23RoadkillAired May 6, 2009
An unsub who kills with his car is the subject of a BAU investigation.
- 41m
- Directed by Steve Boyum
- Written by Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattie
Guest stars
- Dale Midkiff Gil Bonner
- Timothy Carhart Detective Quinn
- Jim Meskimen Dr. Ridgeway
- Nicholas Brendon Kevin Lynch
- Juliana Dever Sheila Coakley
Episode 24AmplificationAired May 13, 2009
When a new type of chemical warfare is released into the open air, the BAU must act quickly to find the source before any more innocent people are exposed.
- 41m
- Directed by John Gallagher
- Written by Oanh Ly
Guest stars
- Dan Lauria General Lee Whitworth, MD
- Tamlyn Tomita Dr. Linda Kimura
- David Dean Bottrell Chad Brown
Episode 25To Hell... (1)Aired May 20, 2009
The BAU tracks a serial killer who chooses junkies, prostitutes and the homeless off the streets of Detroit as his victims and takes them across the border into Canada, and an agent's life is in peril.
- 41m
- Directed by Charles Haid
- Written by Chris Mundy
Guest stars
- C. Thomas Howell The Reaper / George Foyet
- Willam Belli Walter Patterson
- John Lacy Officer Jeff Bedwell
- Rowena King Det. Benning
- Garret Dillahunt Mason Turner
- Sharif Atkins William Hightower
- Vernee Watson Maxine Hightower
- Jessie T. Usher Daniel
Episode 26...And Back (2)Aired May 20, 2009
The BAU tracks a serial killer who chooses junkies, prostitutes and the homeless off the streets of Detroit as his victims and takes them across the border into Canada, and an agent's life is in peril.
- 42m
- Directed by Edward Allen Bernero
- Written by Edward Allen Bernero
Guest stars
- C. Thomas Howell The Reaper / George Foyet
- John Lacy Officer Jeff Bedwell
- Rowena King Det. Benning
- Garret Dillahunt Mason Turner
- Sharif Atkins William Hightower
- Vernee Watson Maxine Hightower
- Lily Kershaw Kelly
- Paul Rae Lucas Turner