Criminal Minds: Season 7
- 2011
- 24 episodes
Season 7 of Criminal Minds premiered on September 21, 2011 and has 24 episodes, from "It Takes a Village" to "Run (2)". The last episode aired on May 16, 2012.
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Episodes
Episode 1It Takes a VillageAired September 21, 2011
The BAU team is at a crossroads as they are questioned by a Senate Committee for their retaliatory actions in the wake of Prentiss' loss, but an unexpected familiar face could help them win their case and keep the team together.
Guest stars
- Timothy V. Murphy Ian Doyle
- Conrad Bluth Declan
- Mark Moses Senator Cramer
- Robin Atkin Downes Lachlan McDermott
- Jayne Atkinson Erin Strauss
Episode 2ProofAired September 28, 2011
The BAU team searches rural Oklahoma when women are being found murdered after being robbed of one of their five senses. Also, JJ and Prentiss get the cold shoulder from Reid as he deals with their deception about Prentiss' presumed death.
Guest stars
- Kevin Norman Teen Matt
- Andy Milder Cy Bradstone
- Sean Ryan Fox Young Cy
- Johanna Braddy Tammy Bradstone
- David Starzyk Matt Bradstone
- Tracy Middendorf Lyla Bradstone
- Nawal Bengholam Medical Examiner
- Kinna McInroe Gwen
Episode 3Dorado FallsAired October 5, 2011
The BAU team investigates a mass murder at an Internet security company in Charlottesville, Va., but clues reveal it is not a typical serial killer at work.
Guest stars
- Max Martini Luke Dolan
- Sarah Aldrich Jenna Dolan
- Michael Bofshever Mark Dolan
- Hana Hayes Ally Dolan
Episode 4PainlessAired October 12, 2011
Survivors of a Boise high school massacre return to remember the event 10 years later, but the BAU team is called in when a new killer with a similar style targets the survivors. Also, Hotch is worried that his son, Jack, may be a victim of school bullying.
Guest stars
- Eric Jungmann Bob Adams
- Joe Reegan Lewis Ramsey
- Aaron Hill Jerry Holtz
- Cade Owens Jack Hotchner
- Michael Grant Brandon Slade
Episode 5From Childhood's HourAired October 19, 2011
The BAU team investigates the abductions of young children with troubled mothers in St. Louis. Also, Rossi reconnects with his first wife who has shocking news for him.
Guest stars
- Mason Cook Bobby Smith
- Heather Tom Connie Barton
- Patrick Stafford George Kelling
- Annie Fitzgerald Marlene Smith
- Rebecca Spicher Shannon Barton
- David L. King Detective Woods
- Shevaun Kastl Kelsey Tanner
- Brecken Lawrence Timmy Tanner
Episode 6EpilogueAired November 2, 2011
The BAU search Californias Angeles National Forest after a number of bodies mysteriously turn up in the mountain lakes there. Also, Rossi struggles with an agonizing decision regarding his ex-wife, Carolyn.
Guest stars
- Sam Murphy Chase Whitaker
- Isabella Hofmann Carolyn Baker Rossi
- Douglas Bennett Daniel Whitaker
- Courtney Hope Lacey Campbell
- Aubyn Philabaum Samantha Braun
- Sharline Liu Dr. Stacey Carroll
- Drew Osborne Young Chase
- Colin McGurk Phinny Skirvin
Episode 7There's No Place Like HomeAired November 9, 2011
When a series of tornadoes hits Kansas, the BAU is called in to investigate bodies of young boys that turn up in the aftermath of the storms. Also, work pressures cause tension on JJ's home front.
Guest stars
- Cornell Womack M.E. Cranston
- Alex Weed Travis James
- Demetrius Grosse Lieutenant Beasley
- Faline England Fran Meredith
- Khylin Rhambo Damon Weeks
- Eli Trichon Gary
- Dalton Day Shaun Rutledge
- Zac Badasci Eric
Episode 8HopeAired November 16, 2011
It’s personal for Garcia when the BAU investigate the disappearance of a woman in her survivors’ support group whose daughter went missing seven years earlier.
Guest stars
- Hayley Chase Teen Heather Wilson
- Brian Appel Grant Anderson
Episode 9Self-Fulfilling ProphecyAired December 7, 2011
The BAU team looks into the real reasons behind an apparent mass suicide of a small group of youths at a military academy. Also, Hotch and Morgan butt heads when a team member could be in jeopardy.
Guest stars
- Kevin Fonteyne Josh Redding
- René Auberjonois Colonel Ron Massey
- Jeanine Jackson Tiff Redding (uncredited)
- Jayne Atkinson Erin Strauss
Episode 10The Bittersweet ScienceAired December 14, 2011
The investigation of a series of bludgeonings in Philadelphia leads the team to the city's boxing scene; Hotch connects with a fellow runner while training for the triathlon.
Guest stars
- David Mazouz Ryan Hall
- Charles S. Dutton Tony Cole
- Shawn Hatosy Jimmy
- Mark Withers Lou Manzoni
Episode 11True GeniusAired January 18, 2012
A series of murders in San Francisco bearing the tell-tale signs of the infamous Zodiac Killer have the BAU wondering if the notorious serial killer has returned. Also, Reid ponders if he should be doing more with his genius abilities.
Guest stars
- Finn Wittrock Harvey Morell
Episode 12Unknown SubjectAired January 25, 2012
The team is called to Texas to search for a serial rapist in Houston known as "The Piano Man" who has returned and is attacking his past victims. Meanwhile, Prentiss begins to deal with the traumatic experience caused by Ian Doyle after returning to the BAU.
Guest stars
- Jay Karnes Hamilton Bartholomew
- Dina Meyer Regina Lampert
- Judith Hoag Diana Mitchell
- Matthew Alan Herman Scobie
- Penny Peyser Dr. Linda Merrill
- Daniel Hagen Dr. William Shaw
- John Knox Chief Wilson
- Jim Pacitti Peter Joshua
Episode 13Snake EyesAired February 8, 2012
The BAU tries their luck in Atlantic City when the team is called in to investigate a series of ritualistic casino-related murders. Also, after a spat with her boyfriend, Kevin, Garcia thinks she and Morgan may have gotten a little too friendly with each other.
Guest stars
- Nicholas Brendon Kevin Lynch
- Dean Cain Curtis
Episode 14Closing TimeAired February 15, 2012
The team hunts a killer when bodies are found hidden in lifeguard towers on Southern California beaches.
Guest stars
- Ryan Scott Greene Jimmy
- Cody Saintgnue Tyler Allison
- Geoffrey Blake Michael
- Rodney Rowland Doug Summers
- Tyler Neitzel Hunter Wright
- Chris Payne Gilbert Agent Parker
- Bellamy Young Beth Clemmons
- Maury Morgan Andrea Wright
Episode 15A Thin LineAired February 22, 2012
The BAU team investigates a series of brutal home invasions and murders in California's Inland Empire that appear to be gang-related, but their investigation may uncover a more sinister motivation.
Episode 16A Family AffairAired February 29, 2012
When the BAU travels to Atlanta to investigate the murders of women, the clues lead them to look for an unsub who is not working alone.
Guest stars
- Derek Magyar Jeffrey Collins
- Fiona Gubelmann Erika
- Cade Owens Jack Hotchner
Episode 17I Love You, Tommy BrownAired March 14, 2012
When married couples fostering young children end up being killed in Seattle, the BAU team looks for an unsub with a maternal-yet-murderous instinct. Also, Garcia fears a possible proposition from Kevin.
Guest stars
- Nicholas Brendon Kevin Lynch
- Teri Polo Maggie Hallman
Episode 18FoundationAired March 21, 2012
The team hunts for a kidnapper when an emaciated boy is found in the desert and another goes missing.
Guest stars
- Hedy Burress Samantha Allen
- Garrett M. Brown J.B. Allen
- Mike Gomez Detective Perez
- Jonathan Castellanos Angel Suarez
- William Duffy Dr. Larson
- John Gleeson Connolly Matt Nelson
- Mary-Bonner Baker Emma Nelson
- Lance Irwin Richard Henderson
Episode 19Heathridge ManorAired April 4, 2012
The BAU team heads to Oregon to investigate a series of gothic, ritualistic murders.
Guest stars
- Kyle Gallner James Heathridge
- Madeleine Martin Lara Heathridge
- Juliet Landau Catherine Heathridge
- Sean T. Krishnan Dr. Bonds
- Ezra Buzzington Louis Sills
- Kimberly Westbrook Sarah Gammon
- Georgia Dolenz Alice Pritchard
- Teddy Vincent Tiffany
Episode 20The CompanyAired April 11, 2012
When Morgan's sister sees a woman who looks like their presumed-dead cousin, Cindi, it forces Morgan to confront a lie he told his family last year to provide closure and compels the BAU to reopen the case of her disappearance.
Guest stars
- Chad L. Coleman Malcolm Ford
- Jon Eric Preston Eric Beckford
Episode 21Divining RodAired May 2, 2012
A serial killer is executed, in Oklahoma, a copycat shows up and the BAU are called to find him. Meanwhile, Prentiss gets nervous about a real estate purchase.
Episode 22Profiling 101Aired May 9, 2012
Rossi and the team teach college students the science of criminal profiling by taking the class through a serial-killer case that spanned 20 years.
Guest stars
- Dan Hewitt Owens Steve
- Adam Nelson Tommy
Episode 23Hit (1)Aired May 16, 2012
When the BAU goes up against a gang of serial-killing bank robbers in Washington, D.C., the team tries to negotiate the situation unfolding inside the bank, but the stakes rise when one of their own becomes a hostage.
Guest stars
- Gina Garcia Gina Sharp
- Mekhai Andersen Henry LaMontagne
- Josh Stewart William LaMontagne Jr.
- Nicholas Brendon Kevin Lynch
- Evan Jones Chris Stratton
- Tricia Helfer Izzy Rogers
- Cade Owens Jack Hotchner
- Brian Appel Grant Anderson
Episode 24Run (2)Aired May 16, 2012
As the BAU team continues to pursue the bank-robbing serial killers, the team determines that the suspects have a bigger target in the Nation's capital, and with one of the team still a hostage, they must work quickly to diffuse an explosive situation. Also, wedding bells ring for one of the BAU, and Prentiss ponders her future.
Guest stars
- Gina Garcia Gina Sharp
- Candy Clark Sandy Jareau
- Mekhai Andersen Henry LaMontagne
- Josh Stewart William LaMontagne Jr.
- Nicholas Brendon Kevin Lynch
- Evan Jones Chris Stratton
- Tricia Helfer Izzy Rogers
- Cade Owens Jack Hotchner
Season cast
Joe MantegnaDavid Rossi
Paget BrewsterEmily Prentiss
Thomas GibsonAaron Hotchner
Kirsten VangsnessPenelope Garcia
A.J. CookJennifer Jareau
Shemar MooreDerek Morgan
Matthew Gray GublerDr. Spencer Reid