The Best Episodes Directed By Joe Mantegna
Every TV Episode Directed by Joe Mantegna Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Joe Mantegna Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Joe Mantegna is "Moose", rated 8.2/10 from 5 user votes. It was "written by Matthew Lau". "Moose" aired on 12/1/2022 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Mirror Image".
8.2/10 5 votes#1 - Moose
Season 16 Episode 3 - Aired 12/1/2022
At the heart of the serial killing network is Elias Voit. Dangerous psychopath. Manipulative narcissist. Loving father and husband. In order to find him, the team must find all of his kill kits. But one is missing, and the path leads to a bomb in the middle of Washington, D.C.
Director: Joe Mantegna
Writer: Matthew Lau
8.1/10 8 votes#2 - Mirror Image
Season 12 Episode 7 - Aired 11/30/2016
The BAU team opens an investigation when a man who fully believes he’s Dr. Tara Lewis’ brother arrives in town, knowing everything about her and her family, and she is unable to make contact with her real sibling.
Director: Joe Mantegna
Writer: Breen Frazier
8.1/10 7 votes#3 - The Dance of Love
Season 13 Episode 18 - Aired 3/28/2018
The BAU travels to Chicago to investigate an unsub who leaves red roses on each victim. Also, Rossi gets an unexpected visit from his ex-wife, Krystall Richards.
Director: Joe Mantegna
Writer: Bruce Zimmerman
8.0/10 6 votes#4 - True North
Season 12 Episode 19 - Aired 4/5/2017
Three victims are found tied to stakes in the Arizona desert.
Director: Joe Mantegna
Writer: Bruce Zimmerman
8.0/10 6 votes#5 - False Flag
Season 13 Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2017
When two members of a conspiracy group in Roswell, N.M., perish in quick succession, the BAU is called to investigate.
Director: Joe Mantegna
Writer: Breen Frazier
8.0/10 3 votes#6 - Kingdom of the Blind
Season 17 Episode 4 - Aired 6/20/2024
The BAU is faced with more Gold Star killing with the same gruesome M.O. Elias Voit says goodbye to his family. Prentiss wrestles with the fallout of her run-in with Brian Garrity. Garcia hacks the cloned phone brought in by Tyler Green.
Director: Joe Mantegna
Writer: Jayne A. Archer
7.9/10 9 votes#7 - Anonymous
Season 10 Episode 12 - Aired 1/21/2015
The BAU searches Tallahassee for a serial killer who calls the authorities to report the crimes prior to committing murder. Also, as Rossi prepares for a weekend visit with his daughter, Joy, he receives startling news about the death of a comrade in Vietnam.
Director: Joe Mantegna
Writer: Bruce Zimmerman
7.9/10 8 votes#8 - The Sandman
Season 11 Episode 17 - Aired 3/16/2016
The BAU heads to Wichita in search of an UnSub abducting children while their parents sleep. Also, Morgan tries to find who was responsible for his attack.
Director: Joe Mantegna
Writer: Bruce Zimmerman
7.8/10 10 votes#9 - The Road Home (1)
Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 1/22/2014
As the team searches for a vigilante killer in Cleveland, Rossi's former Marine sergeant goes missing in Los Angeles; J.J.'s secret catches up with her.
Director: Joe Mantegna
Writer: Bruce Zimmerman
7.7/10 9 votes#10 - 'Til Death Do Us Part
Season 11 Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2015
When brides-to-be in Savannah are killed on the eve of their nuptials, the BAU suspects a jilted UnSub is at work.
Director: Joe Mantegna
Writer: Karen Maser
7.1/10 7 votes#11 - Luke
Season 14 Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2018
The BAU heads to Bethesda, Md., to investigate four murders in the span of three days along the eastern seaboard. The crimes become personal for Alvez, when the team discovers there are ties to his time spent five years ago working alongside the DEA and the Mexican police force in pursuit of the most notorious hitman in Mexico. Alvez and his girlfriend decide to move in together.
Director: Joe Mantegna
Writer: Erik Stiller