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Criminal Minds S10E22 — Protection
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Criminal Minds•Season 10•Episode 22

Protection

7.2/10 · 2,209 votesApr 29, 201542 min

Ranked #21 of 23 in Season 10•−0.3 vs season avg

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When shooting victims are found in the Los Angeles area with possible links to criminal activity, the BAU searches for a vigilante UnSub.

Directed byTawnia McKiernan
Written byVirgil Williams
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Joe Mantegna

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David Rossi

Thomas Gibson

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Aaron Hotchner

Kirsten Vangsness

Kirsten Vangsness

Penelope Garcia

A.J. Cook

A.J. Cook

Jennifer Jareau

Shemar Moore

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Derek Morgan

Matthew Gray Gubler

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Dr. Spencer Reid

Jennifer Love Hewitt

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Kate Callahan

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Episode Summary

"Protection" is episode 22 of Criminal Minds season 10. It scored 7.2/10 from 2,209 votes, ranking #21 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Tawnia McKiernan and written by Virgil Williams, it aired on April 29, 2015.

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