The Best Episodes of Criminal Minds Season 11

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(14 votes)

   #1 - The Job

   S11:E19/30/2015

   The BAU is interviewing different candidates to join their ranks in the wake of Kate’s departure, including a forensic psychologist, Dr. Tara Lewis, who is eager to assist their efforts. Also, the BAU hunts for a serial killer who leaves behind distinctive evidence that points to someone intent on revenge.

   Director:Glenn Kershaw

   Writer:Breen Frazier

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   Director:Glenn Kershaw

   Writer:Breen Frazier
2. 

   6.9/10(13 votes)

   #2 - The Witness

   S11:E210/7/2015

   When a Los Angeles bus is attacked with sarin gas, the BAU must act quickly to find the suspect before a larger-scale incident occurs.

   Director:John Terlesky

   Writer:Sharon Lee Watson

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   Director:John Terlesky

   Writer:Sharon Lee Watson
3. 

   7.0/10(12 votes)

   #3 - 'Til Death Do Us Part

   S11:E310/14/2015

   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

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   Director:Joe Mantegna

   Writer:Karen Maser
4. 

   7.8/10(12 votes)

   #4 - Outlaw

   S11:E410/21/2015

   When three restaurant workers are killed in a robbery/homicide in Las Vegas, N.M., the BAU looks at a cold case that happened in the town six years ago for leads.

   Director:Larry Teng

   Writer:Virgil Williams

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   Director:Larry Teng

   Writer:Virgil Williams
5. 

   8.0/10(10 votes)

   #5 - The Night Watch

   S11:E510/28/2015

   When the BAU investigates incidents of bodies being incorporated into macabre graffiti art in Detroit, they suspect an elusive-yet-notorious street artist could be the UnSub. Also, Dr. Lewis struggles to balance her relationship with her fiancé and her work.

   Director:Thomas Gibson

   Writer:Bruce Zimmerman

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   Director:Thomas Gibson

   Writer:Bruce Zimmerman
6. 

   8.0/10(13 votes)

   #6 - Pariahville

   S11:E611/4/2015

   When a woman is murdered in a small town in Florida inhabited entirely by sex offenders, the BAU faces a community full of suspects. Also, Lewis receives a career opportunity that may take her away from the BAU.

   Director:Félix Alcalá

   Writer:Erik Stiller

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   Director:Félix Alcalá

   Writer:Erik Stiller
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7. 

   7.9/10(10 votes)

   #7 - Target Rich

   S11:E711/11/2015

   The BAU helps Rossi’s journalist daughter, Joy, investigate the disappearance of a college student. Also, the team is alarmed when Giuseppe Montolo dies in prison after he warns Morgan about the “Dirty Dozen,” an underground group of hitmen, and JJ returns from maternity leave.

   Director:Glenn Kershaw

   Writer:Jim Clemente

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   Director:Glenn Kershaw

   Writer:Jim Clemente
8. 

   7.4/10(10 votes)

   #8 - Awake

   S11:E811/18/2015

   Victims are kidnapped in Phoenix and forced to endure sleep deprivation. Meanwhile, JJ copes with exhaustion from juggling work and caring for her newborn son; and Hotch and Garcia deal with threats from the "Dirty Dozen," an underground hit man group.

   Director:Christoph Schrewe

   Writer:Kimberly A. Harrison

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   Director:Christoph Schrewe

   Writer:Kimberly A. Harrison
9. 

   7.7/10(11 votes)

   #9 - Internal Affairs

   S11:E912/2/2015

   After two undercover DEA agents are murdered and a third goes missing, the BAU joins the NSA to investigate whether an underground Internet drug syndicate is involved. Also, Hotch hopes the team’s work with the NSA brings them closer to finding the “Dirty Dozen” hitmen ring.

   Director:Diana Valentine

   Writer:Sharon Lee Watson

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   Director:Diana Valentine

   Writer:Sharon Lee Watson
10. 

    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Future Perfect

    S11:E1012/9/2015

    The BAU searches for an UnSub who may be fascinated with medical experimentation.

    Director:Laura Belsey

    Writer:Bruce Zimmerman

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    Director:Laura Belsey

    Writer:Bruce Zimmerman
11. 

    9.1/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Entropy

    S11:E111/13/2016

    The BAU implements an elaborate strategy to try and take down the “Dirty Dozen” hitmen ring, with Reid playing a central role.

    Director:Heather Cappiello

    Writer:Breen Frazier

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    Director:Heather Cappiello

    Writer:Breen Frazier
12. 

    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Drive

    S11:E121/20/2016

    When bodies are discovered in public places throughout Boston, the BAU investigates whether a taxi or ride-share service the victims used before their deaths could lead the team to the UnSub.

    Director:Tawnia McKiernan

    Writer:Karen Maser

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    Director:Tawnia McKiernan

    Writer:Karen Maser
13. 

    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #13 - The Bond

    S11:E131/27/2016

    The BAU searches for a motive and an UnSub when victims are found in truck stop restrooms along highways throughout the South.

    Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper

    Writer:Kimberly A. Harrison

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    Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper

    Writer:Kimberly A. Harrison
14. 

    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Hostage

    S11:E142/10/2016

    When an 18-year-old girl escapes from a suburban home where she was held captive for years with two other women, the BAU searches for the Unsub who kidnapped them.

    Director:Bethany Rooney

    Writer:Virgil Williams

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    Director:Bethany Rooney

    Writer:Virgil Williams
15. 

    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #15 - A Badge and a Gun

    S11:E152/24/2016

    Women are found dead inside their own homes throughout L.A. The BAU searches security footage for an UnSub who was invited into each victim's home.

    Director:Rob Bailey

    Writer:Jim Clemente

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    Director:Rob Bailey

    Writer:Jim Clemente
16. 

    7.3/10(14 votes)

    #16 - Derek

    S11:E163/2/2016

    When Morgan is abducted, the BAU scrambles to find him and save his life.

    Director:Thomas Gibson

    Writer:Breen Frazier

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    Director:Thomas Gibson

    Writer:Breen Frazier
17. 

    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #17 - The Sandman

    S11:E173/16/2016

    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

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    Director:Joe Mantegna

    Writer:Bruce Zimmerman
18. 

    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #18 - A Beautiful Disaster

    S11:E183/23/2016

    When an UnSub targets the BAU, and the team goes into action to find out who is responsible.

    Director:Matthew Gray Gubler

    Writers:Erica Messer, Kirsten Vangsness

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    Director:Matthew Gray Gubler

    Writers:Erica Messer, Kirsten Vangsness
19. 

    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Tribute

    S11:E193/30/2016

    When former team member Prentiss tracks an international serial killer, she enlists the help of the BAU when she believes the UnSub's next victim will be on American soil.

    Director:Tawnia McKiernan

    Writer:Virgil Williams

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    Director:Tawnia McKiernan

    Writer:Virgil Williams
20. 

    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Inner Beauty

    S11:E204/13/2016

    The BAU searches for an UnSub who is purposely disfiguring victims. Also, Rossi has an awkward reunion with his ex-wife, Hayden Montgomery, who kept his daughter, Joy, a secret from him for nearly 30 years.

    Director:Alec Smight

    Writer:Haben Merker

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    Director:Alec Smight

    Writer:Haben Merker
21. 

    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Devil's Backbone

    S11:E214/20/2016

    When guards at a Virginia prison intercept a package with evidence relating to the kidnapping of two boys several years ago, the BAU questions a notorious serial killer who may have information on the boys’ whereabouts.

    Director:Félix Alcalá

    Writer:Sharon Lee Watson

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    Director:Félix Alcalá

    Writer:Sharon Lee Watson
22. 

    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #22 - The Storm

    S11:E225/4/2016

    The BAU is shocked when Hotch is apprehended by a SWAT team and suspected of conspiracy, and as the team scrambles to prove his innocence, they suspect a larger plot is on the horizon.

    Director:Glenn Kershaw

    Writers:Erica Messer, Breen Frazier

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    Director:Glenn Kershaw

    Writers:Erica Messer, Breen Frazier