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The Best Episodes of Criminal Minds Season 11

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Every episode of Criminal Minds Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Criminal Minds Season 11!

An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's...
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  1. 9.1/10(3.7k votes)

    #1 - Entropy

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    S11:E11

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

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  2. 8.4/10(2.5k votes)

    #2 - A Beautiful Disaster

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    S11:E18

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

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  3. 8.2/10(2.2k votes)

    #3 - Hostage

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    S11:E14

    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.

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  4. 8.1/10(2.0k votes)

    #4 - The Storm

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    S11:E22

    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.

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  5. 8.0/10(2.2k votes)

    #5 - Derek

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    S11:E16

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

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  6. 7.8/10(2.0k votes)

    #6 - Devil's Backbone

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    S11:E21

    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.

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  8. 7.6/10(1.8k votes)

    #7 - The Job

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    S11:E1

    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.

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  9. 7.5/10(2.2k votes)

    #8 - The Witness

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    S11:E2

    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.

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  10. 7.5/10(1.9k votes)

    #9 - Target Rich

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    S11:E7

    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.

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  11. 7.5/10(1.8k votes)

    #10 - Tribute

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    S11:E19

    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.

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  12. 7.4/10(1.7k votes)

    #11 - A Badge and a Gun

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    S11:E15

    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.

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    Director:Rob Bailey
  13. 7.3/10(1.9k votes)

    #12 - Pariahville

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    S11:E6

    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.

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  14. 7.3/10(1.8k votes)

    #13 - The Sandman

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    S11:E17

    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.

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  15. 7.2/10(1.8k votes)

    #14 - Outlaw

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    S11:E4

    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.

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  16. 7.2/10(1.8k votes)

    #15 - The Night Watch

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    S11:E5

    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.

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  17. 7.2/10(1.9k votes)

    #16 - Drive

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    S11:E12

    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.

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  18. 7.1/10(1.8k votes)

    #17 - The Bond

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    S11:E13

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

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  19. 7.0/10(1.8k votes)

    #18 - 'Til Death Do Us Part

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    S11:E3

    When brides-to-be in Savannah are killed on the eve of their nuptials, the BAU suspects a jilted UnSub is at work.

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    Director:Joe Mantegna
  20. 7.0/10(1.9k votes)

    #19 - Inner Beauty

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    S11:E20

    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.

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    Director:Alec Smight
  21. 6.9/10(2.2k votes)

    #20 - Internal Affairs

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    S11:E9

    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.

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  22. 6.7/10(2.3k votes)

    #21 - Awake

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    S11:E8

    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.

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  23. 6.6/10(2.2k votes)

    #22 - Future Perfect

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    S11:E10

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

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Season 11 Ratings Summary

"Entropy" is the best rated episode of "Criminal Minds" season 11. It scored 9.1/10 based on 3697 votes. Directed by Heather Cappiello and written by Breen Frazier, it aired on 1/13/2016. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "A Beautiful Disaster".