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Criminal Minds S11E21 — Devil's Backbone

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Criminal Minds•Season 11•Episode 21

Devil's Backbone

7.8/10 · 2,088 votesApr 20, 201642 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 11•+0.3 vs season avg

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.

Directed byFélix Alcalá

Written bySharon Lee Watson

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Joe Mantegna

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David Rossi

Thomas Gibson

Thomas Gibson

Aaron Hotchner

Kirsten Vangsness

Kirsten Vangsness

Penelope Garcia

A.J. Cook

A.J. Cook

Jennifer Jareau

Shemar Moore

Shemar Moore

Derek Morgan

Matthew Gray Gubler

Matthew Gray Gubler

Dr. Spencer Reid

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Félix Alcalá

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Sharon Lee Watson

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Episode Summary

"Devil's Backbone" is episode 21 of Criminal Minds season 11. It scored 7.8/10 from 2,088 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Félix Alcalá and written by Sharon Lee Watson, it aired on April 20, 2016.

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