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Criminal Minds S12E15 — Alpha Male
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Criminal Minds•Season 12•Episode 15

Alpha Male

7.3/10 · 1,984 votesMar 1, 201742 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 12•−0.1 vs season avg

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The BAU investigates when several young men and women are victims of disfiguring acid attacks. Also, Dr. Reid begins to settle into his new surroundings.

Directed byRob Bailey
Written byKaren Maser
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Joe Mantegna

Joe Mantegna

David Rossi

Paget Brewster

Paget Brewster

Emily Prentiss

Adam Rodriguez

Adam Rodriguez

Luke Alvez

Kirsten Vangsness

Kirsten Vangsness

Penelope Garcia

A.J. Cook

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Jennifer Jareau

Aisha Tyler

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Dr. Tara Lewis

Matthew Gray Gubler

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Damon Gupton

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Rob Bailey

Director

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Erik Stiller

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Karen Maser

Writer

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Harry V. Bring

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Josh Kuhn

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Breen Frazier

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Jim Clemente

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Gigi Coello-Bannon

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Alpha Male" is episode 15 of Criminal Minds season 12. It scored 7.3/10 from 1,984 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Rob Bailey and written by Karen Maser, it aired on March 1, 2017.

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