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Criminal Minds S12E5 — The Anti-Terrorism Squad
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Criminal Minds•Season 12•Episode 5

The Anti-Terrorism Squad

7.1/10 · 1,848 votesNov 9, 201642 min

Ranked #20 of 22 in Season 12•−0.3 vs season avg

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The BAU investigates if bullying may be the link between two high school students who are the sole survivors after both of their families are killed.

Directed byTawnia McKiernan
Written byStephanie Sengupta
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Episode Summary

"The Anti-Terrorism Squad" is episode 5 of Criminal Minds season 12. It scored 7.1/10 from 1,848 votes, ranking #20 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Tawnia McKiernan and written by Stephanie Sengupta, it aired on November 9, 2016.

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