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The Best Episodes of Criminal Minds Season 17

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Every episode of Criminal Minds Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Criminal Minds Season 17!

The Best Episodes of Criminal Minds Season 17

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...
  1. Background image for Gold Star
    7.9/10(613 votes)

    #1 - Gold Star

    S17:E1

    Prentiss uncovers a series of brutal killings linked by a specific calling card. Despite being haunted by Elias Voit, the BAU is forced to team up with him to track the Gold Star killer. Rossi and Prentiss devise a plan to gain leverage over Voit.

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  2. Background image for Contagion
    7.7/10(545 votes)

    #2 - Contagion

    S17:E2

    The BAU investigates a series of killings with the same brutal M.O. they saw with the strike team deaths. The team tries to link the victims to determine if they are dealing with the same killer. Rebecca joins Lewis and Tyler Green on a stakeout.

    Director:A. J. Cook
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  3. Background image for Homesick
    7.3/10(501 votes)

    #3 - Homesick

    S17:E3

    The BAU investigates the "Moving Day Murders" and track a ritualistic killer with a twisted method of subduing his victims. Tyler goes rogue to track down the latest Gold Star lead. Prentiss is targeted by conspiracy theorists.

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  4. Background image for Kingdom of the Blind
    7.5/10(485 votes)

    #4 - Kingdom of the Blind

    S17:E4

    The BAU is faced with more Gold Star killing with the same gruesome M.O. Elias Voit says goodbye to his family. Prentiss wrestles with the fallout of her run-in with Brian Garrity. Garcia hacks the cloned phone brought in by Tyler Green.

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  5. Background image for Conspiracy vs. Theory
    7.5/10(446 votes)

    #5 - Conspiracy vs. Theory

    S17:E5

    The BAU enlists Voit to help capture Jade and Damien, the UnSubs behind the Gold Star killings. Damien and Jade get the upper hand and the BAU must watch as Voit tries to negotiate with them in order to avoid a mass casualty event.

    Director:Sharat Raju
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  6. Background image for Message in a Bottle
    7.2/10(498 votes)

    #6 - Message in a Bottle

    S17:E6

    Alvez and Garcia profile who might be targeting Tyler's ex-girlfriend. JJ helps Prentiss work through an existential hangover. When Rossi's Voit delusions reach a breaking point, Rossi confronts Voit and unpack what has been truly haunting him.

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  8. Background image for Piranha
    7.8/10(525 votes)

    #7 - Piranha

    S17:E7

    The BAU zeroes in on a sadistic UnSub in D.C. with a twisted M.O. Prentiss and Rossi dive into the BAU's history to find connections to Gold Star. Prentiss reaches out to someone from Rossi's past. Voit utilizes his lawyer to reach out to Damien.

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  9. Background image for North Star
    7.8/10(458 votes)

    #8 - North Star

    S17:E8

    The BAU tries to get ahead of Jade and Damien who are on a killing spree. Rossi must confront an old flame to unpack the secrets behind the Gold Star program. Tyler and Rebecca attempt to gain leverage over Elias Voit's lawyer.

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  10. Background image for Stars & Stripes
    7.8/10(399 votes)

    #9 - Stars & Stripes

    S17:E9

    With Jade on the run, the BAU continues to assemble the pieces connecting Gold Star victims to Aida Limited. Jade and Dana follow Voit’s breadcrumbs to the heart of the “conspiracy.” A search warrant execution by the BAU has deadly consequences.

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  11. Background image for Save the Children
    7.7/10(434 votes)

    #10 - Save the Children

    S17:E10

    When the identity of the last Gold Star member is revealed, the pieces of the puzzle click together. Prentiss, now in mortal danger, must confront Jade and her accomplice to expose the truth behind the “conspiracy” before time runs out for the BAU.

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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Gold Star" is the best rated episode of "Criminal Minds" season 17. It scored 7.9/10 based on 613 votes. Directed by Douglas Aarniokoski and written by Erica Messer, it aired on 6/6/2024. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Contagion".