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The Best Episodes of Criminal Minds Season 19

Every episode of Criminal Minds Season 19 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Criminal Minds Season 19!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Criminal Minds Season 19 Episode 1 - Now and Then
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Now and Then

    S19:E1

    The BAU hunts kidnappers targeting couples as Elias Voit faces a familiar darkness in prison.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writer:Erica Messer

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  2. Criminal Minds Season 19 Episode 2 - Cluster
    9.5/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Cluster

    S19:E2

    The BAU investigates a veteran's death as Prentiss and Voit move to shut down a podcast from conspiracy theorist Brian Garrity.

    Director:Anthony Vietro
    Writer:Breen Frazier

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  3. Criminal Minds Season 19 Episode 3 - Body Count
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Body Count

    S19:E3

    When new bodies are linked to Sicarius, the BAU takes Voit into the field to verify the killings.

    Director:Jackeline Tejada
    Writer:Christopher Barbour

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  4. Criminal Minds Season 19 Episode 4 - The Witching Hour
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - The Witching Hour

    S19:E4

    An UnSub terrorizes spouses before killing one and sparing the other. Meanwhile, Voit receives disturbing mail from The Fan, a mysterious admirer.

    Director:Adam Rodriguez
    Writer:Carlton Gillespie

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  5. Criminal Minds Season 19 Episode 5 - Friendly Fire
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Friendly Fire

    S19:E5

    Alvez and Tyler team up to investigate the murder of an FBI training instructor, while the rest of the BAU explore ways to lure out The Fan.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writer:Sullivan Fitzgerald

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  6. Criminal Minds Season 19 Episode 6 - Proxy
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Proxy

    S19:E6

    The team investigates The Fan, while Brian Garrity questions the damage caused by his podcast.

    Director:Sharat Raju
    Writer:Chikodili Agwuna

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  7. Criminal Minds Season 19 Episode 7 - The Furies
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - The Furies

    S19:E7

    While the BAU investigates a cop killer, Voit receives an enigmatic new visitor.

    Director:Zach Gilford
    Writer:Jayne A. Archer

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  8. Criminal Minds Season 19 Episode 8 - Requiem for a Dream
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Requiem for a Dream

    S19:E8

    Voit asks the BAU for help after he is threatened by The Fan, and the team must race to stop an UnSub before he can finish his chilling work with his latest victim.

    Director:James Takata
    Writer:Charles Dewey

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Season 19 Ratings Summary

"Now and Then" is the best rated episode of "Criminal Minds" season 19. It scored 9.3/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Douglas Aarniokoski and written by Erica Messer, it aired on 5/28/2026. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Cluster".