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Criminal Minds S4E6 — The Instincts
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Criminal Minds•Season 4•Episode 6

The Instincts

8.1/10 · 3,240 votesNov 5, 200842 min

Ranked #12 of 26 in Season 4•+0.1 vs season avg

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While investigating the abduction of a young boy in Las Vegas, Dr. Reid starts to have dreams that might help reveal buried memories from his childhood.

Directed byRob Spera
Written byChris Mundy
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Joe Mantegna

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David Rossi

Paget Brewster

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Emily Prentiss

Thomas Gibson

Thomas Gibson

Aaron Hotchner

Kirsten Vangsness

Kirsten Vangsness

Penelope Garcia

A.J. Cook

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Jennifer Jareau

Shemar Moore

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Derek Morgan

Matthew Gray Gubler

Matthew Gray Gubler

Dr. Spencer Reid

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Rob Spera

Rob Spera

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Episode Summary

"The Instincts" is episode 6 of Criminal Minds season 4. It scored 8.1/10 from 3,240 votes, ranking #12 of 26 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Rob Spera and written by Chris Mundy, it aired on November 5, 2008.

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